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 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. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.
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Title: Aboriginal Head Start Program Advisor
Salary: $83,318 - $90,034 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Term until March 31, 2028
Hours: 37.5 hours (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)
Location: FNHA's Northern Region of B.C. A flexible work model within the Northern Region (Hybrid/Remote) may be an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy.
Bargaining Unit: PSAC Local 22000 (Public Service Alliance of Canada)
About the role
Play a key role in empowering First Nations communities to deliver impactful, culturally safe early childhood programs. In this role, you will support communities, FNHA teams, and partners to strengthen and enhance Aboriginal Head Start On-Reserve (AHSOR) programming. You will build capacity by developing resources, fostering supportive networks, and advancing community-driven approaches that help children and families thrive.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have/be –
Education & Experience
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3 years of experience in delivering Aboriginal Head Start on Reserve or licensed childcare programs, including staff and budget management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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Certification in Early Childhood Education
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Proven ability to assess community needs and collaborate with communities and partners to find solutions.
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Experience working with First Nations communities or organizations on early childhood learning initiatives, strategies, program planning and development, and related issues.
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Skilled in project management, including developing and delivering workshops, training programs, and other methods for knowledge transfer.
Knowledge
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Knowledge of theories, practices and principles related to early child learning/development
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Knowledge of needs specific to Aboriginal/First Nations populations in the area of early child learning and development
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:
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Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period
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14 holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
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Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
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And more!
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our FNHA family members 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 (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full time equivalent hours. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.
How to apply
Closing date: June 17, 2026 (at 23:59)
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
For information about Cultural Safety and Humility (fnha.ca) and for information about Land Acknowledgements
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [email protected]
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