Job Description

FNHA Overview

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About us

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.


FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC's Top Employers for 2025. Learn more about why we were selected here.

Title:

Coordinator, Health Emergency Management

Salary:

$66,597 - $83,246 - $91,571 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

37.5 hours (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)

Location:

Fraser Salish Region, BC, located on the ancestral territories of the Sto:lo Nations - Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA's flex work policy.

About the role

As Coordinator, Health Emergency Management (HEM), you will play a key role in strengthening community emergency response and preparedness. You will be collaborating with First Nations communities within the Fraser Salish Region, Fraser Health Authority, and other health and wellness partners to design and implement integrated emergency response strategies; in alignment with the overarching Fraser Salish Regional Health and Wellness Service Plan.

About you

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

Education

A background or a Diploma in Arts, Sociology, Social Work, Social Services, or another relevant field with demonstrated coursework/experience in First Nations studies, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Experience

3-4 years of recent, relevant experience coordinating and delivering Mental Health & Wellness programs and services within First Nations communities. Experience working with regional health authority systems and services, particularly in areas of Health & Wellness with First Nations individuals, communities and organizations.

Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of First Nation traditional wellness, cultural protocols and traditional practices. Familiarity with the BC healthcare system, the current landscape of BC First Nations health, and First Nations health system needs. Understanding of the importance of relationship-based care to provide holistic, culturally safe, coordinated, and high-quality services.

Please refer to Job Specification section of the 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% (after 3 months) 3 weeks' vacation, which increases with service to 4 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 Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment And more!

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 Metis.

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.

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.


Closing date: November 18, 2025 (at 23:59)



For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us

For information about Cultural Safety and Humility (fnha.ca) and for information about Land Acknowledgements

If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca

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