Employment Opportunity\u00a0
Clinical Lead, Indigenous Midwifery Program\u00a0
1 Year Contract\u00a0
Hybrid\u00a0
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About FNTI (First Nations Technical Institute)\u00a0\u00a0
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FNTI (First Nations Technical Institute) is an Indigenous-owned and governed post-secondary institution dedicated to serving Indigenous learners.\u00a0\u00a0
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Our community-driven approach and intensive program delivery model allow learners to stay connected to their families and communities while pursuing their education and preparing for meaningful careers.\u00a0\u00a0
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FNTI is a First Nation-mandated, not-for-profit, and registered charitable organization, and is accredited by the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC).\u00a0
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Since the Indigenous Institute Act, 2017, FNTI has been diligently working to launch independent degree programs, developed and to be accredited by Indigenous people, for Indigenous people. \u00a0\u00a0
FNTI delivers programming locally through its main campus in Tyendinaga on Ontario\u2019s beautiful Bay of Quinte, as well as virtually\u00a0
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Description:\u00a0\u00a0
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The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Indigenous Midwifery program is seeking a Clinical Lead with deep clinical expertise and a commitment to Indigenous health and education. This individual will play a pivotal role in developing the clinical curriculum and translating the National Council of Indigenous Midwives (NCIM) and Canadian Association of Midwifery Education Program (CAMEd) competencies into clear and measurable Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA), the current gold standard in competency-based medical education. The Clinical Lead will ensure that the EPA workbooks designed are aligned with Indigenous midwifery models of care and culturally safe clinical education.\u00a0
The Clinical Lead will work collaboratively with Indigenous midwifery educators, community partners, curriculum specialists, and accreditation bodies to ensure the program reflects Indigenous values, knowledge systems, and professional standards.\u00a0
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Responsibilities:\u00a0\u00a0
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Curriculum Development:\u00a0
Lead the design and writing of the clinical curriculum within the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Indigenous Midwifery program.\u00a0
Ensure alignment with Indigenous andragogies, community-based midwifery practices, and regulatory standards.\u00a0
Collaborate with program stakeholders to reflect culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and competent approaches to care.\u00a0
Collaborate with midwifery advisor, curriculum specialists, program manager, PAC members, and accreditation office to ensure relevance, coherence and integrability of material developed.\u00a0
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EPA Workbook Development:\u00a0
Lead the creation and implementation of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) workbooks to support competency-based clinical learning.\u00a0
Define and validate EPAs relevant to Indigenous midwifery practice.\u00a0
Develop assessment tools and guidance for preceptors and learners using the EPA framework.\u00a0
Ensure that EPA materials are accessible, culturally appropriate, and reflective of Indigenous midwifery models of care.\u00a0
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Stakeholder Collaboration and Quality Assurance:\u00a0
Support relationship development with clinical and relational sites for learner\u2019s clerkships, in collaboration with midwifery advisor, program manager, curriculum specialists and IEL office.\u00a0\u00a0
Facilitate feedback sessions, and consultation meetings to guide curriculum and EPA development.\u00a0
Recommend continuous improvements based on stakeholder feedback.\u00a0
Collaborate on the accreditation submission, as needed. \u00a0
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Qualifications:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Required:\u00a0
Midwife with at least 5 years of clinical experience.\u00a0
Significant experience in Indigenous midwifery practice and\/or Indigenous education.\u00a0
Strong understanding of Indigenous worldviews, cultural safety, and decolonial approaches to healthcare education.\u00a0
Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and\/or educational leadership.\u00a0
Familiarity with competency-based education and EPA frameworks.\u00a0
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Preferred:\u00a0
Master\u2019s degree in Health Sciences, Education, or a related field.\u00a0
Experience working in an Indigenous post-secondary education.\u00a0
Knowledge of accreditation requirements for midwifery education programs.\u00a0
Experience collaborating with Indigenous communities and\/or organizations.\u00a0
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Personal Attributes:\u00a0
Collaborative and respectful leadership style.\u00a0
Commitment to Indigenous self-determination and community engagement.\u00a0
Excellent communication and organizational skills.\u00a0
Reflective, responsive, and learner-centered.\u00a0
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Conditions of Employment:\u00a0\u00a0
Willing and able to travel on occasion as well as work overtime as required.\u00a0\u00a0
Successful candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Records and Judicial Matters, Level 2 Check.\u00a0
Notes:\u00a0\u00a0
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, however FNTI provides preference to those applicants with Indigenous ancestry who self-identify.\u00a0\u00a0
Must be legally entitled to work in Ontario, Canada.\u00a0\u00a0
This is a new position posting.\u00a0
Starting hourly wage, $52.48.\u00a0
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Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2025\u00a0
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Thank you for your interest. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.\u00a0
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FNTI is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), applicants may request accommodation related to the protected grounds at any stage of the hiring process.\u00a0
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