Job Description

Manager Food and Nutrition Services

Patient Food Service

Coquitlam, BC

Reporting to the Director, Clinical Services at Forensic and the Site Operating Officer at Riverview Hospital, the Manager, Food and Nutrition Services provides leadership and management in the operation of the Food and Nutrition Services operations at Riverview Hospital and the Forensic Provincial Hospital for both patient and retail food operations. The Manager is responsible for long and short term strategic, policy development and evaluation of Food and Nutrition Services.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

• Develops a human resources plan for staff for both sites to ensure future staffing needs are met and determines the ongoing credentialing requirements for Food and Nutrition Services staff. Identifies and articulates the strategic directions for professional development and ensures the implementation of approved strategies to achieve these goals. Develops nutrition services goals and objectives.
• Prepares, approves, administers, and monitors the Food and Nutrition operating budget of both sites. Develops and monitors financial and operating reports, annual reports and workload measurements. Monitors the utilization of Nutrition Services using a workload measurement tool.
• Oversees a quality monitoring system and provides information and support to programs regarding required changes in practices. Directs the implementation and evaluation of continuous quality improvement. Develops implements and evaluates the department\xe2\x80\x99s business plans. Oversees service agreements between the Food and Nutrition Services Department and outside suppliers.
• Establishes systems to ensure professional standards for quality and service delivery within Food and Nutrition Services. Participates with clinical dieticians to ensure clinical nutrition services practice guidelines and policies and procedures are adhered to. Ensures professional standards, practice guidelines and the code of ethics are understood, monitored and maintained. Monitors practice trends and makes recommendations on new skill requirements. Identifies opportunities to promote and support innovations in practice. Identifies resource requirements for continuing education and professional development.
• Maintains a system of policy development to ensure policies pertinent to Food and Nutrition Services are consistent with professional and practice guidelines and corporate policy. Maintains an awareness of legislation governing clinical practice.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Masters Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related Health Sciences Administration from a recognized university plus completion of a Dietitian\xe2\x80\x99s of Canada accredited Dietetic Internship and seven years\xe2\x80\x99 recent related experience in a complex health care or institution environment including a minimum of five years\xe2\x80\x99 in a managerial or leadership capacity. Registrant of the College of Dietitians of British Columbia and member of the Dietitians of Canada.
• Ability to formulate and implement overall strategic plans consistent with organizational direction. Ability to facilitate and implement initiatives. Ability to foster team thinking and a work environment that motivates and creates value for the department and organization. Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels of the organization and with partners in other health centres, community agencies and academic institutions. Ability to provide leadership and to problem solve creatively. Ability to manage financial, operational and human resources. Computer knowledge in the Windows environment including the development and use of PowerPoint presentations, organizational and Gantt charts for effective planning and communication.

Skills & Knowledge

• 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 Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls calls for justice, and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Supports team members on their learning journey, ensuring education strategy for team/department to implement Indigenous Cultural Safety at a practical level.
• Works collaboratively with appropriate Indigenous teams/departments to ensure ICS lens applied holistically.
• 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\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, 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\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).
• 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: $102,938 - $147,974 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate\xe2\x80\x99s 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: 70 Colony Farm Rd, Coquitlam, BC
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 0800-1600 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 155047E

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 ( ) 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.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

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\xe2\x80\x99 unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey\xe2\x80\x94one 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.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of November 9, 2023. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 155047E-2407840
Work Site 70 Colony Farm Road, Port Coquitlam
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $102,938.00 - $147,974.00 / Year
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0800-1600
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 01-Dec-2023

Provincial Health Services Authority