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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regional mental wellness coordination, stakeholder engagement, and First Nations cultural understanding. Proficient in project management, communication, and data governance to enhance mental wellness capacity among First Nations communities.

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Mental Wellness CoordinationStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementFirst Nations Cultural KnowledgeData Governance

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Hard Skills

Public Administration DegreeMental Wellness Needs AssessmentCurriculum DevelopmentCrisis Response PlanningBudget MonitoringReport PreparationMeeting CoordinationEvaluation and RecommendationsSystems MappingWork Plan Implementation

Soft Skills

Excellent Writing SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeZoomOnline Meeting Platforms

Industry Keywords

First Nations Mental WellnessIndigenous OrganizationsNatural HealingCommunity EngagementNetworking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish regional representation to strengthen mental wellness capacity of First Nations across Canada
Assess regional mental wellness needs and evaluate and provide ongoing support
Build and maintain professional relationships with regional stakeholders, Thunderbird staff and First Peoples Wellness Circle staff
Build understanding of First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum implementation efforts nationally and regionally
Apply knowledge of Thunderbird Partnership Foundation and First Peoples Wellness Circle objectives and priorities in regional coordination activities
Increase mental wellness capacity among regional stakeholders
Fulfill Thunderbird and First Peoples Wellness Circle objectives and participate in regional mental wellness committees
Coordinate regional mental wellness 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 strategies and crisis response planning
Support research coordination and mental wellness data governance initiatives
Evaluate regional needs and make recommendations
Maintain systems maps and a regional stakeholder and partner database
Ensure readiness, quality and delivery of services
Promote awareness of Thunderbird Partnership Foundation and First Peoples Wellness Circle
Manage networking, communication and information sharing among organizations and stakeholders
Align activities with strategic plans, missions and visions
Contribute to business plan implementation and prepare comprehensive work plans
Assess assigned projects and coordinate phases from initiation to completion
Ensure regional activities are implemented on schedule
Coordinate meetings and communicate progress and project-plan changes
Prepare meeting agendas, reports, briefing notes and related documents for the CEO, Board of Directors and stakeholders
Monitor regional activities against allocated funds 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 build strong working relationships
Means to travel and access worksites not accessible by public transit
Fluency in a First Nations language is considered an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote position
Inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments
Accommodation during the recruitment and selection process
Opportunity to work on meaningful mental wellness initiatives serving First Nations communities