Sanya'k̓ula (Indigenous Recruitment and Employee Experience)

Sanya’k̓ula is PHSA’s Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience team, and supports Indigenous employees through culturally safe recruitment, retention, and career development. In addition to practical supports, the team helps Indigenous employees share their knowledge, gifts, and experiences to thrive in their careers.

Indigenous-Specific Anti-Racism and Discrimination (ISRD) Policy

PHSA is the only health authority in B.C. with a policy specifically dedicated to addressing Indigenous-specific racism. This policy is a key part of our commitment to creating a workplace that is safe, inclusive, and free from discrimination for Indigenous employees.

In support of this policy, the Sanya’k̓ula Team is available to walk alongside Indigenous employees throughout the Indigenous-specific racism complaint process to ensure that the process remains culturally safe.

Gerry Oleman Speaking to a digital audience

A Message From Elder Gerry Oleman

A Message from Elder Gerry Oleman

“The meaning of life for our people is that each one of us was to find our gift, and to use it to help the people.”

We Hire

Corporate And Clinical Roles
Positions Within Indigenous Health
Indigenous Leadership Roles
Other Indigenous Specific Roles
Entry Level Roles

Services & Supports

PHSA Connections:

Relational guidance for Indigenous candidates throughout recruitment.

Respectful Workplace:

Support and conflict resolution grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing. Including holistic, supportive discussions for employees transitioning out of PHSA.

Job Searches:

Co-creating job descriptions and sharing opportunities through Indigenous networks.

Indigenous Employee Network:

Hosting coffee chats, newsletters, and networking spaces.

Indigenous Community of Practice:

Twice a year, Indigenous employees come together virtually and/or in person to establish a sense of community, hear from Indigenous Senior Leadership, and participate in cultural activities.

Promoting Indigenous-Specific Anti-Racism and Cultural Safety:

Advancing and incorporating Indigenous-Specific Anti-Racism (ISAR) and Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) practices throughout the employee lifecycle.

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Latest Indigenous Recruitment Opportunites

We have opportunities ranging from corporate to clinical roles at PHSA. Search current job opportunities across our specialty programs:

Director, Indigenous Health Program - BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital & Health Centre Medical Management Vancouver, British Columbia
Indigenous Concurrent Disorders Counsellor, Surrey Pre-Trial Services Centre (SPSC), Surrey BC - Correctional Health Services Therapy, Correctional Health Services Surrey, British Columbia
Indigenous Patient Navigator (IPN) - BC Cancer Vancouver Medical Management Vancouver, British Columbia

Indigenous Jobs

Connect:

Reach out to Indigenous Recruitment Specialists at Indigenous.Employment@phsa.ca for guidance or to learn about opportunities.

Subscribe to the team’s Indigenous newsletter for job postings, events, and updates, or follow us on social media to connect with our growing community.

Indigenous Careers Newsletter

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Opportunities Across PHSA

PHSA Corporate serves as the hub for the entire health authority, connecting the vast array of agencies, services, programs and divisions together to ensure the delivery of superior care to all our patients.

Search for the latest opportunities with PHSA!

PHSA Jobs

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BC Cancer is responsible for cancer care for the people of BC. BC Cancer's cancer control program includes research, education, care and treatment, and is provided through its six regional centres in Vancouver, Vancouver Island, the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, the North and the Southern Interior. BC Cancer also has partnerships with other health care providers (physicians, pharmacists, nurses and others) and regional hospitals and clinics across BC to bring care closer to home for those who do not live in urban centres.

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BC Cancer Jobs

Search for the latest opportunities with BC Cancer!

BC Cancer’s various research programs are dedicated to collaborative, ongoing research to find causes of cancer and develop better cancer treatments.

To learn more about BC Cancer Research’s programs and projects, visit www.bccrc.ca/.

The BCCDC is dedicated to preventing and controlling communicable disease and promoting environmental health for the province. BCCDC serves and supports BC regional health authorities, the Ministry of Health Services and the Provincial Health Officer, redefining the methods and our understanding of resolving the health care challenges in a new century.

Search for the latest opportunities with the BC Centre for Disease Control!"

BCCDC Jobs

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION:

The BC Centre for Disease Control conducts and coordinates research, education, knowledge translation and policy development in support of provincial, national and international programs for public health and disease control and prevention. The BCCDC collaborates with the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University to advance public health policy, applied research and clinical testing.

Learn more about research and education at the BCCDC

As BC’s major treatment, teaching and research facility for child health, BCCH provides expert care for the most seriously ill or injured children from across BC. Sunny Hill Health Centre provides child development and rehabilitation. While supporting and engaging families, each employee plays a vital role in providing specialized pediatric services not available elsewhere.

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BCCH Jobs

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION:

BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre are both teaching hospitals, partnering with the University of British Columbia and other academic institutions to enhance care for children, women and youth across the province.

Research is a core component of all clinical activities at BC Children's Hospital At the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, over 1,000 researchers conduct world-class research to transform the lives of children in B.C., and beyond.

Learn more about the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute."

BCMHSUS provides a range of provincial specialized mental health and substance use services for children, adolescents & adults; as well as leadership for system-wide improvements through health promotion, illness prevention, knowledge exchange, research and education.

Search for the latest opportunities with BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services!

BCMHSUS Jobs

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION:

The BC Mental Health & Substance Use Research Institute is located on the Children’s and Women’s campus. BCMHSUS uses knowledge exchange across the organization to help promote excellence and innovation and ensure that clinical practices are informed by both research and provincial priorities.

The BCT is the only integrated delivery system for organ transplant services in all of North America. As we deal in every aspect of organ donation and transplantation, we offer careers in a highly engaged culture where you deliver the gift of life to people throughout the province.

Search for the latest opportunities with BC Transplant!

BCT Jobs

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION:

BC Transplant supports leading research and helps put research findings into action to improve patient care and the B.C. health system. To fulfill its mission of saving lives through organ donation and transplant, research plays a vital role in the evolution of the patient care BC Transplant provides throughout the province.

More information on the Transplant Research Foundation of British Columbia can be found on www.trfbc.org/.

For additional information on research at PHSA, visit www.phsa.ca/researcher."

One of the largest maternity facilities in Canada and a leading academic health centre, BCW is a facility dedicated to treating and enhancing the health of women, newborns and families. We offer an expansive number of programs and services that cover everything from birthing to reproductive mental health, all designed to accommodate the special needs of our patients.

Search for the latest opportunities with BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre!

BCW Jobs

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION:

Researchers with the Women's Health Research Institute at BC Women’s Hospital work in all areas of health research, including biomedical, clinical, health systems and services, social, cultural, environmental and population health, with the goal of improving the health of women, both locally and globally.

For more information about the Women’s Health Research Institute, visit whri.org/

The Meaning of our Name and Logo

Sanya'k̓ula is a Kwakwaka'wakw word that encapsulates the essence of our mission - coming together as knowledgeable individuals to foster an inclusive and empowering environment for our Indigenous employees.

The Sanya’kula logo was designed by Ovila Mailhot, Coast Salish artist. Ovila created a design exuding meaning and significance, as well as incorporating aspects of British Columbia’s natural beauty.

“Even though British Columbia has only a few species of turtle, one thing I have learned is that different species such as the Leatherback and Black Sea Turtle occasionally visit our Salish Sea waters. To me, it resembles how B.C. holds many different visitors, groups, cultures and Nations living together in this beautiful province we call home."

– Ovila Mailhot, Salish Son Design, Coast Salish Artist

Turtle | Symbolizes humility and cultural safety. This reminds us of our commitment to creating a space where Indigenous employees can thrive, feel respected, and flourish in their careers. The turtle also signifies our respect for the wisdom handed down to us by our ancestors.

Tree | Represents the land, our profound connection to the territories we inhabit, and the sacred spaces where traditions, stories, and knowledge have been passed down through time. It reminds us to stay rooted in our values, traditions, and the teachings we have inherited, drawing strength from our shared histories and the collective wisdom of Indigenous peoples.

Circles | Represent communities of support, practice, and visionary leadership. These circles embody the networks of Indigenous employees, allies, and partners who join hands to uplift one another, share knowledge, and work collectively toward empowerment and growth.

Sweetgrass Braid | Symbolizes healing and strength, embraces the turtle design. It serves as a reminder of the importance of nurturing our spirits and staying deeply connected to the land and one another through Indigenous traditions.