Job Description

Reporting to the Wet'suwet'en First Nation Health Director, General Manager, or designate,

the Community Health Representative (CHR) will collaborate with the Community Health

Nurse (CHN) and CHN Manager to establish community health priorities (health, prevention,

detection, assessment, and treatment). The role involves delivering health education

workshops and assisting CHNs with developing service networks across schools and clinical

specialists. The CHR ensures and promotes cross-cultural understanding between the

community, clients/patients, and health care professionals.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assisting with the planning and delivery of meetings and workshops aimed at preventing health problems within the Wet'suwet'en First Nation. Working with Wellness Teams and/or Community Enhancement Committee and members of health care delivery teams to discuss issues affecting the health of the community. Fostering cross-cultural understanding between clients/patients and health care professionals about the Wet'suwet'en culture and places of origin. Providing oral and written reports to the Chief, Council and Management Presentations to Chief & Council and/or Community meetings. Performing other related duties as directed by their immediate supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 or higher health education background relevant to the position Completion of a health-related education certificate, an asset Demonstrates ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality Experience with Word, Outlook, Excel, and working with video conferencing platforms Zoom and Teams communication tools Working knowledge of the FNHA Medical Transportation policy and guidelines Ability to organize work plans to meet deadlines Ability to be flexible to meet changing priorities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Valid driver's License and own transportation Be responsive to evening and weekend health-related crisis matters
WAGE RANGE: $22-26 per hour, pending experience

Please submit a cover letter and updated resume with (3) work references to:

gm@wetsuweten.net

PLEASE DO NOT CALL. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter

of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:

Indigenous Organizations: 2 years (preferred) Social Service: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person