First Nations New Grad Program

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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.

FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. Learn more about why we were selected here .

Title: Firekeepers - First Nations New Grad Program

Salary: $47,057 - $58,821 - $64,704 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Term

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: All of BC

About The Program

FNHA’s Firekeepers Program provides entry-level (non-clinical) professional developmental positions. Working under close guidance from assigned mentors, this individual will be accountable for growing and strengthening their leadership skills and general understanding of the First Nations Health Authority, and other major functional areas, through a detailed one-year development plan including shadowing, hands-on learning, and more.

More About The Program

• Orientation incorporating cultural experiences and an Elder/Knowledge Keeper
• Well-rounded Personal Development Plan
• Professional development sessions
• Peer support network
• One-to-one support with First Nations Career Partner
• Mentorship with a FNHA employee(s)
• End of term cultural ceremony
  
  

Potential Opportunities

• Environmental Health
• Health Benefits
• Policy, Planning and Strategic Services
• Project/Admin support
• Public Health Response
• Corporate (Finance, Human Resources, IMIT etc.)
• And many more!
  
  

Eligibility

• First Nations, Inuit, or Metis
• Reside in British Columbia during the program.
• Recent graduate within the last eighteen months.
• Have completed a certificate, diploma, Bachelor or Master’s program through a post-secondary institute or training program.
• Be committed to working full-time for one year.
• Have limited experience in desired career.
  
  

Working at FNHA

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, 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 who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or 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.

The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.

Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.

The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level.

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

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.

Closing date: July 15, 2025 (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 careers@fnha.ca

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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.