CHEO
Project Lead, Trauma Informed Care - Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until March 2027)
Ottawa, ON · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$63k-$77kDetected 9 hours ago
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About the role
- Conduct an organization-wide assessment of Trauma-Informed and responsive practices, including policies, workflows, education, physical spaces, and culture
- Analyze current initiatives and programs to identify alignment, duplication, gaps, and opportunities related to Trauma-Informed Care
- Integrate staff, medical staff, patient, family, and community experiences to inform findings and recommendations
Responsibilities
- Identify and support advancement of near-term or low-resource opportunities that could be leveraged ahead of full implementation
- Develop recommendations for governance, accountability, resourcing, and success measures or evaluation frameworks to support future sustainability
- Provide expert consultation and coaching to leaders and teams to build understanding of Trauma-Informed Care principles
- Prepare executive-level reports, decision briefs, and recommendations to support funding and implementation decisions
- The Lead, Trauma-Informed Care, provides expertise, facilitation, and strategic guidance to establish CHEO's Trauma-Informed Care approach and practices.
- The Lead is responsible for understanding the organizational landscape, identifying strengths, gaps, opportunities, and risks, and translating these insights into a prioritized Trauma-Informed Care roadmap, change- readiness and implementation plan.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in organizational assessments & program development,
- Experience leading complex implementation or change initiatives involving entire organizations or multiple teams and disciplines (Essential)
- Comfort and skill in navigating sensitive situations, including managing trauma disclosures and supporting individuals or groups when trauma may be activated (Essential)
- Sound judgement, resourcefulness, initiative taking and ability to work effectively within scope and resources (Essential)
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite and other computer technology. (Essential)
- Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider.
- Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.
- Bachelor's degree in a related health discipline and professional clinical designation (Essential)
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a healthcare setting (Essential)
- Expertise in Trauma-Informed Care such as advanced academic research in Trauma-Informed Care practices and their application, specialized training in Trauma-Informed Care, or a combination of education and experience working in a Trauma-Informed Care environment (Essential)
- Understanding of and experience working with anti-racist, anti-oppressive and culturally safe approache s, and in creating safe and inclusive environments (Essential)
- Strong understanding of Indigenous perspectives, cultures, and traditions, including approaches to health and well-being (Essential)
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse partners, including healthcare providers, community organizations, and people with lived experience (Essential)
- Strong project management, facilitation, and change advisory skills (Essential)
- Strong analytical, synthesis, and communication skills (Essential)
- Strong understanding of engagement princi ples and practices, particularly in healthcare settings (Preferred)
Nice to have
- Bilingualism (French/ English) ( Preferred)
- All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.
Compensation
- Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.
Benefits
- Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.
- CHEO's Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children's health concerns.
- CHEO has been named Canada's best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada's Best Employers for multiple consecutive years.
Company info
- We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.
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