Program Coordinator- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office

Program Coordinator- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office

Children's & Women's Health Center

Vancouver, BC

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, the facilitation of more inclusive research and a safer and more equitable research community is a responsibility shared by everyone at BCCHR, and as such, the requirement to continuously support these objectives is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Program Coordinator contributes to the development, maintenance and advancement of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Office in collaboration with the EDI Manager.

This requires participation in the planning and execution of both the strategic and operational components of the EDI Office in order to fulfill the goals of the office.

Functions overseen by this position include; program content, communication, coordination and delivery, engagement of internal and external invested parties;

and project, administrative, budgetary reporting, and evaluation support.

What you'll do

Collaborates with internal and external interested parties and serves as a liaison to ensure EDI Office initiatives are completed, reported and evaluated in order to meet commitments.

Closely tracks program progress communicating divergence and works with EDI Manager to ensure alternative actions / plans are developed, approved and implemented.

Monitors and co-ordinates payment of EDI Office invoices and expenses. Collaborates with the EDI Manager, as well as interested parties to plan, initiate, coordinate, and evaluate new initiatives and projects, ensuring strategies and arrangements are in place to maximize the outcomes.

Liaises with interested parties to implement communication plans and activities, and with external and internal interested parties to respond to requests for information, collaborate on joint initiatives and events, and to coordinate communication activities.

Ensures communications activities are carried out in compliance with PHSA policy. Provides clarification, knowledge, problem-solving and documentation in order to ensure the EDI Office projects and priorities are completed on time and on budget.

Writes, edits, and coordinates production of a variety of content and material for internal and external publications, digital and social media channels.

Coordinates and produces content for the website and EDI Office reports. Updates the EDI Office website as required. Reviews overall quality, consistency, factual accuracy, and effectiveness of EDI Office materials.

Plans, organizes and coordinates events including working group meetings, webinars, and other events as required. Coordinates and delivers special projects as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in social sciences, health care administration or a related field, plus 4 years recent related experience.

Additional education, training and / or experience in communications, project management, research assistance, or a related discipline an asset.

• Knowledge related to the service / program area, including health systems, population health, health promotion and health literacy, research and evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Solid writing and editing skills. Proven organizational, coordination, problem solving and planning abilities to ensure prioritization and management of multiple tasks and delivery of required tasks on deadline, without close supervision;

flexibility to reprioritize quickly to meet changing priorities and deliver required results on deadline. Experience conducting literature searches, best practice reviews, working collaboratively with a wide range of interested parties.

Detailed oriented. Strong computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office, database applications and web-based programs. Experience with design programs an asset.

Skills & Knowledge

• 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).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have : Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, 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 : $62,239 - $89,469 / 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 : 4500 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

Closing date : Applications accepted until position is filled

Hours of Work : 0900-1700 (Monday to Friday)

Requisition # 169605E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (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 is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems.

PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and / or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level.

We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and / or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at [email protected].

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples.

These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities.

PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan : A First Nations Case Study.

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