First Nations Health Authority Looking for Coordinator, FNHDA Member Learning & Development – West Vancouver, BC at Metro Vancouver Regional District, BC Full Time

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.

JOIN OUR HISTORIC JOURNEY
At FNHA, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to BC’s history. With a unique governing structure and mandate, our fluid work environment means you can play an active role in real change.
Our talented teams value respect and foster lateral kindness in their working relationships. Our holistic approach to wellness, based on First Nations teachings, is incorporated into all aspects of work culture. Where else will you get to create a personal wellness plan as part of your performance goals?

This role provides support to the development and implementation of learning and development programming for FNHDA members and their partners. The position works to support a variety of courses and programs, learning initiatives and campaigns including, the FNHDA Certification Program. Participates in developing and supporting communication, collaboration and planning with FNHC/FNHDA Shared Secretariat and the FNHA teams. In addition, this role assists in ensuring that FNHDA initiatives are effectively integrated, organized in accordance with the FNHDA’s approaches to bi-cultural pathways based education and learning. Collaborates as a team member of the Shared Secretariat, with internal and external stakeholders, to achieve strategic goals outlined in the FNHDA Strategic Plans.

As a health and wellness organization, the First Nations Health Authority has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.

A Full Job Description is Available Upon Request

Education

• Diploma with demonstrated coursework in First Nations studies or Adult Education.

Experience

• Significant, recent, and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience of 1 to 2 years
• Experience with education and training systems/services, and in particular working with First Nations individuals, communities or organizations on issues related to governance and/or education/training
• Recent, relevant experience, at a coordinator level, in coordination, work planning, budgeting and implementation of education/learning courses or, programs, initiatives and/or campaigns
• Experience in project and/or events planning and management; experience in First Nations community and/or education/training organization
• Experience in working with budgets
• Experience with developing and implementing work plans at an individual, community or organizational level
• Experience in partnership development.
• Experience writing briefings and reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft systems including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SharePoint and OneNote proficiency are assets

• Awareness – Thorough knowledge of the current First Nations health governance and health systems landscape in BC.
• Leadership –Influencing, motivating, and inspiring others through direct and indirect means to accomplish organizational objectives including people and partnership development in a manner consistent with the 7 Directives, Shared Values, and Wellness Operating Principles. Able to champion change, in partnership with others, by living the First Nations perspective of health and wellness.
• Decision making – Uses sound judgment to make good decisions based on information gathered and analyzed. Considers all pertinent facts and alternatives before deciding on the most appropriate action. Commits to decision.
• Problem solving – Analyzes problem by gathering and organizing all relevant information. Identifies cause and effect relationships. Comes up with appropriate solutions with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork/collaboration – Strong interpersonal skills. Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information. Collaborates within the group and across groups. Supports group decisions. Puts group goals ahead of own goals.

Diversity

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

What You Can Expect From Us

Joining our family means joining an organization that supports personal growth, in-house training, a paid volunteer day and a unique full-day orientation program.

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.

Closing

Please note that only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us about this position, please accept our sincere appreciation for your interest in FNHA!

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

If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [email protected] or 1-844-699-3186.