Jobs at Thunderbird Partnership Foundation

Conducts policy research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and advocacy focused on First Nations mental wellness, substance use, and health policy. Prepares briefs, reports, submissions, speeches, policy frameworks, and stakeholder communications; supports knowledge translation, funding proposals, committee participation, and executive briefing materials. Builds relationships with government and Indigenous organizations, represents the foundation at meetings, and ensures culturally validated and clinically reviewed resources are prepared for distribution.

Leads Thunderbird Partnership Foundation’s Training and Education team, programs, curriculum, work plans, stakeholder engagement, budgets, reporting systems, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role oversees culturally grounded training focused on First Nations mental wellness and addictions, including Train the Trainer and community of practice programs. Responsibilities include team leadership, Indigenous knowledge integration, training resource development, evaluation, relationship building, funding support, and collaboration with First Nations communities, Knowledge Keepers, partners, and stakeholders.