About us
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.
This innovative First Nations-centered program will provide First Nations, Inuit and Métis students and new graduates with invaluable work experience to develop professional skills at the FNHA and to gain exposure in First Nations health care. Our goal is to match a student’s education, skills, and career goals to the various needs of the FNHA and First Nations.
Title: First Nations Student Program
Salary: Up to Bachelors: $19.38 - $23.12 - $25.44 per hour OR Masters: $22.44 - $26.27 - $28.90 per hour (pay range explained below)
Contract: 4 Months – (Cohorts run: January to April, May to August, and September to December)
Hours: 37.5 Hours, Monday – Friday (Core hours 9am -3pm)
Location: Various Locations, B.C.
About the role
As an First Nations Student, you will gain and experience – meaningful experiences to pursue a career at FNHA or in the health care field. Be able to learn different aspects of First Nations healthcare programs and services. Take part in professional development courses and LinkedIn learning account; Have direct support and regular check-ins. You will have end of term cultural ceremony and social, and ongoing career support.
About you
To be Eligible in this program you will have/be –
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis students or new graduates
- Reside in British Columbia during the program
- Recent high-school graduate, enrollment in a post-secondary school, or recent graduate from a post-secondary institute. Open to co-op or practicum students.
You may have an interest in; Human Resources, Finance, Health Benefits, Nursing, Project/Admin Support, and Information Technology.
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits from day one, including:
- San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
- Access to LinkedIn learning
- Mindful Mondays
- 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.
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.
As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Include two reference letters (past employer, volunteer, Indigenous Leaders, Elder, teacher, or coach who have known you for at least 6 months)
Indicate your area of interest and location in cover letter
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
If you have any inquiries or issues, please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca
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