Student Opportunities

Students

Check for positions on our FNHA job board. We follow the regular hiring and onboarding process for these positions. Roles will vary and are typically 4-month terms, however some positions may be longer.

Co-op opportunities

If you are looking to complete your post-secondary co-op education program with us please visit current opportunities page and apply through our careers portal. People who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis can apply through the Raising our Canoe – First Nations Student Program.

Practicum students

We have several partnerships with post-secondary schools and are happy to work with a student and the school in finding a placement at the FNHA.  We do require a minimum of four to eight weeks’ notice to find an appropriate placement and complete the onboarding process.

Students can email their resumes, cover letters and practicum requirements to students@fnha.ca and our team will assist with potential opportunities. If there is a suitable fit, the hiring manager will be in touch about the placement. Please note an affiliation agreement is required with the post-secondary school.

Post-secondary schools

Send an email to students@fnha.ca with your inquiry, and we will set up a time to discuss a partnership.

Raising the Canoe, our First Nations Student Program, provides First Nations, Inuit and Métis students with work experience, an opportunity to develop professional skills and exposure to health care in BC.

We aim to match students’ education, skills and career interests with available opportunities at the FNHA.

What the program offers

By joining the First Nations Student Program, you can expect to:

• Gain meaningful experiences to pursue a career at the FNHA or in health care
• Learn different aspects of First Nations care programs and services
• Receive support from an Indigenous peer network
• Turn placements into jobs where possible
• Be supported by our First Nations Career Partner
• Have a streamlined hiring process to enable quick onboarding of students

About the program

You can expect to participate in:

• Orientation that incorporates cultural experiences with an Elder or Knowledge Keeper
• Ongoing check-ins with your supervisor and bi-weekly student group sessions
• Professional development opportunities and planning
• Mentorship with FNHA employees, access to a peer support network and one-on-one support with a First Nations Career Partner
• A formal mid-way review with your supervisor
• An end-of-term review with your supervisor and end-of-term exit interview
• An end of term cultural ceremony

Eligibility

The First Nations Student Program is open to those who are:

• First Nations, Inuit or Métis
• Living in British Columbia during the work term
• Recent high school graduates (within one year) or currently enrolled in a post-secondary institute or training program, including co-op or practicum students
• Current or past FNHA Indigenous students are welcome to join again with the same or different team

Program dates and timeline

Cohorts run from January to April, May to August and September to December. All positions are full time. We will maintain an open door for applications throughout the year for future cohorts at all times. If the posting is not up yet, you are welcome to email students@fnha.ca with your resume, cover letter, reference letters and identification.

Cohorts	Expression of Interest Posted	Deadline to apply	Interviews
January to April	September	November 15	End of November
May to August	January	March 15	End of March
September to December	May	July 15	End of July

Hiring Process

The First Nations Student Program hiring process is streamlined to ensure all cohorts start within the same timeframe.

1. Apply for the First Nations Student Program at our current opportunities page
2. Complete the questionnaire and upload necessary documents within application
3. Rank your top three job profiles to help us find a suitable placement
4. Interview with hiring manager or group panel
5. Criminal record check
6. Offer to student
7. Onboarding process begins

How to apply

Applicants can apply via the current opportunities page (search using ‘student’) and include a resume, cover letter and two letters of reference (a past employer, volunteer, First Nations leader/mentor, Elder, teacher/professor or coach who has known you for at least six months), and identification for validation.

The First Nations Career Partner provides one-on-one coaching throughout the application process; applicants can email students@fnha.ca​ to make an appointment.

First Nations Student Program handouts

Expression of Interest

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We meet with post-secondary schools about the program as requested.

If you have questions please email students@fnha.ca.