Wellness Navigator (Hybrid) — Indigenous Health & Access

First Nations Health Authority

Vancouver

Hybrid

CAD 91,000 - 123,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension plan with employer 9

3 weeks' vacation + 5 personal days +

3 cultural days per year

Health benefits on day 1

Job summary

FNHA is seeking a Wellness Navigator to advance Healthy, Vibrant and Self-Determining BC First Nations by facilitating access to substance use, mental health, wellness and public health services within a culturally safe, trauma-informed, harm-reduction framework.

You will collaborate with community partners, healthcare providers and people with lived/living experience to strengthen pathways to care, support self-determination, and contribute to regional substance use initiatives and knowledge

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5 years of relevant experience.
Experience working with First Nations individuals, communities or organizations on health and wellness issues.
Experience supporting people who use drugs and their families.
Certificate in Substance use specialization and relevant experience.
First aid level 1 (with CPR), Hep B shot, and flu vaccine; Naloxone training.

Responsibilities

Facilitate access to substance use, mental health, wellness, and public health services.
Collaborate with community partners, healthcare providers, wellness workers, and lived experience voices.
Strengthen pathways to care, build community capacity and promote healing and positive health outcomes.
Contribute to regional substance use initiatives, partnership development and knowledge sharing.