Community Wellness Coordinator

Job Responsibility:

Career Opportunity: Community Wellness Coordinator

Location: Prince George and Burns Lake, BC

Employment Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980's, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work .

The Opportunity: The Community Wellness Coordinator will support Community Wellness team members in each community to respond to health and child welfare matters, and to assist in the development of preventative community strategies and planning.

• Assess community needs and provide guidance and support in accordance with the established terms of reference and relevant legislation.
• Plan and facilitate capacity-building activities within the community, including mentoring, training, workshops, and one-on-one support in collaboration with the Community Wellness team.
• Organize and facilitate monthly meetings with the Community Wellness team with each Nation, and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Act as a key contact for the Community Wellness team, CSFS, and the Nations, providing information and resources, and supporting collaboration with partners such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), and the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD).

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What You Will Bring to The Role:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred; or
• A Diploma in Human Services with five (5) or more years of related experience, including experience working with First Nations communities.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location:

Burns Lake , a small community with big aspirations and determination is the economic hub for the Lakes District. This bustling region is a dream location due to affordable housing and low cost of living. “We are proud of our business community, our thriving civic life, and our vibrant First Nations culture. It is our big-spirited, big-thinking people who make this community a healthy place to live”. Explore the Love Burns Lake website at lovenorthernbc.com/community/burns-lake/ to discover this 4-season playground and consider the great life you can have living here.

Prince George sits on the traditional lands of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and is the largest city in northern B.C. It is a community that includes the renowned University of Northern B.C. and the College of New Caledonia, affordable housing, complemented by an international airport. Prince George offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation that contributes to the city's high quality of life and standards of living. The Fraser and Nechako rivers are focal points of an extensive park and trail system of more than 100 parks. Enjoy opportunities for year-round outdoor activities from camping to snowshoeing. Learn more about Prince George at

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:

• We live by our organization's values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $28.80 to $37.30 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants' role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Total Rewards : In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.

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Deadline to apply: July 21, 2024. Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

With the continuation of the global pandemic and because CSFS provides services to First Nations communities, classified as “Vulnerable Populations,” and to protect the health and safety of employees, candidates applying for employment will need to agree to provide their covid-19 vaccination status as a condition of employment.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at View email address on ca.edajobs.com and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.