Indigenous Elders Program Lead

Fraser Health Authority; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia is seeking a Coordinator to support the Aboriginal Health Manager East by designing, developing, and coordinating programs for older adults, with both virtual and in-person delivery.

The role collaborates with Fraser Health departments, FNHA and community partners to ensure services reflect community needs, cultural content, and quality improvement. It also involves budgeting, staff hiring, scheduling, reporting and program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health or Social Sciences, Business or related field.
• 3–5 years related experience working with Elders and Indigenous community health.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and experience facilitating groups.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, plans, facilitates and coordinates the program for both virtual and physical programming for older adults.
• Facilitates community virtual and in-person presentations and workshops.
• Organizes workflow; develops, coordinates and implements work plans that support the objectives of the program; determines priorities; resolves day-to-day problems.
• Participates in the selection, hiring, and orientation of the program team members; identifies development and training opportunities for staff.
• Collaborates with FH departments, FNHA and community partners to develop, implement, evaluate, and update program goals and guidelines.
• Engages with community partners to ensure program is developed and implemented in line with community needs and includes cultural content.
• Allocates resources and coordinates team scheduling to ensure equitable service delivery.
• Tracks and maintains record of program activities; develops reports that inform quality improvement recommendations.
• Assists with monitoring expenditures and budgeting priorities for the program.

Skills

Cultural knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health or Social Sciences, Business or related field

Tools

Office software

Job description

Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia is seeking a Coordinator to support the Aboriginal Health Manager East by designing, developing, and coordinating programs for older adults, with both virtual and in-person delivery.

The role collaborates with Fraser Health departments, FNHA and community partners to ensure services reflect community needs, cultural content, and quality improvement. It also involves budgeting, staff hiring, scheduling, reporting and program evaluation.