Junior Human Resources Coordinator

Junior HR Coordinator

Vancouver, BC

The Junior Human Resources Coordinator supports the overall goals, objectives and operations of the designated HR portfolio across PHSA. The role maintains primary responsibility of one or multiple HR programs and/or projects, including strategic and confidential initiatives in a complex and changing multidisciplinary environment. Reporting to designated portfolio Leader or designate, the HR Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and implementation of employee programs, projects, special initiatives, knowledge exchange, research, information dissemination, and education for key internal and external partners, including other Health Authorities, and community partners. The role is actively involved in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation, including attending management meetings, providing feedback and recommendations, of HR projects and strategic initiatives including those related to human resource management.

What you’ll do

• Coordinates, researches, promotes, develops and implements a variety of programs, activities, projects and strategic and confidential initiatives for designated portfolio that directly affect the employees of the organization.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of programs by implementing evaluation strategies. Performs full-scope coordination of projects and initiatives, ensuring they are done in an efficient manner, that they adhere to project protocols, conform to applicable institutional and ethical policies and procedures and privacy legislation, and that they are complete within the required timelines.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining supplies.
• In collaboration with Leadership, coordinates the implementation of approved recommendations resulting from research, best practice, and evaluation. Provides project support and recommendations for the designated portfolio, guides the development, enhancement and sustainability of programs within PHSA.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for providing information and materials to staff at all levels, unions and other external stakeholders.
• Actively supports the management and facilitation of time-limited projects and programs to identify best practice-grounded strategies and activities for health professionals in support of the strategic priorities of the designated portfolio, the broader Human Resources department, and PHSA as a whole.
• Support HR initiatives and projects, such as performance management, employee engagement surveys, and diversity and inclusion programs.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Health or Social Science, Human Resources or a health-related discipline or relevant field plus one (1) year of recent related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential and sensitive information.
• Related experience in conducting best practice reviews, policy analysis, working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a demanding and dynamic environment, conflict management and consensus-building skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including the ability to draft proposals and make formal presentations.
• Strong organization skills, flexible to changing priorities and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Proficient with Excel and other MS Suite tools.

Skills & Knowledge

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type:Casual full-time hours (37.5 hours per week)

Wage:$27.00 - $36.00/hour - as a casual employee, total earnings include an additional 13% in lieu of benefits and paid vacation. The rate for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan

Location:Vancouver, V6H 1G9

Hours of Work:Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Requisition #TOD05092024

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs:jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

This position is part of PHSA Talent on Demand – an in-house recruitment service providing talent to PHSA and other health authorities. We manage a robust talent pool of service-minded professionals who are available to start work immediately. Talent on Demand creates a gateway for those who wish to achieve their career goals. Successful candidates will gain significant health care experience and can transition into long-term, permanent roles within PHSA. For more information, visittalentondemand@phsa.ca.