Job Description

Location:

Squamish - Foundry Sea to Sky

Hours of Work:

Approx 15 hours per month

Nature of position:

Contract through Providence Health Care

Start date:

August 1, 2025

Compensation:

As per HEABC Medical Leadership Framework

ABOUT SSCS:

Founded in 1978, Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) is a leading social service provider in BC's Sea to Sky Corridor. We operate within a large geographic area - from Pemberton to Britannia Beach. We offer 41 programs and services that support and enhance the lives of residents through all ages and stages of life. We help create healthy, connected and diverse communities where everyone can grow, develop and lead meaningful lives.

Contribution:

The Medical Director provides clinical leadership for the Foundry Sea to Sky team in close collaboration with the Foundry Sea to Sky Leadership Team including, but not limited to, representation from SSCS, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), and others. While the service area will primarily be Squamish, the Medical Director will be involved in developmental conversations related to services throughout the Corridor.

This is a Part Time contracted position whereby the duties include a combination of leadership and operational oversight, as well as consultation, service development, and direct patient care.

This position plays a key role in promoting a positive, vibrant, and healthy workplace culture.

Qualifications:

A Medical Degree and eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Clinical leadership experience and a proven track-record in clinical practice.

Job skills and abilities:

Demonstrated experience and interest in serving the 12-24 aged youth population with particular knowledge in areas including but not limited to: mental health and substance use, eating disorders, gender affirming care, as well as other areas of practice relevant to the youth population. Demonstrated commitment to on-going learning and professional development, and an advocate for a positive work environment and change management. Uses sound business acumen to develop and foster collaboration and effective working relationships with stakeholders that promote cooperative goals and contribute to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect. Inspires a shared vision and aligns performance goals and objectives for primary care staff with Foundry vision and mandate to ensure a match with service delivery strategy, while maintaining group cohesiveness, motivation, commitment and effectiveness. Provides timely and appropriate advice and consultation, utilizing effective targeted communication strategies to gain acceptance of recommendations and to facilitate effective decision-making and operations within the context of the medical staff by-laws.

Responsibilities:

Leadership

Fosters collaborative working internal and external relationships that support the clinical practice and ongoing development of primary care services with an emphasis on providing team based primary care. Implements effective performance management processes for clinic-based physicians and primary care providers. Ensures clarification of roles, adherence to accreditation standards and practice standards for safe delivery of high-quality primary care. Works with Foundry Sea to Sky Leadership Team to monitor/track the physician budget and contract delivery. Represents Foundry Sea to Sky and SSCS and advocates for the work of the Primary Care team as a medical leader in both internal & external settings.
Program Planning and Management

Implements SSCS practices and policy in Primary Care service delivery at Foundry Sea to Sky and develops practices and policies in consultation with the Foundry Sea to Sky Leadership team. As well, engages the Director of Clinical Service Delivery in this process. Ensures integration of physician practice and specialty care at a local level by communicating both the strategic priorities of Foundry BC and local operational goals. Similarly, ensures engagement and communication with the Foundry Sea to Sky team in relation to these priorities. Co-ordinates the orientation and initial support for new primary care providers.
Quality and Safety

Creates an environment of evidence-based clinical practice that fosters professional growth, wellness, and development of physicians; encourages participation in quality improvement & research; and supports opportunities for teaching and education of medical students, residents and other Primary Care colleagues. Supports implementation of relevant clinical guidelines at the local level and develops an evaluation process to measure the quality of clinical care rendered with the resources allocated at the respective primary care clinics, for which the Medical Director is responsible. In conjunction with the operational manager partner, helps to ensure compliance with legislation, safety standards and policies to provide a healthy and safe environment for patients and staff. Provides direct service to clients.

Requirements:

Criminal Record Review. Signed confidentiality form. Approved reference check.

Apply today:

Please direct your expression of interest to Krista Germyn, Director of Clinical Service Delivery, at krista.germyn@sscs.ca. Please include some brief information that demonstrates your ability and interest in performing the responsibilities noted above.

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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

clinical leadership: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Medical Degree (required)
Location:

Squamish, BC (required)
Work Location: In person