Portfolio Coordinator, Regional Digital Solutions

Digital Solutions Portfolio Coordinator (6-month internship) – 2 positions available

Clinical Solutions | Regional Digital Solutions

Burnaby, B.C.

You love to learn and are drawn to the areas of information management and information technology. Are you ready to kick off a new career direction? Consider an internship role working with our digital solutions team, supporting team members with a range of health care I.T. projects, while you grow your skills in your preferred area of interest!

• Work and learn in your own interest area within I.T.: documentation/technical writing, change management, education, project management (work can count toward PMP requirements)
• Interact with internal clients, the general public, executive-level leaders, and multiple work teams
• Term position of 6 months, with opportunity to be hired for a second term
• Requires the equivalent of post-secondary education and work experience; all combinations considered including new grads/early career, second career, and return to workforce applicants
• Supportive workplace with a focus on learning, teamwork, and identifying areas for career growth

**Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their application. PHSA is an inclusive employer with dedicated resources and support for Indigenous team members, including work hours to access services.

PHSA has a dedicated Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience team – our Sanya’k̓ula Team provides support and builds community for Indigenous employees through such events and services as our Communities of Practice, career services including resume and interview support, Indigenous Employee Network, a weekly coffee chat and more. We are striving to create an organization free from Indigenous specific racism and discrimination where Indigenous employees feel included and their cultures celebrated. 

What you’ll do

The Portfolio Coordinator will report to the Director of Clinical Solutions. This role supports the Clinical Solutions team with day-to-day operations including administrative tasks, information requests, and reporting. Regular tasks will include supporting contract, financial and human resources processes and functions. Examples of daily assignments include (but is not limited to):

• Designs and coordinates internal processes such as setup, tracking and administration, for example, creating forms and tracking logs, invoice management, processing e-forms, setting up interviews, etc.
• Tracks and manages status of vendor contracts; prepare financial summary reports, maintains financial and human resources tracking tools.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes and proposes process or tool enhancements.
• Produces and delivers management reports to leadership team; collects data and reports on Performance Indicator Management and overall portfolio reporting.

What you bring

Pursuant to section 42 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry. We ask applicants to voluntarily self-identify within their cover letter and/or resume.

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to post-secondary education, supported by related practical experience in a work setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within Regional Digital Solutions contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge

• Capable of communicating and functioning within a complex interdisciplinary environment including ability to communicate with the health care community.
• Computer literacy with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, project management and database applications.
• Capable of identifying problems and developing creative solutions.
• Demonstrated administrative, organizational, work planning and control skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly.
• Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

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.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• 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: Temporary Full-Time 6 month internship position (2 positions available)
Salary Range: $31.92 - $45.88/hour. The starting salary 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. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part-time roles.
Location: 1885 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y5
Closing Date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 08:00 to 16:00
Requisitions #: 174535E and 174536E

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 Government unanimous passing 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 meaningful and lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as we move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as  including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study. 

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