Non-Insured Health Benefits Analyst - Casual Inventory

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

We are looking for casual staff to fill immediate gaps in our workforce. Casual positions are for 90 working days, with the potential of longer-term or permanent employment.

Please provide your resume and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) that describes your qualifications, along with a brief explanation of how you would be a good fit with the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program Saskatchewan team.

Duties

Do you like a challenge when you come to work? If so, the position of a Benefits Analyst in the Non-Insured Health Benefits Call Centre could be the perfect opportunity for you. You will work in a fast-paced call centre environment, responding to inquiries over the phone and processing fax requests. This could be an opportunity for you to develop new skills and start a career with the federal public service. Successful candidates will be customer-service oriented, and have good attention to detail, communication skills, and computer skills.

Work environment

Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) is a program of Indigenous Services Canada, the federal department responsible for helping First Nations and Inuit people of Canada to maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances. NIHB provides eligible First Nations and Inuit clients (https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1574187596083/1576511384063) with coverage for a range of health benefits that are not covered through other social programs, private insurance plans, or provincial or territorial health insurance.

The program provides coverage for the following medically necessary goods and services:

• vision care (https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1574179499096/1574179544527)
• dental care (https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1574192221735/1574192306943)
• mental health counselling (https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1576441552462/1576441618847)
• medical supplies and equipment (https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579620079031/1579620259238)
• prescription and over-the-counter medications (https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1574784515492/1574784549876)
• medical transportation (https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1574177172364/1574177196509) to access medically required health services not available on reserve or the individual’s community of residence

Intent of the process

This is a continuous intake to create and maintain an inventory, as well as, to establish partially assessed pools for current and future opportunities with Non-Insured Health Benefits at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)

Currently we are using a hybrid telework schedule where we are working in the office as well as working from home. Training for the position will be done in office, with the potential of moving to a telework agreement.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
Successful completion of Secondary School or employer-approved alternatives (a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience).

Degree equivalency

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to work over-time, sometimes on short notice.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Proof of education will be required. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidates will be asked to provide proof of Canadian citizenship.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.