Job Description

Our mission is to establish a dynamic non-profit organization that enriches the quality of life in Secwépemcúl̓ecw. Le7 te Melámen Health Society (LtMHS) is passionately committed to enhancing the well-being of the Secwépemc Nation and its 16 communities through a culturally focused approach, ensuring the safety and well-being of Indigenous families.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Le7 te Melámen Health Society is looking for a Wellness Manager to join their team in a full-time term position through 2029. The Wellness Manager will participate in and engage with health-related working groups, Nation health tables, funding sources and services. They will also attend meetings as determined by LtMHS, report back on directives and outcomes specific to LtMHS, and implement the Nation’s shared goals and objectives of the Secwepemc Leadership and Health Directors as identified in the annual work plan. This position reports to and receives direct professional supervision and support from the LtMHS Executive Director.

The ideal candidate is a steady and relationship-focused leader who can represent LtMHS with professionalism, clarity and care. This person will be comfortable working across multiple tables, balancing priorities and turning discussion into clear follow-through. Success in this role will require strong communication, sound judgment and the ability to support shared wellness priorities in a respectful and practical way

AS THE WELLNESS MANAGER, YOU WILL:

• Lead and coordinate wellness-related initiatives that support the shared priorities of LtMHS, Leadership and Health Directors.
• Participate in health-related working groups, Nation health tables, funding discussions and service planning processes.
• Ensure all wellness-related work is informed by Secwepemc culture, traditions and community context.
• Represent LtMHS in meetings with communities, funders, health partners, and service providers.
• Report back to LtMHS on key directives, outcomes, decisions and follow-up items that impact wellness priorities or annual work plan activities.
• Support the planning, implementation, and reporting of wellness projects, programs and initiatives.
• Monitor work plan activities, timelines and deliverables to support progress against shared goals and objectives.
• Facilitate meetings, planning sessions and collaborative discussions that support shared decision-making and coordinated action.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, communities, Health Directors, Leadership, funders, service providers and external partners.
• Support policy development, process improvement and documentation related to wellness planning, health services and organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Degree in Governance, First Nations Governance, Project Management, Community Planning, Indigenous Health, Health Administration, Administration, or a related field. A combination of relevant education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a management position, preferably in a First Nations organization or community-based setting.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with project management, planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Experience supporting policy development, process improvement, documentation or governance-related initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Secwepemc culture, traditions, and communities.
• Knowledge of First Nations governance structures, procedures and decision-making processes.
• Knowledge of provincial health administration structures and First Nations Health Authority processes, including how health governance partners collaborate with external partners.
• Facilitation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships internally and externally.
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate work across partners and maintain effective follow-through.

STANDARDS OF SERVICE:

• Maintain confidentiality of professionally acquired information.
• Provide service in a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive manner.
• Be accessible, accountable, cordial, and responsive in all manner of communications for the LtMHS.
• Present professionally in the workplace and when conducting business for the SNTC, always representing the LtMHS with professionalism and integrity.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and clean driver's abstract.
• Successful completion of a criminal record check.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Schedule flexibility, including evenings and weekend meetings.
• Travel within the region, as the role requires.

Benefits

• Salary range of $44.00 - $50.00/hour based on skill set and experience.
• Extended Health, Dental, Life insurance, and long-term disability benefits.
• Paid vacation, personal leave, sick days, and spiritual leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Applications will be accepted until June 5, 2026, with interviews expected to commence the week of June 22, 2026.

In accordance with the LtMHS Human Resource Policy Handbook, the first priority will be to hire qualified persons of Secwépemc ancestry. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry.