Program Lead, Ability Management

First Nations Health Authority; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension plan

Vacation and holidays

Health benefits

Cultural safety training

Job summary

The First Nations Health Authority invites applications for the Program Lead, Ability Management. This role reports to the Director of HR Advisory Services and leads the development and delivery of an Ability Management program to support employee wellness and return-to-work planning with insurers and health services.

The role requires a university degree in Disability Management (or equivalent), 5–7 years of disability management experience, and 2+ years in HR management.

Qualifications

• University degree in Disability Management or equivalent (CRTWC, CDMP)
• Five to seven years in disability management, ergonomics and return-to-work programs
• Two years of progressive HR management experience with staff training and coaching
• Experience in occupational health is an asset
• Experience in Indigenous settings is a significant asset

Responsibilities

• Promote FNHA’s health and wellness approach and lead the Ability Management program
• Collaborate with HR Advisory Services, OHS, insurers and external providers
• Monitor and improve Ability Management procedures and activities
• Support recovery-at-work and return-to-work planning
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams to deliver services

Skills

Disability management

Ergonomics

Return to work

Claims management

HR management

Education

University degree in Disability Management

Certificate in Disability Claims Management

Job description

FNHA Overview The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.

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. 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, Inuit, or Métis 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.

Title: Program Lead, Ability Management

Salary: $91,172 - $107,261 - $123,351 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Temporary, Term until Feb 25, 2028 (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday- Friday (core hours- 9:00 am- 3:00 pm)

Location: Coast Salish Territories of Squamish, Musqueam & Tsleil-Waututh Nations (Metro Vancouver, BC or surrounding areas)– Hybrid – 50%+ in the office (Park Royal or Alberni office)

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 Program Lead, Ability Management, reporting to the Director of HR Advisory Services, you will promote FNHA’s approach to Health and Wellness with the development, delivery of the (dis)Ability Management Program enabling optimal outcomes in employee wellness through collaboration with employees, management, insurance providers, occupational health services and other key stakeholders. In collaboration with the HR Advisory Services team and HR Business Partners, Occupational Health & Safety team, and operational leaders, you will be responsible for monitoring and improving FNHA’s Ability Management procedures and program activity to ensure positive client experiences and effective service delivery for employees in all phases of recovery and accommodation including: recovery-at-work, recovery away from work and return to work planning. Additionally, you will facilitate effective ability-focused case management through ongoing education, policy and practice development while fostering a culture of wellness and encouraging shared ownership in creating and sustaining a healthy and safe place to work. This role will be responsible for working with a range of external client groups on case management, including WSBC, and short-term and long-term disability providers.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have-

Education And Experience

• University degree in Disability Management or equivalent such as post-secondary diploma with a certificate in Disability Claims Management (CRTWC, CDMP)
• Five to Seven (5 to 7) years of work experience specializing in disability management, ergonomics, return to work programs and claims management or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing disability management services required
• Two (2) years of progressive Human Resources Management experience; including experience with training, coaching and education of staff and management level employees
• Experience in an occupational health setting or health care services environment is an asset;
• Experience in an Indigenous setting is a significant asset

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Sensitivity to and understanding of British Columbia First Nations’ health and wellness
• Knowledge and understanding of the Labour Code, Human Rights legislation (Duty to Accommodate), Personal Information & Protection of Privacy legislation, Workers’ Compensation Act, Occupational Health & Safety regulations, other related legislation
• Solid knowledge of the concepts, practices, methods and techniques pertaining to the application of disability management principles in unionized and non-unionized environments
• Ability to apply a business acumen to emerging employee health and wellness requirements in a developing organization
• Ability to conduct research to maintain awareness of industry best practices and report on emerging trends as well as external vendor/service options
• Ability to effectively navigate and collaborate across functions and regions in a highly-matrixed environment; able to work within multidisciplinary teams to achieve shared objectives
• Ability to build effective relationships, with both internal and external stakeholders, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions

• The performance of some job duties (such as on-the-job workplace assessments, cross-functional working groups and attendance at HR team meetings) require occasional travel to other FNHA locations

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%
• 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
• 5 cultural days per year for non-union First Nations, Inuit, or Métis employees
• 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 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.