Community Engagement Coordinator

Lillooet Tribal Council; Lillooet; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to enhance health services for Indigenous communities. This role involves fostering collaboration between health authorities and the northern St’át’imc communities, ensuring their health needs are met through effective communication and planning. The successful candidate will have a strong background in health sciences and experience working with Indigenous peoples. Join a dedicated team that values community engagement and strives to make a positive impact on health services in British Columbia. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of many.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in coordination support to Indigenous communities.
• University degree in Health Sciences or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate health services communication between communities and health authorities.
• Develop relationships with health partners and community leaders.

Skills

Community Engagement

Health Sciences

Communication Skills

Organizational Development

Indigenous Community Coordination

Education

University degree/diploma in Health Sciences

Specialization in Education, Communications, or Social Services

Job description

Job Title: Community Engagement Coordinator

Organization: Lillooet Tribal Council (LTC)

Department: St’át’imc Outreach Health Services (SOHS)

Reports to: SOHS Health Administrator

Term: Fulltime permanent position, some flexible hours

The SOHS Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) is responsible for the communication, collaboration and planning of Nation health services between the SOHS, the northern St’át’imc communities, and the various external entities responsible for the design and delivery of health services in the province of British Columbia.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work closely with the SOHS Health Administrator, northern St'át'imc (NS) Health Directors/ Managers, and St’át’imc Health Representatives towards implementing the Northern St’át’imc Health Plan.
2. Develop and maintain effective working relationships and communication between the northern St’at’imc leadership and communities, First Nations Health Authority, First Nations Health Council, First Nation Health Directors Association, Interior Health, government representatives, and partners.
3. Support the collaboration between northern St’át’imc and health partners regarding health services and health issues through the northern St’át’imc Health Assembly, Interior Region Caucus and other relevant meetings.
4. Coordinate regular NS Health Advisory Committee meetings supporting communities as they identify their community health needs and health priorities.
5. Develop and monitor the annual budget and reports ensuring expenditures are in accordance with the contribution agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. University degree/diploma with specialization in Health Sciences, Education, Communications, or Social Services or a related field.
2. Relevant, recent and significant experience in the provision of coordination support to Indigenous communities (usually acquired over a 3–5-year period).
3. Experience working with indigenous people at a community and/or political level including community engagement and community organizational development.
4. Experience with developing protocols and partnership agreements.
5. Excellent understanding of health-related issues affecting Indigenous peoples (particularly those of the NS communities) as well as an understanding of health delivery in BC and Canada.

SALARY: $60,000.00 - $64,000.00 Annual Salary Plus Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Posted: July 4, 2024. Closes: July 18, 2024.

SUBMIT COVER LETTER, RESUME AND THREE REFERENCES TO:
Attn. Andrea Leech, Administrator, Lillooet Tribal Council, 650 Industrial Place, Lillooet BC V0K 1V0 or email [e-mail]

For complete job description or questions, please contact: Andrea Leech at [phone] ext. 103 or [e-mail]
Colleen Jacob at [phone] ext. 254 or [e-mail]

Please note that pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference will be given to applicants of St’át’imc or Indigenous ancestry. Only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us about this position, please accept our sincere appreciation for your interest in our organization!