Director of Health and Wellness

White Spot; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable health organization seeks a Director of Health and Wellness to oversee community health programs and services. The successful candidate will possess a relevant degree, significant management experience, and strong skills in policy development and human resources. This role emphasizes delivering culturally appropriate services within Ktunaxa traditions and requires onsite commitment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Favorable benefits package

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years senior level experience managing a team.
• Proven proficiency in human resources and strategic plan development.
• Clear criminal record and a valid Class 5 License.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day activities of the Health and Wellness Department.
• Acts as liaison between Chief, Council, and various health authorities.
• Ensures culturally relevant health programs are coordinated and effective.

Skills

Human Resource Management

Policy Development

Strategic Planning

Negotiation

Community Health Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration, Health Sciences, Human Services, Nursing or Management

First Nations Health Directors Association Certification Program

Job description

The Director of Health and Wellness is responsible and accountable for overseeing the Health and Wellness department including all activities related to community health and wellness programs and services. Including, but not limited to, policy development and administration; human resource management; management of formal plans, strategies, goals, programs and services; administration of funding agreements and contracts, in accordance with ʔaq̓am strategic plan to achieve our vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day activities of the Health and Wellness Department including management and direction of an integrated team of professionals
• Maintains regular effective communication amongst and between departments, Chief and Council and Community
• Acts as liaison between Chief and Council, Ktunaxa Nation Council's Social Sector and Government Agencies; including but not limited to First Nation's Health Authority (FNHA) and Interior Health Authority.
• Ensures culturally relevant and safe health and wellness programs and services are managed, delivered, and evaluated in a coordinated and integrated approach and in a manner that is respectful of diversity and in alignment with the culture and traditions of ʔaq̓am
• Create, implement, evaluate and monitor community health and wellness plans, including both existing and emerging health and wellness needs, incorporating input from community and other health system professionals and partners.

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More About You

The successful candidate will have at minimum a bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Health Sciences, Human Services, Nursing or Management. Completion of First Nations Health Directors Association Certification Program, or willingness to achieve. Minimum of 5 years, senior level experience managing a team of employees and overseeing operations related to managing an integrated team of health and wellness professionals. Proven proficiency in human resources, developing and implementing strategic plans, negotiating agreements, policy and law development. Proof of a clear criminal record, clean driver’s abstract and a Valid Class 5 License.

Salary will commensurate with experience from a range of $114,574 to $151,973 per year and includes a favorable benefits package and pension plan. Hours of work are generally Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 and are to be performed onsite.

Preference will be given to candidates of Ktunaxa or other Indigenous ancestry andʔaq̓amencourages applicants to self-identify within your application.
Thank you to all those that apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.