Project Manager I, Workforce Strategy Projects Team

Project Manager I, Workforce Strategy Projects Team

Policy & HRBC

Vancouver, BC

This position is based in Vancouver, BC. However, consideration may be given to candidates residing in other locations within BC.

You are an innovative and organized Project Manager who is passionate about fostering positive workforces and accessible health care and services for all individuals in BC. You understand the layers of health care services and have exceptional working knowledge of the health care workforce within the province. With your outstanding leadership, you’ll build relationships and work in collaboration with partners to cultivate a healthy, sustainable, and connected workplace.

Support development of B.C’s Health Human Resources Strategy

Health Human Resources Strategy is a new solution to achieve a diverse, accessible, and sustainable health care workforce and system. This new strategy will require health sector partners to collaborate towards a shared and equity-focused vision for the future of health service delivery. The strategy identifies four cornerstones and 70 specific actions to support a healthy and productive workforce and a better health-care system. It also acknowledges and embeds the Province’s commitment to breaking the cycle of systemic and anti-Indigenous racism in health care.

What you’ll do

The Project Manager I will spearhead multiple projects in alignment with PHSA’s strategic objectives and advance the People and Culture team toward a people first culture. Ensuring deliverables are completed on time and on budget as identified in the project plan, and also providing consultation, guidance and support to designated project staff, contractors and partners will also be part of the mix. The Project Manager will:

• Establish detailed project charter, plans and objectives to outline timelines and project deliverables.
• Execute project plans according to project methodologies, ensure successful and coordinated completion of project components, consult with partners as needed and ensure readiness for project implementation.
• Track, monitor and report on the status of projects and major barriers encountered. Make recommendations to the Manager regarding projects scope and related changes required to facilitate a successful outcome. Implement or contributes to the implementation of effective processes to assess project risks, identify risk mitigation strategies and monitor risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of project budgets within the context of operations demands and environmental and resource constraints, and use best practice methods to thoroughly monitor and adhere to allocated budgets.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration, Business Administration or relevant health care discipline with a minimum of five (5) year’s recent, related experience in project management and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of stakeholder groups. Project Management Professional designation considered an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and ability to coach team members on these skills.
• Experience or working knowledge of content areas is key to the success of this role.
• The ability to effectively monitor budgets and execute project plans with stringent timelines.
• The ability to utilize initiative, vision, independent thinking and creative problem-solving abilities to implement project plans and realize project completion.
• Excellent communication skills to function within a complex interdisciplinary environment including ability to communicate with the physician community.
• Effective facilitation, persuasion and negotiation abilities to achieve consensus, resolve conflict and achieve desired outcomes.
• The capacity to work effectively to meet deadlines, balance work priorities and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Computer literacy with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, project management and database applications.

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.
• 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: Regular, Full-time

Salary Range: $88,990 - $127,923 /year. 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: 1333 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 4C1
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 0830-1630 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 157527E

Positions Available: Two (2)

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.

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, careers 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.