Regional Manager, Mental Health and Wellness

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 .

Title: Regional Manager, Mental Health and Wellness

Salary: $99,899 - $117,528 - $135,158 per year (pay range explained below per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Permanent

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

Location: Northern Region, B.C. Hybrid (Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA's flex work policy).

About The Role

As Regional Manager, Mental Health and Wellness, you will lead the planning and implementation of impactful mental health and wellness programs, focusing on improving wellness outcomes for First Nations individuals and families. You will oversee the trauma-informed practices, outreaches, and crisis response services your team provides. You will also be fostering strong partnerships with BC First Nations communities, other Regional Health staff, and leadership.

About You

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

Education

A Bachelor's Degree in psychology, public health, health sciences, social work, or a related degree.
8 years of experience, including that in leadership, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a clinical setting.
A Master's Degree, an Indigenous Cultural Competency course, and/or equivalent education are assets.

Experience

8 years of recent experience in mental health programs and planning, including trauma-informed practices and responding to mental health emergencies.
8 years of recent, significant experience working within BC's healthcare system and collaborating with First Nations communities and organizations.
Proven ability to provide mental wellness advice and recommendations to practitioners and clients.

Knowledge

Strong knowledge of the mental health and wellness governance landscape in First Nations health in BC.
Expertise in mental wellness theories, practices, and principles, including suicide prevention, mental health emergency response, and the programs and services available to BC First Nations.
Understanding of the mental health and wellness needs and challenges faced by BC First Nations, preferably with experience in program development.

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%
3 weeks' vacation, 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 6, 2026 (at 23:59)

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