Job Description

Start Date

Sunday, March 26, 2023

End Date

Monday, July 1, 2024

(For Internal YHC Staff Only)

Competition #2023-144 (PIPSC Bargaining Unit)

Term Part Time - (0.5 FTE)

March 26, 2023 - July 1, 2024

This position is at the L10 level with an hourly pay range of $45.01 to $60.12

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada\'s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (58 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Director, Projects, Director and Executive Direcctor of Nursing.Projects provides a full-range of confidential support services for corporate projects, which help build robust and sustainable systems that support and advance care at Yukon hospital facilities (and support other strategic initiatives including redevelopment and facility expansion). This includes leading the implementation and clinical mental health directon for the Mental Wellness Unit project plans within appropriate individuals or working groups to ensure the coordination project activities are accomplished on time, while supporting the organization\'s objectives. This role ensures the success of corporate projects by coordinating the clinical workflow for assigned projects; working closely with the department/divisions to meet the project milestones; completing related planning, operational and clinical support activities.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Broad knowledge of hospital operations and health disciplines, including a high level understanding of system interdependencies;
• Excellent time and organizational skills coupled with the ability to prioritize, problem solve, and make decisions both collaboratively and independently;
• Good knowledge of research skills coupled with an ability to validate information and facts;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, pay attention to detail, exercise good judgement and maintain discretion/confidentiality;
• Working knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies and procedures which have an impact on the successful completion of construction projects;
• Good knowledge of project management processes and techniques;
• Good working knowledge of construction site safety requirements;
• Good knowledge of purchasing principles, practices and methods;
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications;
• Ability to prepare a number of materials, including agendas and minutes in a timely and accurate manner;
• Ability to maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports and related correspondence;
• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity.

The successful candidate is required to have a degree, diploma or certificate in a clinical or health-related field along with four (4) years\' of work experience preferably in a hospital or health services environment; An equivalent combination education, training and/or experience may be considered and Valid Class 5 Driver\'s License. Desirables, Experience in a project-related role such as a lead or coordinator; Experience with procurement and/or contract management, including coordinating RFPs/tenders for large capital items over $50,000; introductory level project management training; Training and/or experience working with Meditech.

TO APPLY: Quoting competition #2023-144, please e-mail your resume by 4:00pm March 23, 2023 to:

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Indigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. When applying to YHC Career Opportunities, we invite you to voluntarily self-identify in the email body of your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. You will then be connected with Yukon Hospitals\' Indigenous Workforce Initiative (IWI), where you can receive support with application materials, hear about additional training or mentorship opportunities, and ask any questions you have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You are also welcome to contact IWI supports before submitting your application at or call 867-332-7203.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: March 9, 2023

Yukon Hospitals