Job Description

What You'll Do

The Community Health Assistant plays a key role in connecting community members with available services within the Health Department and supporting the work of senior department staff. This position acts as the initial point of contact for health service intakes and supports the delivery of both health programs and health education initiatives, while also providing administrative and clerical support to the Health & Community Services department.

Key responsibilities include:

Completing initial client intakes for community health programs. Booking client appointments with community health service providers. Assisting with research, program design, and delivery of related community health education programs - including surveys and evaluations to assess community needs. Providing general administrative support including ordering supplies, preparing correspondence, communication and reports, and helping with funding applications.

Additional duties involve:

One-to-one assistance for clients accessing community health services. Supporting public relations, records management, internal communications, and basic financial tracking.
This role requires a strong understanding of departmental services and a willingness to support program delivery as part of a collaborative team. Other related duties as assigned.

Valued Qualifications

Experience:

Experience providing management support in an assistant role Experience with filing systems and record keeping

Knowledge:

Mature and professional individual with a minimum grade 12 high school diploma

Skills:

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with employees and the public Good communication skills (written and verbal) Good computer skills such as MS Office Suite and/or Google(TM) Workspace products

Abilities:

No barriers to working with any member of the community and their family representative(s) Ability to prioritize and organize a diverse workload Ability to listen to understand and ask questions for clarification

Other (required):

Compliance with BC Immunization program and TB Screening Satisfactory completion of a police information Ability to provide own transportation to work Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and Drivers Abstract

Optional (assets):

Certificate in Human Services Ability to speak Dene and/or Cree Other certificates such as: WHMIS, First Aid, OHS, Food Safe Level 1

Work Setting

The regular work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays, 35 hours per week. Will be required to occasionally work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends. Will be required to use a company vehicle to run errands related to the work. Overtime as approved by the Manager. Interacts with employees, management staff, and community members. May be exposed to emotionally charged situations.

Benefits

Join the FNFN team and enjoy a competitive hourly wage and a standard 35-hour work week. We offer a comprehensive benefits package (health/dental, insurances, weekly indemnities), a pension plan, and three weeks vacation to help you recharge. The rate offered will reflect your certifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and other valuable attributes.

Ready to Apply? Here's How:

Closes:

June 04, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. *Preference may be given to qualified First Nation's applicants. Kindly forward your cover letter and resume.

We thank all individuals for applying, but only those applicants whose applications clearly demonstrate meeting all of the requested minimum requirements will receive a reply. Constitution Act, 1982 [Section 35]; Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [Section 15(1)]; Canadian Human Rights Act [Section 16(1)]; Employment Equity Act [Section 5(a), 10(b)]; Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples [Article 22]; ILO Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries.*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $26.70 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-04