Regional Senior Coordinator, Stzuminus, Oyster Bay

First Nations Health Authority; Ladysmith; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Vacation + personal days

Health benefits from day 1

Cultural safety training

Wellness program

Job summary

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is seeking a Regional Senior Coordinator to enhance primary care access for remote Nations on Vancouver Island, including Hesquiaht and Ahousaht. This full-time onsite role focuses on identifying service gaps and delivering nation-led solutions through partnerships and innovation.

Based in Stzuminuz – Oyster Bay with some travel, the role offers CAD 76,530–105,229 per year, 8am–4pm, and benefits including a pension, vacation, health coverage from day

Qualifications

• Diploma with demonstrated coursework in First Nations studies.
• 1–2 years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience coordinating, planning and budgeting for health projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify service gaps and drive sustainable solutions to improve access to primary care for remote Nations.
• Uplift communities through strong partnerships and Nation-led priorities.
• Travel across Vancouver Island as needed to support program implementation and coordination.

Skills

Coordination

Budgeting

Work planning

Event planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma in First Nations studies

Job description

FNHA Overview

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.

About Us

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 from a Nation located on Vancouver Island or the surrounding areas. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations 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.

This role strengthens vital relationships between the FNHA and partners. It offers a creative pathway to decolonizing health-care delivery by supporting Nation-led self-determination and building long-term community capacity.

Title: Regional Senior Coordinator

Salary: $76,530 - $95,662 - $105,229 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Term – Full Time- ending September 30,2028

Hours: 8am- 4pm

Location: Stzuminuz- Oyster Bay- onsite- with some travel across Vancouver Island

About The Role

It's an exciting time to join this team to be able to bring primary care closer to home. This role champions improved health access for the most remote Nations, including Hesquiaht and Ahousaht, by identifying service gaps and driving meaningful, sustainable solutions. It plays a key part in uplifting communities on their health and wellness journeys through strong partnerships, innovation, and a deep commitment to Nation led priorities.

Education

• Diploma with demonstrated coursework in First Nations studies
• 1 to 2 years of significant, recent, and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• Experience in the regional health authority systems/services/services, and in particular working with First Nations individuals, communities or organizations on issues related to health and wellness
• Recent, relevant experience, at a coordinator level, in coordination, work planning, budgeting and implementation of activities.
• Experience in project and/or events planning and management; experience in a health and wellness organization
• Experience in working with budgets.

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: Open Until Filled

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

For information about Cultural Safety and Humility (fnha.ca ) and for information about Land Acknowledgements

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