COORDINATOR, PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION UHNBC

at  Northern Health

POSITION SUMMARY

If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, and work life balance this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.
The Coordinator, Projects Implementation is responsible for problem solving and leading the coordination and completion of initiatives related to project work assignments within the HSDA. Under the direction of the Project Implementation Lead, the incumbent will work with regional programs and local teams to proactively identify problems and implement initiatives. The incumbent provides expertise, education, facilitation and coaching to team members assigned to various strategic and critical priority related initiatives. The Coordinator leads others toward the achievement of project goals through effectively communicating the project vision, coordinating resources, advancing priorities, and promoting collaboration and the commitment of key stakeholders. The Coordinator supports project work groups and committees and is the key point person for achieving integration of project findings/recommendations. The Coordinator will raise related operational issues to the attention of the Project Implementation Lead and associated operational Lead in adherence with guidelines provided. The Coordinator works with the Project Implementation Lead to analyze interdependencies and timing of initiatives across the HSDA. The Coordinator assists with planning, implementation, monitoring of outcomes and will work closely with and provide reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and operational teams.
Starting salary will be approximately from $72,445 to $90,556 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region, and a hub for specialized health services. It’s also a teaching hospital:

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit

UHNBC) is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.
Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Baccalaureate Degree in Business, Commerce, Health Administration or relevant health care discipline.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years recent, related experience in project management, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Broad knowledge of project design, methodologies, and developing and managing project strategies.
• Advanced level knowledge in project management or quality improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated analytical problem solving to develop progressive, creative and innovative solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to present and prepare concise analyses, reports and recommendations and to consult with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels, including the ability to overcome resistance, develop buy in, coach, mentor and educate.
• Knowledge of quality improvement principles, theory, and practice.
• Ability to foster innovation within a complex multi-stakeholder organization.
• Demonstrated ability to focus on and achieve results.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lead change and manage conflict within a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment
• Ability to balance multiple activities concurrently through strong organizational skills and communication
• Ability to operate related equipment including computer software applications.

WHO WE ARE

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resum