Job Description

Advisor, Talent Acquisition - BC Cancer (Two Positions)

Flexible Work Location (B.C.)

Youre a skilled talent acquisition professional who is a natural at making connections - your curiosity and compassion lead you to interesting conversations everywhere you go! A skilled recruiter, youre seeking a challenging career opportunity that comes with a sense of greater purpose, and the perk of working with a skilled and supportive team. Known for being strategic and creative, you are self-motivated to continually innovate and build new connections with those who cross your path. Bring your ingenuity, your customer service, and your dynamic interpersonal skills to this Advisor role supporting BC Cancer. Choose a role that makes a difference - supporting the delivery of health care to your family, community, and throughout B.C.

About BC Cancer:

The BC Cancer talent acquisition team develops and leads recruitment campaigns in tandem with British Columbias 10-year Cancer Action Plan. Current campaigns are in the works with the support of the Talent Acquisition Marketing team, and include developing strategies and materials for both national and international recruitment of cancer care specialists, including radiation therapists, physicians, nurses, and other health and admin professionals.

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority, and is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. It provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia by working with community partners to deliver a range of oncology services, including prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care.

What youll do

The Advisor, Talent Acquisition, Clinical Services reports to the Manager, Talent Acquisition (TA), BC Cancer, and holds responsibility to conduct hiring searches, advise leaders, implement proactive recruitment initiatives, qualify candidates and provide relocation expertise. The Advisor is a trusted business partner working with BC Cancer employees and leadership to promote and foster services that enable the team to deliver care services effectively across the province. Daily work includes:

• Collaborate with leaders to identify needs, planning strategies and search assignments.
• Recommend the best recruitment strategies, including creative and cost effective marketing.
• Maintain strong relationships with leaders, HR team members and external organizations.
• Develop and maintain local, provincial, national and international contacts to source candidate through the development and maintenance of a network of contacts and related databases.
• Partner with leaders to develop a key talent pipeline for workforce and succession planning using vacancy metrics and other data reporting.
• Understand the organizational culture and assess candidate fit.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelors degree in a relevant discipline with specialized experience in recruitment.
• 7 years of recent experience in a health care setting with particular experience in clinical areas, leadership, strategic initiatives and change management.

Skills & Knowledge

• Experienced in high-volume recruitment, using best practice and effective marketing skills.
• Work collaboratively with and guide diverse groups and individuals, using effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Take initiative, have solid judgment and can work independently.
• Anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Creatively problem-solve and lead a strategic based recruitment service while remaining client focused.
• 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 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.).

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. Thats why were focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Join one of BCs 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 Sanyas 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: Two Regular, Full-Time Opportunities
Wage: $72,445-$104,139/year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidates 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: #200 - 1333 West Broadway, Vancouver BC, V6H 4C1
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 0830 - 1630
Requisition # TAAdvisorBCC

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

provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of 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:

BC Cancer and PHSA are 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 Commissions 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.
Labor Agreement
Requisition # TAAdvisorBCC-2405759
Work Site 1333 West Broadway, Vancouver BC, V6H 1G9
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $72,445.00 - $104,139.00 / Year
FTE
Hours of Work 0830-1630
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 20-Nov-2023

Provincial Health Services Authority