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Project Manager I, Cancer Strategy, Planning & Implementation - BC Cancer - Vancouver

Project Manager I, Cancer Strategy, Planning & Implementation 
BC Cancer
Vancouver, BC  

 

BC Cancer is seeking a passionate Project Manager who can support teams in leading and making a lasting impact in the fight against cancer, while working with a team that sets the standard for excellence.

We are eager to meet individuals who can bring the right skills, and the right spirit, to shape the future of cancer care, playing a pivotal role in implementing the strategic direction, planning, and delivery of initiatives within B.C.'s 10-year Provincial Cancer Action Plan (CAP).

The Strategy, Planning, and Implementation team is recruiting for this position with a focus on driving system-level planning, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the CAP’s goals and initiatives across B.C., both provincially and within the six regional cancer centres. This role will focus on developing tools, processes, templates, and documentation to be used across the team, ensuring ability to effectively plan, implement, and evaluate. The Project Manager will play a key role in assessing the impact of initiatives, helping to demonstrate how resources have contributed to improvements in system and patient outcomes in cancer care. Together, we will take on the challenge and make a real impact.

 

Why this role is your next career-defining move:

 

Be a part of a team that is changing the fight against cancer. This is your chance to collaborate with skilled and knowledgeable partners and drive transformative change in the fight against cancer. Apply your strong project management skills in change management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning to foster a cooperative environment and achieve extraordinary results.

 

As a member of this portfolio, you must be dedicated to drawing on the expertise and experience of those working within the system, with a sense of urgency and purpose.

 

Here is what this role envisions:

 

Be a part of a Dynamic Portfolio: You will be a part of the portfolio responsible for strategy, planning, and the successful implementation of initiatives. Your work will be at the forefront of BC Cancer's vision.

 

Fostering Exceptional Teams: Together with Centre and Provincial leaders, you will use leading practices in engagement, project management, and change management to support the transformation of cancer care.

 

True Engagement: We are committed to creating a culture that encourages people to do their best work through partnerships. True engagement is at the core of what we do.

 

Leading with Purpose: Your work will go beyond the constraints of the positions or structure we are building; it will have a lasting impact across the entire cancer care system.

 

Collaboration with the Best: You will work alongside some of the world's finest cancer care providers and researchers.

 

 

What you’ll do

 

  • Establish detailed project charter, plan an objective to outline timelines and project deliverables. Execute project plan according to project methodologies, ensure successful and coordinated completion of project components, consult with stakeholders as needed and ensures readiness for project implementation.
  • Track project progress according to project plan and identified metrics. Monitor and report on the status of projects and major barriers encountered. Make recommendations to Director regarding projects scope and related changes required to facilitate a successful outcome. Implement or contribute to the implementation of effective processes to assess project risks, identify risk mitigation strategies and monitor risk throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Participate in the development and monitoring of project budgets within the context of operations demands and environmental and resource constraints and uses best practice methods to thoroughly monitor and adhere to allocated budgets.
  • Provide leadership by giving advice or guidance in situations that require interpretation and judgment.

 

What you bring

 

Qualifications:

  • A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration, Business Administration or relevant health care discipline with
  • A minimum of five (5) year’s recent, related experience in project management and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of stakeholder groups.
  • Project Management Professional designation considered an asset.
  • Experience or working knowledge of population and public health is key to the success of this role. 

You have:

  • 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.
  • Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls calls for justice, and how they intersect across the health care system.
  • Support team members on their learning journey, ensuring education strategy for team/department to implement Indigenous Cultural Safety at a practical level.
  • Work collaboratively with appropriate Indigenous teams/departments to ensure ICS lens applied holistically.
  • Have commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
  • Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

 

What we bring 

 

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

  • Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
  • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

 

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time 

Salary Range: $88,900 - $127,923/Year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location: 601 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0800-1600

Reference Number: 175297E

 

 

What we do

 

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

 

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

 

(PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

 

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

 

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

 

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

 

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

 

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca    

 

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of November 19, 2024. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

 

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Labor AgreementExcluded
Requisition #175297E-2425959
Work Site601 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2
Job TypeRegular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate$88,990.00 - $127,923.00 / Year
FTE1.00
Hours of Work0800-1600
Work DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date31-Jan-2025

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