Project Manager I

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $44.15/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr. Job Summary Come work as an Project Manager I with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Project Manager I to join the Acute Care Facility team. Apply today to join our team!As a Project Manager I with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:Report to the Project Director or Steering Committee, the Project Manager leads and coordinates all aspects of assigned projects for designated programs/services within a Community of Care (CoC) and/or throughout Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).Ensure that project deliverables are completed on time and on budget, as described in the project plan.Work with stakeholders at all levels and inspires others to achieve goals and deliverables through facilitation, effective communication of corporate visions, and ensuring the culture is one in which individual competencies can thrive.Provide leadership, guidance and support to designated project staff.Work on projects may involve process improvement and work redesign, productivity review/staff deployment and the provision of strategic information to support those processes.Share findings and recommendations have a direct financial and staff resources impact.Communicate with all levels of staff and management within the CoC and/or across VCH to facilitate consensus, consult, negotiate and share information.Liaise with consultants, vendors and other health care entities and other external agencies to negotiate contracts for the provision of goods and services. Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration, Business Administration or relevant health care discipline.Five (5) to seven (7) year's recent, related experience in project management and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of stakeholder groups.Current registration with relevant professional College/Association, if applicable.Excellent communication skills to function within a complex interdisciplinary environment including ability to communicate with the physician community.Computer literacy with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, project management and database applications.Knowledge & ExpertiseDisplays comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and ability to coach team members on these skills.Effectively monitors budgets and executes project plans with stringent timelines.Utilizes initiative, vision, independent thinking and creative problem-solving abilities to implement project plans and realize project completion.Maintains a broad knowledge of patient care delivery systems in primary, acute and community settings.Maintains a thorough understanding of available resources for projects and applicable stakeholder groups, provides feedback and detailed analysis on project processes and makes recommendations as required.Utilizes effective facilitation, persuasion and negotiation abilities to achieve consensus, resolve conflict and achieve desired outcomes.Works effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines, balance work priorities and resolve problems in a timely manner.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Closing Statement As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):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 Equity, diversity, 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.