Senior Consultant, Strategic Transformation

at  Fraser Health

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $45.46 - $65.35 / hour Why Fraser Health?:

WHO WE ARE: THE STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATION AND IMPLEMENTATION TEAM

We are Fraser Health’s team of internal consultants who provide customized project-change management, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning services while partnering on high priority cross- organisational change initiatives to help Fraser Health become Best in Health Care. Your experience in designing and delivering change strategies and change management services to support people to successfully adopt and sustain new technology is going to be key for this initiative.
The Strategic Transformation and Implementation Team values a culture of openness, partnership, creativity and innovation where we recognize each other’s expertise, honour the contributions of everyone and have each other’s back. Your ideas will be welcomed as we collectively strive to push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare. We provide ongoing professional development opportunities and a vibrant and inclusive work environment that supports flexibility and hybrid work models.
The right candidate for this role will:
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Have proven project management expertise: You’ve successfully led complex projects from initiation to completion, demonstrating a keen ability to navigate challenges and deliver exceptional results.
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Have a passion for healthcare: An understanding and passion for the healthcare at both the strategic and operational levels are crucial. Your insights will drive projects that directly impact patient care and organizational success. Experience in a large health organization would be beneficial.
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Have a collaborative spirit: We believe in the power of teamwork. Your ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and impacted parties is essential for success in this role as it will be partnering with staff and medical staff in the implementation of this complex regional change initiative.
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Have a Master’s degree in health administration or a related discipline supplemented with project and change management courses: PMP and Prosci(R) or other certification/designation in change management would be an asset.
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Have five (5) years’ recent, related experience in an environment focused on delivering change/transformation initiatives using project and change management methods in a large, complex environment.
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Have access to a vehicle for business related purposes.

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Knowledge of financial analysis, change and project management principles.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in health care.
• Ability to operate a PC and effectively utilize a variety of software applications to support the initiative management activities.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

In this new temporary role, you will work with senior leaders and partners across corporate services and clinical operations, to ensure that the impact of this high priority, cross-organizational change initiative on people is successfully designed, implemented, integrated and evaluated. You will be part of a project team of leader / senior consultant(s), and operational and business supports to ensure that the transformation is delivered effectively and efficiently and that the change is sustained! This is a temporary position until October 2026, with possibility of extension.

Responsibilities:

• Provides consultation and support functions to clients requiring project and/or change management services on transformation initiatives by utilizing project and/or change management principles during the idea generation, planning, implementation, evaluation and monitoring phases; develops and implements assigned transformation initiatives for specific programs and/or disciplines.
• Provides coordination throughout all phases of the change initiative; develops and implements assigned transformation initiatives within a strategic change context. Ensures that an optimal plan/structure is in place to achieve the desired outcomes and benefits.
• Negotiates and facilitates resolution to impediments to progress and success on behalf of the client arising from project/change management initiatives.
• Identifies and manages key client strategies and works closely with Communications to develop communication strategies.
• Provides progress monitoring and reporting to clients and stakeholders; develops and manages project tracking material and online resources for the initiative; identifies, manages, mitigates risks, and facilitates issues resolution.
• Applies change management principles to develop engagement strategies and action plans to maximize success working collaboratively with other support departments as appropriate.
• Assesses the impact of the transformation (change) initiative from a systems perspective and manages the impacts and interdependencies with other initiatives happening in Fraser Authority.
• Develops appropriate documentation (e.g., statements of work, proposals, charters, work plans, risk management plans, change management plans, etc.); working collaboratively with Health and Business Analytics and other departments on developing effective measurement systems to track progress towards achievement of results/outcomes.
• Partners with other departments in the development, maintenance and promotion of the organization’s repeatable and sustainable initiative / project / change management process.
• Participates in evaluation and refinement of tools and methods utilized by the Strategic Transformation Team; champions the various STT methodologies; assists in the development and presentation of initiative, project, and change management coaching, mentoring and instruction strategies and materials