Project Lead, Health Services in Remote Isolated Communities

Job Description

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.

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

This brand-new position within Vancouver Island Region will lead the development for the systemic review of health programs and services in remote and isolated communities throughout the region.

Title: Project Lead, Health Services in Remote and Isolated Communities

Salary: $88,948 - $99,412 - $120,341 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Term until August 31, 2028

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)

Location: Vancouver Island, on-site. Some remote community travel may be necessary throughout the seasons.

About The Role

As Project Lead, Health Services in Remote and Isolated Communities, you will support regional leadership and teams through project management, and a systemic review of health programs and services in remote and isolated communities on the Island.

The Project Lead develops and leads a variety of projects including development of project scope statements, engagement plans and pathways, and overall project planning leading to a thorough and detailed assessment of the needs of the region to address the issues identified and informed through engagement with First Nations and formal tables, including but not limited to the Regional Table and Health Director Tables.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have/be:

Education & Occupational Certification, Experience (REQUIRED)

University degree or equivalent training and experience in related fields, such as business, science, social services, or healthcare.
Recent and relevant experience in Project Leadership (usually acquired over a period of 5 years) within the context of First Nations health and wellness or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge

Knowledge of the region's First Nations culture, traditions and communication protocols
Knowledge of the governance landscape of First Nation health and wellness in BC
Knowledge of BC First Nation health and wellness challenges, opportunities and priorities, particularly as related to remote and isolated communities
Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management methodologies, best practices, techniques and tools

Competencies

Teamwork/collaboration – Strong interpersonal skills. Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information. Collaborates within the group and across groups. Supports group decisions. Put group goals ahead of own goals.
Planning/Organizing – Proactively plans and organizes tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives. Sets priorities and schedules activities. Allocates and uses resources properly.
Operations – Ability to provide leadership and management to lead operations including managing activities, prioritizing, balancing demands while working collaboratively within FNHA and across the health and wellness system to problem solve and manage change
Organizes and delivers information appropriately. Listen actively.

Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.

You may have experience in; Project Coordinator, Indigenous Health Research or Clinical Project Manager

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
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. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.

How To Apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.

Closing date: March 10, 2026 (at 23:59)

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