Indigenous Youth Mental Health Coordinator

Fraser Health; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada seeks a Coordinator for Indigenous Youth Mental Health, responsible for leading initiatives aimed at improving mental wellness among Indigenous youth. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in mental health, strong leadership qualities, and knowledge of Indigenous health practices, aiming to foster collaborative partnerships. This temporary role ends on November 26, 2026, offering a salary range of CAD $38.12 - $54.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience working with youth in mental health settings, especially within Indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated leadership practices that create conditions for success.
• Understanding of the health care delivery system and Indigenous cultural practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the Fraser Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate project plans.
• Facilitate training and educational opportunities for stakeholders.
• Act as the primary contact for assigned initiatives.

Skills

Indigenous health approaches

Leadership skills

Collaboration

Cultural humility

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing or related discipline

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $38.12 - $54.80 / hour

Job Summary

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of Indigenous youth and their communities? This is your opportunity to lead transformative work that saves lives and strengthens mental wellness across the Fraser Health region.

As Coordinator, Indigenous Youth Mental Health, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the Fraser Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Strategy and supporting the 10-Year First Nations Mental Wellness Strategy. This position is about more than coordination, it’s about leadership, cultural respect, and creating systems that truly work for Indigenous youth and families.

What makes this role unique?

• Impactful Leadership: You’ll guide collaborative partnerships with A&D workers, ASCIRT leaders, school liaisons, and key stakeholders like FNHA and MCFD.
• Cultural Integrity: Bring your knowledge of Indigenous health approaches and cultural protocols to ensure services are grounded in respect and tradition.
• Strategic Influence: Shape project plans, monitor outcomes, and recommend best practices that will ripple across communities for years to come.
• Capacity Building: Facilitate training and education that empowers teams and strengthens mental health supports for youth.

Why join us?

• Be part of a health authority committed to Vision, Values, Purpose, and Commitments that center care around patients, clients, residents, and families.
• Work in a role that combines leadership, collaboration, and cultural humility to create lasting change.
• Contribute to a strategy that addresses urgent needs while building a foundation for long-term wellness.

This is a temporary position ending November 26, 2026, offering you the chance to leave a legacy of hope and resilience. If you have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, or a related discipline, and at least five years’ experience working with youth in mental health settings, especially within Indigenous communities—this role is for you.

Join us in creating safer, healthier futures for Indigenous youth. Apply today and be the difference.

Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

The Coordinator, Indigenous Youth Mental Health, provides leadership and support to the Fraser Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Strategy and the 10-year First Nations Mental Wellness strategy by planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating project plans, and ensuring effective systems, practices and policies are in place.

The Coordinator facilitates educational/training opportunities and provides leadership, guidance & support to the collaborative partnership including A&D workers, ASCIRT leaders and members, as well as school liaisons.

Responsibilities

1. Provides leadership and support to the Fraser Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Strategy and the 10-year First Nations Mental Wellness strategy.
2. Plans, coordinates, implements, monitors and evaluates project plans, and ensures timelines are met. Ensures effective systems, practices, and policies are in place.
3. In collaboration with the Manager, identifies program initiatives, deliverables, measurable outcomes, and reporting needs. Provides regular progress reports.
4. Facilitates and coordinates project support to the various internal and external stakeholders including Directors, Project Sponsors, Ministry of Children & Families Development (MCFD), First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), and the First Nations Health Directors Association (FNHDA).
5. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to gather, clarify and share information including timelines, deliverables, and inventory of services and programs.
6. Acts as the point of contact for the assigned initiative(s). Liaises with stakeholders and coordinates information flow related to the initiative.
7. Coordinates collaboration and planning sessions with internal and external partners. Coordinates and schedules related appointments and meetings. Determines requirements and ensures availability of all necessary supporting documentation.
8. Develops project documentation and assists with the identification, management and mitigation of project risks. Monitors and apprises the Manager on the outcomes of assigned projects as they relate to established program expectations and performance indicators.
9. Facilitates educational/training opportunities and provides leadership, guidance and support to the collaborative partnerships including A&D workers, ASCIRT leaders and members, as well as school liaisons.
10. Makes recommendations based on best practices for working with the Indigenous youth in the region, various service providers, and First Nations leadership.
11. Participates in evaluation and research initiatives including planning and proposal writing using an interdisciplinary and consultative approach.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing or other relevant health care discipline. Minimum five (5) years recent experience working with youth and young adults in mental health settings including experience working with First Nations, Métis or Inuit youth or communities or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Competencies

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities:

• Working knowledge of the health care delivery system.
• Working knowledge of Indigenous health approaches, protocol, and cultural issues.
• Comprehensive understanding of the history and cultural practices of the First Nations/Indigenous population.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers including the use of a variety of software applications.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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