Senior Analyst, Policy

First Nations Health Authority; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension plan

3 weeks vacation + holidays

Health benefits

Cultural safety training

Job summary

The First Nations Health Authority in British Columbia is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to conduct strategic policy research, analysis, and writing in line with regional priorities and its Multi-Year Health Plan. You will develop reports, briefing notes, and co-create strategies with partners to sustain and improve health outcomes for BC First Nations.

Open to BC-wide candidates; hybrid work aligns with flex policy.

Qualifications

• University Degree in a related field such as health policy, public policy, public health, First Nations/Indigenous studies, or health systems management.
• 5–7 years of policy/strategy development and analysis experience, preferably within First Nations health policy.
• Experience working with First Nations health programs or policy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strategic and policy-based research, analysis, planning and writing aligned with Regional priorities.
• Develop reports, presentations, briefing notes and co-develop strategies with stakeholders.
• Contribute to sustaining and improving health outcomes for BC First Nations.

Skills

Policy analysis

Policy development

Research

Report writing

Education

University degree in related field

Graduate degree (asset)

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.

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.

Opportunity to conduct strategic policy work at Canada’s only provincial First Nations health authority.

Title

Senior Policy Analyst

Salary

$91,172 - $101,898- $123,351 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract

1 Year term contract

Hours

8:30am -4:30pm Mon-Fri (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)

Location

Open to all B.C, Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy).

About The Role

As the Senior Policy Analyst you will undertake strategic and policy-based research, analysis, planning and writing in areas aligned with the FNHA’s Regional priorities, mandate and Multi-Year Health Plan. This will include the development of reports, presentations, briefing notes and co-developing strategies, frameworks, action plans as appropriate with the continued focus on sustaining, and improving the health of BC First Nations

About You

To be successful in this role you will have/be

Education & Occupational Certification, Experience (REQUIRED)

• University Degree in a related field such as health policy, public policy, public health, First Nations/Indigenous studies, health systems management, political or social science or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Recent, relevant, and progressive experience in policy/strategy development and analysis (usually acquired over a period of 5-7 years), preferably within in First Nations/Metis/Inuit health policy
• Experience in working with First Nations and/or First Nations health programs and services or policy

Education & Occupational Certification, Experience (ASSET – NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE)

• A graduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience (including lived experience) is an asset

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

October 22, 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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