Assistant Director, Salary Indemnity Plan Administrator

Assistant Director, Salary Indemnity Plan Administrator

Income Security Division

Full-time permanent position

The British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF), located on the unceded ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlil̓w̓ətaɬ nations since 1917, is a union of professionals representing over 52,000 public school teachers throughout the province of BC. As an organization, we are dedicated to advancing learning conditions for students concurrently with advocating for BC's public school teachers and the teaching profession. We are also deeply committed to democratic decision-making and supporting the engagement of the teachers who make up our member base. Equally, we act on our belief in social justice in schools and the broader community, and actively support our members in striving to achieve equity, inclusion, and a more just society for their students today and into the future.

The BCTF office building is situated in close proximity to the Canada Line and other major transit routes in a central Vancouver location. The BCTF provides an exceptional working environment where respect, learning, and professional growth are championed and valued.

Please note, this is a full-time, in-person position based at 550 West 6th Avenue, in Vancouver.

Function and purpose

Reporting to the Director, Income Security Division (ISD) and the Executive Director, the Assistant Director, Salary Indemnity Plan Administrator has overall responsibility for the effective operation of the BCTF Salary Indemnity Plan (SIP).

Principal duties and responsibilities

• co-ordinates, oversees, and directs the work of case managers and other staff in administering all aspects of the SIP, and works with the Health and Wellness Program Co-ordinator to oversee, monitor, and evaluate service delivery to members
• facilitates the SIP short-term appeal functions, oversees recovery of overpayment, garnishees, and court orders
• provides advice to members and claimants regarding SIP benefits and related benefits, procedures, and appeals
• ensures that service standards are regularly revised, maintained, and evaluated; and evaluates quality and effectiveness of services provided by third-party providers
• prepares analytical reports and recommendations to appropriate Federation advisory and governance bodies; and with the Director, advises the Federation on changes to the SIP as required
• acts as Plan Administrator for the Long-Term Disability (LTD) plan.  

Other duties and responsibilities

• with other staff, assists in the administration of the BCTF Rehabilitation Program
• administers the BCTF component of joint group life BCTF/BCSTA program, optional life insurance program with Industrial Alliance Pacific, and teachers’ travel insurance with Johnson Insurance
• responsible for other duties and Federation initiatives as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Education
  • successful completion of a bachelor's degree
  • teaching certification.
• Experience
  • familiarity with the SIP and knowledge of EFAP programs and accommodation employment
  • public school teaching experience, preferably in British Columbia
  • extensive voluntary and elected service in teacher organizations.
• Skills and abilities
  • excellent administrative, organizational, supervisory, communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills
  • demonstrated ability to communicate with empathy and clarity
  • ability to understand medical and psychological terminology
  • solid understanding of privacy rules and confidentiality requirements
  • computer proficiency
  • demonstrated ability to handle complex responsibilities, meet deadlines, maintain protocols and workplace systems, and function as an effective member of a team and manage independent responsibilities.
• Other desired qualifications
  • flexibility to work evenings and weekends
  • flexibility to travel
  • ability to communicate in French would be an asset
  • understanding of issues of social justice, equity, diversity, decolonization, and inclusion (JEDDI) with a desire to further develop in these areas.

Compensation

A competitive compensation package will be provided including a starting salary of $110,008.59 per annum (however, may differ if applicant has previous BCTF staff experience), a Special Allowance of $3,280.92 per annum, and excellent benefits including:

• extended health and dental (employer paid)
• long-term disability
• life insurance (employer paid)
• Teachers’ Pension Plan (shared contribution)
• seven (7) weeks of vacation per year plus paid time off from December 26 to January 1
• thirty-five (35) hours weekly schedule Monday to Friday with flexible work hours
• generous professional development allowance
• on-site parking available/subsidized transit
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• a supportive team environment.

Appointment date

September 1, 2025, or a mutually agreed upon date.

Deadline for applications

Only applications received in writing by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, will be considered. Please submit a letter of application and résumé, including reference contact information.

Diversity and accessibility

The BC Teachers’ Federation is committed to furthering social justice, diversity, decolonization, equity, and inclusion within our community. Applicants are encouraged to disclose, on a voluntary basis, whether they self-identify as a member of an equity-deserving group, which includes female, 2SLGBTQIA+ person, a person of colour, a person who has experienced racism, Aboriginal (Indigenous) person, and/or a person with a disability.

The BCTF strives for compliance with the Accessible British Columbia Act and ensuring our communities are as barrier-free as possible. Applicants requiring an accommodation are encouraged to contact the hiring manager at 604-871-2200.