Training Officer (DEV-P-2425-0065)

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who designs, updates, analyzes and implements training programs for staff. Coordinates internship programs in the establishment.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
The Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB) is implementing a program to train Eeyou-Eenou midwives that integrates traditional and cultural knowledge.

The incumbent works in close partnership with the midwifery education program (EIPC) team to integrate the cultural and community components into all aspects of program design, development, implementation and evaluation. This includes training activities internal and external to the CBHSSJB. Links with Elders, Knowledge keepers and community resources for mentorship and community health education activities. Contributes in the daily coordination and mentorship of the chiskutimwaakanch, (Trainees) and their mentors;

Under the supervision of the Director, Programs Development and Support, and in collaboration with the Head of Midwifery Services, the Coordinator of Birth Home, and the Planning, Programming and Research Officer for the Midwifery Education Program, the incumbent will:

1. Contribute to Program curriculum development:
   o Advise the team on cultural and community best practices for all aspects of curriculum development and implementation;
   o Continuously develop cultural competencies and skills for the EIPC curriculum;
   o Chair Waapimausuuwin Working Group meetings as needed;
   o Co-chair EIPC Advisory Group meetings as needed;
   o Attend Midwifery Services-EIPC planning meetings;
   o Participate in the expansion of the EIPC regionally;
   o Contribute to the development of learning materials related to traditional and cultural learning, including language;
   o Establish and grow relationships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, cultural departments and community organizations and resources;
   o Develop tools to evaluate the cultural components of the EIPC and its trainees and mentors;
   o Contribute to the quality assurance processes of the EIPC as it relates to cultural safety and the integration of traditional and cultural knowledge and values;
   o Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, guidelines and procedures for EIPC and client care that reflect Eeyou-Eenou values and community consultations.

2. Contribute to cultural mentorship, supervision and support for the chiskuitmwaakanch (Trainees)
   o Contribute to the joint-planning and coordination of structured learning activities, in order to facilitate and fully integrate cultural components;
   o Link trainees and mentors with Elders, Knowledge Keepers and cultural organizations and community groups;
   o Work with Elders, community groups and the Department of Nishiiyuu to coordinate and facilitate culture-based learning and community outreach activities with the trainees;
   o Support the integration of Elders into the mentorship process;
   o Supervise trainees in their culture-based learning, including fully participating in their learning plans, assessments and evaluations;
   o Directly teach trainees how to integrate cultural knowledge into client care;
   o Provide general support for trainees, including conflict resolution.

3. Contribute to mentors training and support
   o Contribute to the direct training and support of mentors, ensuring cultural safety in the mentorship of trainees;
   o Contribute to the evaluation of mentors;
   o Attend mentor check-ins and training workshops with Innulitsivik Health Center's Midwifery Services, the National Council of Indigenous Midwives and Consultants;
   o Liaise between Midwifery Services and the EIPC.

REQUIREMENTS
Education and experience: * Bachelor degree in education, social sciences or another appropriate discipline. * Master's degree is an asset.* Three (3) years of relevant experience in training, teaching or knowledge transfer, and curriculum or training material elaboration.* Candidates with a relevant combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability in building relationships and of working with Elders, Knowledge keepers and community organizations related to the pole where located;
• Ability in organizing and facilitating culturally-based community outreach activities, including event and educational activities coordination;
• Proven ability in mentoring and knowledge transfer of Eeyou-Eenou traditional and cultural knowledge;
• Great ability to apply Eeyou-Eenou values and knowledge into programs planning;
• Great ability for project planning;
• Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Be a Team player and be able to work in a multidisciplinary team;
• Takes initiative, is accountable, meet deadlines, ability to work independently and be flexible;
• Good abilities in computer MS Office applications.

LANGUAGE* Fluent in English;* Fluent in Cree and/or French is an asset.

OTHER* Willing to travel to the communities.