Regional Addictions Specialist

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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, Inuit or Métis 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: Regional Addictions Specialist

Salary: $91,172 - $107,261 - $123,351 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Term- 6 months

Hours: 37.5 hours (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)

Location: Fraser Salish Region, BC, located on the ancestral territories of the Stó:lo Nations – Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy.

As Regional Addictions Specialist, you will bring advanced, specialized expertise in addictions and substance use to support the development and implementation of community-driven initiatives across First Nations communities. You will collaborate closely with communities and Nations to co-create and execute effective addictions action plans that align with FNHA’s program goals. You will continuously monitor and evaluate response strategies to enhance service delivery and guide prevention and follow-up efforts.

You’ll be working closely with the Mental Wellness Team to ensure a holistic and culturally grounded approach to care.

To be successful in this role you will have/be –

• A university degree in Public Health, Allied Health, Behavioural or Social Sciences, Clinical Psychology, or a relevant field of study.
• Updated registration and good standing with a professional regulatory body in the health field.

• 5-7 years of recent and relevant experience in a mental health and substance use environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the regional health authority systems and services.
• Experience working with First Nations individuals, communities and/or organizations in health and wellness areas.

• Strong understanding of holistic health, encompassing mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
• In-depth knowledge of addictions best practices, including prevention, intervention, and postvention.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches and the unique impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples in Canada.
• Experience with community engagement, development processes, and culturally safe assessment techniques.
• Awareness of the diverse First Nations communities across British Columbia and their distinct needs.

Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.

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…