Senior Lead, Advisory Team, FNHC Secretariat

FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY

$102K — $138K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University Degree in Public Health, Political/Social Science, or related field
  • 6-8 years of senior policy or management experience
  • Demonstrated policy and strategy development expertise
  • Direct experience working with First Nations
  • Strong understanding of First Nations health governance in BC
  • Proven ability to synthesize and analyze complex information

Responsibilities

  • Lead development, analysis, and implementation of FNHC's strategic priorities
  • Oversee a team of advisors to enhance advocacy efforts
  • Engage with internal and external partners for collaborative initiatives
  • Facilitate communication of findings and recommendations effectively
  • Monitor and report on the progress of governance strategies

Benefits

  • Municipal Pension plan with employer contribution
  • Generous vacation policy that increases with service
  • Access to group health benefits starting day 1
  • Personal and volunteer days off
  • Cultural safety training and wellness planning support
Full Job Description
This position provides an exciting opportunity to join the FNHC Secretariat and lead an advisory team that support's the FNHC's governance and advocacy work; particularly, the implementation of the 10-Year Strategy on the Social Determinants of Health and supporting the evolution the FNHC within the BC First Nations Health Governance structure. Title: Senior Lead, Advisory Team, FNHC Secretariat Salary: $102,397 - $114,444 - $138,538 per year (pay range explained below) Contract: Permanent Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri) Location: Hybrid - open to all of BC with local office Remote will be considered upon discussion with Supervisor. Please note, this role will be relocating to our new office building in North Vancouver on Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) land, south of Mount Seymour Parkway in Spring 2027. About the role As the Senior Lead, Advisory Team, in the FNHC Secretariat, you will report to the Executive Director and provide leadership in the development, analysis, communication and implementation of the FNHC's priorities and the engagement cycle of work. You will oversee a team of advisors and liaise with internal and external partners. About you To be successful in this role you will have: Education & Occupational Certification, Experience (REQUIRED) - University Degree in Public Health, Political or Social Science, Health or Public Administration, First Nations Governance, Leadership or other related fields of study, plus 6 to 8 years of related advanced experience in senior policy, strategist, or management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience - Significant policy and strategy development and analysis experience - Experience in working with First Nations Knowledge and Ability - Awareness - Thorough knowledge of the current First Nations health governance landscape in BC and the critical issues and opportunities for BC First Nations health. - Analysis - Synthesizes assesses and analyzes large volumes of information and applies strategic and tactical thinking, including the ability to understand multiple perspectives, to develop proposed frameworks, approaches, recommendations 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. - Adaptability - Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities and organizational needs. Able to effectively deal with change and diverse people. - Planning/Organizing - Proactively plans and organizes tasks and work responsibilities to achieve 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% - 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! 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: July 31, 2026 (at 23:59 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 If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [email protected] Follow us at: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Job Posting Documents 1 row Document Name Click to Download Document Senior_Lead_Advisory_Team_-_Fi

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