Policy Analyst, Indigenous Midwifery (Short-Term Contract)

365 Bloor St. E., Suite 800 | Toronto, ON M4W 3L4 | T. 416.425.9974 1.866.418.3773 | F. 416.425.6905 | OntarioMidwives.ca

Internal/External Job Posting – Policy Analyst, Indigenous Midwifery (Short-Term Contract)

The core purpose of the Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) is to advance the clinical and professional practice of Indigenous and Registered Midwives in Ontario. We are seeking a full-time short-term contract Policy Analyst, Indigenous Midwifery, to join our dynamic and progressive organization.

Reporting to the Manager of the Indigenous Midwifery department, the IM Policy Analyst is responsible for researching, writing, educating and advocating on Indigenous midwifery and health policy issues, to achieve the strategic goals of the AOM.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with/for Indigenous communities/organizations in the area of health with a proven track record of building collaborative and accountable relationships

• Lived experience or knowledge of the consequences of the colonization of Indigenous people, including the impact of pervasive racism and trauma on both an individual and structural level is desirable

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated strength in policy analysis and recommendation

• In-depth knowledge of cultural protocols, history and cultural values of Indigenous people is a requirement

• Ability to demonstrate culturally safe communications with Indigenous peoples is a requirement

• Strong understanding of the intersectional nature of the social and cultural determinants of Indigenous health is a requirement

• Able to build trusting relationships with members, rights holders and stakeholders by having the skill set to bridge the gap between Indigenous ways of communication and non- Indigenous ways of communication

• Able to work independently on own initiative as well as collaboratively in a team environment is a requirement

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including maturity, diplomacy, and ability to create

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positive and professional relationships with all stakeholders is required

• Experience working in the area of midwifery is an asset

• An understanding of federal and provincial Indigenous health policy and stakeholders and the implications for Indigenous midwives and communities in Ontario is an asset

• Master’s degree in public policy, Indigenous governance or health is an asset

• Exemplary research, written and oral communication skills

• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills

• Strong interest in health issues and health policy

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, deadlines and demands

• Able to be flexible and work in a fast paced and challenging environment

• Able to organize and prioritize tasks as required

• Highly proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Experience working in MS Excel would be an asset

Starting Salary: from $68,500 to $85,625 depending on qualifications.

This is a full-time, one-year contract position of 35 hours per week.

This position is remote, but the successful candidate will be expected to travel to Toronto for special events 1-3 times per year.

Interested candidates can submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at hro@aom.on.ca with the subject heading “Short-Term Contract Policy Analyst, Indigenous Midwifery” by Wednesday, October 8 at 12:00 PM.

The AOM is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who reflect the broad diversity of communities with which we work. The AOM welcomes applications from people with disabilities and, as such, if you require an accommodation to fully participate in our application or hiring processes appropriate accommodations will be provided as required. Please contact ingrid.wu@aom.on.ca regarding your request.

The AOM is a pro-choice organization, supporting reproductive choice and access to abortion care. This position offers an excellent and dynamic work environment that promotes collaboration and professional development. The organization strives to provide an environment that promotes work life balance.

mailto:hro@aom.on.ca mailto:ingrid.wu@aom.on.ca

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The AOM recognizes the profound value of a racially diverse, decolonized and anti-racist workplace and midwifery sector, and is committed to actively work to dismantle systemic racism and inequity in the workplace and within healthcare (see AOM’s Racial Justice Position Statement and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Position Statement).

Applications will be held confidential, shared with the selection committee only, and be used only for the purposes of selection for this position. Full Job Description attached.

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Position Description - Policy Analyst, Indigenous Midwifery

Reports to: Manager, Indigenous Midwifery

The Policy Analyst, Indigenous Midwifery is responsible for researching, writing, educating and advocating on Indigenous midwifery and health policy issues, to achieve the strategic goals of the AOM.

Position Responsibilities:

Shared Responsibilities

• Provides culturally safe service and employ humility when working collaboratively across the organization, particularly with the Indigenous Midwifery (IM) and Health-Care Equity, Quality and Human Rights (HEQHR) departments

• Supports a workplace that is respectful and inclusive; and specifically, works to fulfil the expectations described in the AOM’s Anti-Oppression, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy

• Engages in organizational trainings and opportunities to promote cultural safety and positive work environments within and across teams

• Works collaboratively within and across teams to ensure high quality programs and services for members

• Provides support to other members of the staff team during periods of high workload

• Supports a workplace that is healthy and safe by engaging in health and safety activities and monitoring the workplace for and reporting hazards to physical and mental health

• Attends and participates in staff and team meetings

• Develops an annual work plan with their manager or director, in the context of the AOM strategic plan

• Ensures coverage of AOM core programs/services during vacations/leaves of other staff

• Assists with AOM conference or conference-related work, as requested

• Contributes to content for communications or publications (this will include a variety of communication tools and strategies, such as web content, member emails and content for either member or public consumption) as requested

• Monitors and contributes updates the AOM web site as required

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• Ensures all external communications comply with AOM Communications Standards

• Ensures appropriate level security of information stored within the AOM

Specific Responsibilities

External Partnerships and Relationships

• Maintains a working relationship with external partners and stakeholders and rights holders and represents the AOM on working groups and projects as assigned

• Provides member support to Indigenous midwives and develops materials to assist those members with issues

• Develops and implements strategic workplans to action key areas of work that promote the restoration and renewal of Indigenous midwifery

• Engage in and develops organizational trainings and opportunities to promote cultural safety and positive work environments within and AOM staff, the midwifery profession, and health care system

• Develops and participates in presentation of materials and educational sessions regarding Indigenous midwifery to staff and at conferences and webinars as required

• Participates as required as a member on committees, circles, task forces or working groups, providing support to the Director, Chair and midwifery members of those groups

• Works collaboratively with the QRM team to provide risk management support to Indigenous midwives and Aboriginal midwives

• Develops briefing notes as required for the Board of Director, various government ministries, the Indigenous midwifery team, and Indigenous and Aboriginal midwives in Ontario

• Assists the Manager, Indigenous Midwifery and Director, Indigenous Midwifery, in developing annual plans for work groups/committees and ensures that deliverables are met

Policy Analysis

• Serves as staff lead on a portfolio of policy topics, responding to developments and initiating work on any of those topics as the need arises

• Undertakes research and provides summaries on key issues and policy directives to the Manager and Director

• Prepares policy papers, briefing notes, background summaries, presentations and recommendations on key policy issues impacting Indigenous midwifery and the AOM

• Contributes to the analysis of policy issues within a context of equity, diversity,

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human rights and Indigenous self-determination
• Writes grant proposals, reports to the AOM Board, MOHLTC, briefing notes to staff,

etc., as required
• Tracks deliverables for Indigenous midwifery and Indigenous health projects they

lead
• Assists the management team to develop strategic approaches to AOM grant

proposals, research papers and position papers submitted to the government and outside bodies including rights holders

• Keeps current on key issues affecting AOM regarding Indigenous midwifery at the international, national and provincial levels

• Proactively identifies key issues that may impact the profession and the AOM with respect to Indigenous midwifery, and provides briefing notes as required on these issues

• Supports committees/work groups/task forces as assigned by the Director
• Monitors and updates the AOM website in relation to the Indigenous midwifery area

and related communications areas
• Submits articles for AOM publications including electronic media Cross Departmental work

• Works collaboratively with AOM Board and staff to support work involving Indigenous midwives including:

• Works collaboratively with the Clinical Practice Guidelines team to ensure existing and new CPGs and knowledge translation materials are culturally appropriate for Indigenous midwives and communities

• Works collaboratively with the Membership department to ensure communications to Aboriginal midwives and Indigenous midwives are supported as required

• Works collaboratively as required with the AOM’s Communications team on the development of educational materials, presentations, and the online and social media presence of Indigenous midwifery work at the AOM

• Works with the AOM’s Communications team to develop key messaging and communications plans for a range of policy initiatives as required and to support the work of the Outreach and Community Engagement Specialist, Indigenous Midwifery

• Works with the AOM’s Policy team on intersecting issues that affect Indigenous, rural and remote communities

• Identifies the ongoing needs of Indigenous midwives and shares this information across the teams at the AOM

• Other duties as assigned

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Key Competencies

• Experience working with/for Indigenous communities/organizations in the area of health with a proven track record of building collaborative and accountable relationships

• Lived experience or knowledge of the consequences of the colonization of Indigenous people, including the impact of pervasive racism and trauma on both an individual and structural level is desirable

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated strength in policy analysis and recommendation

• In-depth knowledge of cultural protocols, history and cultural values of Indigenous people is a requirement

• Ability to demonstrate culturally safe communications with Indigenous peoples is a requirement

• Strong understanding of the intersectional nature of the social and cultural determinants of Indigenous health is a requirement

• Able to build trusting relationships with members, rights holders and stakeholders by having the skill set to bridge the gap between Indigenous ways of communication and non- Indigenous ways of communication

• Able to work independently on own initiative as well as collaboratively in a team environment is a requirement

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including maturity, diplomacy, and ability to create positive and professional relationships with all stakeholders is required

• Experience working in the area of midwifery is an asset
• An understanding of federal and provincial Indigenous health policy and stakeholders

and the implications for Indigenous midwives and communities in Ontario is an asset

• Master’s degree in public policy, Indigenous governance or health is an asset

• Exemplary research, written and oral communication skills

• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills

• Strong interest in health issues and health policy

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, deadlines and demands

• Able to be flexible and work in a fast paced and challenging environment

• Able to organize and prioritize tasks as required

365 Bloor St. E., Suite 800 l Toronto, ON M4W 3L4 l T. 416.425.9974 1.866.418.3773 l F. 416.425.6905 l OntarioMidwives.ca

• Highly proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Experience working in MS Excel would be an asset

• Position Description - Policy Analyst, Indigenous Midwifery