Admin Assistant, COVID-19 Response – 2 year term – (West Vancouver, BC) – First Nations Health Authority – Metro Vancouver Regional District, BC Freelance

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.

JOIN OUR HISTORIC JOURNEY
At FNHA, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to BC’s history. With a unique governing structure and mandate, our fluid work environment means you can play an active role in real change.
Our talented teams value respect and foster lateral kindness in their working relationships. Our holistic approach to wellness, based on First Nations teachings, is incorporated into all aspects of work culture. Where else will you get to create a personal wellness plan as part of your performance goals?

Under general supervision, provides, shipping, receiving, distribution and allocation services to the Vancouver Coastal Region (VCR) and administrative support to the Regional Engagement Director to support the FNHA Vancouver Coastal Team and its initiatives and projects that advance the mandate and interest of the FNHA. Participates in the development and implementation of plans, systems and processes and procedures essential for effective and efficient operations. The Administrative Assistant – COVID-19 Response for the VC Region provides a full range of administrative and program support services.

A full job description is available upon request.

Education

• Post-secondary education in office administration or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of First Nations communities and issues as related to COVID-19
• Knowledge of administrative services, processes and procedures
• Knowledge of information, records and data management approaches and options

• Awareness – Thorough knowledge of the current First Nations health governance landscape in BC.
• Decision making – Uses sound judgment to make good decisions based on information gathered and analyzed. Considers all pertinent facts and alternatives before deciding on the most appropriate action. Commits to decision.
• Problem solving – Analyzes problem by gathering and organizing all relevant information. Identifies cause and effect relationships. Comes up with appropriate solutions with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork/collaboration – Strong interpersonal skills. Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information. Collaborates within the group and across groups. Supports group decisions. Puts group goals ahead of own goals.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities and organizational needs. Able to effectively deal with change and diverse people.

Diversity

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

What You Can Expect From Us

Joining our family means joining an organization that supports personal growth, in-house training, a paid volunteer day and a unique full-day orientation program.

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.

Closing

Please note that only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us about this position, please accept our sincere appreciation for your interest in FNHA!

For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us

If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca or 1-844-699-3186.