Senior Policy Advisor, Primary Health Care – Internal only

First Nations Health Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension plan

Vacation and personal days

Public holidays

Cultural days

Health benefits

Job summary

The First Nations Health Authority in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor, Primary Health Care, a pivotal role charged with guiding the transformation of PHC services and health policy for BC First Nations. You will provide strategic counsel to senior management, lead policy development, and manage projects to improve health outcomes in partnership with communities.

This term contract offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to advance reconciliation and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in Indigenous health or related field.
• Experience with First Nations health programs and services.
• Experience leading a team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to senior management on the transformation of PHC services.
• Guides policy issues and supports development and implementation of strategic policies.
• Leads assigned projects and initiatives to improve BC First Nations health and well-being.

Skills

Indigenous health experience

First Nations health programs

Team leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in related field

Masters preferred

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.

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 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 .

This is a transformative opportunity to work alongside regional teams and communities to bring wraparound primary care services closer to home, improving access to culturally safe and community-centered care.

Title

Senior Policy Advisor, Primary Health Care – Internal only

Salary

$102,397 - $114,444- $138,538 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract

Term Contract until Jan 31, 2027

Hours

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

Location

Metro Vancouver office, located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil- Waututh Nations.

About The Role

As the Senior Policy Advisor, Primary Health Care, you are responsible for providing support, consultation, and strategic advice to senior management on the transformation of health systems and Primary Health Care (PHC) services at FNHA. The role provides guidance on policy and strategic issues and supports the development and implementation of strategic policies. Additionally, the position leads assigned projects and initiatives, ensuring a continued focus on improving and sustaining the health and well-being of BC First Nations.

About You

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

Education

An undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution is required in a related field such as health policy, public policy, health systems management, political or social science or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Masters preferred.)

Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Indigenous health or similar field is required.
• Experience in working with First Nations and First Nations health programs and services
• Experience in effectively leading and supervising a team of professionals

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%
• 4 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 5 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 12, 2026 (at 23:59)