Salary Range: $88,990-$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.
Work with Purpose
It would be enough if this opportunity were only about advancing BC Cancer’s vision of a world free from cancer. But this is more: it’s about being part of the team responsible for the strategy, planning, and delivery of B.C.’s 10-year Cancer Action Plan. We are an extraordinary team applying leading practices in project and change management, engagement, and transformation. It’s about you bringing skill, creativity, and drive – to work alongside some of the world’s best providers and researchers to transform cancer care. It’s about making a real difference to the one in two British Columbians whose lives are touched by cancer.
This role will lead the planning and delivery of initiatives that enable system-level transformation in cancer care, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and measurable outcomes.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced project manager who brings:
• Strength in driving system-level projects: planning, implementing, and evaluating complex initiatives that advance provincial priorities in cancer care.
• Applied change management: supporting patients, staff, and internal and external partners through change — meeting people where they are and helping them succeed through transformation.
• Excellence in collaboration: working with internal and external partners across BC Cancer and the province to design, coordinate, and implement initiatives that improve outcomes across the care journey.
• Analytical agility and creative problem-solving: applying strong organizational and analytical acumen to develop tools, processes, and reports that help teams plan and deliver effectively within complex and evolving environments.
Together, we will take on the challenge — and make an impact that matters.
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.The Project Manager I leads and co-ordinates all aspects of the current projects undertaken by the department. The role will ensure the deliverables are completed on time and on budget, as identified in the project plan. The Project Manager I will identify and track metrics as they relate to the project deliverables. The role will provide consultation, guidance and support to designated project staff, contractors and stakeholders.
Duties/Accountabilities:
Establishes detailed project charter, plans and objectives to outline timelines and project deliverables. Executes project plan according to project methodologies, ensures successful and coordinated completion of project components, consults with stakeholders as needed and ensures readiness for project implementation.
Tracks project progress according to project plan and identified metrics. Monitors and reports on the status of projects and major barriers encountered. Makes recommendations to Director regarding projects scope and related changes required to facilitate a successful outcome. Implements or contributes to the implementation of effective processes to assess project risks, identify risk mitigation strategies and monitor risk throughout the project lifecycle.
Participates 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.
Provides leadership by giving advice or guidance in situations that require interpretation and judgment
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. 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.
