Community Engagement Coordinator - Coast Tsimshian

First Nations Health Authority; Prince George; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to foster collaboration and support health initiatives within First Nations communities. This role involves developing community engagement activities, assisting in planning, and addressing health care needs. The ideal candidate will possess a university degree in a related field and have significant experience working with First Nations. Join a transformative organization that values diversity and offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Your contributions will play a crucial role in enhancing health outcomes for diverse communities.

Benefits

Municipal Pension plan

3 weeks vacation

5 personal days

1 volunteer day

14 public holidays

Group health benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience supporting First Nation communities.
• Knowledge of community engagement and provincial health systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for community engagement activities.
• Assist communities in identifying health care needs.

Skills

Community Engagement

Organizational Development

Conflict Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

University degree in Health Sciences, Education, or Social Services

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 Engagement Coordinator

Salary: $66,597 - $83,246 - $91,570 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Term until March 1, 2026

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

Location: Prince Rupert Area, located on the ancestral territory of the Coast Tsimshian. The engagement area includes the Gitga'at Nation, Gitxaala Nation, Lax Kw'alaams First Nation, and Metlakatla First Nation. Hybrid working is an option but must live in the Prince Rupert area.

About The Role

As the Coast Tsimshian Community Engagement Coordinator, you will provide communications, collaboration and planning support to the following communities: Gitga'at Nation, Gitxaala Nation, Lax Kw'alaams First Nation, and Metlakatla First Nation. You will develop and support local community engagement activities as part of a regional team. You will also assist communities in identifying and prioritizing current and emerging health care needs to inform local and regional planning activities. Some travel within the north region is required.

About You

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

Education

• A University degree with specialization in Health Sciences, Education or Social Services or a related field, or an acceptable combination of education, training and professional experience.

Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant, recent and significant experience in the provision of coordination support to First Nation communities, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience working with BC First Nations people at a community and/or political level including in the area of community engagement, organizational development, and supporting traditional ceremonies and cultural practices.
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of community engagement and development, provincial and federal health systems, and First Nations health system needs and health-related issues.
• Knowledge of the BC First Nation political and governance landscape and the current community, Nation and Regional contexts.

Competencies

• Ability to develop and document work plans, adapt them as needed, and report on progress.
• Ability to coordinate, design, facilitate meetings and gatherings, and develop pre-reading materials.
• Ability to build and maintain respectful and effective relationships with diverse groups, manage conflicts, and work collaboratively.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, manage time effectively, and solve problems, including identifying and escalating issues when necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, utilizing Microsoft Office Suite skills to deliver presentations to various audiences.

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 3 months).
• 3 weeks vacation, 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 sounds like the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.

Closing date: April 16, 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].