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: Advisor, Crisis and Emergency Response
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 Hours
Salary: $72,841 - $91,051 - $100,156
Location: Northern Region - Hybrid/ Remote
About the role
Provides specialized expertise in crisis response and emergency management and the subject matter knowledge and experience to be able to offer advisory and response support to the northern team and First Nation communities. Leads the process of coordinating timely, relevant, and holistic supports the crises and emergencies in the region. Develops and implements crisis action and emergency response plans in partnership with communities and Nations. Oversees, mobilizes, and builds capacity in traditional and western methods of supporting and responding to crises and emergencies in northern First Nation communities. Collaborates with Nations to develop and maintain Nations’ crisis and emergency response processes and protocols. Maintains records and evaluates response process to improve services and inform prevention or follow up efforts.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have/be –
• A Diploma or Degree with specialization in Public Health, Disaster and Emergency Management, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other relevant health field
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of recent, relevant experience
• Experience in providing advice and recommendations to senior management on health or emergency preparedness
• Completion of formal training or qualifications in health emergency management or emergency management is an asset
• Experience working with First Nations communities and/or organizations is an asset.
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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