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Location: Remote in Ontario with occasional on site travel. Must reside outside the Greater Toronto AreaLanguage: Strong written and spoken English requiredBackground Check Requirement: Standard background check requiredAbout the OpportunityThis 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 YouYou 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 ResponsibilitiesYou will collaborate with Indigenous communities and partners to support implementation of a culturally responsive youth wellness modelIn this role, you will build and sustain trusting relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and system stakeholdersYou will support coordination of complex mental health and substance use initiatives, ensuring services remain culturally appropriateYou will help integrate equity, inclusion, and traditional wellness perspectives into planning and deliveryYou will contribute to provincial initiatives that strengthen collaboration across the youth mental health systemYou will participate in one to two site visits per year to engage directly with community partnersSkills and Qualifications5+ years of experience in public health, youth mental health, Indigenous wellness, health equity, or program implementationLived experience or significant professional experience working with Indigenous communitiesStrong knowledge of Ontarios youth mental health and substance use systemExperience in project coordination, implementation, or community based health initiativesAbility to work independently while building strong, respectful partnershipsValid drivers license and access to a vehicle for occasional travelNote from the Hiring ManagerWe 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 AltisIf 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.