Regional Engagement Coord

Job summary

Build meaningful relationships with Fraser Salish First Nations, health organizations, and partners, and coordinate communications, events, meetings, and engagement initiatives. Support local outreach, manage social media and inquiries, and organize engagement functions and resources to meet regional strategic and operational needs.

Job details

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, 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. 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 Engagement Coordinator Salary: $68,263 - $85,328 - $93,861 per year (pay range explained below) Openings: 3 Contract: (1) Permanent Position | (1) 12-Month Term Position | (1) 6-Month Term Position Hours: Standard hours, 37.5 hours per week (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri) Location: Any Fraser Salish Region Offices (Sto:lo, Matsqui, or Surrey) - Hybrid, expectation to be in office 3 to 4 times a week. About The Role As Regional Engagement Coordinator, you will foster meaningful interactions and relationships with Fraser Salish First Nations and other health organizations and partners. This role will be responsible to facilitate interactions and ensure smooth and consistent communication channels and coordinate events, meetings, and initiatives aimed at engaging Fraser Salish First Nations. This will involve communication, collaboration, planning, and implementing outreach strategies, managing social media presence to enhance engagement, and promptly document and respond to inquiries or feedback. The role will develop and support local engagement activities as part of the broader regional team and ensure that engagement functions and resources are effectively integrated, organized and leveraged to meet strategic and operational needs within the region. About You To be successful in this role you will have/be – Education & Occupational Certification, Experience (REQUIRED) A diploma or certificate in Indigenous Studies, Health Sciences, Health Administration, Education, Social Services or a related field An acceptable combination of education, training, and professional experience will be considered Education & Occupational Certification, Experience (ASSET) A University degree in Indigenous Studies, Health Sciences, Health Administration, Education, Social Services or a related field Experience working with Indigenous people at a community and/or political level Knowledgeable about Fraser Salish First Nations traditional knowledge, culture, ceremony and protocols Proven work experience with engagement and/or similar role A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License Knowledge Knowledge of our unique BC First Nations health governance structure and journey Knowledge of the FNHA, FNHC and FNHDA’s shared values, seven directives and shared leadership statement Knowledge of the 32 Fraser Salish First Nations and regional governance structure 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% 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. How To Apply If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button. Closing date: August 21, 2026 (at 23:59) Resources For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us For information about https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/cultural-safety-and-humility and for information about Land Acknowledgements If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca Follow us at: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram

What you’ll do

Build meaningful relationships with Fraser Salish First Nations, health organizations, and partners, and coordinate communications, events, meetings, and engagement initiatives. Support local outreach, manage social media and inquiries, and organize engagement functions and resources to meet regional strategic and operational needs.

Requirements

A diploma or certificate in Indigenous Studies, Health Sciences, Health Administration, Education, Social Services, or a related field is required; an acceptable combination of education, training, and professional experience may also be considered. Assets include a related university degree, experience working with Indigenous people, knowledge of Fraser Salish First Nations culture and protocols and FNHA governance, engagement experience, and a valid Class 5 BC driver's license.

Benefits

• Municipal Pension Plan
• Three Weeks' Vacation, Increasing to Four Weeks with Service
• Five Personal Days
• One Volunteer Day
• Fourteen Public Holidays
• Five Cultural Days for Eligible Employees
• Group Health Benefits
• Health Care Spending Account
• Indigenous Cultural Safety Training

Listed skills

• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Community Engagement
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Event Coordination
• Meeting Coordination
• Outreach Planning
• Social Media Management
• Inquiry and Feedback Management
• Documentation
• Indigenous Cultural Awareness
• Knowledge of First Nations Health Governance
• Regional Engagement Planning
• Knowledge of Fraser Salish First Nations

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Administrative

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