Health Benefits Assessor
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us FNHA Overview 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.
FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. Learn more about why we were selected here .
It’s an exciting time to join FNHA! You will play a key role in improving community health while integrating traditional knowledge with modern practices! It’s a rewarding dynamic position that allows you to make a real difference in the communities we serve.
Title: Health Benefits Assessor
Salary: $64,636 - $69,974 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)
Location: Vancouver Alberni Office - located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil- Waututh Nations Remote (Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy after the probationary period is over). Please note, this role will be relocating to our new office building in North Vancouver on Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) land, south of Mount Seymour Parkway, in spring 2027
Bargaining Unit: PSAC Local 22000 (Public Service Alliance of Canada)
About The Role As Health Assessor, you will review, assess, and adjudicate First Nations Health Benefits requests. You will also process payments and client reimbursements, conduct analysis and provide recommendations regarding exceptions and appeals. Provides program information to key stakeholders. Maintains records and systems.
About You To be successful in this role you will have;
Education, Training And Experience
- Grade 12, including completion of one year of post-secondary education, plus one (1) year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Job Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of First Nations social, health, economic, and political issues
- Ability to provide information and advice directly to clients and providers
- Ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel
- Conflict resolution skill
You may have experience in: Health Educator, Health Benefits Claims Adjustor, Health Program Coordinator.
Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details. Working at FNHA As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period
- 14 holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
- And more!
The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our FNHA family members 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 (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full time equivalent hours.
How To Apply If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.
Closing date : July 1, 2025 (at 23:59)
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
For information about Cultural Safety and Humility (fnha.ca ) and for information about Land Acknowledgements
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca
Follow us at: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram
About First Nations Health Authority
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first and only provincial First Nations Health Authority in Canada. Dedicated to transforming health services for First Nations and Aboriginal people in BC, the FNHA is improving the health of communities by advancing the quality of health care delivered to BC First Nations and Aboriginal people.
Health Benefits Assessor
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us FNHA Overview 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.
FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. Learn more about why we were selected here .
It’s an exciting time to join FNHA! You will play a key role in improving community health while integrating traditional knowledge with modern practices! It’s a rewarding dynamic position that allows you to make a real difference in the communities we serve.
Title: Health Benefits Assessor
Salary: $64,636 - $69,974 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)
Location: Vancouver Alberni Office - located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil- Waututh Nations Remote (Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy after the probationary period is over). Please note, this role will be relocating to our new office building in North Vancouver on Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) land, south of Mount Seymour Parkway, in spring 2027
Bargaining Unit: PSAC Local 22000 (Public Service Alliance of Canada)
About The Role As Health Assessor, you will review, assess, and adjudicate First Nations Health Benefits requests. You will also process payments and client reimbursements, conduct analysis and provide recommendations regarding exceptions and appeals. Provides program information to key stakeholders. Maintains records and systems.
About You To be successful in this role you will have;
Education, Training And Experience
- Grade 12, including completion of one year of post-secondary education, plus one (1) year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Job Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of First Nations social, health, economic, and political issues
- Ability to provide information and advice directly to clients and providers
- Ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel
- Conflict resolution skill
You may have experience in: Health Educator, Health Benefits Claims Adjustor, Health Program Coordinator.
Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details. Working at FNHA As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period
- 14 holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
- And more!
The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our FNHA family members 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 (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full time equivalent hours.
How To Apply If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.
Closing date : July 1, 2025 (at 23:59)
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
For information about Cultural Safety and Humility (fnha.ca ) and for information about Land Acknowledgements
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca
Follow us at: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram
About First Nations Health Authority
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first and only provincial First Nations Health Authority in Canada. Dedicated to transforming health services for First Nations and Aboriginal people in BC, the FNHA is improving the health of communities by advancing the quality of health care delivered to BC First Nations and Aboriginal people.