Job Description

FNHA Overview

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About us

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.

Title:

Senior Specialist, Information Security

Salary:

$88,948 - $104,644 - $120,341 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

37.5 hours (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)

Location:

Coast Salish Territories: Metro Vancouver: Sinclair office - Hybrid (Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA's flex work policy).

About the role

As Senior Specialist, Information Security, you will be responsible for leading and implementing initiatives to ensure that the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) complies with industry regulations and adheres to security best practices. This role serves as the subject matter expert and primary resource in areas such as information security design and architecture, assessments, advisory, contract reviews, education, audit and compliance, and incident management for information security. Additionally, you will work within IMIT and with other FNHA business areas to ensure processes and practices support organizational information security policies and standards.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have -

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related discipline, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Occupational Certification

Certification in a cyber-security discipline (CISSP, CEH, CISA, SANS) is desirable. Active CISSP, SANS GIAC, or Security + certification preferred. CRISC is an asset

Experience

At least 6-8 years of experience of relevant and recent experience in Information Systems and technology in a medium to large-sized organization of a complex diverse nature Experience in direct and operational level information security management, preferably in a health sector and/or IM/IT environment.

Knowledge & Experience

Comprehensive knowledge of information security principles, standards, best practices, and industry trends. Knowledge of adversary tactics and techniques and threat model frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE Framework, OWASP)

Please refer to Job Specification section of the 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 3 months) 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 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 Metis.

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

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.


Closing date: June 3, 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

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