Associate, Nursing – Bursaries

The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC)

Associate role in Nursing Bursaries supporting recruitment services for nurses in BC. Join HEABC to contribute positively to the health care system through bursary support and client service.

Posted 7/20/2026contractVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$63,484 - CA$83,323 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in candidate management and bursary application support, with strong customer service skills and proficiency in MS Office and online systems. Capable of effectively prioritizing tasks and communicating complex information clearly.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Human Resources DiplomaCustomer Service SkillsBursary Application SupportMS Office ProficiencyRecruitment Practices Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Candidate ManagementBursary Documentation PreparationEligibility Criteria ScreeningConsultation Call CompletionResearch and Presentation Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationWorkload PrioritizationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS OutlookMS PowerPointMS TeamsZoom

Industry Keywords

Recruitment PracticesHealth Care ExperienceClient ServiceAdministrative Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Processes candidate information and applications for the relevant incentive/bursary program.
Screens documentation to ensure applicants meet eligibility criteria.
Completes consultation calls with bursary applicants and prepares relevant bursary documentation.
In consultation with the finance department, supports the processing of bursary applications in a timely and efficient manner.
Provides ongoing client service and support, including responding to queries, emails and phone calls.
Escalates complex inquiries to senior staff.
Supports Administrative Assistants with workload prioritization and applicant inquiries and questions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successful completion of human resources diploma or relevant degree.
Minimum two (2) years of experience in a position requiring knowledge of recruitment practices, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience (preferably in health care).
Demonstrated customer service skills, along with the ability to provide specialized bursary application support services, and candidate management.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and MS Teams), and other online systems (e.g. Zoom, virtual webinars).
The ability to research and present issues, effectively prioritize work, make formal presentations, and communicate verbally and in writing.

Benefits

Comp & perks

In office or hybrid work environment – flexibility that suits your needs.
Competitive salary
Training and development opportunities – HEABC supports your continuing education & growth.
A work environment which values work-life balance, respect, recognition, teamwork, and inclusivity.
The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work.