Experiential Coordinator, Indigenous, Northern, Rural & Remote, School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo
The School of Pharmacy has received a McKesson Foundation grant to better prepare PharmD students to serve diverse populations and increase access to care in underserved communities in Ontario by enhancing and expanding experiential learning opportunities in Indigenous, northern, rural, and remote (INRR) communities. The School of Pharmacy in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications for an individual with a strong background in the provision of health care in one or more INRR communities for a temporary, part-time (21 hours per week) and remote staff position with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2024. The length of the position is one year, with the potential for up to four years.
The ideal candidate will have a degree from an accredited health care program (e.g., pharmacy, nursing, social work); an active professional license is not required. They will have 7-10 years’ experience providing health care in one or more INRR communities, familiarity with the challenges and opportunities for students working in INRR communities, and a broad understanding of, and interest in, current and future pharmacy practice.
The salary for this position (@ 21 hours) is $60,000 annually. The full job description can be found here.
The University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy is the anchor institution for the University of Waterloo Health Sciences Campus, located approximately 5 km south of the main campus in downtown Kitchener. The Health Sciences Campus is also home to a regional program of McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, a teaching clinic for the UW School of Optometry and the Centre for Family Medicine Academic Family Health Team creating unique opportunities for inter-professional education, patient care and clinical research. Additional information on the School of Pharmacy is available at uwaterloo.ca/pharmacy
Applications received by May 21, 2024, will be given full consideration. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Applications should include a cover letter and a current curriculum vitae. Please upload your application documents to the appropriate posting on the University of Waterloo’s Careers at Waterloo website. Ensure that you register and create a profile through the system and address your letter to Ms Trenny McGinnis, Administrative Officer, School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo.
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within the Indigenous Initiatives Office.
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women, and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Trenny McGinnis at [email protected] Please also use [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, the assessment process, or eligibility.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.