Wellness Navigator, Substance Use

FNHA Overview

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, 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.

FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC's Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here .

Wellness Navigator, Substance Use

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

Permanent

37.5 hours, Monday
- Friday (core hours- 9:00 am- 3:00 pm)

Coast Salish Territories of Squamish, Musqueam & Tsleil-Waututh Nations (Metro Vancouver, BC or surrounding areas)– Hybrid – 50%+ in the office (Park Royal)

Please note, this role will be relocating to our new office building in North Vancouver on Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) land, south of Mount Seymour Parkway in Spring 2027.

As a Wellness Navigator, you will play a key role in advancing FNHA's vision of Healthy, Vibrant and Self-Determining BC First Nations Children, Families and Communities. Working within a culturally safe, trauma-informed, and harm reduction framework, you will support First Nations individuals, families and communities on their wellness journeys by facilitating access to substance use, mental health, wellness, and public health services.

Working collaboratively with community partners, healthcare providers, wellness workers, people with lived and living experience, and policing services, you will strengthen pathways to care, build community capacity, and enhance access to culturally grounded supports. You will also contribute to regional substance use initiatives partnership development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement efforts that promote healing, wellness, and positive health outcomes for First Nations people across the region.

To be successful in this role you will have-

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Recent and relevant experience (usually acquired over a period of 3-5 years)
• Experience in the regional health authority systems/services/services and in particular working with First Nations individuals, communities or organizations on issues related to health and wellness
• Experience supporting people who use drugs and their families
• Experience in the mapping of health and/or social systems and assets
• Experience in harm reduction and knowledge of BC model of care – from prevention and harm reduction to treatment and recovery
• Certificate in Substance use specialization and relevant experience
• First aid level 1 (with CPR), Hep B shot, and flu vaccine
• Naloxone training

• In-depth knowledge of the BC health care system, and the current landscape of First Nations health in BC
• In-depth knowledge of First Nations health and wellness system needs
• Thorough understanding of person-centered care to provide holistic, integrated, coordinated, and high-quality care that respects diversity and culture
• Knowledge and support of Harm Reduction approach to substance use recovery
• Trauma informed…