Job Description

Coordinator, Planning and Systems Development

BC Cancer

Provincial, BC

The Coordinator, Planning and Systems Development, reports to the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer of BC Cancer, works closely with senior leadership, management teams, and other internal and external stakeholders and is responsible for leading, planning, designing, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating assigned initiatives that facilitate system-wide process improvement.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

• Coordinate the evidence-based planning and design of assigned initiatives. Lead the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of initiative activities and ensures adherence to systems, practices, policies and timelines. Monitor progress and takes corrective action to ensure that initiative reporting requirements are met.
• Determine, develop, and evaluate processes, guidelines and pathways for assigned initiatives that ensure high quality patient care, in collaboration with clinical leadership and other areas as required. Partners with Directors, Nursing Leaders, Managers, and Physicians in designing and implementing change processes and assists in the re-engineering process required for transition from existing service models to new models.
• Develop and maintain appropriate documentation including action and decision logs. Prepare reports, graphs, tables, briefing notes, presentations, and issue papers and makes recommendations based on the data. Lead in the development of systems and report that compile information from multiple sources; research and analyze issues and trends in order to identify data/information required for monitoring budgets, quality, and key performance indicators.
• Lead teams to achieve deliverables and meets with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication at all critical stages of initiatives. Liaise with organizations, agencies and the communities to identify and document deliverables including issue discussion and resolution, in support of efficient and effective execution of the initiative. Liaise with appropriate stakeholders to ensure that the coordination of information is maintained; prepare reports and planning documents. Work with Communications to develop and implement communication strategies among stakeholders.
• Provide education about projects to individuals, groups, organizations, and communities as it pertains to successfully completing deliverables.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Bachelor\'s degree in a related field
• Five to seven (5-7) years of recent, related health care experience that includes two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a coordinating/project management and systems development role within a complex health system.

You will have:

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the health care system as it pertains to care and service delivery and the interdependence with other clinical programs/services.
• Lead, plan, implement and manage large complex clinical initiatives including financial analysis and project planning and management methodologies.
• Lead and manage responsively in an environment of constant change and redefinition, including the ability to re-direct and mobilize teams accordingly.
• Facilitate discussion with various stakeholders and influence or persuade others to resolve issues.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation, and collective agreements.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission\xe2\x80\x99s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC\'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• 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).
• 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\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on your care too \xe2\x80\x93 offering health, wellness, development programs to support you \xe2\x80\x93 at work and at home.

• Join one of BC\xe2\x80\x99s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations \xe2\x80\x93 offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San\xe2\x80\x99yas 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).
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary: $86,398-$124,197/year.

Location: Provincial Position which involves remote work, however, the candidate must be within the vicinity of a regional BC Cancer Centre to work on-site as required.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Mon-Fri; 0830 -1630

Requisition Number: 160152E

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).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) 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 \xe2\x80\x93 Be compassionate \xe2\x80\x93 Dare to innovate \xe2\x80\x93 Cultivate partnerships \xe2\x80\x93 Serve with purpose.

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PHSA and BC Cancer 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.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 160152E-2412732
Work Site Provincial Position which involves remote work, however, the candidate must be within the vicinity of a regional BC Cancer Centre to work on-site as required.
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $86,398.00 - $124,197.00 / Year
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0830-1630
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 10-Mar-2024

Provincial Health Services Authority