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 requirements and provide ongoing evaluation and support.

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

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

• Assist regional stakeholders in enhancing their mental wellness capacity.

• Take part in established regional mental wellness committees and coordinate regional committees and working groups.

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

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

• Aid in research coordination and governance of mental wellness data.

• Assess regional needs and provide recommendations.

• Maintain systems maps and a database of regional stakeholders and partners.

• Cultivate relationships and ensure the readiness, quality, and delivery of services.

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

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

• Oversee assigned projects from initiation to completion, ensuring regional activities stay on schedule.

• Organize meetings and communicate updates and changes regarding projects.

• Prepare agendas, reports, briefing notes, and supporting documents for leadership, the Board, and stakeholders.

• Monitor regional activities and ensure that 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 and the ability to communicate clearly.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Proficient in using Zoom and other platforms for hosting 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 with internal teams and external stakeholders effectively.

• Capability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and adapt to changing circumstances.

• High level of professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

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

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

• Skills in public speaking, presentation, community engagement, and networking.

• Ability to network and build strong working relationships.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote position.

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

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