Events Coordinator - 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

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FNHA Overview:


About us

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.

The Travel and Events team champions many engagement events across the province.

The Events team leads from the pre-planning stage to onsite oversight at the actual events which are held across the province in conjunction with the host team.

There is the opportunity to travel across the province from the North to Vancouver Island and all throughout the Interior as well as here in the Vancouver Coastal Region.

You will work with a dynamic team of professionals who take immense pride in the work we do and get to engage with our community members, seeing firsthand the positive impact our services provide to the community.


Title:
Events Coordinator


Contract:
Permanent


Location:
Park Royal - Hybrid (50% in office)


About the role

As Events Coordinator, you will support the Travel and Events Unit, a centralized service supporting FNHA departments with the organization and implementation of large and complex events across BC.

You will provide comprehensive, senior level administrative and technical support for the Travel and Events Unit's daily operations by ensuring efficient delivery of event coordination, including the development and implementation of plans, systems, processes and procedures essential for effective business operations.


About you

Education

  • A diploma in event management or business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

  • Two years relevant and recent experience in a senior administrative capacity, with a focus on event coordination
  • Experience working with BC First Nations communities and/or organizations
  • Experience developing and maintaining administrative systems, processes, and procedures

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of the FNHA, and its structure and interdependencies

Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits from day one, including:

  • Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% (after 3 months)
  • 3 weeks' vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People's Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
  • 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 with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, 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.


As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA 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.


How to apply

Closing date:
August 15, 2023 (at 23:59)

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