Position Summary

Interior Health is hiring a Project Coordinator to join their team! This is a Term Specific Full Time position!

Candidates are able to work anywhere inside the Interior Health Region for this position.

Please note: Hours of work are 08:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday

About the Role:
The Project Coordinator is responsible for planning and evaluating the IH, Virtual Care Initiative. The initiative is aligned with the Interior Health (IH) strategic goals and direction, and the position works in close alignment with the Primary Care Transformation portfolio to ensure the integration of work with IH primary care sites across the region. In addition, the Project Coordinator works in collaboration with key partners both internal and external to the organization with a commitment to the mission, vision and strategic directions of IH.

Some Key Duties:
• Utilizes standard project management methodology and a collaborative approach to develop project charters, schedules, timelines, and specific processes for accomplishing the required workplan.

• Develops and implements communication strategies.

• Develops comprehensive project plans with input from key partners as required.

• Leads the planning and implementation of the project.

• Collaboratively executes and monitors all milestones, deliverables, approvals, and sign-offs.

• Facilitates ongoing consultation with key partners to identify unmet or emerging needs and provides leadership and support in the development of strategies to meet these needs.

• Serves as the central contact/resource person related to the project and identifies and resolves arising issues through negotiation and conflict resolution with partners.

• Leads and coordinates activities of project teams to ensure the project progresses on schedule.

• Develops and fosters relationships with key internal and external partners required to execute and evaluate the project.

• Prepares regular project summaries and updates for the project implementation committee, project sponsors, or others as requested by the project implementation committee.

• Performs other related duties and/or projects as assigned.

Some of the Benefits of Joining Interior Health:
An attractive remuneration package and excellent career prospects await the right candidate. We offer one of the best benefit packages and pension plans in Canada. In addition to Medical, Dental and Extended Health coverage, we also offer paid annual vacation starting at 4 weeks (20 days) up to a maximum of 7 weeks (35 days). We also offer an attractive defined employee pension plan, disability and life insurance, and options for maternity &/or paternity leave top-up.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience
• A university degree in a health or business-related field.
• Five years of experience with involvement in project/change management, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Demonstrate knowledge, experience, and understanding of Aboriginal people and their culture.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, territorial, regional and Aboriginal organizations mandated to provide health services.

Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of principles and processes related to Quality Improvement.
• Experience in coordinating team projects in complex environments.
• Knowledge of project management processes, project development and implementation, and change management processes.
• Knowledge of the scope of practice of Registered Nursing and Licensed Practical Nursing staff and the roles of other health disciplines in multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated analytical, statistical, research, and indicator development skills.
• Superior writing and verbal communication abilities and independent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work under minimal direct supervision with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated diplomacy in managing complex partner groups in an issues management context.
• Ability to organize work, handle multiple projects, work under the pressure of deadlines, and coordinate work with a variety of staff and external partners.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and develop achievable objectives.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• A valid BC driver’s license and access to a personal car may be required.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Comments

Salary range for the position is approximately $80,935 to $116,344 and starting salary will be based on education, training and experience

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.