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

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Title: Senior Advisor, Governance Salary: $91,192 - $123,351 per year (pay range explained below) Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours ; 8:30am-4:30pm (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri) Location: Interior Region - Kamloops, BC, located on the unceded ancestral territory of the Secwépemc Nation – Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy. About The Role The position provides advice, guidance and implementation support to a variety of strategic governance initiatives and key projects. The position provides direct support to Interior Region Governance and Technical Tables (Regional Tables) and the Vice President, Regional Operations.



The position helps to initiate, maintain, and develop strong and effective working relationships with colleagues, First Nations communities, Regional Table representatives, and with federal, provincial and external health system partners and stakeholders.

About You To be successful in this role you will have/be –

Education And Experience

University Degree in Public Health, Political or Social Science, Health or Public Administration, First Nations Governance, Leadership or other related fields of study

Relevant, recent and significant experience in the provision of coordination support to First Nation communities (usually acquired over a 3-5 year period).

6 to 8 years of related advanced experience in senior policy, strategy, or management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Significant policy and strategy development and analysis experience

Knowledge or understanding of historical and ongoing impacts of colonialism on First Nations People, in particular, the effects on health and wellbeing

Experience, knowledge, and applied understanding of working for and with First Nations People inclusive of varying knowledge systems and ways of being

Knowledge/Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the current First Nations health governance landscape in BC and the critical issues and opportunities for BC First Nations health.





Synthesizes assesses and analyzes large volumes of information and applies strategic and tactical thinking, including the ability to understand multiple perspectives, to develop proposed frameworks, approaches, recommendations with minimal supervision.

Sets and maintains high professional and performance standards. Pays close attention to detail, accuracy, and quality, and ensures follow through in a timely manner. Sticks to commitments and reports back on status of assigned tasks.

Robust written and oral communication skills. Expresses ideas succinctly and effectively. Organizes and delivers information appropriately. Listen actively.

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% after eligibility period

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

5 cultural days per year for non-union First Nations, Inuit, or Métis employees

Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment

And more

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.

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📌 Sr Advisor, Governance (Winnipeg)
🏢 First Nations Health Authority
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