Indigenous Program Coordinator

Date Posted: 09/09/2026 Req ID: 50097 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Department: Dept of Mechanical & Industrial Eng Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Position Number: 00060016 Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

TRANSFORM HF is an Institutional Strategic Initiative created in joint partnership by the University of Toronto and the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, self-starter to communicate our vision of Digital Innovation for Heart Failure Care and manage programs dedicated to strengthening our community of engineers, scientists and clinicians who collaborate with Indigenous communities and patients to develop point-of-care diagnostics, wearables, and AI technologies. Together, we monitor and proactively treat people with heart failure in their homes and empower them to be more active in their own care. Led by Dr. Craig Simmons, Distinguished Professor of Mechanobiology, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering and Dr. Heather Ross, Head of the Division of Cardiology and Loretta A. Rogers Chair in Heart Function at University Health Network, TRANSFORM HF crosses disciplines to innovate, collaborate and dramatically alter the management and trajectory of people with heart failure, bringing new innovations into clinical practice, creating new models of care and improving access to equitable high-quality care. TRANSFORM HF’s cutting-edge training program – Translating Cardiovascular Remote Diagnostic & Monitoring Technologies for Health Equity (or CaRDM Eq) – will be a primary focus for this role. This NSERC-funded program is focused on designing cardiovascular diagnostic and monitoring devices for equity. Your opportunity: The Indigenous Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting our Indigenous heart health area of focus. They will coordinate research, training and other programmatic activities within our network as well as support our partnerships with First Nations health authorities and First Nations communities in northern Ontario. Work is grounded in cultural safety and our commitment to reconciliation. A key component of this role is the interaction with community members and partners, strengthening the linkages and collaborations and ensuring our work is guided by their interests and knowledges. The position is situated within the TRANSFORM HF team offices at University Health Network, with opportunity to spend time in community and engage in community-based activities tied to our research or program priorities. You will facilitate communication and outreach with Indigenous partners, coordinate program/research activities, identify opportunities to further enhance activities within our Indigenous heart health area of focus and support grant writing and reporting. Your responsibilities will include: