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

• Assess regional mental wellness needs, providing ongoing evaluation and support

• Cultivate and sustain professional relationships with regional stakeholders, Thunderbird staff, and First Peoples Wellness Circle personnel

• Develop an understanding of the implementation efforts of the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum both nationally and regionally

• Utilize knowledge of the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation and First Peoples Wellness Circle objectives and priorities in regional coordination initiatives

• Elevate mental wellness capacity among regional stakeholders

• Achieve the objectives of Thunderbird and First Peoples Wellness Circle while participating in regional mental wellness committees

• Coordinate regional mental wellness committees and working groups

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

• Involve First Nations entities, networks, and non-profit organizations in curriculum development, competencies, evaluation, regional strategies, and crisis response planning

• Assist in research coordination and mental wellness data governance efforts

• Evaluate regional needs and provide recommendations

• Maintain a database of regional stakeholders and partners along with systems maps

• Ensure the readiness, quality, and delivery of services

• Promote awareness of the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation and First Peoples Wellness Circle

• Manage networking, communication, and information exchange among organizations and stakeholders

• Align activities with strategic plans, missions, and visions

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

• Assess assigned projects and coordinate their phases from initiation through to completion

• Ensure that regional activities are executed in a timely manner

• Organize meetings and communicate progress and modifications to project plans

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

• Monitor regional activities in relation to allocated funds, ensuring expenditures remain within budget

⛳️ Requirements

• A master's or bachelor's degree in public administration or a relevant field of study

• Two years of work-related experience with a master's degree

• Four years of work-related experience with a bachelor's degree

• Exceptional writing skills in English with a clear communication ability

• Practical experience with Microsoft Office applications

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

• Experience working with First Nations or an Indigenous organization

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

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders

• Capability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and adapt to changes

• High level of professionalism and a commitment to confidentiality

• Strong work ethic and dedication to quality

• Organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Proven success in collaborating with staff, volunteers, board members, and stakeholders

• Public speaking, presentation, community engagement, and networking abilities

• Ability to forge strong working relationships

• Means to travel and access worksites not reachable by public transit

• Fluency in a First Nations language is regarded as an asset

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote position

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

• Accommodation provided during the recruitment and selection process

• Opportunity to engage in meaningful mental wellness initiatives that benefit First Nations communities