Job Description

Come work as a Team Leader, People Health with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Team Leader, People Health to join the Employee Health team. Apply today to join our team!

Reporting to the Director, the Team Leader, People Health provides leadership, development, administration and evaluation of designated Disability Management (DM) programs/projects for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) such as employee absence reporting line, non-occupational health & illness, long term disability, occupational health & illness and WorkSafe BC; works with internal stakeholders to support the provision of a safe and healthy workplace through the enhancement and expansion of DM services with a focus on primary and secondary prevention strategies; leads a project team of clinical and/or support staff to provide continuous improvements in achieving claims reduction and return to work outcomes; collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to obtain funding and support for new initiatives including expansion of the designated DM Services at VCH.

As a Team Leader, People Health with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Responsible for developing and implementing new DM components for a designated program/project such as non-occupational health & illness, long term disability, occupational health & illness and WorkSafe BC utilizing current ethical and evidence-based best practice, including the expansion of current programs/projects to all areas of VCH
• Design, implement and evaluate the designated programs/policies according to evidence-based resources and statistical analysis.
• Maintain communication linkages and effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to negotiate contract services, expand existing programs and/or obtain funding and support for new initiatives at VCH by developing business cases for new program components and presenting to the Senior Executive Team for approva
• Develop and maintain project budget of up to $60,000 for designated programs/projects/staff and its expansion; manages expenditures to ensure operating requirements are met.
• Coordinates and manages aspects of the designated program and/or additional DM projects at VCH to ensure consistency of practice, procedure and evaluation of
• Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of designated project staff; conduct performance reviews, implement disciplinary action and terminates staff, provide leadership, mentorship and staff development.
• Participate in provincial steering committee meetings by providing leadership and expertise in disability management at the provincial
• Identify and promote the development of research opportunities and utilization of research findings in the practice of DM; represents VCH and PHSA on committees or task groups, as assign
• Manage and provide a safe and healthy workplace for patients/clients and staff and ensures that health and safety requirements for operational area are m
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in a health sciences discipline such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Health Nursing or a related field.
• Five (5) years\xe2\x80\x99 recent, related experience as an occupational health professional in a health care setting including experience in disability claims management, occupational health, safety prevention practices, program development, implementation, marketing and evaluation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current registration and/or membership with the applicable College/ regulatory body/professional association.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of employee health & safety, HR theories/practices, Duty to Accommodate, Human Rights legislation and other pertinent acts and statues that guide the management of health and disability claims, as well as claims management systems related to WCBC, HBT and other pertinent long-term disability plans, ICBC, and collective agreements.
• Thorough understanding of a complex multi-union healthcare environment to identify, develop and implement strategies and initiatives that are in line with overall VCH and EE strategies.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to promote and enhance services provided.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a consultative/collaborative manner in the pursuit of service and quality excellence
• Identifies emerging initiatives, trends and industry best practices and ensures full consideration in the development and implementation of service delivery goals and objectives.
• Utilizes effective communication skills in the development of business cases and marketing and promotional materials.
• Displays comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and ability to coach team members on these skills.
• Uses creativity and innovation to analyze current processes with a view to continuous quality improvement, and to develop new programs and initiatives in line with overall VCH and Employee Engagement vision, goals and objectives.
• Possesses effective organizational, investigative, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with relevant word-processing, spreadsheet, database and Internet software/tools.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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