13 Aug
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First Nations Health Authority
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Kamloops
13 Aug
First Nations Health Authority
Kamloops
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; The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations representation in the workforce.
Regional Health Director Liaison
Contract Perm
37.5 hours (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)
West Kelowna or Kamloops, BC, located on the unceded ancestral territories of the Syilx or Secwépemc Nations – Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy.
The Health Director Liaison supports Health Directors and First Nations communities throughout the Interior Region by providing guidance, consultation, training, and ongoing operational support. Working closely with community leadership, health system partners, and FNHA teams, this role helps advance community‑led health priorities and strengthen service delivery. As a key point of contact, the Health Director Liaison facilitates information sharing, problem solving, and collaboration across partners.
The role also supports leadership development, capacity building, and the exchange of promising practices to improve community health outcomes.
To be successful in the role, you are a relationship‑focused skilled with experience working with First Nations communities, organizations, and leadership. You are comfortable providing training, consultation, and guidance,
and can effectively balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. You bring sound judgment, problem‑solving abilities, and a commitment to supporting community‑driven health initiatives.
Most importantly, you have a genuine respect for First Nations cultures, values, and ways of knowing, and are passionate about contributing to improved health and wellness outcomes.
University Degree with specialization in Health Sciences, Education, or Social Services or a in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Recent, relevant and significant experience in community engagement activities and processes (usually acquired over a period of 4-6 years)
Experience working with First Nations communities or organizations including political leadership A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% (after 6 months)
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
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.
Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy. #
📌 Regional Health Director Liaison (Kamloops)
🏢 First Nations Health Authority
📍 Kamloops