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Indigenous Talent at AHS

We need and value the Indigenous Peoples who are part of Alberta Health Services (AHS). They lend an important perspective in all settings including clinical, corporate, cultural, and more. It's important that our workforce reflects the people we serve.

We're committed to building an Indigenous workforce to improve health outcomes and patient experience for all Albertans. We are committed to ensuring that Indigenous Peoples have safe, high-quality, accessible healthcare that is culturally safe and culturally aware, and acknowledge that there is more work that must be done. AHS is proud to offer opportunities and paths for Indigenous Peoples to grow a career in healthcare.

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Indigenous Cultural Helper (Edmonton)

As an Indigenous Cultural Helper, you'll be integrated into the Pediatric Community Rehabilitation multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation team and work closely with healthcare providers helping to provide holistic care for Indigenous children, youth, and their families. Learn more and apply today.

Indigenous Wellness Coordinator (Wetaskiwin & Edmonton)

As an Indigenous Wellness Coordinator, you'll provide counselling, support, education and facilitation of traditional Indigenous healing services to patients, families and health professionals. Learn more and apply today.

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Land Acknowledgement

AHS acknowledges that its services are provided on the territories of Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8; the homeland of the Otipemisiwak (Oh-teh-pim-swak) Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta and the 8 Metis Settlements. We also recognize the Indigenous Peoples who dwell in urban centres across this land. These territories are the home for many Indigenous Peoples, including the Anishinabe, Blackfoot, Cree, Dene, Inuit, Métis, Stoney Nakoda Sioux, and the Tsuut'ina.

We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous Peoples in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

In Talent Acquisition we take seriously our responsibility under the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's call to action number 23, for all levels of government to increase the number of Indigenous professionals working in the healthcare field and ensure the retention of Indigenous health-care providers.


Indigenous Wellness Coordinator

Indigenous Wellness Coordinator

Indigenous wellness coordinators help Indigenous patients navigate the healthcare system, provide cultural support and help build trust to achieve better health equity.

To patients, Dorothy is a trusted advocate and representative who can help them understand their rights and the processes within the health system.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Working in northern Alberta, and living in the East Prairie Metis Settlement, Tara plays an important role in supporting Indigenous patients as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Tara’s experience helps us make a difference in achieving better health equity for Indigenous People across the province by helping ensure that care teams understand the needs of Indigenous patients and communicate effectively with them.

Indigenous Support Line

Indigenous Support Line

The first of its kind in Canada, the Indigenous Support Line is a toll-free, confidential phone service that connects Indigenous callers and service providers with Indigenous health professionals.

Learn how the line is providing culturally respectful support and helping change the experience of Indigenous patients.

Content includes discussion of past trauma in healthcare.

Lead Hand – Maintenance

Lead Hand – Maintenance

AHS employs a huge range of positions including trades professionals that help keep our facilities going. Brendan, the Lead Hand of Maintenance, speaks about his work at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.

In his career, he has had the opportunity to balance his work and cultural practice, and speaks on the benefits AHS offers to support its staff in all areas of their life.


Stories

Kaber, Primary Care Paramedic

Community and Caring

Kaber Koski is an inspiring paramedic, father, Traditional Dancer and pillar in his community of Sucker Creek First Nations... Read More

Amanda Merrier, left, and Leona Small, a senior advisor with the Indigenous Talent Acquisition team, share smiles at Merrier’s graduation ceremony.

Housekeeping to Healthcare

Amanda recently graduated from the Health Care Aide training program at Northwestern Polytechnic, but the path to... Read more

Joey, Coordinator

Making a Positive Impact

Joey is one of two Child and Family Engagement Coordinators with the Stollery Awasisak Indigenous health... Read More

John, Senior Advisor

Building Relationships

As a Senior Advisor for the Indigenous Wellness Core, John's role is to engage and build relationships with our Indigenous... Read More

Lucy, Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigator

Honoring Indigenous Nurses

Lucy has a unique role as one of only three Registered Nurses in the province working as an Indigenous Cancer Patient... Read more

Andrea, Indigenous Health Advisor

Supporting Indigenous Wellness

Andrea, a Senior Advisor with the North Zone Indigenous Health program, helps ensure the services we provide at AHS are... Read more