Nuxalk Nation – Health Director
Good day! Come live, work, and play in the beautiful Bella Coola Valley, one of the
most gorgeous places on Earth. If you are an adventurous soul, this is an
opportunity for you. Embrace the rich culture of the welcoming Nuxalk, a proud and
spiritual people. Hiking, fishing, rafting, exploring, photography, wildlife—we have it
all. Discover why the “Freedom Road” and the “Hill’ have an exceptional story to tell.
Our Valley has many cultural landmarks and storied areas of importance. This
pristine Valley welcomes you to a place where great waterfalls abound, and mighty
rivers are home to all the Salmon species plus Steelhead, trout, and char. Make a
home where the mountains touch the sky.
The Nation has approximately 1100 members with an equal number living elsewhere.
There are only 2000 or so people living in the 80 km. long valley. Bella Coola has a
modern hospital, great schools, a commercial airport with daily flights, a BC ferry
terminal, and other amenities. The city of Williams Lake, five hours drive east, is a
large centre with great services.
The Health Director position will appeal to a person who welcomes solid, supportive,
and highly respected leadership. You are an experienced manager and leader who
can inspire and garner respect. The Health Director will oversee a large, multifaceted
department with several programs including home and community care,
patient travel, Jordan’s Principle, cultural liaison, youth programming, land-based
healing, a variety of wellness initiatives, the recreation department, the youth
centre, peer support work with drug and alcohol land-based healing plus
Nulhiixwta—Place of Treasures, a pregnancy outreach and child development
resource. In addition, the department hosts clinics with visiting professionals
offering dental, optometry, audiology, and other services. Currently, there are
approximately 45 FTE’s attached to the department.
This is an extremely exciting time with the establishment of an Elders’ Village
(construction underway), a new complex care housing initiative, and a soon to exist
primary healthcare centre.
What we need!
We require an experienced, compassionate, inspirational leader who is independent
with well-developed critical thinking skills and whose integrity is an asset in a team
environment. The successful candidate will offer dignified leadership to the
healthcare team and the Nuxalk Nation. You are expected to liaise and positively
advance the Nuxalk Nation with many other partners including the First Nation
Health Authority, Vancouver Coastal Health, and many other organizations.
What you get!
-$45-$60 per hour depending on experience.
-A 35-hour work week with a great benefit package.
-Moving assistance can be negotiated.
-A solid, collaborative management team.
-Great professional development opportunities
For more information and to apply, please contact Mr. Terry Webber, CAO
Email:cao@nuxalknation.ca
Phone: 250-799-5613
Please forward a cover letter and detailed resume.
Closing date: Posting open until filled.