Executive Director, Indigenous Health

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 141,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Northern Canada is seeking an Executive Director for Indigenous Health to lead strategic initiatives within the Indigenous Health department. This role involves guiding a team, driving integration of cultural values in health planning, and ensuring collaboration with Indigenous communities. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with Indigenous ancestry. The salary ranges from $141,146 to $176,433 based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in Health, Health Administration, or related discipline.
• Ten years’ relevant progressive experience at the Executive and Governance Level in a healthcare environment.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives and foster team growth.
• Guide the Indigenous Health portfolio and ensure cultural values are embedded in healthcare planning.
• Champion collaboration and transparency within health services.

Skills

Leadership in health initiatives

Cultural competency with Indigenous communities

Strategic planning

Decision-making at Executive level

Education

Master’s degree in Health or related discipline

Job description

Northern Health values diversity within the workplace and our commitment of reaching a representative workforce. For this position, we also want to highlight First Nation, Inuit, Métis or Indigenous Ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for this position. All candidates will be considered; however, preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. For this initiative candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are encouraged to self-identify.

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with significant management and leadership experience to join our Indigenous Health department

Northern Health is seeking a visionary leader to guide our Indigenous Health portfolio. Reporting to the VP, Indigenous Health and Chief Planning & Quality Officer, the Executive Director will lead strategic initiatives, foster team growth, and drive integration across internal operations, learning, and service delivery. This role champions collaboration, transparency, and cultural values, ensuring Indigenous perspectives are embedded in health planning and quality improvement. Join us in shaping inclusive, community-driven healthcare across Northern BC.

Starting salary will be approximately from $141,146 to $176,433 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.

• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions

• Employee referral program

• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in Health, Health Administration, Social Sciences, or related discipline.

• Ten years’ relevant progressive experience providing planning and decision leadership at the Executive and Governance Level in a large and complex health care environment.

• Experience working with Indigenous communities and leaders.

• Preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry in accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

• Previous experience in health care or publicly funded organizations is an asset.

Who we are

Serving over 300,000 people across nearly 600,000 sq. km, Northern Health provides hospital and community-based care in more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations. With over 7,000 staff, we offer diverse career opportunities in hospitals, long-term care, public health, and specialized services throughout Northern BC.