The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.
The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.
JOIN OUR HISTORIC JOURNEY
At FNHA, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to BC’s history. With a unique governing structure and mandate, our fluid work environment means you can play an active role in real change.
Our talented teams value respect and foster lateral kindness in their working relationships. Our holistic approach to wellness, based on First Nations teachings, is incorporated into all aspects of work culture. Where else will you get to create a personal wellness plan as part of your performance goals?
As a health and wellness organization, the First Nations Health Authority has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.
Position Summary
Provides legal support, identifies issues, and provides advice on a comprehensive range of issues and business transactions. Provides expertise in drafting and interpreting policies, contracts, and agreements. Supervises, guides, and shows leadership to designated staff and the Corporate Policy Office.
Responsibilities
- Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes high quality legal materials such as memorandum, legal opinions, submissions, summaries, reports, forms, correspondence, contracts, agreements, etc., focusing on critical facts, dates, provisions and key terms and conditions based on legislation, case law and precedence.
- Identifies legal issues and provides advice on a comprehensive range of issues.
- Formulates and recommends legal strategies and solutions; conducts legal research, identifies potential legal issues, drafts legal opinions, and advises on matters that affect the healthcare industry and business operations.
- Assess and resolve legal issues by gathering evidence, evaluating findings, and developing strategies and arguments.
- Provides advice and guidance to senior management employees including managers and directors, on business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, legal rights and obligations, and strategies and solutions to mitigate legal risk.
- Analyzes and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations to provide business with advice on the probable case outcomes.
Qualifications
A Full Job Description is Available Upon Request
Education And Experience
- A degree in Political Science, Public, Health or Business Administration or Social Sciences.
- A degree in law from a Canadian university
- A minimum of 3 years to 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience working with First Nations leadership and communities.
- Experience with Healthcare and or Healthcare related legal advising
- Substantial knowledge of and demonstrated familiarity with the legislative and regulatory framework governing healthcare
Occupational Certification
- Licensed to practice law with the Law Society of British Columbia and a current member in good standing.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Closing Statement
Diversity
The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).
What You Can Expect From Us
Joining our family means joining an organization that supports personal growth, in-house training, a paid volunteer day and a unique full-day orientation program.
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal setting.
Closing
Please note that only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us about this position, please accept our sincere appreciation for your interest in FNHA!
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
If you have any inquiries or issues, please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca or 1-844-699-3186.
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