Advisor, Regional Crises and Emergencies

First Nations Health Authority; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to community health as an Advisor for Regional Crises and Emergencies. This role is pivotal in addressing critical health challenges, including climate events and pandemics, by developing innovative crisis action plans. You will collaborate closely with regional teams and community partners to ensure culturally safe responses that empower First Nations communities. With a commitment to diversity, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying comprehensive employee benefits and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about health and community service, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Municipal Pension plan

3 weeks vacation

Group health benefits

Health Care Spending Account

5 personal days

1 volunteer day

14 public holidays

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience with First Nations communities and health emergencies.
• Education in public health or related fields is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead community-focused responses to health crises and emergencies.
• Design and implement culturally safe crisis action plans.

Skills

Emergency Management

Crisis Management

Community Engagement

Cultural Safety

Health Preparedness

Education

Diploma or degree in public health

Training in health emergency management

Job description

Advisor, Regional Crises and Emergencies

Salary: $72,841 - $91,051 - $100,156 per year
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)
Location: Park Royal, West Vancouver located on the ancestral territories of the Squamish, Musqueam & Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

About the role

Are you passionate about making a difference during critical moments? As an Advisor, Regional Crises and Emergencies, you will lead community-focused responses to health crises and emergencies, addressing challenges like climate-driven events, pandemics, and the toxic drug crisis.

Based within the heart of the communities you serve, you’ll work closely with regional teams, leadership, and partners to design and implement culturally safe crisis action plans. Your role will include developing protocols and prevention strategies aimed at building community capacity and fostering innovation.

We are currently seeking three Advisors to cover the following subregions:

• South Coast
• Central Coast

About you
To be successful in this role you will have/be:

Education

• A diploma or degree in public health, health sciences, disaster and emergency management, social sciences, or other relevant health fields, or an equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience.
• Any completion of formal training or qualifications in health emergency management or crisis management are assets.

Experience

• 2-5 years of significant, recent and relevant experience working with First Nations people and communities, including providing advice and recommendations to senior leadership on health and emergency preparedness.
• Experience in emergency planning or responding to health emergencies within a First Nations context is an asset.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of best practices in emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, including hazard, vulnerability, and risk assessment processes.
• Strong understanding of First Nations cultures, traditions, protocols, and healing practices, including cultural safety, humility, and how culture influences communication and health approaches.
• Familiarity with First Nations communities in the Vancouver Coastal Region and the relationships between FNHA, Regional Health Authorities, and First Nations communities.
• Knowledge of community health services, governance, and funding related to BC First Nations, and their integration into the broader BC health care system.

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% (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, 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!

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.

How to apply
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