FNHA Overview

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.

The First Nations Regional Health Survey (RHS) is the only First Nations -governed, national health survey in Canada. It collects information about on-reserve and northern First Nations communities based on both Western and traditional understandings of health and well-being. This survey will be conducted primarily online and by telephone.

Title: Data Collector, Regional Health Survey
Contract: Term until March 2024

Hours: 16.75hr/week

Wage: $20/hr
Location: All B.C. (Working from home is an option in line with FNHA’s work policy - minimum of two days a week in office).

About the role

Reporting to the a Regional Field Supervisor, the DATA COLLECTORS, will implement the RHS by engaging participants on reserve and collecting data according to the methods requested by community leadership. You will make initial contact with participant to discuss the survey and the participant’s role and respond to any questions the participant may have in regards to the survey. You will ensure that participants provide informed consent prior to survey completion, and schedule an appointment with the participant for telephone survey completion. You will conduct confidential data collection activities, using a laptop computer, as directed by the Field Supervisor.

About you

You have the physical ability to perform the duties of the position. You have the basic skills including use of spreadsheets and word processing preferred. You have the ability to navigate multiple electronic devices and programs. You have the ability to work independently, and as part of a team, with minimal supervision. You can handle sensitive and confidential information and matters in a trusted and responsible manner. You must be available to work evenings and Saturdays, hours are subject to change depending upon operational requirements. Travel is an expectaion of this role. You must know how to speak, read and write English, and have effective interpersonal skills

. Education & Experience

You have a Valid British Columbia driver’s license, and access to a personal vehicle is an asset

You must attend virtual training sessions prior to data collection
Experience working with First Nations is an asset
Data collection experience in a survey project and Knowledge of OCAP® principles are assets

Working at FNHA

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits from day one, including:

Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31%
3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personaldays, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’sDay and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Accountthrough Canada Life on day 1 of employment
And more!

At First Nations Health Authority, we believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that FNHA truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission. We particularly welcome applications from people with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, 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.

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 below.

Closing date: June 23rd 2023 (at 23:59)

Interviews will be held on July 3rd – 7th 2023

For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [email protected] or the position Recruiter at [email protected] Follow us at: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram