CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

The Tsartlip First Nation is pleased to invite applicants to apply to the permanent, full-time Community Health Representative position.

The Community Health Representative promotes health-related activities, workshops, and programs for Tsartlip community members. The position advocates for members to receive needed health services and helps connect community members with health resources, transportation, workshops, outreach support, and other wellness services.

This is a unionized position governed by the terms and conditions of the applicable BCNU Collective Agreement.

Applicants are invited to email their resume and cover letter to Anuradha Walisundera, CPHR, at careers@tsartlip.com by by 4:00PM on Friday, September 11, 2026.

In alignment with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, it is the policy of the Nation to give preference in hiring to Indigenous peoples. Applicants who wish to be considered for preferential hiring are encouraged to self-identify in their application.

The hourly wage for this position is $27.32 per hour.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts research and prepares funding proposals, reports, and related documentation;

• Assists with the promotion and coordination of health services, workshops, programs, and information sessions;

• Works with program leads to plan, organize, and deliver community programs;

• Helps members access services and equipment by making referrals to appropriate health resources;

• Liaises with health-care providers, including community health nurses, doctors, psychiatrists, dentists, hospital liaisons, and mental-health and addictions services;

• Provides outreach support, including delivering supplies to community members who are unable to pick them up due to illness;

• Assists members with health-benefit questions and concerns;

• Promotes healthy lifestyles, nutrition, exercise, health education, wellness clinics, and overall safety;

• Provides safe and reliable transportation for medical appointments, treatments, health-related travel, and approved community programs;

• Coordinates hotel accommodations and other supports for families when children are hospitalized;

• Acts as a liaison between the Tsartlip community and external health-service providers;

• Coordinates cultural and traditional activities, including smudging and gifting, as required;

• Maintains confidential patient and travel information;

• Arranges transportation for cultural, social, and educational events;

• Prepares and submits reports to the First Nations Health Authority, Manager, and Chief and Council;

• Drafts, edits, types, and files correspondence, meeting notes, minutes, and reports;

• Collaborates with agencies such as the First Nations Health Authority and Island Health to support wholistic service delivery;

• Prepares grant and funding applications for member activities when required;

• Advocates on behalf of members;

• Provides timely information for newsletters and community meetings;

• Develops effective working relationships with members, partners, and coworkers;

• Attends relevant training and workshops;

• Identifies opportunities to improve and strengthen program services.

• Grade 12 graduation, including a Dogwood or BC Adult Graduation Diploma;

• Two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

• A degree or diploma in community development, human services, or a related field is an asset;

• A minimum of two years of experience managing, directing, and leading employees is an asset;

• Experience planning and promoting events;

• Experience working with people from all age groups, from babies to Elders;

• Experience using computer applications, including word-processing documents, spreadsheets, and databases;

• Experience working within a First Nation community is an asset;

• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification;

• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence, reliable vehicle, clean driver’s abstract, and appropriate insurance;

• Clean criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector screening required.