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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 selfdetermination
and decision-making to improve health outcomes.
The Communications and Media Relations team works in partnership with FNHA program areas, leadership, regional teams and health
partners to support First Nations in BC to achieve their health and wellness goals and improve access to culturally safe, quality health
services for all First Nations people in BC. The team provides strategic communications, publishing and graphic design services, and
develops content for a range of channels to ensure clear, timely and appropriate messaging for internal and external audiences.
Title: Senior Communications Officer
Contract: Permanent
Location: Metro Vancouver Offices, Hybrid – 50% in office.
About The Role
As SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, you will be a key member of the FNHA Communications team and upholds the vision and mandate of the
FNHA. Reporting to the Manager, Communications Services, the Senior Communications Officer leads the development and implementation of
proactive communications strategies, campaigns, and assets for diverse FNHA health and wellness programs including primary care, mental
health and wellness, harm reduction, health promotion and emergency management.
You will develop, plan and deliver proactive communications with general direction from Manager, including the development of key messages
and communications assets such as publications, articles and ad copy, videos, podcasts, web content and other collateral as needed. You will lead
the execution of communication and campaign strategies in collaboration with other members of the communications team, internal and external
stakeholders and senior executives. Through discussions with internal and external stakeholders, you will establish understanding and ensure
consideration of First Nations perspectives and cultures, and alignment with FNHA values and 7 Directives.
About You
You have experience overseeing major projects and timelines, and strong writing and editing experience, including for web and social media. You
have experience managing vendor relationships. Experience working with First Nations or within a First Nations led organization , as well as, within
a healthcare or non-profit organization, are assets.
Education & Experience
- You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing or Social Sciences plus 5 + years of experience with progressive
responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- You have recent, relevant and significant communications and/or social marketing experience.
Working at FNHA
Benefits
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits from day one, including
- Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31%
- 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 and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account
through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
- And more!
At First Nations Health Authority, we believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that FNHA truly reflects the communities we serve. We are
actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission. We particularly
welcome applications from people with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).
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.
As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA 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.
How To Apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below.
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 careers@fnha.ca or the position Recruiter at shaquana.harris@fnha.ca
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