Project Manager I, Sustainable Clinical Services

Come work as a Project Manager I Sustainable Clinical Services with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Reporting to the Director of Special Projects with the Sustainable Clinical Services team the Project Manager leads and coordinates all aspects of assigned projects for designated programs and services across Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). The role ensures that project deliverables are completed on time and on budget as described in the project plan. The Project Manager works with partners 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. The role may provide leadership guidance and support to designated project staff.

Projects may involve process improvement and work redesign to improve efficiency optimize resource utilization and enable the delivery of sustainable low-carbon care supported by the development and provision of strategic information. Findings and recommendations have a direct financial and staff resources impact.

The Project Manager communicates with all levels of staff and management across VCH to facilitate consensus consult negotiate and share information. The role liaises with consultants vendors other health care organizations and external agencies to advance VCHs Planetary Health organizational pillar.

As a Project Manager I Sustainable Clinical Services with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Establish detailed project charter plans and objectives to outline timelines and project deliverables.
• Execute project plan according to project methodologies ensure successful and coordinated completion of project components facilitate consensus with partners as needed and ensure readiness for project implementation.
• Track project progress according to project plan monitor and report on the status of projects and major issues/obstacles encountered. Make recommendations regarding projects scope changes.
• Prepare and deliver regular project progress reports dashboards and briefing materials for senior leadership steering committees and governance tables and support the development of decision briefs and recommendations as required.
• Implement and/or contribute to the implementation of effective processes to assess project risks identify risk mitigation strategies and monitor risk throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Participate in development and monitoring of project budgets within the context of operational demands and environmental and resource constraints and use best utilization methods to thoroughly monitor and adhere to allocated budgets.
• Maintain ongoing support for initiatives from project sponsors and user groups keep partners aware of project status and ensures effective communication channels are in place.
• Participate in establishment of project team by gathering input from partners identifying needs and skills required making staffing recommendations and/or decisions.
• Provide leadership and direction to project team members convey policies and priorities coordinate work and ensure issues are resolved or escalated to ensure project deliverables and timelines are met.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately report unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This work is framed within VCHs commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety Anti-Racism Equity Diversity and Inclusion and Planetary Health.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Health Services Administration Business Administration or relevant health care discipline with five (5) to seven (7) years recent related experience in project management and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of partner groups.
• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) is required; PROSCI or other formal change management certification is considered an asset. Experience within the health care sector is preferred.
• 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 & Abilities

• Displays 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.

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.

• Practices the recognition inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.

• 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 partner 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.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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

At Vancouver Coastal Health our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices diverse teams and inclusive environments which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BCs Top Employers Canadas Best Diversity Employers and Canadas Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.