Data Collector, Regional Health Survey

About us
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.

The First Nations Regional Health Survey (RHS) is the only First Nations -governed, national health survey in Canada. It collects information about on-reserve and northern First Nations communities based on both Western and traditional understandings of health and well-being. This survey will be conducted primarily online and by telephone.

Title: Data Collector, Regional Health Survey (Multiple Positions)
Salary: $19.38 - $22.44 - $24.68 per hour (pay range explained below)
Contract: Term to October 31, 2024
Hours: Part-time - 18.75 hours per week
Location: Anywhere in BC

About the role
As the Data Collector, you will implement the RHS by engaging participants living in community and collecting data according to the methods requested by community leadership. In this role, you will make initial contact with participant to discuss the survey and the participant’s role, ensure that participants provide informed consent prior to survey completion, schedule an appointment with the participant for telephone survey completion, conduct confidential data collection activities using a laptop computer, ensure that all data captured is kept secure at all times and that confidentiality of all data collected and names of participants is maintained. Travel to First Nation communities upon request.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Valid British Columbia driver’s license
• Must attend virtual training sessions prior to data collection
• Knowledge of and respect for BC First Nations history and diverse cultures
• Must be available to work days, evenings and weekends. Hours are subject to change depending upon operational requirements
• Must know how to speak, read and write English, have effective interpersonal skills, be at least 19 years of age, and complete and pass a criminal record check
• Ability to navigate multiple electronic devices and programs; to work independently, and as part of a team, with minimal supervision; and to handle sensitive and confidential information and matters in a trusted and responsible manner
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Basic skills including use of spreadsheets and word processing preferred
• Access to a personal vehicle an asset
• Experience working with First Nations is an asset
• Data collection experience in a survey project is an asset
• Knowledge of OCAP® principles an asset

Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry who chose to identify (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

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.

The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.
Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements. The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level.

As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA 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.

How to apply
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Closing date: Open Until Filled

For more information about us, please visit: http://www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [email protected]
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