Senior Strategic Business Advisor

Interior Health is hiring a permanent full-time Senior Strategic Business Advisor who is passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

Location: This position is located at Vernon Health Centre. Approximately 20% of the work responsibilities may be performed remotely within the Interior Health region pending operational requirements.

What we offer:

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Work-life balance
• May be eligible to contribute to Municipal Pension Plan

Salary range for the position is $69,218 to $99,501 Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:

The Senior Strategic Business Advisor is responsible for supporting the Contracted Services Team in maximizing value and minimizing risk in relationships with contractors. The Senior Strategic Business Advisor will focus on providing appropriate and timely information and support to the Strategic Business Coordinator. The Senior Strategic Business Advisor will provide support to the Contract Advisors related to Contracted Services policies and procedures, contracts and funding.

The primary focus of the Senior Strategic Business Advisor is to maintain a thorough knowledge of the Ministry of Health, Health Authority, and Contracted Services processes and systems, be the link between the operational contract processes and the strategic negotiation processes of the team. In particular, the Senior Strategic Business Advisor will be responsible for contracts considered to have higher complexity and provide support to the Strategic Business Coordinator with implementation of such contracts and related required reporting.

What will you work on:

• Supports the Coordinator and collaborates with the strategic team in the review and development of contract processes for complex or new service delivery models to ensure that new processes are strategically appropriate.
• Advises Interior Health (IH) Managers on the strategic implications of contractual decisions and on appropriate action regarding the application for contracts and termination policies.
• Provides recommendations and advice on important data development and process improvements to maximize contracted services revenues and future projects/analyses.
• Liaises with the Contract Advisors to implement contract payments and reporting processes for new contracts to ensure appropriate and adequate financial information and controls are in place, in alignment with audit requirements.
• Provides day to day guidance and direction to Contract Advisors, including assignment of work related to Contracted Services contracts. Organizes and aligns projects for operational efficiency and reduces workload pressures across multiple teams in IH.
• Provides training support to new Contract Advisors, including guidance on reporting requirements, use of contract database, and consistency of Contracted Services processes.
• Supports the management and resolution of complex payment issues, as appropriate or as escalated by other Contract Advisors.
• Provides first-line analysis of strategic reports as required by the Coordinator.
• Supports monthly safety inspections for the Operations Team as well as Annual Safety Reviews ensuring documentation is accurate and aligned with organizational safety standards and requirements and submitted on time.
• Provides administrative and data support to the Coordinator in project work.
• Ensures the smooth working and continuous development of the contract database including data collection, processes, validation, and management.
• Supports the Coordinator in the development of training materials and policies such as change of service provider, subcontracting, and other issues of contractual compliance or intended change.
• Provides the Coordinator with information to support the contract renewal cycle.
• Supports the relationships between Coordinator and others within the Contracted Services team on strategic issues.
• Maintains expertise in all Contracted Services practices and provides backup to the Coordinator as required.
• In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to the manager or supervisor immediately.
• Attend Ministry meetings and other relevant meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces.

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).