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Project Lead will develop and lead a variety of projects including development of project scope statements, engagement plans and pathways, and overall project planning leading to a thorough and detailed assessment of the needs of the region

Title: Project Lead, Medical Transportation

Salary: $91,172 - $101,898 - $123,351 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Term until Aug 6, 2028

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)

Location: Ladysmith Office- Stz’uminus Vancouver Island, on-site. Travel required within Vancouver Island Region (both urban and rural/remote) via vehicle, boat, or air travel as required

As The Project Lead, Medical Transportation, you will provide Medical Transportation supports regional leadership and teams through project management, and a systemic review of medical transportation services, challenged and opportunities, including service mapping, community based medical transportation resource allocation, challenges and opportunities. You will develop and lead a variety of projects including development of project scope statements, engagement plans and pathways, and overall project planning leading to a thorough and detailed assessment of the needs of the region to address the issues identified and informed by engagement with First Nations and formal tables, including but not limited to the Regional Table, Health Director Tables and the regional medical transportation working group.

To be successful in this role you will have-

• University degree or equivalent training and experience in related fields, such as business, science, social services, or healthcare
• Recent and relevant experience in Project Leadership (usually acquired over a period of 5 years) within the context of First Nations health and wellness or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of the region’s First Nations culture, traditions and communication protocols
• Knowledge of the governance landscape of First Nation health and wellness in BC
• Knowledge of BC First Nation health and wellness challenges, opportunities and priorities, particularly as related to medical transportation to ensure access to health and wellness programs and services

Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.

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

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

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations from a Nation located on V