Health Policy Analyst

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. About AHMA Located on the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation Territory in West Vancouver, BC, the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) has over 25 years of expertise in advancing housing rights for Indigenous Peoples. We are Canada’s first For Indigenous, By Indigenous housing authority. AHMA members manage over 95% of all Indigenous housing units located off-reserve in BC and AHMA administers funds for almost 10,000 Indigenous individuals and families living in urban, rural, and northern parts of the province. We also advocate broadly for Indigenous housing, provide operational guidance, conduct research, support asset management, and much more. Overview: Ha7lh skwáyel - Squamish for "Good morning/afternoon." The Health Policy Analyst supports AHMA housing providers through the integration of community health services by advancing relationships with health authorities, and other system stakeholders. This may include education and program initiatives that link AHMA members to resources and supports across the health system, to serve to overcome systemic challenges, promote responsiveness across the system of care to address community needs, and equipping communities to care for themselves. (see full job description below) Location and Salary: This is a fulltime permanent position, with remote work based in the province of British Columbia or a hybrid office-based position in West Vancouver. Some provincial travel may be required. **Salary**: $65,000 - $75,000 Who we are looking for: Education & ExperiencePost-secondary education in Public Health, Nursing, Public Policy, and/or Public Administration or related disciplineMinimum of 2 years of experience in the relevant area of policy or program developmentExperience working within an Indigenous communityStrong understanding of Indigenous health systems and issuesAbility to travel throughout BC and Valid BC driver’s license required and reliable vehicle For more information about the key responsibilities of this position, as well as the knowledge and skills required, please see below. (A combination of education and experience may be taken into consideration.) Critical Success Factor: The core of our business is serving Indigenous communities; therefore, a critical success factor for any person who joins the AHMA team is to have an in-depth understanding of Indigenous people and culture, preferably with strong British Columbia connections. Team members are expected to have gained this understanding through lived experiences, whether it is from being of Indigenous ancestry or working closely with Indigenous communities. Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry as per Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code (self-identify). ROLE DESCRIPTION: Aboriginal Housing Management Association is responsible for the management of a full range of services for non-profit housing projects and programs under various agreements with the Aboriginal Housing Providers located throughout Province of BC. Services include providing instruction and direction in; property management, client support and health and homelessness programs, financial sustainability and capacity-building, governance, rent calculation, replacement reserve and capital planning, and tenant and maintenance management. Key to the success of Provider groups is their ability to govern effectively, build capacity and undertake operations in a manner that promotes and sustains safe, secure, affordable housing in healthy communities. The Health Policy Analyst supports AHMA housing providers through the integration of community health services by advancing relationships with health authorities, and other system stakeholders. This may include education and program initiatives that link AHMA members to resources and supports across the health system, to serve to overcome systemic challenges, promote responsiveness across the system of care to address community needs, and equipping communities to care for themselves. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Builds relationships facilitating linkages between all levels government, including BC Housing, regional health authorities, and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)Provides access to effective by identifying and securing resources and partnership opportunities for housing providers to better integrate health supportsIntegrates the knowledge of health equity, and public health approaches from the experiences of the housing providers, AHMA project managers, the health system, and the work of other local, provincial, and national agencies working in the field of harm reduction.Participates in policy analysis and research projects that advance health equityGathers information and analysis from housing providers, policy, and research as well as other external stakeholders regarding structural challenges, opportunities, successes in health equity in Indigenous livesMaintains and develops