Raising the Canoe – First Nations Student Program

Expression of Interest
RAISING THE CANOE – FIRST NATIONS STUDENT PROGRAM
Four-month full-time term positions – Various locations, BC

FNHA Raising the Canoe – EOI upated 2025

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Raising the Canoe – First Nations Student Program, provides
First Nations students exposure to health care while supporting
their personal and professional growth.
We aim to match a student’s education, skills career interests,
and goals with available opportunities.

About the Program
• Student orientation incorporating cultural
experiences with an Elder/Knowledge Keeper
• Professional development sessions
• Peer support network
• One-to-one support with a First Nations Career Partner
• End of term cultural ceremony
Potential Opportunities
• Environmental Health
• Health Benefits
• Policy, Planning and Strategic Services
• Project/Admin support
• Public Health Response
• Corporate (Finance, Human Resources, IMIT)
• And many more!

Salary
$19.87 – $26.75 – $29.43 per hour
:
Experience related to field of study will also be considered when
assessing salary placement

Eligibility
• First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.
• Reside in British Columbia during the program.
• Recent high-school graduate within one-year or currently enrolled in a post-secondary institute (certificate, diploma, bachelor, master’s) or training
program.
• Open to co-op or practicum students.
Cohorts Deadlines

November 15  for Jan – April
March 15  for May – Aug
July 15  for Sept – Dec
We maintain an open door for applications throughout the year.
Contact us for inquiries or support through the application process.
Students@fnha.ca

Apply today fnha.ca/careers