Manager, Psychological Health

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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.

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Join us in a career-defining role where you'll lead the development of a comprehensive Psychological Health and Safety Management System for a province-wide organization, fostering a safe and supportive environment for all.

Title: Manager, Psychological Health & Safety and OHS

Salary: $99,899 - $117,528 - $135,158 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours, 8:00am-4:00pm (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)

Location: Coast Salish Territories of Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh- Metro Vancouver- Park Royal or Sinclair office – Hybrid (3 days in office) (Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA's flex work policy). This role may require travel from time to time

Please note, this role will be relocating to our new office building in North Vancouver on Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) land, south of Mount Seymour Parkway in Spring 2027.

About the role

As Manager, Psychological Health & Safety and OHS, you will lead FNHA's organization-wide implementation of the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety (CSA Z1003) through an FNHA lens, elevating the standard and centered on cultural safety & humility, anti-racism, and First Nations perspectives of holistic wellness practices. You will provide leadership oversight of the OHS department aligning Psychological Health and Safety with broader Health and Safety strategy, programs, policies, and practices where needed. The Manager's portfolio is primarily focused on PHS strategy, delivery, and evaluation across FNHA. Additionally, you work closely with FNHA's Cultural Safety & Humility (CS&H) and People and Culture team to understand CS&H, embed CS&H practices in the PHS Management System, and set measurable indicators for culture, safety, and wellness along with PHS programming. (implementation of the Standard, system-level projects, reporting, invested party leadership and engagement)

About you

To be successful in this role you will have –

Education & Occupational Certification, Experience (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)

• Under grad in Social Sciences, OD, Leadership, Adult Learning, Behavioural Science (or related)
• 7–9 years' relevant experience in medium/large organizations or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• PHS expertise: Deep knowledge of psychosocial factors and CSA Z1003/National Standard; demonstrated success implementing organization-wide PHS systems and change
• Project management, data/evaluation, conflict management, excellent communication
• A valid BC Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record as well as access to transportation

Education & Occupational Certification (CONSIDERED AS ASSET)

• Master's in Social Sciences, OD, Leadership, Adult Learning, Behavioural Science (or related)
• 7–9 years' healthcare experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to travel across BC, occasionally and work outside standard hours to meet FNHA needs as required
• Cultural Safety & Humility (preferred): Demonstrated understanding and application of CS&H in a PHS system. e.g., co-creating psychologically safe processes with First Nations partners; trauma and resilience informed approaches; privileging lived experience; addressing racism, lateral violence, and stigma; integrating ceremony/language where appropriate; and measuring culturally safe outcomes.

Knowledge and Ability

• Commitment to cultural safety & humility; anti-racism; equity, diversity & inclusion; and working in a way that upholds First Nations self-determination
• Hybrid office/community travel (including remote communities); extended screen time; periods of high intensity around implementations, engagement cycles, and reporting windows

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%
• 4 weeks' vacation, which increases with service to 5 weeks, 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: January 27, 2026 (at 23:59)

Interviews will be held in the New Year

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