Regional Mental Wellness Coordinator

Thunderbird Partnership Foundation

. Establish regional representation to strengthen mental wellness capacity of First Nations across Canada .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$88,179 - CA$119,301 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regional mental wellness capacity building for First Nations, with strong skills in stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and data governance. Proficient in communication and relationship management to support mental wellness initiatives and ensure effective service delivery.

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Project CoordinationStakeholder EngagementMental Wellness Capacity BuildingFirst Nations Cultural KnowledgeData Governance

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Hard Skills

Public Administration DegreeMental Wellness EvaluationCurriculum DevelopmentCrisis-Response PlanningBudget Monitoring

Soft Skills

Excellent Writing SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsPublic Speaking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeZoomDatabase Management

Industry Keywords

First NationsIndigenous OrganizationsNatural HealingCommunity EngagementNetworking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish regional representation to strengthen mental wellness capacity of First Nations across Canada
Assess regional needs and evaluate and provide ongoing support
Build and maintain professional relationships with regional stakeholders, Thunderbird Partnership Foundation staff and First Peoples Wellness Circle staff
Build understanding of First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum implementation efforts nationally and regionally
Support regional stakeholders in increasing mental wellness capacity
Participate in established regional mental wellness committees and coordinate regional committees and working groups
Map regional networks and resources supporting First Nations mental wellness services
Engage First Nations entities, networks and non-profit organizations in curriculum, competencies, evaluation, regional substance-use strategies and crisis-response planning
Support research coordination and mental wellness data governance
Evaluate regional needs and make recommendations
Maintain systems maps and a regional stakeholder and partner database
Build relationships and ensure readiness, quality and delivery of services
Coordinate networking, communication and information sharing among Thunderbird, FPWC and stakeholders
Contribute to business-plan implementation and prepare work plans
Coordinate assigned projects from initiation to completion and ensure regional activities remain on schedule
Coordinate meetings and communicate project progress and changes
Prepare agendas, reports, briefing notes and supporting documents for leadership, the Board and stakeholders
Monitor regional activities and ensure expenditures remain within budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

A master’s or bachelor’s degree in public administration or relevant field of study
Two years work-related experience with a master’s degree
Four years of work-related experience with a bachelor’s degree
Excellent writing skills in English and ability to communicate clearly
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office
Proficiency 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
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders
Ability to function autonomously with minimal supervision and adapt to change
High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality
Organizational, time-management and multitask skills in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Demonstrated success working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, board members and stakeholders
Public speaking, presentation, community engagement and networking skills
Ability to network and build strong working relationships
Means to travel and access worksites not accessible by public transit

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote position
Inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments
Accommodation during the recruitment and selection process available upon request