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Location: Remote in Ontario with occasional on site travel. Must reside outside the Greater Toronto Area Language: Strong written and spoken English required Background Check Requirement: Standard background check required About the Opportunity This is a meaningful opportunity to help shape a culturally responsive approach to Indigenous youth wellness across Ontario. You will join a collaborative implementation team focused on improving mental health and substance use services through strong community partnerships and equity driven practices. Working within a provincial public health initiative, you will build relationships with Indigenous communities, service providers, and system partners to support a model of care that reflects local priorities and traditional wellness practices. Your work will directly contribute to more accessible, coordinated, and culturally grounded support for young people. Whats In It for You You will be part of a team that values humility, learning, and community voice. This organization promotes a culture that centers respect, collaboration, and balance while encouraging staff to take ownership of meaningful, system level work. You will also benefit from a flexible remote environment, four weeks of vacation, a comprehensive benefits plan, and participation in a defined benefit pension plan. Your Responsibilities You will collaborate with Indigenous communities and partners to support implementation of a culturally responsive youth wellness model In this role, you will build and sustain trusting relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and system stakeholders You will support coordination of complex mental health and substance use initiatives, ensuring services remain culturally appropriate You will help integrate equity, inclusion, and traditional wellness perspectives into planning and delivery You will contribute to provincial initiatives that strengthen collaboration across the youth mental health system You will participate in one to two site visits per year to engage directly with community partners Skills and Qualifications 5+ years of experience in public health, youth mental health, Indigenous wellness, health equity, or program implementation Lived experience or significant professional experience working with Indigenous communities Strong knowledge of Ontarios youth mental health and substance use system Experience in project coordination, implementation, or community based health initiatives Ability to work independently while building strong, respectful partnerships Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle for occasional travel Note from the Hiring Manager We are looking for someone who truly values relationships and understands that community voice must guide the work. If you are passionate about equity and ready to contribute across multiple initiatives, you will thrive here. The final hiring decision will be based on merit. The ideal qualified candidate will self-identify as First Nations, Inuit or Mtis and have demonstrated experience working with First Nations, Inuit or Metis communities . Why Partner with Altis If youve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if youre a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.