Project Manager, Medical Affairs & Wellness Office
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
Title: Project Manager, Medical Affairs and Wellness Office (Internal Only)
Salary: $88,948 - $104,644 - $120,341 per year (pay range explained below))
Contract: Temporary – until December 31, 2026
Hours: 37.5 hours (core hours Mon-Fri 9am-3pm)
Location: Park Royal office – 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 - Remote will be considered).
About the role
As Project Manager, you will manage and oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of key initiatives for the Medical Affairs and Wellness Office (MAWO). You will be responsible for delivering a set of strategic priorities aimed at strengthening MAWO recruitment and retention pathways, governance structures, policy frameworks, and operational infrastructure. As well as you will work collaboratively and respectfully with First Nations and Indigenous partners, regional and provincial health authorities. Additionally, you will monitor, anticipate and identify project issues and risks, recommend solutions and work with senior management to implement solutions.
About you
Education
- 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
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 of Medical Affairs and/or recruitment and retention of Medical Professionals is desirable
- Proven experience in change management
- 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
- 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
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: December 3, 2025 (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
About First Nations Health Authority
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first and only provincial First Nations Health Authority in Canada. Dedicated to transforming health services for First Nations and Aboriginal people in BC, the FNHA is improving the health of communities by advancing the quality of health care delivered to BC First Nations and Aboriginal people.
Project Manager, Medical Affairs & Wellness Office
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
Title: Project Manager, Medical Affairs and Wellness Office (Internal Only)
Salary: $88,948 - $104,644 - $120,341 per year (pay range explained below))
Contract: Temporary – until December 31, 2026
Hours: 37.5 hours (core hours Mon-Fri 9am-3pm)
Location: Park Royal office – 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 - Remote will be considered).
About the role
As Project Manager, you will manage and oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of key initiatives for the Medical Affairs and Wellness Office (MAWO). You will be responsible for delivering a set of strategic priorities aimed at strengthening MAWO recruitment and retention pathways, governance structures, policy frameworks, and operational infrastructure. As well as you will work collaboratively and respectfully with First Nations and Indigenous partners, regional and provincial health authorities. Additionally, you will monitor, anticipate and identify project issues and risks, recommend solutions and work with senior management to implement solutions.
About you
Education
- 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
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 of Medical Affairs and/or recruitment and retention of Medical Professionals is desirable
- Proven experience in change management
- 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
- 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
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: December 3, 2025 (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
About First Nations Health Authority
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first and only provincial First Nations Health Authority in Canada. Dedicated to transforming health services for First Nations and Aboriginal people in BC, the FNHA is improving the health of communities by advancing the quality of health care delivered to BC First Nations and Aboriginal people.