Health And Wellness Manager

Description:

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is seeking a dedicated and culturally attuned Manager, Health and Wellness to lead services at the All Nations Healing House (ANHH) in Williams Lake, BC. This permanent, full-time role is pivotal in improving access to both primary health care and traditional wellness services for First Nations people. The role operates within a team-based care model designed to deliver holistic, culturally safe services closer to home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight of non-physician, non-NP direct care providers.

• Ensure the delivery of effective, efficient clinical services that are culturally safe.

• Champion traditional wellness approaches while managing clinical operations.

• Collaborate across teams to implement innovative, Indigenous-informed care solutions.

• Maintain high standards of health equity and wellness support for First Nations communities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (mandatory); Master’s in health administration, nursing, or related field preferred.

• Registered and in good standing with BCCNM (British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives).

• 6–8 years’ experience in primary care, with 2–5 years in a leadership capacity.

• Proven experience working with First Nations communities and providing culturally safe care.

• Familiarity with mental health and substance use services considered an asset.

• Competency in electronic medical records (EMRs) and encounter coding is beneficial.

• Strong skills in financial and human resources management are desirable.

Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (core hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

Benefits Include:

• Enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan (employer contribution 9.31% after 3 months)

• 4 weeks’ paid vacation (increasing to 5 weeks with tenure)

• 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, 14 public holidays (including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation)

• Group health benefits and Health Care Spending Account from day one

• Mandatory San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training

• Annual employee wellness planning and support

• A deeply inclusive and culturally respectful work environment

Cultural Commitment:
FNHA proudly leads with culture and supports the self-determination of Indigenous Peoples in health care. Preference will be given to applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to the organization’s principles of Cultural Safety and Humility.