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Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection.

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The Role:

As a Cultural Safety Lead at CLBC, you will be responsible for advancing Indigenous Cultural Safety and the practice of cultural humility at Community Living BC. As a key member of the Indigenous Relations team, you will support the development of a cultural safety framework and plan relevant to the values and strategic direction of the organization and the community inclusion movement. This includes supporting the development of strategic priorities to address the needs of Indigenous self-advocates and their families; alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and its principals; and guided by UNDRIP partners and our Indigenous Advisory Committee.

Responsibilities include:

• working collaboratively with the Indigenous Advisory Committee, CLBC staff, community partners, and other internal/external stakeholders to lead the organization to meet its goal of enhancing Indigenous people's access to CLBC services
• providing province-wide leadership on matters concerning Indigenous self-advocates and their families, working closely with Head Office Departments and Regional Operations to lead engagement with First Nations, Metis and Inuit people, and develop innovative approaches to advancing CLBC's relationships with Indigenous individuals and communities.
• providing leadership in policy and guidelines, systems-level collaboration, regional engagement and through knowledge of evidence-based practices, including curriculum development and program evaluation
• leading continuous quality improvement using a cultural safety lens; recognizing that cultural safety is a priority and responsibility shared by everyone
• collaborating with Executive teams and Regional Operations to provide expert advice in the application of various legislations and policy

This role requires a high level of knowledge and understanding of BC Indigenous issues, including the history and impact of residential schools, intersections of disability with culture, and steps to implement the Provincial Government's mandated Calls to Action.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field. A Master of Education degree is preferred
• Preference for a minimum of five years of experience working in both the government systems and with Indigenous Peoples in the community
• Experience in education, curriculum development, training, and research is an asset

Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to Indigenous candidates who self-identify as having First Nation, Metis or Indigenous ancestry.

Travel: Occasional overnight travel is required throughout the province. Possession of a class 5 driver's license and a clean driver's abstract are required.

Location: This position may work from any CLBC office in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Coastal, Southern Interior, or Northern BC regions.

Benefits You will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including an employer-paid extended health and dental plan, a BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions, generous vacation, and more! Learn about what we offer!

Additional Info:
Teams: Indigenous Relations
Term: Regular/Full-time
Classification/Salary: Social Program Officer R30 / position starts at $90,797 annually

The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to CLBC. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our team to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Closing date:

Apply now! To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online.

Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check.

An eligibility list for internal candidates may be established.

We strive to ensure that our online application system and recruitment process are accessible to individuals with different abilities and encourage candidates to contact CLBCPeopleS for any accommodation requests.

CLBC encourages applications from all equity-seeking groups.