Health Manager
Job in
Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Williams Lake First Nation
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-21
Job specializations:
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Management
Healthcare Management
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Healthcare
Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
ABOUT WILLIAMS LAKE FIRST NATION (WLFN)
The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), or the T’exelcemc (people of WLFN) have belonged to the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation for over 6500 years. Today, the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in Sugar Cane, in nearby Williams Lake, BC, and across the globe. We are Culturally Centered, Future Focused. WLFN provides staff with an excellent benefits package, RSP matching up to 8%, 3 weeks’ vacation upon completion of probationary period, and many other benefits.
Final date to receive applications:
January 18, 2026.
POSITION
The Health Manager is responsible for the WLFN Health Station operations, program delivery, and overall strategic direction of Indigenous-led health and wellness in the Williams Lake First Nation community on and off reserve. This position acts as a role model by leading community engagement programs that create health awareness and provides tools to WLFN community members as they seek to maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Employment TypePermanent, full-time, 35 hours per week.
Probation Period
- 3 months from the date of hire.
Education Required
- A university degree or a diploma in Human Services, Health Sciences, or a related field (e.g., nursing, health care management) or,
- An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience Required
- Minimum 5 years social development, social services, administration, and managerial experience.
- Minimum 2 years work experience with multi barrier, at risk, and/or First Nations peoples.
Overtime Status
Exempt.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operations
Oversee the health station in collaboration with the Three Corners Health Services Society.Advocate healthy living for the community with new and existing programs.Conduct needs assessments, identify gaps, and provide leadership to develop plans and priorities in creating programs to address the health and social development priorities of the community.Lead and direct safe health and wellness programs and services to the community.Prepare and monitor work plans, including reporting through regular and annual reports.Serve as a liaison, collaborate, and partner with First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Interior Health, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), the Le7 te Melamen Health Society, and other Indigenous delegated agencies such as the Knucwentwecw Society.Maintain good standing as a member of the First Nations Health Director’s Association (FNHDA) and prioritize attending gatherings/meetings to advocate for community health programming and funding.
Implement and support work that aligns with Chief and Council’s strategic vision for the department.Maintain regular work plans to monitor strategic progress for all departments within Health.Acknowledge the priorities outlined in the Community Health Plan in relation to the department’s annual strategic plan, and individual employee work plans.Communicate effectively with community members and partners about health opportunities and challenges in an informed and knowledgeable manner.Build and nurture collaborative, respectful and good working relationships with community members.Undertake the day-to-day operational management, staff supervision and coordination of health service delivery at the health centre.Develop a communication strategy for public awareness of programs and events.Participate in various community support, council, and committee meetings.Maintain current, up-to-date, and consistent documentation on all client files.Review emails daily and respond to requests in a professional and timely manner.Support the mission, vision, and values of the Williams Lake First Nation.Contribute to the WLFN’s ongoing success by accomplishing other duties as required or assigned.Human Resources and Administration
Work with WLFN Human Resources (HR) for recruitment, orientation, performance review and development of staff.Lead and provide day-to-day supervision of health staff and contractors, including all aspects of HR management. This would include describing work, recruitment, learning and development planning, career planning, coaching,…
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