Health Programs Coordinator - North Saanich, Canada - Pauquachin First Nation

Pauquachin First Nation

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North Saanich, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Health Programs Coordinator

Salary:
$27-33/hr

Job type:
Permanent full-time

Job location:9010 West Saanich Road, North Saanich BC.

Closing Date:
Open until filled

The Organization:

Pauquachin First Nation is an Indigenous community on the west side of the Saanich Peninsula.

We are a strong independent nation that takes pride in Nuts'a'maat (working together).

Through unity, BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin) will thrive as a safe, healthy and successful nation taking an active role to protect our lands and resources for our SELISET (family).

The opportunity:

Working directly with the Health Manager and team, the health programmer will design, plan, and implement a variety of community health initiatives such as weekly community events, community groups, cultural revitalization programs, and food distributions.

This will be a dynamic role to support the growing capacity and demands of the Pauquachin First Nation Health Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This will involve the following core job duties:

Facilitating workshops and programs
Working with budgets and finances
Writing program plans
Communicating with community members
Supporting the Health Manager with other projects and duties as required
Occasional weekend or evening availability is required for this position

Who would be a great fit for this opportunity:

Knowledge of:

Social determinants of Health
The crossover between notforprofit and health values
Program design and implementation
Pauquachin First Nation culture and traditions
Intergenerational impacts of colonialism on Indigenous communities
Traditional Healing Practices
Family systems
Community health promotion and determinants of health
Hul'q'umi'num language an asset
Basic financial processes

Skilled in:

Workshop facilitation
Written and oral communication
Computer skills (Outlook, Word, Teams, Powerpoint, Health Software)
Problem solving

Ability to:

Create a personal wellness plan
Be a positive role model
Write and submit funding proposals and reports
Design and implement community programs from starttofinish
Work collaboratively with the Health team
Plan proactively
Adjust to a rapidly changing work environment
Think critically and adapt programs as necessary

What we require from you:

College Diploma in a related field (2year)
Valid class 5 drivers license
Vulnerable sector criminal record check
Current SFA/CPR-C

Why work with Pauquachin First Nations?
Working with Pauquachin First Nation you will make an impact in the lives of our community. We offer competitive compensation, and a dynamic and friendly workplace.

Additionally, after successful completion of a probationary period we offer: