Ontario Ministry of Health – Indigenous Health Policy and Programs
Ontario Ministry of Health – Indigenous Health Policy and Programs
Location:
Toronto, ON at Dundas & University (remote within Ontario is possible)
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
The opportunity is within the Ontario Ministry of Health, working within a team that is focussed on Indigenous health policy and programs. The team works with First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) and urban Indigenous partners and other program areas across the ministry, other relevant Ontario ministries and Indigenous Services Canada to inform, develop and improve policies, programs and legislation that impact the delivery and effectiveness of health and mental health services for FNIM people in Ontario.
This is an indirect placement for MSW students interested in macro work – policy, program development and bringing Indigenous community voices to the policy development process. An ideal opportunity for a student who wants an understanding of the policy process and government decision-making, partner engagement/consultation. The student will be working as a part of a team that provides its best advice to government, based on evidence and what we hear and learn from communities, to improve health policies, programs legislation for Indigenous communities in Ontario.
Students will: plan, attend, participate and support at meetings with Indigenous partners and other ministry partners and take notes; review and analyze funding report-backs from provincial health funding for Indigenous health programs; prepare research and analysis to support policy briefs and presentations; review and undertake critical equity analysis of documents and provide input. Attend team meetings and participate/share perspectives.
Practicum Requirements:
Other requirements:
Yes, prioritizing Indigenous candidate and/or a candidate from another equity deserving group(s).
Please select Fields(s) of Study:
☒ Social Justice and Diversity
☒ Mental Health and Health
☒ Human Services Management & Leadership
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
Ability to be organized, self-motivated, work independently and with others, excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
mix – 2-3 days in-person – fully remote is a possibility but the candidate should live within Ontario
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Indirect
Number of practicums offered:
1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Lisa Price, MSW
Application deadline:
May 30th, 2025- NOTE- The field instructor will be interviewing in mid June
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Both
Accessibility Considerations:
- Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes
- Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Yes
- Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Medium
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Low
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? Sitting/standing desk all day
Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? Using a computer all day, virtual (Teams) and in-person meetings required, ability to be organized, self-motivated, work independently and with others, excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to leah.potash@utoronto.ca by May 30th, 2025. NOTE- Interviews will not occur until mid June. Applications will be forwarded on to the site.