Transition Facilitator

Transition Facilitator

Full-Time (Existing Position)

We provide primary health care through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Our interprofessional teams include health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous and contemporary models of care and using wholistic health and community development concepts.

This position connects people with health and social services that will result in improved health outcomes, and healthier families and communities. It is also intended to address system level challenges that impact planned transitions in care for people being discharged from a regional facility to a First Nation or other community, and bridge understanding between traditional and western approaches to health and healing with a focus on quality, equitable access and culturally safe care.

This position supports implementation of an Indigenous Transitional Care Model by working with health and social service providers to facilitate access to optimal supports for clients requiring health care services.

NOTE: Indigenous traditional practices involve cultural ceremonies and burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• post-secondary education with a health or social services focus, and 3-5 years' experience that includes significant case management, ideally in a community-focused setting;
• advanced patient navigation level 1 & 2 courses; palliative care for front line workers in first nations communities training; learning essential approaches to palliative and end of life care (LEAP) an asset;
• excellent advocacy, communication, organizational, and computer skills;
• excellent understanding of all aspects of the health care system in order to facilitate seamless transitions between levels of care across the continuum;
• demonstrated ability to work independently while being an effective team member;
• deep understanding and experience of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives as well as traditional and contemporary health care practices, and wholistic health and wellbeing; ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;
• experience working in an Indigenous organization; understanding and/or willingness to learn of Indigenous culture and values;
• proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory;
• valid drivers' license, own vehicle and willingness and ability to travel required;
• criminal records check and current drivers' abstract required;
• commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements; and
• positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model.

Salary: $61,348 - $83,593 with excellent benefits, including HOOPP pension plan. Salary is based on education and experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Please apply via our careers page at:

Transition Facilitator

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Phone: (888) MYWNHAC

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide accessibility accommodations as part of the application process upon request .