Director Family Based Programs and Services

First Nations Health Authority; Ladysmith; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization supporting First Nations is seeking a Director for Family Based Programs and Services. This leadership role focuses on community engagement, oversight of diverse health programs, and crisis management. Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field alongside 7-10 years of relevant experience working with First Nations communities. This position requires on-site work with the potential for regional travel. The salary range is competitive and includes extensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Municipal Pension plan

4 weeks’ vacation, increasing with service

Group health benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is a requirement for the position.
• Experience in First Nations health and wellness programming is essential.
• Ability to lead diverse teams in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership for community-based programs and services.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio focused on community-driven health.
• Engage with First Nations communities and health professionals.

Skills

First Nations health programming

Crisis response

Community engagement

Emergency management

Team leadership

Education

Master’s Degree in Public Health or Health Promotion

Degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, or Social Work

Job description

About Us

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 .

This is an exciting time to join our team as we move into a new Cultural Family-based structure that strengthens our alignment with community values and traditions, as well as realizes our commitment to bringing FNHA’s programs and services closer to home. With increased responsiveness and support, we’re committed to ensuring communities feel empowered and equipped for the future.

Title: Director, Family Based Programs and Services, Nuu-Chah-Nulth Cultural Family

Salary: $125,708 - $147,891 - $170,075 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Permanent

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

Location: Vancouver Island, BC, located on the ancestral territories of the Coast Salish, Kwakwaka'wakw, and Nuu-chah-nulth Nations – Onsite – Travel within the Vancouver Island Region, and occasionally outside of the region, is required.

About The Role

As Director, Family Based Programs and Services, Nuu-Chah-Nulth Cultural Family, you will provide senior leadership and strategic oversight for Nuu-Chah-Nulth Family community-based programs and services. This includes Community Engagement and Planning, Nursing, Primary Care, Mental Health & Substance Use, Traditional Wellness, Maternal and Child Health, Environmental Public Health, Health Emergency Management, and Public Health Response. You will be overseeing a diverse portfolio focused on supporting holistic, community-driven health and wellness across the region.

About You

Education

• A degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Social Work, or an equivalent and acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
• A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Social work is a requirement.

Experience

• 7–10 years of recent and relevant experience in First Nations health and wellness programming and service delivery.
• 7–10 years of recent and relevant experience in crisis response, emergency management, and responding to health-related emergencies.
• Experience working directly with First Nations communities, including health professionals and paraprofessionals.
• Experience engaging with First Nations people at community and/or political levels, particularly in community engagement and development.
• Experience working within complex intergovernmental relationships and leading diverse teams in fast-paced environments.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the BC First Nations health landscape, including governance structures and current priorities.
• Familiarity with health and wellness priorities and challenges of Nuu-Chah-Nulth Family communities on Vancouver Island, including their governance model.
• Understanding of the Vancouver Island Health Emergency Management landscape, key partners, and their roles in relation to First Nations communities.

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)
• 4 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 5 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 sounds like 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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