Regional Mental Wellness Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Establish regional representation to enhance the mental wellness capacity of First Nations throughout Canada.

• Evaluate regional needs and provide continuous support.

• Develop and sustain professional relationships with regional stakeholders, Thunderbird staff, and First Peoples Wellness Circle staff.

• Foster an understanding of the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum implementation efforts on both national and regional levels.

• Assist regional stakeholders in enhancing their mental wellness capabilities.

• Participate in regional mental wellness committees and coordinate the activities of regional committees and working groups.

• Map out regional networks and resources that support First Nations mental wellness services.

• Engage with First Nations entities, networks, and non-profit organizations on various initiatives, including curriculum development, competencies, evaluation, opioid and methamphetamine strategies, and crisis response planning.

• Facilitate research coordination and governance of mental wellness data.

• Assess regional requirements and provide recommendations.

• Maintain systems maps and a comprehensive regional stakeholder database.

• Oversee networking, communication, and information sharing among Thunderbird, FPWC, and stakeholders.

• Align activities with strategic plans, missions, and visions.

• Contribute to the implementation of business plans and prepare work plans.

• Evaluate assigned projects and coordinate all phases from initiation to completion.

• Ensure timely execution of regional activities.

• Organize meetings and communicate project progress and changes effectively.

• Prepare agendas, reports, briefing notes, and related documents for the CEO, Board of Directors, and stakeholders.

• Monitor regional activities and expenditures to guarantee they remain within budget.

⛳️ Requirements

• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field.

• Two years of work-related experience with a master’s degree, or four years of work-related experience with a bachelor’s degree.

• Exceptional writing skills in English and the ability to communicate effectively.

• Practical experience with Microsoft Office applications.

• Proficiency in using Zoom and other necessary platforms for hosting online meetings and events.

• Experience collaborating with First Nations or an Indigenous organization.

• Fluency in a First Nations language is considered an asset.

• Understanding of First Nations culture and customs, including natural healing practices.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision; flexibility and adaptability to change.

• High degree of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality.

• Strong work ethic and dedication to quality.

• Organizational, time management, and multitasking skills; capable of handling multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-focused environment.

• Proven success in working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, board members, and stakeholders.

• Public speaking and presentation skills, as well as experience in community engagement and networking.

• Ability to network and cultivate strong professional relationships.

• Means of transportation to access worksites not served by public transit.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote position.

• Inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, as well as work environments.

• Accommodation available during the recruitment and selection process upon request.