Policy Co-op Student - Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada - First Nations Health Authority

First Nations Health Authority
First Nations Health Authority
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Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada

3 weeks ago

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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?


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:


  • Undertakes policy research, analysis and development in areas associated with the FNHA's mandate and Multi-Year Health Plan.
  • Provides policy advice and support services to senior policy analysts, management and others as required.
  • Undertakes project, program, and initiative planning.
  • Supports the coordination of activities and information with representatives of the FNHA and partners as required.
  • Identifies and monitors issues, analyzes developments and research international, federal, provincial and First Nations policies and processes as relevant to the FNHA's mandate and Multi-Year Health Plan.
  • Supports the research and preparation of briefings, briefing notes, reports, publications.
  • Attends and summarizes meetings, propose, and provide followup, including briefing others as required.
  • Supports the development of verbal or written status reports as required.
  • Undertakes meeting support as required.
  • Builds and maintains effective working relationships internally and externally to the organization.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:


  • University Degree in a related field such as health policy, public policy, planning, political or social science.
  • Experience of policy development and analysis.
  • Experience with First Nations communities an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:


  • Knowledge of working with First Nations and First Nations health programs and services.
  • Aptitude in analyzing information and conducting environmental scans on policy areas.
  • Ability to develop partnerships and positive working relationships with internal and external partners.
  • Writing skills.
  • Skills in using

Microsoft Office Skills:
Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (basic).


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 from us about this position, please accept our sincere appreciation for your interest in FNHA
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