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.
Title: Regional Communications Generalist
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 Hours
Salary: $72,841 - $91,051 - $100,156
Location: Lheidli T’enneh (Prince George, BC - Onsite)
About the role
The position of Regional Communications Generalist provides regional communications services, communications strategy development and implementation as well as advisory services in a collaborative approach with the provincial communications team, in part through a Community of Practice. The position reports directly to regional management, and works closely with the provincial team to ensure clarity in responsibilities and functions between the provincial and regional communications function. The position ensures that regional perspectives are reflected in all communications services while in alignment with FNHA policy, directives, standards, and practices, in sync with FNHA frameworks and strategies.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have/be –
• University Degree in Communications or Public Relations
• 3 to 4 years of Communications or Public Relations experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven track record for executing high quality communication plans and materials
• Understanding of health-related issues in general and those affecting First Nation communities in particular
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated experience working with BC First Nations Communities
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 from day one, including:
- Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% (after 3 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 Peoples Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
- 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.
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.
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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