Status Card Admin Coordinator - Metro Vancouver

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.

About Us

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 2026.

Title: Status Card Admin Coordinator – Metro Vancouver

Salary: $59,336 – $81,586 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Full Time, Term until March 31, 2027

Hours: 8:30am–4:30pm Mon–Fri (core hours 9am–3pm Mon–Fri)

Location: Metro Vancouver office – unceded traditional territories of the X?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx_wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil‑Waututh) Nations.

About The Role

As a Status Card Processor you will be responsible for assisting First Nations clients in submitting applications for the Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) to Indigenous Services Canada. This role provides direct support to clients by guiding them through the application process, ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately, and facilitating access to status card services. It also provides administrative support for the implementation of plans, systems, processes and procedures for effective and efficient operations of Status cards. The position will engage with First Nations individuals both in Vancouver and in remote communities throughout British Columbia, requiring periodic travel to designated locations.

Please Note: 50% of travel and a Class 5 driver’s licence are requirements for this role.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have or possess the following:

• Education and Occupation: Diploma in business administration or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.


• Experience: 3–5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience.


• Experience with BC First Nations communities or organisations.


• Handling Sensitive Information: Experience handling sensitive and confidential information and matters in a trusted and responsible manner.


• Advanced Knowledge of MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Access.


• Cultural Competency: Understanding of First Nations perspectives and experiences.

Knowledge and Ability

Advanced knowledge of MS Office – Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Access; cultural competency and understanding of First Nations perspectives and experiences.

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, increasing to 4 weeks with service, 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.


• 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.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please click the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Closing date

March 30, 2026 (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.