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.

FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. Learn more about why we were selected here.

The toxic drug public health emergency is a pressing health concern. This is an exciting time to join the Toxic Drug Response team as they are working towards strengthening connections and collaboration to bolster First Nations centered harm reduction supports. Joining this team means contributing directly to innovative ways to support people who use substances.

Title: Project Manager, Toxic Drug Response
Salary: $88,948 - $104,644 - $120,341 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours (core hours Mon-Fri 9am-3pm)
Location: Park Royal office (Metro Vancouver) - on the ancestral Coast Salish Territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations – Hybrid (Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy).

About the role
As the Project Manager, Toxic Drug Response, you will manage and oversees the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects related to the toxic drug response that will support First Nations communities to address the ongoing impacts of the toxic drug emergency. You may represent the FNHA at various tables and working groups focused on the toxic drug public health emergency which includes building productive relationships with health authority leads across BC to ensure the needs of First Nations people are prioritized during this crisis. You will prioritize the implementation of all aspects of the toxic drug response action plan including supporting initiative leads to plan, implement and evaluate, monitoring specific projects and recommending necessary adjustments along with ensuring clear briefings and communication with FNHA Executive and across the organization.

About you
Education & Certification

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Business, Health Informatics) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Project Management Professional certification through Project Management Institute is an asset
• Some travel may be required

Experience

• 3-5 years of recent experience in managing multiple initiatives, and complex projects related to program implementation or business transformation preferably in a healthcare system or health organization
• Experience and or knowledge in harm reduction, decriminalization, addictions and/or mental health
• Proven experience in risk management and change management
• Proven experience in the preparation of briefing documents for the senior executives
• Previous experience in managing multi-year projects and deliverables
• Previous experience in managing business-driven or business transformation projects
• Advanced experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) including Project and Visio

Knowledge & Ability

• Knowledge of mental health and wellness program development, including harm reduction is required
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management methodology and best practices
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
• Knowledge of BC and Canadian healthcare system
• Knowledge of First Nations healthcare and/or culture is an asset

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, 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!

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.

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: October 13, 2025 (at 23:59)

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
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