Co-op Student - West Kelowna, Canada - First Nations Health Authority

First Nations Health Authority

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West Kelowna, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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:

We are looking for a student or recent graduate to join our Interior Region team. In this position you will support the Regional Environmental Public Heatlh team.

The goal of the Team is to identify and provide additional supports required for the communities we serve in the area of Environmental Health.

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:

Delivering administrative functions for the Interior Region team.
Coordinating meetings within the regional team to support the progress of projects.
Research and documentation for reporting purposes.
Engage with First Nations communities in the local area.
Summarize large amounts of information which may include the assistance of writing reports.

Qualifications:

Must be attending (or recently graduated from) a postsecondary institution, with a focus in an Enviromental Health or Science.
Experience working in First Nations or Indigenous organizations is an asset.

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