Senior Business Analyst - BC Cancer - Vancouver

Senior Business Analyst

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

Work with Purpose

It would be enough if this opportunity were only about driving forward BC Cancer’s vision of a world free from cancer. But this is more : It is about being part of the team that is responsible for the strategy, planning and delivery of initiatives in BC’s 10-year Provincial Cancer Action Plan.

We are an extraordinary team while applying leading practices in project and change management, engagement, and transformation.

It is about you bringing exceptional skill, optimism, and creativity - to work alongside some of the world’s best providers and researchers to transform cancer care.

It is about making a positive difference to the one in two British Columbians whose lives are touched by cancer.

We are looking for passionate and experienced professionals to join our portfolio in supporting provincial integrated care planning and delivery.

You will be supporting leaders in establishing coordinated approaches and action-oriented processes to develop, implement and measure the spread of evidence-based best practices across the cancer care continuum.

This role is multi-faceted and offers ample opportunities for you to showcase your agility to problem solve, clear communication to bring focus, and practical capability to execute on coordinated plans.

Why This Role Matters

This position is an opportunity to spearhead transformative change in the fight against cancer in BC. At BC Cancer, we are creating a team that sets the standard for excellence.

This position will play a pivotal role in implementing the strategic direction, planning, and delivery of initiatives within BC's 10-year Provincial Cancer Action Plan.

But it does not stop there. 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 transformation across BC Cancer and the cancer care system.
• 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. 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.

• Leading with Purpose : We are looking for individuals who embody the values BC Cancer holds dear. 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.

Together, you will drive innovations that will transform cancer care and make a real difference in the lives of countless individuals and families.

Join Our Journey

If you are ready to be part of the Strategy, Planning and Implementation team at BC Cancer, apply today. We are eager to meet individuals who bring the right skills and the right spirit to shape the future of cancer care.

Together, we will take on the challenge and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

• Provide strategic planning direction by leading and performing feasibility studies, workload efficiency analyses, and analyzing, designing and implementing appropriate information systems, including identifying system deficiencies, operational inefficiencies, and methods to enhance business functions.
• Analyze operational problems and recommend innovative solutions by critically evaluating information gathered from multiple sources, reconciling conflicts, decomposing high-level information into details, abstracting up from low-level information to a general understanding, distinguishing user requests from the underlying true needs, and driving and challenging business assumptions.
• Elicit business requirements by engaging clinical / program operation owners, key stakeholders and subject matter experts, and using methods such as interviews, environmental scanning, document reviews, business process descriptions, use case scenarios and workflow analysis.
• Facilitate consensus on issues, including business design features, program changes, data requirements, privacy issues and reports.

Prepare in depth business and analytical reports for executives.

Develop business requirements specifications, project proposals, business cases, project summaries and other related documentation using standard templates.

What you bring

Qualifications :

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in Business, Health Informatics, Computer Science or a related discipline plus a minimum of five (5) years’ recent related experience including three (3) years in a team lead role.

You have :

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas in simple terminology.
• Demonstrated experience organizing and writing application related documentation and proposals.
• Ability to understand and clearly relate technical information to internal and external members of the organization.
• Physical abilities to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, utilizing your advanced critical thinking capabilities.
• 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 other related reports.
• 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 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.

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

provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part of 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 :

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.