Community Coordinator, Child and Youth Care - Kwakwaka’wakw

First Nations Health Authority; Ladysmith; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Community Coordinator for Child and Youth Care. This role supports First Nations communities in implementing initiatives promoting mental health among Indigenous youth. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and possess experience working with First Nations. The position offers a salary between $66,597 and $91,571 per year with hybrid work options.

Benefits

Municipal Pension plan

3 weeks’ vacation plus personal days

Access to group health benefits from day 1

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience preferred, with 3-4 years being ideal.
• Experience working with First Nations communities and organizations.
• Experience interacting with children, youth, and families.

Responsibilities

• Support First Nations communities in mental health initiatives.
• Implement projects under the Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy.
• Contribute to community-based projects for Indigenous youth.

Skills

Understanding of First Nations cultural principles

Interpersonal communication skills

Program planning and evaluation

Ability to analyze complex information

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or Psychology

Job description

About Us

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.

FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. Learn more about why we were selected here .

Title: Community Coordinator, Child and Youth Care

Salary: $66,597 - $83,246 - $91,571 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Term until May 2026

Hours: 37.5 hours (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)

Location: Quinsam or Port Hardy, BC, located on the unceded ancestral territories of the Kwakwaka’wakw Nations - Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy.

About The Role

As Community Coordinator, Child and Youth Care, you will support First Nations communities and our Mental Health Team in implementing impactful initiatives under the Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy (NAYSPS). Working closely with First Nations organizations, you’ll contribute to community-based and sub-regional projects that promote mental health and resilience among Indigenous youth, helping to create safe, supportive environments across communities.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have/be –

Education And Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or Psychology
• 1-2 years of related experience (3-4 years preferred), or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience working with First Nations communities and organizations, and/or interacting with children, youth, and families.
  
  

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of First Nations cultural principles, BC health systems, and community-based planning and child/youth care systems.
• Knowledge and experience in program planning, implementation, management, and evaluation, with a focus on community-based health and suicide prevention practices.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and synthesize complex information to support problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills for effective collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  
  

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% (after 6 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.

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.

How To Apply

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

Closing date: August 6, 2025 (at 23:59)

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

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

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

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