Regional Health Director Liaison

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.

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.

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 Health Director Liaison

Salary: $91,172 - $107,261 - $123,351 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Perm

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

Location: West Kelowna or Kamloops, BC, located on the unceded ancestral territories of the Syilx or Secwépemc Nations – Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy.

About The Role

The Health Director Liaison supports Health Directors and First Nations communities throughout the Interior Region by providing guidance, consultation, training, and ongoing operational support. Working closely with community leadership, health system partners, and FNHA teams, this role helps advance community-led health priorities and strengthen service delivery. As a key point of contact, the Health Director Liaison facilitates information sharing, problem solving, and collaboration across partners. The role also supports leadership development, capacity building, and the exchange of promising practices to improve community health outcomes.

About You

To be successful in the role, you are a relationship-focused professional with experience working with First Nations communities, organizations, and leadership. You have strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust and foster productive partnerships. You are comfortable providing training, consultation, and guidance, and can effectively balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. You bring sound judgment, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to supporting community-driven health initiatives. Most importantly, you have a genuine respect for First Nations cultures, values, and ways of knowing, and are passionate about contributing to improved health and wellness outcomes.

Education And Experience

• University Degree with specialization in Health Sciences, Education, or Social Services or a in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Recent, relevant and significant experience in community engagement activities and processes (usually acquired over a period of 4-6 years)
• Experience working with First Nations communities or organizations including political leadership
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

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% (after 6 months)
• 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!

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: August 21, 2026 (11:59PM)

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If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at ***email_hidden***

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