At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful health projects in remote communities and enhance wellness outcomes.
- Company: Join the First Nations Health Authority, a pioneer in Indigenous health services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous vacation, cultural days, and health benefits from day one.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for travel and cultural engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in First Nations health while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: University degree and 5 years of project leadership experience in health or social services.
The predicted salary is between 91172 - 107261 $ per year.
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. 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 from a Nation located on Vancouver Island or the surrounding areas. 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. FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC's Top Employers for 2026.
Salary: $91,172 - $107,261 - $123,351 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Temporary Term until June 22, 2028
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday- Friday (core hours 9am-3pm)
Location: Victoria, Oyster Bay, Quinsam, Port Hardy, Tseshaht (any location on Vancouver Island) - Hybrid, on-site. 3 days in office 2 days from home. Travel required to remote and isolated communities.
About the role: The Project Lead, Health Services in Remote and Isolated Communities supports 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:
- 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: Awareness - Thorough knowledge of the current First Nations health governance landscape in BC. Decision making - Uses sound judgment to make good decisions based on information gathered and analyzed. Problem solving - Analyzes problem by gathering and organizing all relevant information. Identifies cause and effect relationships. Comes up with appropriate solutions with minimal supervision.
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
- 5 cultural days per year for non-union First Nations, Inuit, or Métis employees
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
- And more!
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.
Closing date: October 30, 2026 (at 23:59). Interviews will be held in November.
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
Project Lead, Health Services – Remote in Victoria employer: First Nations Health Authority
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, particularly for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals. With a strong commitment to employee wellness, FNHA offers generous benefits including a robust pension plan, extensive vacation time, and cultural days, all while promoting professional growth through leadership training and community engagement initiatives. Located in the Northern Region of British Columbia, FNHA provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on health outcomes for Indigenous communities, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
Contact Details:
First Nations Health Authority Recruitment Team
