Health + Healing Administrator - Lil'wat Nation

Organizational Profile
The Líĺwat Nation is a progressive First Nation whose traditional territory encompasses Whistler and Pemberton, BC. With a membership of over 2,200 people, approximately 1,650 of whom live in the community, the Líĺwat Nation is the third largest First Nation in British Columbia. The Líĺwat Nation is striving towards self-determination for, and by, its citizens by continuing to exert control over its Traditional Territory and resources. With economic development focused on land and resource management, the Líĺwat Nation is building the economic foundation for a sustainable community by exploring opportunities in retail, forestry, agriculture, energy projects and construction.
The Líĺwat Nation’s government, headed by an Elected Chief, a Cultural Chief and an 11-person Council, is committed to transparency and employs best practices in all aspects of governance. The Lil’wat Nation has achieved its Systems Certification through the First Nations Financial Management Board.

About the Role
Reporting to the Health Director, the Health + Healing Administrator is responsible for providing the overall leadership, direction, and management for the planning, development, implementation and administration of the Pq’usnalcw Health Center (PHC) and Lil’wat Health and Healing Center (LHH), teams, programs and services. The Health + Healing Administrator assists in the development and maintenance of partnerships with internal partners including leadership, administration, Lil'wat staff and contractors, and community. The Health + Healing Administrator provides mentorship and structure to the Lil’wat Health & Healing management team to progress department and community goals.
This is an incredible opportunity for a professional with extensive leadership experience in First Nations communities. The preferred candidate will have a university degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in Health Services, Social Services, First Nations Studies, Leadership, Business Administration, or other relevant studies. The preferred candidate will have strong experience with leadership, mentoring, employee relations management and financial management. The preferred candidates will have experience in the administration of community programs, services, and operations. This position requires a clear Criminal Record Check required to work with a vulnerable sector, as well as a Driver’s License and clear drivers abstract.
The salary for this position is $93,475.20 - $101,556 annually, supplemented by a competitive total compensation that includes 100% Medical Benefits, Employee & Family Assistance Program, and matched pension contribution at 8.5%.

Contact Details
Should you be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity with the Líĺwat Nation, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604-998-4032 or forward your resume, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three references, in confidence, to info@hwest.ca.