Wellness Director 

Job Summary

Within the guiding principles of the Selkirk First Nation (SFN) Constitution, the Community Wellness Department strives to improve the overall health of the SFN community and empower its citizens to take action on their own physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being. The department promotes, protects, and enhances healthy living and respectful relationships and adheres to cultural and traditional values, beliefs, laws, and protocols and best practices in public health policy and management.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Wellness Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the delivery of culturally relevant health and wellness programs and services. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Wellness Director oversees preventative health, mental wellness, addictions support, community wellness initiatives, and emergency/crisis response. This role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and accountability for advancing holistic community wellness while ensuring compliance with legislation, funding agreements, and SFN policies. The Director supervises the Wellness Manager, Wellness Coordinator, Home and Community Care Coordinator, Indian Residential School Support Worker, NIHB Navigator and Recreation Manager. This position is also responsible for supporting the professional development of departmental staff through the creation and coordination of training opportunities, as well as providing ongoing mentorship, guidance, and capacity-building support to employees.

Education/Experience

• • University degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Social Sciences, Education, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). A combination of education, training, and experience will be equally considered.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in health and wellness program delivery.
  • Proven success in strategic planning, program development, and evaluation.
  • Experience in financial management, including budgets and funding agreements.
  • Experience supervising, coaching, training and mentoring staff.
  • Experience creating and carrying out training plans.
  • Proficiency using office software (e.g., MS Office).

Conditions of Employment

• • Security Clearance / RCMP Criminal Records Check
  • Valid Yukon Class 5 Drivers’ License
  • Mandatory on-call as required
  • Comply with SFN policies and procedures
  • Signed Oath of Confidentiality
  • Signed Oath of Intoxicants
  • Attendance at General Assemblies and Community Meetings
  • Willingness to occasionally work flexible or irregular hours, which may include weekends or evenings
  • Willing to travel outside the community as required

For more Information

For more information, please contact Morag Macpherson, Executive Director at:
execdir@selkirkfn.com or 867-537-3331.

To Apply

To apply, bring your application/resume to the Human Resources Office in the Administration Building
or email it to SFN Human Resources at: Catherine.verberg@selkirkfn.com.

SFN HR thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected to advance in the recruitment will be
contacted.

Preference to SFN Citizens