Harm Reduction Program Advisor

FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY

$99K — $107K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree and 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and training
  • Experience in community-based health policy and programming
  • Proven knowledge of quality improvement methods in health services
  • Familiarity with change management principles and QI project planning
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Implement FNHA's Harm Reduction Education Program addressing toxic drug emergencies
  • Advise FNHA senior management on harm reduction program development
  • Manage the Not Just Naloxone Harm Reduction Program and related initiatives
  • Assist with financial management under the Toxic Drug Poisoning framework
  • Research and resolve complex operational issues within harm reduction programs
  • Liaise with external partners to organize meetings and training sessions
  • Facilitate mentorship opportunities and learning activities for stakeholders

Benefits

  • Municipal Pension Plan with employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility
  • 14 holidays including National Indigenous People's Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
  • Group health benefits and Health Care Spending Account available from day one
  • Wellness plans supported for all staff as part of performance goals
Full Job Description
Title: Program Advisor, Harm Reduction
Salary: $99,469 - $107,543 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours (core hours Mon-Fri 9am-3pm)
Location: Anywhere in BC, Hybrid in the local FNHA offices (Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA's flex work policy).

Bargaining Unit: PSAC Local 22000 (Public Service Alliance of Canada)

About the role

The role is responsible for monitoring, reporting, budgeting, partnership development, and engagement activities related to the Harm Reduction Hub, including the Not Just Naloxone program. The Program Advisor also prepares reports, briefing notes, and presentations for senior leadership to support decision-making for organizational priorities and to facilitate effective information sharing with internal and external partners. Working collaboratively with FNHA regional teams, internal departments, and external partners, the Program Advisor develops and delivers capacity-building initiatives, facilitates knowledge exchange, and promotes culturally safe approaches to harm reduction and wellness for First Nations people in British Columbia who use substances

About you

Education and experience
  • A University degree with a minimum of six years of relevant experience or an acceptable combination of education, training

Knowledge
  • Knowledge of community-based health policy, programming and service leadership
  • Knowledge of concepts, practices and methods pertaining to community health-based accreditation and quality improvement
  • Knowledge of change management principles, asset mapping and QI Project Planning

Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description 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 eligibility period
  • 14 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!

Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our FNHA family members 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 (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full time equivalent hours.

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

Closing date: August 11, 2026 (at 23:59)

Resources

For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
For information about https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/cultural-safety-and-humility and for information about Land Acknowledgements

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