Indigenous Education and Research Support Intern (Masters Student Placement)

Indigenous Education and Research Support Intern (Masters Student Placement)

Term: May - August 2025 (Full-Time Placement)

Position Overview:
The Indigenous Education and Research Support Student will be vital in supporting the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Team in advancing culturally safe, community-focused education programs and initiatives. This virtual role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative Indigenous-led education grounded in respect, relevance, reciprocity, responsibility, and relationship.

Working within a dynamic team of Indigenous educators, health professionals and allies, the student will gain hands-on experience in research methodologies, content development, and program evaluation. This position is ideal for a student passionate about Indigenous health, education, and community wellness who seeks to enhance their skills and understanding in an environment that values cultural safety and Indigenous ways of knowing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research Support: Assist in conducting literature reviews, environmental scans, and data gathering to inform Indigenous-led education programs and health service solutions.
• Content Development: Contribute to the creation, adaptation, and review of culturally relevant educational materials, ensuring alignment with Indigenous ways of knowing and evidence-based practices.
• Program Evaluation: Support evaluation activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting, to measure the impact and effectiveness of education initiatives.
• Administrative Support: Provide organizational assistance for virtual workshops, meetings, and events, including preparing materials, coordinating schedules, and maintaining documentation.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Indigenous and allied team members, contributing to co-development and co-design processes alongside communities and collaborators.
• Cultural Safety and Humility: Apply principles of cultural safety and humility in all tasks, fostering respectful and meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (e.g., Indigenous studies, health profession or sciences, education, social sciences, or related field).
• Strong interest in Indigenous education, health, and community wellness.
• Experience with research, content development, or program evaluation is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.

Attributes:

• Identify as being of Indigenous ancestry
• Commitment to respect, relevance, reciprocity, responsibility, and relationship.
• Knowledge of or lived experience in Indigenous communities is considered an asset.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn from diverse perspectives.

What We Offer:

• A meaningful role contributing to Indigenous-led education and community wellness.
• Mentorship and learning opportunities within a supportive, values-driven team.
• Flexible, virtual work environment accessible from anywhere in Canada.
• Professional development opportunities related to Indigenous health, education, and research.

About Our Team:
We are Indigenous and allies, and we love what we do. We work respectfully alongside communities to co-develop and co-design initiatives, health service solutions, education, resources, and tools. Our approach ensures that health services meet communities' needs by interweaving cultural safety, Indigenous ways of knowing, and evidence-based practices. Our Indigenous team members have lived and worked in communities, bringing a deep understanding and connection to their work.

About Us:

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, and work life balance. We're a great place to work, and we hope you'll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition Team at careers@sehc.com at your earliest convenience.