WELLNESS MANAGER - FULL TIME

Our mission is to establish a dynamic non-profit organization that enriches the quality of life in Secwépemcúl̓ecw. Le7 te Melámen Health Society (LtMHS) is passionately committed to enhancing the well-being of the Secwépemc Nation and its 16 communities through a culturally focused approach, ensuring the safety and well-being of Indigenous families. Le7 te Melámen Health Society is looking for a Wellness Manager to join their team in a full-time term position through 2029. The Wellness Manager will participate in and engage with health-related working groups, Nation health tables, funding sources and services. This position reports to and receives direct professional supervision and support from the LtMHS Executive Director.

Success in this role will require strong communication, sound judgment and the ability to support shared wellness priorities in a respectful and practical way

AS THE WELLNESS MANAGER, YOU WILL

Lead and coordinate wellness-related initiatives that support the shared priorities of LtMHS, Leadership and Health Directors.

Participate in health-related working groups, Nation health tables, funding discussions and service planning processes.

Ensure all wellness-related work is informed by Secwepemc culture, traditions and community context.

Represent LtMHS in meetings with communities, funders, health partners, and service providers.

Support the planning, implementation, and reporting of wellness projects, programs and initiatives.

Monitor work plan activities, timelines and deliverables to support progress against shared goals and objectives.

Facilitate meetings, planning sessions and collaborative discussions that support shared decision-making and coordinated action.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, communities, Health Directors, Leadership, funders, service providers and external partners.

Support policy development, process improvement and documentation related to wellness planning, health services and organizational priorities.

Degree in Governance, First Nations Governance, Project Management, Community Planning, Indigenous Health, Health Administration, Administration, or a related field. A combination of relevant education, training, and experience may be considered.

Minimum 5 years of experience in a management position, preferably in a First Nations organization or community-based setting.

Minimum 3 years of experience with project management, planning, monitoring and reporting.

Experience supporting policy development, process improvement, documentation or governance-related initiatives.

Strong understanding of Secwepemc culture, traditions, and communities.

Facilitation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships internally and externally.

Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate work across partners and maintain effective follow-through.

STANDARDS OF SERVICE

Provide service in a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive manner.

Present professionally in the workplace and when conducting business for the SNTC, always representing the LtMHS with professionalism and integrity.

Successful completion of a criminal record check.

Schedule flexibility, including evenings and weekend meetings.

Travel within the region, as the role requires.

Extended Health, Dental, Life insurance, and long-term disability benefits.

Paid vacation, personal leave, sick days, and spiritual leave.

Employee Assistance Program.

In accordance with the LtMHS Human Resource Policy Handbook, the first priority will be to hire qualified persons of Secwépemc ancestry. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry.