Health Director

**Position Summary**

This position leads a multidisciplinary health team, including but not limited to: Community Health Nurse, Medical Transportation Administrator and Driver, NNADAP Worker, Cultural Coordinator, Health Unit Clerk, Custodian, contracted Psychologist, and other visiting professionals.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide leadership in planning, organizing, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating community health and wellness programs.
- Engage community members and health system professionals to guide program development and evaluation.
- Build strong and respectful working relationships with Chief & Council, community members, and external stakeholders, including regional health partners and government agencies.
- Communicate and coordinate response during emergency, trauma, or crisis situations, directly or indirectly.
- Oversee and update emergency preparedness and pandemic response planning.
- Ensure programs comply with applicable legislation, funding agreements, and internal policies.
- Provide financial oversight, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, and seeking diverse and sustainable funding sources.
- Prepare and submit regular reports to Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Health Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), and other funding organizations.
- Supervise and support health staff and contractors through effective team leadership, coaching, conflict resolution, and staff development.
- Develop and monitor work plans; prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Promote and model a healthy, balanced lifestyle grounded in cultural values and wellness practices.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise good judgment in handling sensitive matters.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- A university degree in Human Services, Health Sciences, Nursing, or a related field. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of recent, relevant experience in a health or social services setting, including program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience leading culturally appropriate and community-based health initiatives.
- Proven ability in people management, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and team development.
- Experience working in First Nations communities and knowledge of Indigenous health priorities.
- Familiarity with federal and provincial health funding programs and reporting obligations.
- Experience with addictions, mental wellness, or counselling is an asset.

**Work Schedule**
- Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., located at Heart Lake First Nation.
- Some evening programs are expected as part of regular duties.
- Participation in 3-4 weekend events per year is required; time off in lieu will be provided.

**Requirements**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and group facilitation.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Clear Criminal Record Check, Child Welfare Check, and Driver’s Abstract (required upon hiring).

**Remuneration**

**Application Process**:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:
**John Fleming, Band Administrator**
**Please, no phone calls.**

**Closing Date: December 23, 2025**

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,542.00-$104,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Commuter benefits
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lac La Biche, AB: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

**Experience**:

- work in an Indigenous organization or relevant: 1 year (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (required)

Work Location: In person