Community Engagement Coordinator - Carrier Lakes and Lake Babine

First Nations Health Authority; Prince Rupert; Remote; CAD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse health organization in British Columbia seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator to lead initiatives with First Nations communities. The role requires 3-5 years of related experience and strong planning and communication skills. Applicants should have a relevant university degree and a valid BC driver's license. The position is permanent with a salary range of $66,597 - $83,246 annually, plus employee benefits.

Benefits

Municipal Pension plan with employer contribution

3 weeks’ vacation with additional personal days

Access to health benefits from day 1

Cultural Safety Training

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience providing coordination support to First Nations communities.
• Proven ability to engage with First Nations at the community or political level.
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in development of local engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate engagement strategies with regional priorities.
• Collaborate with regional team for effective communication.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Collaboration

Education

University degree in health sciences, education, social services, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Role: Community Engagement Coordinator

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

Contract: Permanent

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

Location: Remote - Burns Lake, BC, servicing the Cheslatta Carrier Nation, Lake Babine Nation, Nee-Tahi Bunn Band, Skin Tyee Nation, Stellat\'en First Nation, Ts\'il Kaz Koh First Nation and the Wet\'suwet\'en First Nation. Travel throughout the Northern Region and sub-regions is required.

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is a diverse and transformational health organization focused on supporting self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes for BC First Nations.

About The Role: As Community Engagement Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting communication, collaboration, and planning efforts with First Nations communities across British Columbia. Working as part of a regional team, you will lead and assist in the development and delivery of local engagement initiatives. Your work will ensure that engagement strategies, resources, and activities are well-coordinated, effectively integrated, and aligned with both strategic priorities and operational needs within the Northern Region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in the development and delivery of local engagement initiatives with First Nations communities.
• Coordinate engagement strategies, resources, and activities to align with regional priorities and operational needs.
• Collaborate with regional team members to ensure effective communication and planning.

Qualifications

Education And Experience

• A university degree in health sciences, education, social services, or a related field, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and professional experience.
• 3–5 years of experience providing coordination support to BC First Nations communities.
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with First Nations at the community and/or political level, with knowledge of cultural practices and protocols.
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of provincial and federal health systems, community engagement and development, and the health needs and issues of First Nations communities.
• Familiarity with the BC First Nations political and governance landscape, including current community, Nation, and regional contexts.

Competencies

• Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to develop, adapt, and report on work plans.
• Proven ability to build respectful, collaborative relationships with diverse individuals and groups, with effective conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to tailor presentations and materials to various audiences.
• Skilled in coordinating and facilitating meetings or gatherings, including preparation of relevant documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

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.

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 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: 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 for information about Land Acknowledgements

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

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