Community Health Representative

TriMark People Solutions Inc.; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Housing support

Group Health Benefits

Pension Plan

Job summary

The 'Namgis First Nation's health centre seeks a Community Health Representative to support health initiatives for all ages within the 'Namgis community. You will engage clients, provide health education, coordinate clinics, and assist with outreach and administration.

Working closely with the Community Health Nurse and other health staff, you will contribute to holistic, culturally respectful care and outcomes. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Six months of community work experience with First Nations people.
• Three years experience in a health organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and program scheduling.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Knowledge and experience with Chronic Disease, Health Promotion, Prevention and Protection.
• Ability and experience in workshop facilitation.
• Ability to work with Integrated Service Team.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and wellness for infants, children, youth, and adults within the 'Namgis community.
• Support a variety of community health programs through client engagement, health education, clinic coordination, outreach, and administrative support.
• Work closely with the Community Health Nurse and other health staff to foster holistic, culturally respectful, and community-centered care.
• Collaborate as part of an Integrated Service Team to improve health outcomes.

Skills

Community work

First Nations experience

Time management

Conflict resolution

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills

Chronic disease knowledge

Health promotion

Workshop facilitation

Integrated Service Team

Education

Basic First Aid and CPR certificate

Food Safe and Physical Activity Leadership Certification

Valid Driver's License, preferably class 4

Minimum Grade 12

Job description

Full Time | Alert Bay

Community Health Representative

Employment type: Full Time

Salary: $43,662-$49,726 43,662

Reports to: Director of Community Services

Posting closes: Until filled

About The Role

The 'Namgis Health Centre is seeking a Community Health Representative (CHR) to support health and wellness initiatives for infants, children, youth, and adults within the 'Namgis community.

The Community Health Representative plays an important role in supporting community health programs through client engagement, health education, clinic coordination, community outreach, and administrative support. Working closely with the Community Health Nurse and other health staff, the CHR contributes to a holistic, culturally respectful, and community-centered approach to health and wellness.

The successful candidate will be organized, compassionate, and able to build positive relationships with community members. This position requires strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively as part of an Integrated Service Team.

Key Responsibilities

The Community Health Representative (CHR) plays a key role in promoting health and wellness for infants, children, youth, and adults within the 'Namgis community. The CHR supports a variety of community health programs through client engagement, health education, clinic coordination, outreach, and administrative support. Working closely with the Community Health Nurse and other health staff, the CHR fosters holistic approach and improved health outcomes through culturally respectful and community-centered care.

Skills And Experience

• Six months community work experience with First Nations People
• A minimum of three years experience working in a health organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, program scheduling
• Demonstrated "conflict resolution" and "problem solving" skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Knowledge and experience with Chronic Disease, Health Promotion, Prevention and Protection
• Ability and experience in workshop facilitation
• Ability to work with Integrated Service Team

Education

• Basic First Aid and CPR certificate
• Food Safe and Physical Activity Leadership Certification
• Valid Drive's License, preferably class 4
• Minimum Grade 12

What We Offer

• Relocation and/or housing support may be provided.
• A collaborative, purpose-driven work environment.
• Group Health Benefits and Pension Plan.
• The opportunity to make a direct, lasting impact on the health and sustainability of a vibrant Indigenous community.

About the 'Na̱mg̱is First Nation

The 'Na̱mg̱is First Nation is a vibrant and resilient community located on Cormorant Island (Alert Bay), grounded in deep cultural teachings, land stewardship, and governance traditions handed down through generations. The Nation delivers a wide range of programs and services - including health, child and family services, education, lands and natural resources, housing, finance, public works, and community wellness - guided by values of respect, unity, accountability, and relational responsibility.