Communications Officer

**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.

**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?

**Position Summary**:
The position of Regional Communications Generalist provides regional communications services, communications strategy development and implementation as well as advisory services in a collaborative approach with the provincial communications team, in part through a Community of Practice. The position reports directly to regional management, and works closely with the provincial team to ensure clarity in responsibilities and functions between the provincial and regional communications function. The position ensures that regional perspectives are reflected in all communications services while in alignment with FNHA policy, directives, standards, and practices, in sync with FNHA frameworks and strategies.

**As a health and wellness organization, the First Nations Health Authority has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.**

**Responsibilities**:
2. Develops and implements internal regional communications for a wide variety of needs, including but not limited to regional events, Caucus meetings, and change and transformation initiatives
3. Undertakes activities related to mining and developing regional stories
4. Makes recommendations, from a regional lens and perspective, for improvements and additions to internal and external communications programs, services, and products. Provides regional input to FNHA-wide communications.
5. Provides communications support to regional teams in their relationships with communities, First Nation tables / organizations, Regional Health Authority, and other key partners.
6. Maintains the FNHA branding and writing standards through compliance and quality control for all print and online communications products in accordance with FNHA brand standards and consultation the FNHA provincial Communications team
7. Oversees communication activities, including goal setting, task and outcome planning, progress monitoring, identifying, and dealing with potential risks and ongoing issues, and other related tasks
- A full job description is available upon request

**Qualifications**:

- Education & Experience- University Degree in Communications or Public Relations, and/or 3 to 4 years of Communications or Public Relations experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proven track record for executing high quality communication plans and materials
- Demonstrated experience working with BC First Nations Communities
- Competencies- Understanding of health-related issues in general and those affecting First Nation communities in particular
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and effectively within a variety of situations and with various individuals and groups.
- Ability to identify concerns, gauge gaps and recommend an optimal approach and build positive relationships.
- Creative thinker who demonstrates initiative and flexibility to change, positively rising to challenges presented.

**Closing Statement**:
**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 f