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, Inuit or Métis 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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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Fraser Salish Mental Health & Wellness team as we continue to strengthen culturally grounded approaches to mental health, healing, substance use wellness, and traditional wellness across the region. The successful candidate will help shape and advance innovative community-driven wellness initiatives that integrate cultural teachings, land-based healing, relationship-centered practice, and system transformation. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with First Nations communities, Elders, Knowledge Sharers, and partners to support meaningful and lasting wellness outcomes.
Title: Regional Mental Health, Healing & Wellness Liaison
Salary: $91,172 - $107,261 - $123,351 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Regular, 37.5 hours a week (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)
Location: Matsqui Office - Hybrid (Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy).
About the role
As the Regional Mental Health, Healing & Wellness Liaison supports First Nations communities throughout the Fraser Salish Region by providing leadership, coordination, consultation, and systems navigation related to mental health, healing, wellness, and substance use services. Working through a Two-Eyed Seeing approach, the Liaison supports culturally safe and holistic wellness pathways that honour the First Nations Perspective on Health and Wellness. The role strengthens community capacity, facilitates collaboration among partners, supports access to services, identifies systemic gaps, and advances community-defined wellness priorities.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have-
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or acceptable combination of education and experience
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Significant, recent and relevant mental health and wellness experience (usually acquired over a period of 5-7 years)
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Experience working in a regional mental health and substance use setting and in particular working with First Nations individuals, families and communities or First Nations serving organizations
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Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams specific to mental health and wellness
Knowledge and Abilities
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In-depth knowledge of the BC mental health and substance use system and the current landscape of First Nations health in BC
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Solid understanding of the First Nations Perspective on Health and Wellness
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Wide, regional knowledge base of existing mental health and substance use services and supports
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Thorough understanding of person centered principles to provide holistic, integrated, coordinated, and high-quality care that respects diversity and culture
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Trauma informed practice
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Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
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%
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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
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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!
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
Closing date: July 21, 2026
