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

FNHA Overview
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.

First Nations representation commitment
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 representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.

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

Title
Occupational Therapist, Dadzi Wellness Primary Care Centre

Salary
$88,948 -$104,644 - $120,341 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract
This term position with FNHA ends 3/31/2028, with a possibility of an extension. When the term position ends with the FNHA, it is intended that this position will be offered as a permanent role with the Wellness Center.

Hours
.6-1.0 (FTE) - 3.5 days per week up to 5 days per week

Location
Fort St. James, BC

About The Role
The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of the interprofessional team at the Dadzi Wellness Centre,



supporting the wellness of Dakelh individuals and families through culturally grounded, client-centered care. In alignment with FNHA’s Wellness Philosophy and COTBC standards, the Occupational Therapist provides assessment, occupational therapy diagnosis, treatment planning, and interventions that enhance daily functioning, independence, and participation in meaningful activities

About You – Education

Bachelor of Science or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Occupational Certification

Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).

Membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists is an asset

Valid British Columbia Driver’s License

Experience

Minimum two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist in various field and programs

Experience in community interventions and coordination or service plans is an asset

Experience working with individuals, families and community organizations

Experience working with First Nations communities preferred

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

5 cultural days per year for non union First Nations ,Inuit, or Metis employees.

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
Open until filled

For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us

For information about Cultural Safety and Humility (fnha.ca) and for information about Land Acknowledgements

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📌 Occupational Therapist - Dadzi Wellness Centre (Fort St.James) (British Columbia)
🏢 First Nations Health Authority
📍 British Columbia