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# Summary 

•  Policy Analyst, Health-Care Equity, Quality and Human Rights 

# About the position 

 Reporting to the Manager, HEQHR, the Policy Analyst will collaborate with cross‑departmental staff, provide member and committee support, and engage with stakeholders to advance racial justice and human rights within the organization and across the midwifery sector. They will also conduct research, develop content, and drive the education and promotion of racial equity and human rights in midwifery to achieve the Association of Ontario Midwives’ (AOM) Strategic Plan. 

The ideal candidate brings lived experience with systemic racism and a strong foundation in health or public policy, with demonstrated expertise in research, policy development, and health equity. They bring strong communication (written and oral), analytical, and relationship‑building skills, apply anti‑racism and anti‑oppression principles with cultural humility, and can effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while navigating complex and challenging issues. 

Position Responsibilities: 

Shared Responsibilities 

• Provides culturally safe service and employ humility when working collaboratively across the organization, particularly with the Indigenous Midwifery (IM) and Health-Care Equity, Quality and Human Rights (HEQHR) departments 
• Supports a workplace that is respectful and inclusive; and specifically, works to fulfil the expectations described in the AOM’s Anti-Oppression, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy 
• Engages in organizational trainings and opportunities to promote cultural safety and positive work environments within and across teams 
• Works collaboratively within and across teams to ensure high quality programs and services for members 
• Provides support to other members of the staff team during periods of high workload 
• Supports a workplace that is healthy and safe by engaging in health and safety activities and monitoring the workplace for and reporting hazards to physical and mental health 
• Attends and participates in staff and team meetings 
• Develops an annual work plan with their manager or director, in the context of the AOM strategic plan 
• Ensures coverage of AOM core programs/services during vacations/leaves of other staff 
• Assists with AOM conference or conference-related work, as requested 
• Contributes to content for communications or publications (this will include a variety of communication tools and strategies, such as web content, member emails and content for either member or public consumption) as requested 
• Monitors and contributes updates for the AOM web site as required 
• Ensures all external communications comply with AOM Communications Standards  
• Ensures appropriate level security of information stored within the AOM 

Specific Responsibilities 

Member Support and Stakeholder Engagement 

• Maintains a working relationship with members and stakeholders 
• Staff lead on working groups and projects as assigned 
• Responds to member calls/emails to provide member support on all matters related to HEQHR work, including but not limited to racism and inequity in the workplace and in the provision of care, supporting clients experiencing racism or inequity, developing an antiracism strategy for the practice/hospital/birth centre, and implementing anti-racism processes etc.  
• Conducts community engagement and consultation to engage with and learn from those directly impacted by racism and human rights-based inequities to identify members’ needs and deliver programs and services that are responsive to the needs of such communities  
• Drives work to operationalize the objectives of committees, task forces and working groups, providing support to the Director, Chair and midwifery members of those groups as required  

Policy Analysis 

• Supports a portfolio of policy topics, responding to developments and initiating work on any of those topics as the need arises 
• Undertakes research and provides summaries on key issues and policy directives  
• Develops and/or delivers educational content including website resources, online learning, and live events to promote racial justice and human rights 
• Prepares policy papers, briefing notes, background summaries, and recommendations on key policy issues impacting midwives and the AOM 
• Contributes to the analysis of policy issues within a context of diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and human rights 
• Assists with writing grant proposals, reports to the AOM Board, MOHLTC, briefing notes, etc. 
• Assists the Manager in developing an annual plan for work groups/committees and ensures that deliverables are met 
• Performs other tasks as assigned 

Cross-Departmental work 

• Works collaboratively across AOM departments to support staff to incorporate principles of racial justice and human rights into the various programs and services provided by the AOM, to ensure they are reflective of the needs of Indigenous, Black, racialized and equity-deserving communities 
• Supports the development of knowledge translation materials and resources which reflect the racial and cultural demographics that provide and require midwifery care  
• Supports the provision of risk management guidance that centres antiracism and anti-oppression to address systemic racism in healthcare 
• Performs other tasks as assigned. 

# Qualifications

 In keeping with the AOM’s commitment to employment equity and advancing racial justice, and in consideration of the knowledge and experiences required for this position, we are prioritizing racialized candidates. Lived experience with racism is recognized as fundamental knowledge that is relevant to this position. Candidates are requested to self-identify in their cover letter.   

• University degree in midwifery (preferred), health care, public policy, or related field; or professional equivalency 
• Master’s degree in public policy or health is an asset  
• Experience working as a midwife in Ontario is an asset   
• Lived experience with systemic racism, including anti-Black racism and/or human rights-based discrimination  
• Demonstrated understanding of research and policy development; preferably of health policy development within an association environment  
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate respectfully and with cultural humility using an anti-racism and anti-oppression approach. 
• Understanding of perinatal health in Ontario, health (in)equity, and strategies to address systemic racism and human rights inequity are an asset 
• Strong understanding of the intersectional nature of the social and cultural determinants of health as it relates to racism, particularly, anti-Black racism  
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner on own initiative as well as collaboratively within the team and with cross-departmental staff 
• Strong interpersonal skills and attributes, including humility, maturity, diplomacy, and the ability to create positive, professional relationships with AOM staff, members, and stakeholders  
• Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy  
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment while navigating complex and challenging issues 
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

 

Location: This position is remote; however, the successful candidate will be required to work on-site as per departmental needs.

Duration and Work Hours: This is a full-time (35-hour work week), 12-month contract position with the potential for an extension or a permanent position, subject to departmental needs. 

Expected start date: June 2026.

Salary: The salary range for this position is $70,144 to $105,216 per year with an expected starting salary of approximately $70,144 to $87,680, depending on qualifications.

# Summary 

• Mental Health and Substance Use Worker, Jane-Trethewey Site

• Full-time, Permanent Position (35 hours per week) 

• $68,314 to $80,925 per annum (for MSW) plus benefits

• $62,184 to $73,664 per annum (for BSW) plus benefits

• Salary is commensurate on experience an education (filling of vacancy)

# About the organization 

 About Unison:

Unison Health and Community Services is a non-profit, community-based organization that serves neighbourhoods in North West Toronto. Operating out of six locations, Unison offers core services that include primary health care, counselling, health promotion, Early Years programs, legal services, harm reduction programs, housing assistance, adult protective services, Pathways to Education™ and a Diabetes Education Program. Unison’s mission is working together to deliver accessible and high quality health and community services that are integrated, respond to needs, build on strengths and inspire change.

Unison Health and Community Services is committed to working from an inclusive, pro-choice, sex positive, harm reduction, anti-racist, anti-oppression and participatory framework.

# About the position 

 Unison is seeking a Social Worker who has experience and understanding of cultural needs and working within Afro-Caribbean and/or Black communities. The Social Worker is responsible for providing ongoing assessment and appropriate interventions to the clients served by Unison Health and Community Services. The Social Worker will report to the Program Manager, Mental Health and Substance Use.

Job Specific Responsibilities: 

• Provide psychosocial assessment, counselling, therapy, advocacy and referral services to individuals of all ages, couples, groups and the community
• Ensure appropriate treatment is delivered to clients by maintaining client records and ensuring their confidentiality within the bounds of legislation
• Act as a client advocate on individual and systemic issues
• Perform case management functions
• Work within the guidelines of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Contribute to the on-going evaluation, development and implementation of the therapeutic programs that respond to the psycho social health needs of the target group
• Liaise with community agencies regarding issues relevant to client needs and identify and develop partnership/collaboration opportunities when applicable
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences as needed
• Provide support to Primary Care team in client crisis management 
• Participate in Quality of Care chart audits with Social Workers across sites
• Participate in the review, development and updating of social work and clinic procedures; provide input to the development of applicable policies.

# Qualifications

•  Bachelors or Masters Level in Social Work

• Certification and membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Bilingualism in English or Somali, or other African Dialects an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in group work and community development
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the impact of social, economic, environmental and cultural issues on diverse communities
• Knowledge and understanding of Brief Solution Focussed Practice work
• Knowledge of issues affecting communities facing barriers to access in an urban environment
• Familiarity with the social, economic and cultural conditions of the project’s geographic area, experience in working with local service providers, community groups and networks, and an understanding of local issues and priorities are an asset
• Experience serving Unison’s priority populations (seniors with complex needs, people with mental health & addiction issues, LGBTQ2IA+, and youth facing barriers)
• Experience working within the Afro-Caribbean and/or Black communities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, including computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students, community members, volunteers, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with individuals and groups
• Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in current assessment, psychotherapy and psychosocial counseling techniques for working with individuals, couples and communities
• Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate psycho-educational support groups
• Ability to effectively deal with crises; 3-5 years direct therapy experience and 3-5 years experience working with youth, adults and children, preferably in a community-based setting
• Ability to work flexible hours.

# Summary 

• Nurse Practitioner, Keele-Rogers Site

• Full-time, Permanent Position (35 hours per week)

• $123,141.20 to $140,522.20 per annum plus benefits 

• Filling of Vacancy 

# About the organization 

 About Unison:

Unison Health and Community Services is a non-profit, community-based organization that serves neighbourhoods in North West Toronto. Operating out of six locations, Unison offers core services that include primary health care, counselling, health promotion, Early Years programs, legal services, harm reduction programs, housing assistance, adult protective services, Pathways to Education™ and a Diabetes Education Program. Unison’s mission is working together to deliver accessible and high quality health and community services that are integrated, respond to needs, build on strengths and inspire change.

Unison Health and Community Services is committed to working from an inclusive, pro-choice, sex positive, harm reduction, anti-racist, anti-oppression and participatory framework.

# About the position 

 At this time Unison is seeking a keen and committed Nurse Practitioner-Registered Nurse, Extended Class – RN (EC) for our Keele-Rogers site.  The RN (EC) diagnoses and manages common health problems and diseases as part of the multidisciplinary, primary health care team.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:  

• Perform clinical duties within the scope of practice, including assessments, diagnosis, treatment, follow up, counseling, screening, education, and referral. 
• Collaborate with primary care physicians to focus on clients that are homebound and unable to access primary care services.
• Provide consultation and support related to clinical care to front line staff and our partners.
• Provide feedback on performance and care standards of staff and care providers.
• Provide supervision and clinical oversight including application of corrective and remedial actions, as required.
• Provide education/training, knowledge management expertise and research as required.
• Build and maintain relationships with health and social service agencies and external service providers.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Participate in team and organization-wide meetings and committees, initiatives and events.
• Develop work goals in conjunction with supervisor, identifying action plans, learning objectives and professional development needs. 
• Participate in performance appraisal process including self-evaluation component.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization.
• Submit encounter data and/or statistics, administrative forms and reports in a timely fashion.
• Orient, supervise and support students and/or volunteers as required. 
• Identify, report and debrief on client safety incidents, good catches, occupational health and safety incidents and near misses.
• Other duties as required.

# Qualifications

•  Registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario. 

• Sound clinical judgment and strong health assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a community-based setting or nursing experience in Primary Care/NP.
• Excellent triage and clinical skills. 
• Willingness to teach /work with other professional disciplines and students. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in group work and community development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the impact of social, economic, environmental and cultural issues on diverse communities.
• Knowledge of issues affecting communities facing barriers to access in an urban environment.
• Familiarity with the social, economic and cultural conditions of the health centre’s area; experience in working with local service providers, community groups and networks, and an understanding of local issues and priorities are an asset.
• Commitment to pro-choice philosophy. 
• Demonstrated commitment to equity goals and principles, to sexual and reproductive rights, to being youth positive, LGBTQ2IA+ positive and sex positive and to being inclusive of diverse sexual and gender identities.
• Ability to meet the expectation of providing trans care.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, including computer literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students, community members, volunteers, etc.

# Summary 

•  Director, Board of Directors

# About the organization 

 ABOUT THE REGENT PARK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE Regent Park Community Health Centre was established in 1973. It is a non-profit, community- based organization dedicated to improving the health of Regent Park and Moss Park area residents and the community, by providing high quality, integrated primary health care services, health promotion service and community capacity building. Our priority is to reduce the health inequities experienced by low- income, immigrant & refugee, non-status and marginally housed & homeless populations. We encourage you to visit our website www.regentparkchc.org for more.

MISSION Providing comprehensive health and community services that remove barriers and improve lives. VISION Equitable health outcomes and social justice for the communities we serve.

VALUES

• Integrity: We commit to being respectful, compassionate and accountable to each other, our clients, community members and partners.
• Community ownership: We build community leadership because our community is strongest when community members identify and advance their priorities.
• Equity: We break down barriers to access, celebrate our diversity, foster inclusive communities, and oppose racism, discrimination and oppression everywhere.
• Excellence: We embrace effective practices, work collaboratively, and create and deliver services that bring the greatest value to our communities.

# About the position 

CURRENT BOARD RECRUITMENT PRIORITIES We are currently seeking to fill up to three (3) board vacancies as well as identify potential members to serve on our Board committees (i.e. Finance, Governance, and Quality).

ABOUT THE RPCHC BOARD OF DIRECTORS RPCHC is governed by a Board of Directors elected from our membership. The Board plays a governance role – it is not directly involved in operational decisions and matters, or other decisions that have been delegated to staff. The Board generally meets 8 times per year and has an Annual General Meeting (AGM) where the membership and the community are invited and encouraged to attend. For a list of current board members please see: http://www.regentparkchc.org/about-us/governance 

Remuneration Directors of the RPCHC Board do not receive any remuneration. This is a volunteer position.

Terms of Service Each Director is elected to hold office for a four-year term and may be eligible for re-election three successive times.

Board Committees The Board has several committees designed to provide it with advice. The committees are chaired by a member of the Board but may include other volunteers. These committees include:

• Quality Committee – Providing advice and oversight on the quality, safety and equitable access to services to ensure that community needs and regulatory standards are met.

• Governance committee – Providing advice and leadership to help the Board be successful in its job of governing, including recruiting and nominating new Board members.

• Directors are not directly involved in operational decisions and matters, or other decisions that have been properly delegated to staff.

Conflict of Interest Directors shall take care to ensure that they identify, avoid and take steps to guard against even the appearance of a conflict. A Director or a Board committee member is encouraged to discuss any outside business activity with the Chair of the Board or Board committee that could create a potential conflict. All Directors are asked to sign a conflict-of-interest form and are asked to declare any conflicts at the beginning of all meetings.

# Qualifications

 The RPCHC Board is seeking various qualified candidates. Given the existing board complement and existing organizational priorities, we are particularly interested in candidates with some demonstrated history of board governance and/or significant volunteer experience, and expertise in one or more of the following areas:  

• Financial management with a particular interest in health system experience (accounting designation preferred)

• Performance and quality management in healthcare settings

• Human resources management and diversity, equity, and inclusion expertise

• Communications, public affairs, and government relations

• Fundraising, resource mobilization and partnerships

• Community engagement and development of community hubs  

In addition to the above, we are always interested in potential candidates in the Regent Park community (as a resident and/or someone with significant ties to the community). Similarly, we continue to be motivated to find candidates that reflect our diverse communities and lived experiences. The RPCHC Board will accept applications from candidates who do not have the above experience; however, the above have been identified as priority areas for current recruitment.