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.
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. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations representation in the workforce. 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 Procurement department supports strategic sourcing for both Regional and Corporate needs and is expanding into Primary Care space. This creates a wide range of opportunities for growth and continuous learning. If you are looking for a role where you can develop and broaden your skills, have a passion for the public sector, particularly in health care, and enjoy the diversity and variety this field offers, this is the opportunity for you.
Title: Procurement Specialist
Salary: $68,263 - $85,328 - $93,861 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Leave Coverage, Term from July 1st to April 30th, 2027
Hours: 37.5 hours (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)
Location: Metro Vancouver: Alberni office, located on traditional territories of Musqueam nations– Hybrid (Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy).
About the role
As Procurement Specialist, you will partner with internal and external clients to determine the procurement method. You will coordinate the vendor selection process; maintain a pre-qualified list of vendors by goods and services category; interface and negotiate with suppliers for price, delivery; prepares legal binding documents and oversees full life cycle for the agreement; solicit and analyze quotations; perform periodic audits of transactions to ensure compliance; prepare management and compliance reports. Additionally, the role uses independent judgment in resolution of routine and non-routine responsibilities to ensure high quality client services support.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have-
Education & Experience
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The requirements for this position would typically be acquired through a degree, plus 4 to 6 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, materials management and contract administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Achievement of a Supply Chain Management Professional designation would be a definite asset.
Knowledge
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Excellent planning, interpersonal skills and collaboration skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels.
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Excellent communication skills – oral, written, proof reading.
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Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
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Demonstrated ability to multi-task, set priorities effectively and problem solve, including early identification of issues/problems that may arise.
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Advanced knowledge of PeopleSoft, MS office – Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy with a commitment to high quality work
Competencies
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Ability to analyze information and data to develop correspondence, presentations and other material
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Ability to arrange meetings, engagement sessions, conferences, etc. including all aspects of logistics, document and materials, etc.
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Ability to work independently, proactively and with a ‘hands on’ approach to meet deadlines and accomplish assigned tasks and projects with minimal supervision
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: June 15, 2026 (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held in June
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
For information about https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/cultural-safety-and-humility and for information about Land Acknowledgements
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [email protected]
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