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.
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. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.
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Title: Program Advisor, Harm Reduction
Salary: $99,469 - $107,543 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours (core hours Mon-Fri 9am-3pm)
Location: Anywhere in BC, Hybrid in the local FNHA offices (Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy).
Bargaining Unit: PSAC Local 22000 (Public Service Alliance of Canada)
About the role
The role is responsible for monitoring, reporting, budgeting, partnership development, and engagement activities related to the Harm Reduction Hub, including the Not Just Naloxone program. The Program Advisor also prepares reports, briefing notes, and presentations for senior leadership to support decision-making for organizational priorities and to facilitate effective information sharing with internal and external partners. Working collaboratively with FNHA regional teams, internal departments, and external partners, the Program Advisor develops and delivers capacity-building initiatives, facilitates knowledge exchange, and promotes culturally safe approaches to harm reduction and wellness for First Nations people in British Columbia who use substances
About you
Education and experience
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A University degree with a minimum of six years of relevant experience or an acceptable combination of education, training
Knowledge
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Knowledge of community-based health policy, programming and service leadership
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Knowledge of concepts, practices and methods pertaining to community health-based accreditation and quality improvement
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Knowledge of change management principles, asset mapping and QI Project Planning
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:
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Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period
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14 holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
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Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
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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 FNHA family members 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 (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full time equivalent hours.
How to apply
Closing date: August 11, 2026 (at 23:59)
