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.
In alignment with FNHA’s mandate to increase First Nations, Inuit and Métis representation in our workforce, this position is only open to applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply.
Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.
FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here.
The HRBP Associate role provides foundational support that enables the HRBP's to operate effectively and strategically. This role enhances our team’s capacity by assisting with key activities such as client meetings, ER/LR matters, investigations, etc. and ensures high-quality HR services across all FNHA departments. This role is a developmental steppingstone into an HRBP position.
Title: HR Business Partner Associate
Salary: $76,530 - $90,879 - $ 105,229 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 8:30 am-4:30pm Mon- Fri (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)
Location: Metro Vancouver 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 (Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy). 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.
About the role
As a HR Business Partner Associate, you will be reporting to the Director, HR Advisory Services, the HRBP Associate provides HR generalist support to the HR Business Partners including addressing internal and external inquiries related to FNHA’s human resources programs, policies, and processes such as performance management, disciplinary measures and attendance management.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have/be
Education and Experience
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Human Resources degree/diploma and/or other professional training in human resources/labour relations
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3+ years of progressively more responsible human resources generalist experience, preferably in a complex, multi-union environment
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HRIS, PeopleSoft, MS-Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel) and Visio
Occupational Certification
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CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resources) or working towards is preferred
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:
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Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31%
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3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
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Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
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And more!
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family 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 and maximum annual salary based on full-time equivalent hours.
Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.
The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.
How to apply
Closing date: July 19, 2026 (at 23:59)
