Administrative Coordinator

First Nations Health Authority; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension plan with employer

3 weeks vacation + 5 personal days + 1

Health benefits and Health Care Spend.

Job summary

First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) invites applications for an Administrative Coordinator in the Fraser Salish region, based on-site at the Sto:lo Office in Chilliwack. You will provide administration, coordination, and office support for initiatives, projects and regional priorities, ensuring efficient operations and strong stakeholder engagement.

The role requires a diploma in business/office administration, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and

Qualifications

• Diploma in business/office administration or equivalent
• 3–5 years administrative experience supporting senior staff
• Experience with BC First Nations communities and/or organizations
• Experience in financial administration and data management
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Provide administration, coordination, office support and technical support for the FNHA Fraser Salish Regional Team
• Develop and implement administrative plans, systems, processes and procedures
• Coordinate staff and manage information, records and documentation
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of tasks

Job description

FNHA Overview

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

FNHA Overview

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.

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 interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations, Inuit or Métis representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.

FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here .

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Fraser Salish Regional team and contribute to work that directly supports First Nations health and wellness across the region. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting regional priorities, community engagement activities, operational improvements, and regional events while working alongside a collaborative and dedicated team. The role offers variety, meaningful work, and the opportunity to build relationships across the organization and with First Nations communities.

Title: Administrative Coordinator

Salary: $60,820 - $76,024 - $83,627 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Temporary, 6-month contract

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8:30am - 4:30pm (core hours Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm)

Location: On-Site - Sto:lo Office, Chilliwack

About The Role

As the Administrative Coordinator for the Region you will provide administration, coordination, office support, and technical support for the team and its initiatives and projects that advance the mandate and interests of the FNHA. You will be responsible for a range of administrative support including the development and implementation of administrative plans, systems, processes and procedures essential for effective and efficient administration across the regional offices.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have-

Education

• A diploma in business/office administration or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Experience

• Relevant, recent and significant experience in an administrative capacity, including provision of services to senior level staff (normally acquired over a period of 3-5 years)


• Experience working with and in BC First Nations communities and/or organizations


• Experience in financial administration and oversight


• Experience utilizing a variety of office tools including Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint


• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information, and matters in a trusted and responsible manner


• Experience developing and maintain administrative systems, processes and procedures

Knowledge

• Knowledge of FNHA, and it’s structure and inter-dependencies


• Knowledge of the work of the FNHA Fraser Salish Regional Team


• Knowledge of information, records and data management approaches and options


• Demonstrated senior administrative skills and abilities


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including the ability to multi-task and set priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment


• Demonstrated note-taking, minute taking and writing abilities


• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing


• Ability to effectively coordinate staff or a team of individuals/colleagues Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

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

Working at FNHA

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

• Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31%


• 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, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day


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


• And more!

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. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.

Closing date: August 20, 2026 (at 23:59)

Resources

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

For information about https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/cultural-safety-and-humility and for information about Land Acknowledgements

If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [e-mail]