Position Type: Full-Time; Permanent
Annual Salary: $65,000
Schedule: 37.5 hours weekly – regular working hours are 9am-5pm in your local time zone (flexible)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Remote within Canada
Language: Primary working language is English; French language skills are an asset (please indicate language skills in your cover letter or resume).
Reports to: Two-Spirit Program Director
Application Deadline: TBD

Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC) promotes the health of people of diverse sexualities and genders through research and intervention development. CBRC’s core pillars—community-led research, knowledge exchange, network building, and leadership development—position the organization as a thought leader, transforming ideas into actions that make a difference in our communities. CBRC was incorporated in 1999 and is a non-profit charitable organization. Our main office is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, and we have a satellite office in Toronto.

The Two-Spirit Program is a leader in research and resource development that enhances the health and wellbeing of Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ communities across Turtle Island. All Two-Spirit Program initiatives are Indigenous-led, contributing to work in the area of sexual health and identity that is reflective of the unique needs and realities of Two-Spirit people.

Innovating and redefining research, the Two-Spirit Program has explored a number of health-related priorities, including Indigenous health equity, storytelling, brain health and dementia, culturally-informed care, gender-based violence, sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs), and more. The Program also works in partnerships with Two-Spirit advocates and collectives from coast to coast, advancing the resurgence of Two-Spirit people through initiatives such as the Medicine Bundle Project, Knowledge 2eekerS, Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ Celebration & Awareness Day, and the annual Two-Spirit Symposium.

CBRC believes in work led by and for the community. As part of our commitment to employment equity, we encourage applications from Indigenous people, Black people, and people of colour (IBPOC), Two-Spirit people, queer, trans and non-binary people, people living with HIV, people living with Hepatitis C, disabled people, 2S/LGBTQIA+ women, and other people with fabulous and diverse identities and experiences. CBRC acknowledges that not everyone is able to publicly disclose these identities, and we do not expect that employees will disclose this in the course of their work. 

At CBRC, we recognize that some applicants have experienced barriers to traditional educational and employment opportunities. We consider various combinations of education, employment, volunteer, and lived experience and encourage applicants to highlight these experiences in their cover letter and resume.

CBRC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, select, or interview job applicants. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. Applicants' personal and identifying information is stored securely and confidentially, and is not processed through AI software.

Description

Reporting to the Two-Spirit Program Director (or their designate), the Two-Spirit Program Manager - Community Engagement & Reporting will work with the larger CBRC team as well as provincial, federal, and Indigenous partners on projects focused on community engagement and capacity building activities in, for, and alongside Indigenous and Two-Spirit communities. They will directly manage multiple projects and lead a team to ensure all deliverables are met. Additionally, they will provide general leadership to the Two-Spirit Program team and directly supervise the Two-Spirit Program Coordinator and the Medicine Bundle Project Coordinator.

While this position is considered permanent, please note that the continuity of all roles is contingent on sustainable funding.

Primary Job Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the following key functions:  

1-Program Management, Community Engagement and Reporting Focus 

• • Leading Two-Spirit Program community engagement activities, including a broad range of project activities related to 2S/LGBTQIA+ health and wellbeing, with a specific Two-Spirit and Indigenous focus. 
  • Leading 2S/LGBTQIA+ community relationships and capacity building activities for Indigenous and Two-Spirit communities. 
  • Leading the Medicine Bundle project, including:
    • Supporting existing project sites
    • Medicine Bundle Expansion
    • Medicine Bundle Framework
    • Medicine Bundle publications
    • Completion of 4-Pager Medicine Bundle Pilot Data Summary
  • Leading the development and dissemination of Indigenous and 2S/LGBTQIA+ resources, including knowledge translation and mobilization collateral, reports to funders and community members, and films produced within the Two-Spirit Program.
  • Leading coordination for annual events (Two-Spirit Symposium and Two-Spirit Celebration and Awareness day); attending and/or participating as required.
  • Traveling to various communities, including rural and remote communities, to build connections and relationships. 
  • Work alongside the Associate Director of Evaluation and Reporting to ensure program projects are on track and appropriate evaluation criteria are completed.

2-People Leadership

• • Co-managing Two-Spirit Program team: 
    • Ensuring timelines, resources, and deliverables are on track
    • Hosting and leading weekly team meetings
    • Creating and supporting staff work plans
  • Directing activities of the Medicine Bundle Project Coordinator.
  • Directing activities of the Two-Spirit Program Coordinator. 

3-Inter Department Collaboration

• • Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with Education, Knowledge Mobilization, and Policy (EKMP) and Communications Departments. 
  • Attending department/team meetings as required. 
  • Liaising between Two-Spirit Program and other departments/teams as required 
  • Attending and actively participating in leadership and all-staff meetings as required.

Other duties as assigned/required.

Education & Experience

• Degree in a relevant field such as Indigenous Studies or Governance, Health, or Social Sciences or similar; Cultural Safety, Capacity Building, Grant Writing certificates an asset.
• 3-5 years’ experience working with community or non-profit organizations, and/or public health agencies.
• 3-5 years’ experience in public speaking about and/or advocating for 2S/LGBTQIA+ health or Indigenous health in diverse contexts.
• Experience using project management tools or approaches.

Minimum Requirements:

• Lived experience as Indigenous and 2S/LGBTQIA+ with personal experience or direct knowledge of STBBIs, including HIV and Hep C, as it pertains to 2S/LGBTQIA+ and Indigenous communities.
• Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing, including experience working with Elders and Knowledge Keepers; knowledge, experience, and awareness of Two-Spirit and Indigenous queer and trans kinship; Knowledge of reciprocity, relationality, respect; sex positivity; body positivity; strong relationship building abilities. 
• Strong networking and relationship building abilities, knowledge and experience gained by working directly within Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) communities. 
• Strong communication skills, both written/verbal, comfortable with public speaking/program presentations/panels or webinars, documenting research, and reporting/citations.
• Strong experience with managing service delivery, research studies, program development, or outreach programs, including supervising volunteers or staff.

Other Competencies & Qualifications (assets)

• Demonstrated experience & skill in professionally and effectively interacting with partners from varying sectors including academic, government, community agencies, and grassroots organizations.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience planning or coordinating conferences or events, ideally in the not-for-profit/health/social sciences sector(s).
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English, additional language(s) an asset.
• Awareness of decolonization, confronting/challenging colonial and oppressive structures, and experience working at the grassroots level.
• Proficiency in using computers: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and various video conferencing platforms (i.e., Teams, Zoom, Google Suites). 
• Functional knowledge of financial budget and tracking systems, including bookkeeping, expense tracking, etc.
• Flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment and multiple shifting demands.
• Detail oriented; strong time management abilities to arrange and coordinate meeting logistics and other tasks.

Perks

• Generous vacation time, personal days, and other leave policies
• Extended health benefits, including medical, gender-affirming care, dental, vision, and long-term disability (LTD), life coverage, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Inclusive workplace
• Remote and hybrid work arrangement 
• Flexible working schedule
• Kind and supportive team

How to apply

Please email your application to Human Resources at [email protected] and include the job you are applying for in the subject line. All applicants are required to provide a cover letter and a resume.

Accessibility

If this process presents barriers, please get in touch via email with the subject line Access: Program Manager, Two-Spirit Program or call us (604-568-7478) to leave a voicemail to discuss alternative formats for submitting an application.

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