Community Engagement Coordinator

FNHA Overview

About us

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.

The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

Our team values respect, discipline, relationships, culture, excellence and fairness. We commit to treating each other with dignity and generosity and being responsive to one another.

Our holistic approach to wellness is based on our individual teachings and is incorporated into all aspects of our work culture.

Title : Community Engagement Coordinator

Salary : $63,036 $78,849 $86,734 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract : Permanent

Hours : 37.5 Hours, Monday Friday (core hours 9am 3pm)

Location : Tsawout-East Saanich, Vancouver Island Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy.

About the role

As Community Engagement Coordinator, you will support the Vancouver Island Regional Engagement Pathways established to inform participation, partnership and leadership of the Vancouver Island First Nations in health governance and health system transformation for the improved health and wellbeing of our people, families and communities.

• The main responsibilities of the Coast Salish Community Engagement Coordinator include the following;
• Coordinate Coast Salish Health Director Tables
• Coordinate and provide logistical support to the sub-regional caucuses involving communities within the Coast Salish area.
• Coordinate and provide logistical support to the Vancouver Island Regional Caucus
• Participate in health engagement activities of the Regional Health Authority specific to the area or sub-region.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have / be

• A University degree with specialization in Health Sciences, Education or Social Services or a related field, or an acceptable combination of education, training and professional experience
• Relevant, recent and significant experience in the provision of coordination support to First Nation communities (usually acquired over a 3-5 year period), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.

You may have experience in; Community Services Coordinator

Working at FNHA

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits from day one, including :

• Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% (after 3 months)
• 3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
• Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
• And more!

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry who chose to identify (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.

The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.

Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.

The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level.

As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021.

We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.

Closing Date : January 4, 2024 (at 23 : 59)