Director, Wholistic Wellness - Northern Region

First Nations Health Authority; Prince George; Hybride; CAD 129 000 - 174 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Municipal Pension plan

4 weeks’ vacation + 5 weeks with years

5 cultural days per year

Health benefits from day 1

Travel across the Northern Region

Résumé du poste

First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) seeks a Director, Wholistic Wellness for the Northern Region to lead programs, shape regional strategy, and partner with communities to advance culturally safe, wholistic health and healing across Northern BC. Travel across the Northern Region is expected.

The role requires advanced degrees in public health or related field and a strong track record in mental wellness program planning, health-system leadership, and collaboration with senior management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social service field is required.
• Master’s degree in Public health, Social Work, or closely related field is required.
• 10+ years in mental wellness program planning and service delivery.
• 10+ years of experience in the health care system.
• Leadership and collaboration with senior management on initiatives.
• Experience with First Nations communities or organizations in mental wellness.

Responsabilités

• Lead programs and influence regional strategy for wholistic wellness.
• Partner with communities to advance culturally safe, holistic health and healing approaches.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to teams and staff; collaborate with senior management.

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in a social service field

Master’s degree in Public health or Social Work

Significant, recent and relevant experience in mental wellness program planning and service delivery

Experience working within the health care system

Leadership to and partnering with senior management on projects

Experience with First Nations communities or organizations in mental wellness

Description du poste

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.

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. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations, Inuit or Métis representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.

FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here .

Title: Director, Wholistic Wellness - Northern Region.

Salary: $128,851 - $151,589 - $174,328 per year (pay range explained below).

Contract: Permanent.

Hours: 8:30am- 4:30pm, Mon- Fri (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri).

Location: Any of the FNHA Northern Regional Offices. A flexible work arrangement may be a possibility. Travel will be required across the entire Northern Region.

About The Role

Are you a visionary leader passionate about Indigenous health and wellness? Join the First Nations Health Authority as the Director, Wholistic Wellness, where you'll lead impactful programs, influence regional strategy, and partner with communities to advance culturally safe, wholistic approaches to health and healing. This is a rare opportunity to drive meaningful change and leave a lasting legacy for First Nations communities across Northern BC.

About You

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

Education & Experience (REQUIRED)

• Degree in a social service field, such as psychology, sociology, social work, or other health sciences or relevant field, AND
• Master’s degree in Public health, Social Work, or a closely related behavioral science field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Significant, recent and relevant experience in mental wellness program planning and service delivery (usually acquired over a period of 10 years or more).
• Significant, recent and relevant experience working within the health care system (usually acquired after a minimum of 10 years of experience).
• Relevant, recent and significant experience providing leadership to and partnering with senior level management on projects, initiatives using a collaborative approach.
• Experience managing toxic drug response, and related mental wellness programs including program development, implementation and evaluation Experience providing advice and recommendations regarding mental wellness to internal and external partners.
• Experience responding to mental health emergencies and trauma informed practice.
• Experience working with First Nations communities or organizations in the area of mental wellness.
• Experience providing leadership, coaching and support to teams and/or staff.

Education & Experience (Asset)

• Registration and good standing with an appropriate College or Professional Regulatory body considered an asset.

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%.
• 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.
• 5 cultural days per year for non-union First Nations, Inuit, or Métis employees.
• Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment.
• And more!

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.

Closing date:

October 20, 2026 (at 23:59 PST).