Yúustway Senior Health Manager

Squamish Nation; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in North Vancouver is seeking a dedicated leader for their Health and Wellness department. The role involves overseeing operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality health services for the community. Ideal candidates will have strong management experience and respect for cultural values. Competitive salary and enriching work environment offered.

Benefits

Extended medical and dental

Pension matching

Professional development budget

Qualifications

• Exceptional knowledge and experience in health or social services administration.
• Proven skills in budgeting and financial management.
• Strong report writing abilities for Director-level briefings.
• Experience in staff development and navigating health protocols.
• Respect for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh values and self-determination.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of health services.
• Provide mentorship for management team.
• Collaborate on service design initiatives.
• Guide financial stewardship and budget preparation.
• Lead recruitment and staff training plans.
• Ensure high standards of client care and confidentiality.

Skills

People leadership

Public health systems planning

Communications

Quality improvement

Cultural humility

Job description

TERM FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER/SQUAMISH(Onsite)

CLOSES: Open Until Filled

What You’ll Do

Join the Yúustway Health and Wellness department in a leadership role dedicated to the holistic well-being of our Úxwumixw. This position is central to empowering our community by ensuring the delivery of respectful, safe, and high-quality health services from birth to end of life. You will be instrumental in upholding our snew̓íyelh and advancing our path toward self-governance in health, making a profound impact on the strength and wellness of our people.

• Support the Director in the smooth daily operations of the Yúustway Health and Wellness department, ensuring alignment with the YHW Community Plan and organizational goals.
• Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and team-building for the YHW Management Team of 5 Division Managers and the department Administrative Assistant.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Quality Improvement on monitoring, evaluation, and service design initiatives to enhance care for the Úxwumixw.
• Guide the Management Team in financial stewardship, including budget preparation, adherence to funding agreements, and the completion of funder reporting.
• Lead recruitment, staff development, and training plans in close collaboration with HR, fostering a culturally safe and supportive environment for all YHW staff.
• Uphold the highest standards of client care, documentation, and strict confidentiality within all health services and Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).
• Liaise with other Squamish Nation departments and external partners to support integrated service delivery and community engagement.

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional knowledge and demonstrated experience in people leadership, management, and administration within a complex health or social services environment.
• Proven skills in public health systems planning, budgeting, financial management, and proposal writing.
• Strong ability in communications, engagement, and report writing to support Director-level briefings and departmental plans.
• Experience in supporting quality improvement, staff development, and navigating health and safety protocols.
• Cultural humility and respect for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh values, sovereignty, and self-determination.

Why Work With Us

• Impactful Work– Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging)
• Professional Growth– We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values– Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh(guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

Salary: $94,000 - $141,000

Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose

*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant*