Indigenous Educator, Harm Reduction, Vancouver Island, Ladysmith

Overview

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is a diverse and transformational health organization dedicated to supporting BC First Nations in self‑determination and improving health outcomes. FNHA works as a health‑and‑wellness partner with First Nations communities, guided by Indigenous Harm Reduction Principles and Practices.Job Details

Title:

Indigenous Educator, Harm Reduction Salary:

$91,172 - $107,261 - $123,351 per year Contract:

Term– ending June 1, 2027 Hours:

37.5 hours per week (core hours 9 am‑3 pm Monday‑Friday) Location:

Hybrid– 3 days in office and 2 days work from home; work anywhere within the Vancouver Island Region. Frequent travel required. Role Overview

As an Indigenous Educator, Harm Reduction, you will travel to communities to confidently deliver presentations to diverse audiences. You will apply both Indigenous harm reduction and Western harm reduction approaches to support community learning and engagement. You will bring strong skills in Naloxone training, drug checking, and Opioid Agonist Therapy, and you will play a key role in implementing and supporting Safer Use Supply programs within community settings.About You

The successful candidate will have: A bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Recent, relevant, and significant experience in Indigenous harm reduction (usually 3‑5 years). Experience working with Indigenous leadership, health professionals, and communities.Benefits

Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31%. 3 weeks of vacation (increasing to 4 weeks with service) plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous Peoples Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday, and Boxing Day.Group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment. EEO Statement

FNHA is committed to respecting diversity within its workforce. Preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations from a nation located on Vancouver Island or surrounding areas. All First Nations, Inuit, or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. FNHA has a mandate to increase First Nations representation in the workforce, and applicant skills, perspectives, and lived experience may be matched for this role or other opportunities within FNHA.

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