Director, Family Based Programs and Services, Nuu-Chah-Nulth Cultural FamilyFirst Nations Health Authority • Ladysmith, Cowichan Valley Regional District, CA

Director, Family Based Programs and Services, Nuu-Chah-Nulth Cultural Family

First Nations Health Authority • Ladysmith, Cowichan Valley Regional District, CA

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

Overview

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

About FNHA

The First Nations Health Authority is the first of its kind in Canada, and works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes. FNHA was named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. This is an exciting time to join our team as we move into a new Cultural Family-based structure that strengthens alignment with community values and traditions, and brings FNHA’s programs and services closer to home. We are committed to empowering communities for the future.

Title : Director, Family Based Programs and Services, Nuu-Chah-Nulth Cultural Family

Salary : $125,708 - $147,891 - $170,075 per year

Contract : Permanent

Hours : 37.5 hours per week (core hours 9am–3pm Mon–Fri)

Location : Vancouver Island, BC, on ancestral territories of the Coast Salish, Kwakwaka'wakw, and Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nations – Onsite – Travel within the Vancouver Island Region, and occasionally outside of the region, is required.

About the Role

As Director, Family Based Programs and Services, Nuu-Chah-Nulth Cultural Family, you will provide senior leadership and strategic oversight for Nuu-Chah-Nulth Family community-based programs and services. This includes Community Engagement and Planning, Nursing, Primary Care, Mental Health & Substance Use, Traditional Wellness, Maternal and Child Health, Environmental Public Health, Health Emergency Management, and Public Health Response. You will oversee a diverse portfolio focused on supporting holistic, community-driven health and wellness across the region.

Responsibilities

Provide senior leadership and strategic oversight for Nuu-Chah-Nulth Family community-based programs and services.
Oversee areas including Community Engagement and Planning, Nursing, Primary Care, Mental Health & Substance Use, Traditional Wellness, Maternal and Child Health, Environmental Public Health, Health Emergency Management, and Public Health Response.
Lead in alignment with community values and wellness goals; promote holistic, community-driven health outcomes.

Education and Qualifications

A degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Social Work, or an equivalent and acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, or Social Work is a requirement.

Experience

7–10 years of recent and relevant experience in First Nations health and wellness programming and service delivery.

7–10 years of recent and relevant experience in crisis response, emergency management, and responding to health-related emergencies.

Experience working directly with First Nations communities, including health professionals and paraprofessionals.

Experience engaging with First Nations people at community and / or political levels, particularly in community engagement and development.

Experience working within complex intergovernmental relationships and leading diverse teams in fast-paced environments.

Knowledge

Knowledge of the BC First Nations health landscape, including governance structures and current priorities.

Familiarity with health and wellness priorities and challenges of Nuu-Chah-Nulth Family communities on Vancouver Island, including their governance model.

Understanding of the Vancouver Island Health Emergency Management landscape, key partners, and their roles in relation to First Nations communities.

Working at FNHA

Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% (after 3 months)

4 weeks’ vacation, increasing with service to 5 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day and others

Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment

And more

Equity and Safety The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. All FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. Staff welfare includes an annual wellness plan as part of performance partnership and goal-setting.

Pay and Career Progression The pay range reflects minimum and maximum annual salary for full-time hours. Incumbents are typically hired within the range based on knowledge, skills, and experience. The top 10% of the pay range is for industry experts with exceptional experience and competencies. Internal compensation follows the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.

How to Apply

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Closing date : Open Until Filled

For more information about us, please visit : www.fnha.ca / about / work-with-us

For information about Cultural Safety and Humility (fnha.ca) and Land Acknowledgements

If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca

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