Regional Engagement Coordinator

First Nations Health Authority; Chilliwack; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

3 weeks vacation

Cultural days

Health benefits

Job summary

First Nations Health Authority seeks a Regional Engagement Coordinator to foster relationships with Fraser Salish First Nations and health partners. You will coordinate events, manage outreach and ensure effective communication across teams.

The role requires building relationships, planning and implementing engagement strategies, and supporting regional activities within a hybrid workplace.

Qualifications

• Education or relevant certification required as listed.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is essential.
• Knowledge of Fraser Salish First Nations governance and culture is preferred.
• Demonstrated engagement experience or similar role is required.

Responsibilities

• Foster relationships with Fraser Salish First Nations and health organizations.
• Coordinate events, meetings and outreach activities.
• Manage communications, social media presence and inquiries.

Education

Diploma or certificate in Indigenous Studies, Health Sciences, Health Administration, Education, Social Services or related field

University degree in Indigenous Studies, Health Sciences, Health Administration, Education, Social Services or related field

Experience working with Indigenous people at community/political level

Knowledge of Fraser Salish First Nations culture, protocols

Proven experience in engagement or similar role

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Job description

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: Regional Engagement Coordinator

Salary: $68,263 - $85,328 - $93,861 per year (pay range explained below)

Openings: 3

Contract: (1) Permanent Position | (1) 12-Month Term Position | (1) 6-Month Term Position

Hours: Standard hours, 37.5 hours per week (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)

Location: Any Fraser Salish Region Offices (Sto:lo, Matsqui, or Surrey) - Hybrid, expectation to be in office 3 to 4 times a week.

About The Role

As Regional Engagement Coordinator, you will foster meaningful interactions and relationships with Fraser Salish First Nations and other health organizations and partners. This role will be responsible to facilitate interactions and ensure smooth and consistent communication channels and coordinate events, meetings, and initiatives aimed at engaging Fraser Salish First Nations. This will involve communication, collaboration, planning, and implementing outreach strategies, managing social media presence to enhance engagement, and promptly document and respond to inquiries or feedback. The role will develop and support local engagement activities as part of the broader regional team and ensure that engagement functions and resources are effectively integrated, organized and leveraged to meet strategic and operational needs within the region.

About You

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

Education & Occupational Certification, Experience (REQUIRED)

• A diploma or certificate in Indigenous Studies, Health Sciences, Health Administration, Education, Social Services or a related field
• An acceptable combination of education, training, and professional experience will be considered

Education & Occupational Certification, Experience (ASSET)

• A University degree in Indigenous Studies, Health Sciences, Health Administration, Education, Social Services or a related field
• Experience working with Indigenous people at a community and/or political level
• Knowledgeable about Fraser Salish First Nations traditional knowledge, culture, ceremony and protocols
• Proven work experience with engagement and/or similar role
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Knowledge

• Knowledge of our unique BC First Nations health governance structure and journey
• Knowledge of the FNHA, FNHC and FNHDA’s shared values, seven directives and shared leadership statement
• Knowledge of the 32 Fraser Salish First Nations and regional governance structure

Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.

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%
• 3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 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: August 21, 2026 (at 23:59)

Resources

For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us

For information about https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/cultural-safety-and-humility and for information about Land Acknowledgements

If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [e-mail]

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