Advisor, Shared Secretariat

at  First Nations Health Authority

ABOUT US

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.
Would you like to support the Director and Executive Director who serve on the FNHDA Board, who represent a majority of First Nations Health Directors from the 203 communities in BC? Does implementing the vision of the Association from a policy perspective, writing and research excite you? Then the Advisor role for the FNHDA is the position for you!
Title: Advisor, Shared Secretariat
Salary: $72,841 - $91,051 - $100,156 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday- Friday (core hours- 9:00 am- 3:00 pm)
Location: Metro Vancouver: Park Royal office – on the ancestral Coast Salish Territories of the Squamish, Musqueam & Tsleil-Wuatuth Nations. Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy (minimum 50% in the office).

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will have –

• University degree in public policy, political science, First Nations governance, or related discipline plus 4-6 years of relevant specialized experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Significant, relevant and recent experience in providing written advice, communication tools, briefings or published papers
• Significant, relevant and recent experience in project management supporting projects and small teams
• Experience in research, report and publications writing
• Experience with public health and policy is an asset
• Experience in maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships with First Nations communities, health associations, government(s) is an asset
• Knowledge of the BC First Nations Health Governance Structure, Tripartite agreements and processes, including transition and transformation

Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Advisor, you will provide strategic advice, guidance and support to management, staff, the First Nations Health Council and the First Nations Health Directors Association. You will support the Senior Advisor in the development, execution and maintenance of function specific strategies, programs, processes and procedures that align with overall organizational needs and goals. Additionally, you will proactively and routinely research, analyze and prepare recommendations for any encountered complex issues (may include political and community issues) and any topics relating to the relevant functional area, and to the FNHC/FNHDA Shared Secretariat function overall.

To be successful in this role you will have –

• University degree in public policy, political science, First Nations governance, or related discipline plus 4-6 years of relevant specialized experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Significant, relevant and recent experience in providing written advice, communication tools, briefings or published papers
• Significant, relevant and recent experience in project management supporting projects and small teams
• Experience in research, report and publications writing
• Experience with public health and policy is an asset
• Experience in maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships with First Nations communities, health associations, government(s) is an asset
• Knowledge of the BC First Nations Health Governance Structure, Tripartite agreements and processes, including transition and transformatio