FNHA Overview

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.

FNHA 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 BCs Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here .

We are currently engaging the 32 Fraser Salish First Nations on two key areas of strategic level work: (a) the evolution of both our regional health governance structure and regional engagement pathways (b) the refresh of our five-year regional health & wellness plan (c) the implementation of the Fraser Partnership Accord with the Indigenous Health Collaborative Council.

Title: Director for First Nations Governance, Engagement & Culture

Salary: $128,851 - $151,589 - $174,328 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 8:30am- 4:30pm, Mon- Fri (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)

Location: Onsite- Any of the FNHA Fraser Salish Regional Offices (Sto:lo office, Matsqui office or Surrey office). Travel will be required across the entire Fraser Salish Region

About The Role

As a Director for First Nations Governance, Engagement & Culture you will provide senior strategic leadership to ensure traditional wellness approaches grounded in First Nations values, principles, and models of care are embedded across regional health services. It supports the Regional Senior Executive Team in planning, governance, risk mitigation, and standards development,



while upholding engagement standards aligned with Fraser Salish cultural and traditional protocols. Aligned with the collective mandates of the FNHA, FNHDA, and FNHC, the role represents the Executive in key engagements, strengthens regional partnerships, and contributes to strategic advice, briefings, and reports that advance community driven governance priorities.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have/be;

• University degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Health Administration, Indigenous Studies, Public Policy, or a related field


• Minimum five (5) years of experience working with First Nation and/or Indigenous communities, including direct collaboration with Leadership, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners


• An equivalent combination of education, training, and First Nations experience will be considered


• Direct and recent experience working with First Nation Leadership and Governance, including engagement with elected leadership, hereditary leadership, governance tables, and Nation based decision making bodies


• Recent and relevant experience in First Nations distinct governance and engagement processes


• Recent and relevant experience applying First Nations traditional knowledge, cultural teachings, and traditional ways in professional practice


• Direct experience working with First Nations communities, organizations, and community leadership in multiple capacities


• Demonstrated experience working with Senior Executives, community leaders, and board members to support governance, engagement, and strategic decision making


• Significant experience in senior level strategic and operational planning, including developing and implementing multi year strategies and work plans


• Experience providing leadership and partnering with senior management on complex projects, initiatives,
  
  
  
  and organizational priorities


• Recent and relevant experience working within British Columbias health care system, with understanding of system partners, structures, and operational contexts


• Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License (or equivalent)

Occupational Certification, Experience (CONSIDERED AN ASSET)

• Masters degree in a related discipline (e.g., Social Work, Public Health, Indigenous Governance, Public Administration)


• Project management training or certification (e.g., PMP)


• Training in cultural safety and humility (e.g., Sanyas)

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

Working at FNHA

• Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31%


• 4 weeks vacation, which increases with service to 5 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous Peoples 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 Sanyas 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 25, 2026 (at 23:59)