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Interim Clinical Operations Manager – Sea to Sky

BC Emergency Health Services

Squamish, BC (Hybrid)

Temporary (12 mos), Full Time

 

BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) is hiring an Interim Clinical Operations Manager – Sea to Sky. This position is expected to conclude on March 31, 2027. 

 

Role Summary

 

Reporting to the Director, Clinical Operations, the Manager, Clinical Operations is responsible for the operational and administrative management of BCEHS programs and services; including execution of provincial initiatives to ensure the effective, efficient, and consistent delivery of ambulance services in a 24x7 environment as part of the provincial health system in British Columbia. Having direct operational management responsibility for a geographical or program area, the Manager, Clinical Operations is responsible to ensure timely and consistent delivery of ambulance services within allocated resources to meet demanding patient and health care system needs.

 

In this key leadership role, the Manager, Clinical Operations oversees a team of Leaders and/or Supervisors providing direct front line support, guidance, mentorship and leadership to BCEHS employees, health partners and other emergency response agencies as required in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Clinical Operations Managers are licensed practitioners who exhibit leadership, professionalism, integrity, confidence and immense self-control with an ability to respond to and/or manage significant incidents as required.

 

 

What you’ll do

• Ensure BCEHS operations are carried out in a manner that complies with Work Safe BC (WSBC), PHSA, BCEHS Health & Safety standards, organizational goals, values and policies. Engages and collaborates with the Director, Safety Advisor and Workplace Health to ensure compliance with regulations and policy, timely investigation of issues/incidents, and proactively report and resolves safety or labor related concerns.
• Contribute to, promote and lead an organizational culture that is patient focused, supportive and respectful of all employees embracing BCEHS guiding principles and values ensuring that all interactions are performed with professionalism, courtesy, dignity and respect.
• Fosters a positive work environment that empowers and encourages employees to realize their maximum potential; creating commitment, ownership and personal growth. Develops a ‘just culture’ and a culture of continuous learning by building healthy relationships and mentoring others.
• Promotes excellence, innovation, quality, and safety by identifying risks, system’s issues, and opportunities for improvement. Including identification and reporting of risks, system’s issues, and opportunities for improvement of quality or processes working closely with team members throughout the organization to ensure problem resolution and customer satisfaction.
• Support and assist frontline employees in accessing support services. Maintain communication with sick and injured employees and assist in facilitating access to CISM and debriefing support.
• Ensures methods are in place to address employee recognition, moral and motivation.
• Provide effective human resource management through leadership, guidance, support, mentorship and developing a high performance team of employees who work to high standards and performance objectives and manage day-to-day frontline operations.
• Participate in strategic short and long term operational initiatives and project planning activities including budget preparation and management for the delivery of BCEHS programs and services, monitor performance, report and be accountable for achieving objectives set within the resources assigned.
• Provide Spending Authority in accordance with approved matrices for operating expenditures within the program area making sound judgments with awareness of fiscal responsibility and priorities seeking appropriate approval for decisions where and when required.
• Monitor system performance; take appropriate action to mitigate and prevent impacts to patient care delivery, contribute to system continuous quality improvement providing recommendations related to system performance and optimization of resources, improved efficiency and quality patient-focused care.
• Engage, develop and maintain effective communications with elected local officials and representatives of health authorities, hospitals, police, fire departments and other community agencies to ensure effective and appropriate delivery of service.
• In cooperation with internal and external stakeholders, manage and resolve issues to ensure high quality delivery of service and escalate issues as appropriate according to defined procedures.
• Provide appropriate notification, support and leadership to significant and major events, resolve issues and problems within scope of authority and be a key resource in emergency management planning for the program area when required.
• Conduct investigations into safety incidents and patient, client and employee concerns that may arise in a program area in a fair and consistent manner.
• Appropriately manage employee relations issues, including disciplinary action and dismissals. In consultation with the Director, Labor Relations and Human Resources staff, manage employee performance, investigate employee misconduct, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Provide patient care when required.
• Represent the Director as required.

 

Qualifications 

• Full-time operational management experience in EMS and a demonstrated track record of effective leadership is preferred
• A valid BC Class 4 driver’s license
• Successful completion of an annual fit test in accordance with the respiratory protection program
• A license in accordance with the Emergency Medical Assistant Licensing Board Regulations and a level of fitness to assist in the role of a paramedic if and when required.
• Ability to work in other locations or assigned other work requiring attendance outside of business hours
• This role will require the successful incumbent to be onsite, in district, 2 to 3 days per week.

 

Skills & Knowledge

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and functional knowledge of BCEHS and EMS systems
• Track record of taking responsibility for their performance and integrating organizational goals and values to make valid evidence-based decisions.
• Demonstrated ability:
  • to build positive working relationships with other senior level emergency service provider officials, healthcare partners, the private sector and public interest agencies.
  • to influence others to work together to achieve common goals in the delivery of high-quality health services, to create a healthy organization where communication and engagement, professionalism and continuous learning are valued.
  • to set direction by identifying, establishing and communicating clear and meaningful expectations and outcomes and they measure and evaluate outcomes while holding themselves and others accountable for results.
  • to engage and develop relationships and collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders to improve service is required.

 

Want work that matters every day?

At BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), the work you do supports life‑saving care for people across British Columbia. Whether on the front lines or behind the scenes, your role helps ensure patients receive timely, compassionate emergency care when they need it most. BCEHS provides provincial emergency medical and patient transfer services and is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

 

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here

People choose BCEHS because the work is meaningful, the culture is supportive, and there’s room to grow. Here’s what sets us apart: 

• Purpose‑driven work that makes a real impact
• Respectful, collaborative teams that value diverse perspectives
• Support for your whole self, including psychological health and wellness

 

Growth, Learning & Development

We believe learning never stops, and we support your development every step of the way. At BCEHS and PHSA, you’ll have access to:

• 2,000+ learning opportunities, including leadership and technical training
• Indigenous Cultural Safety education, including San’yas Core Health and Anti‑Indigenous Racism Response Training
• Career pathways across BCEHS and PHSA’s province‑wide programs and services
• Opportunities to build new skills, take on challenges, and grow your career over time

 

Everyone Welcome

We’re committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace and encourage applications from people from equity deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re happy to help. Please contact nuta@bcehs.ca. 

 

Indigenous Cultural Safety & Reconciliation

Reconciliation is a shared responsibility at BCEHS, and it’s part of how we show up for patients, colleagues, and communities. Experience in Indigenous cultural safety is valued, and BCEHS also provides access to education, training, and resources to support employees in this important work.

 

Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary, Non-Contract

Term: 12 months (March 31, 2027)

Typical Hiring Range: $106,026 - $132,533

Location: Squamish, BC/Hybrid (2-3 daysi n region/week)

Closing date: March 22, 2026 2400hrs

Requisition #196097

Contact: nuta@bcehs.ca