Job Description

Salary Range: $56,606 - $70,757+ / 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.

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of BC Emergency Health Services, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at BC Emergency Health Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all patient and employee safety aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategic Planning, the Project Coordinator works to identify and prioritize projects and is responsible for the coordination of projects relating to the Community Paramedicine agenda including the broad areas of knowledge exchange, information dissemination, and education for internal and external stakeholders. The Project Coordinator is actively involved in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of such projects, and maintains primary project coordination responsibility. Supports team efforts with internal, external, and provincial partners on ongoing programs and initiatives to improve the quality and accessibility of health services and in related research and knowledge exchange activities. Coordinates a diversity of projects of varying size and scope in a complex and changing multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications:

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree plus five (5) years recent related experience or equivalent work-related experience in a health, social services, government, or community organization.

Knowledge of research, quality improvement and clinical practices relevant to the service/program area; health systems and policy; and knowledge exchange. Understanding of and practical skills in project coordination/management, research and evaluation.

Relevant computer software applications including desktop publishing, web content management, accreditation portal software at an advanced level; internet search engines, websites, and navigation; funding structures and application processes; training and education; policy review and analysis; and facilitation, community development, and partnerships. Related experience in conducting literature searches and reviews, best practice reviews, policy analysis, working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholder groups. Qualities including: creativity and innovation; sound judgment; tact and diplomacy; ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a demanding and dynamic environment; sound negotiation, conflict management and consensus-building skills; excellent oral and written communications skills.

Provincial Health Services Authority