FNHA Overview

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.

FNHA Overview

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.

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations, Inuit or Métis representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.

FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here.

About Us

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, creative, 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.

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce. Preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations from a Nation located on Vancouver Island or the surrounding areas. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.





FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to improving outcomes for expecting and new families. Partner with healthcare providers, local organizations, Indigenous Nations, and families to coordinate care, drive meaningful initiatives, and shape the future of maternity services through family-centred and culturally responsive approaches.

Title: Health Coach

Salary: $91,172 - $107,261 - $123,351 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Permanent Full-Time

Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm

Location: Campbell River - located on the ancestral lands of the Lig ?? ildax ? Onsite – Travel across the Vancouver Island Region is required.

About The Role

The Health Coach role provides opportunities to walk alongside families during their perinatal journeys – which is such a sacred time in the lives of the expecting/ new families. Working in collaboration with the Kwakwaka’wakw Maternal, Child and Family Health team, local partners in maternity care, our nations/ First Nations families and regional team is what strengthens services/ supports, provides wraparound care and aligns with our vision of creating excellence in maternity care for the North Island. Our Health Coaches also play a role in ensuring our families have access to cultural supports from our Elders, knowledge keepers, healers, etc.; and, with that have an opportunity to enhance their own learning journeys.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have/be

Education





- Bachelor of Social Work and registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Occupational Certification

- BC Driver’s License- class 5

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.

Closing date: August 3 (at 23:59)

Interviews will be held in August

Resources

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📌 Health Coach, Campbell River (Ladysmith)
🏢 First Nations Health Authority
📍 Ladysmith