Salary Range: $76,111-$109,409/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.

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic directions of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC, working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions that improve the health of people living in BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence.

Reporting to the Manager, Psychological Health and Safety, the Advisor, Psychological Health and Safety is responsible for providing support to the key initiative of Psychological Health and Safety (PHS). The Advisor will support the PHS team to develop and implement improvement initiatives to support Occupational Health & Safety regulatory compliance, Collective Agreement adherence, Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – CSA Z-1003-13 implementation, and Ministry of Health directives and other applicable strategies, policies, and procedures.

In collaboration with leadership, the Advisor will support the development of PHSA strategic and operational initiatives, implementation plans, briefing papers and reports, project management, as well as steering and advisory committee participation. In addition, this role assists with consulting services, strategy planning, facilitation, team building, education and training, and culture and respectful workplace development issues. The Advisor will be required to collaborate with both internal and external partners in the development of PHS implementation plans and practices related to the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (CSA Z-1003-13). This work is framed within PHSA commitments to Indigenous cultural safety, anti-racism, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Duties/Accountabilities:

• Supports the development of implementation plans for the Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – CSA Z-1003-13 standard, and associated objectives and goals.
• Analyzes existing PHS management systems and processes and makes recommendations to optimize assessing, addressing and tracking key psychosocial factors impacting workforce PHS.
• Prepares PHS related reports, briefings, presentations, communications, research elements, and other tools and resources as required.
• Reviews, analyses and reports on PHS metrics as requested.
• Collaborates with department and portfolio leaders across the organization for a coordinated approach to the planning and implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Establishes partnerships with internal partners (e.g., Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees, Senior Health & Safety Committees, Organizational Development, Clinical Operations, Employee experience) and external (e.g., WorkSafeBC, SWITCH BC, SafeCare BC, Provincial Health Care Unions, other health authorities) partners.
• Provides education, consultation, and guidance to operational leaders to support the implementation of the Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – CSA Z-1003-13 standard.
• Supports ensuring compliance with collective agreements, government regulations, Ministry of Health directives and applicable policies and procedures with regard to occupational health and safety.
• Supports the PHS implementation plan and develops guidelines, templates, and critical activity pathways, and makes recommendations for action.
• Supports the Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and health promotion programs, including coordination, promotion and evaluation, answering inquiries, troubleshooting issues and corresponding with the service provider as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related and/or occupational health and safety discipline, supplemented by coursework/experience/knowledge in Psychological Health and Safety and five (5) to seven (7) years of recent related experience working in a healthcare environment, including project management, change management, quality improvement, general health and safety, trauma-informed care, and experience with large-scale organizational change efforts or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial factors impacting personal well-being and organizational health, as outlined in the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, particularly in change initiatives.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and allocate resources to accomplish project plan objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with the ability to write or edit high quality business documents (e.g., project plans, risk management plans, marketing or communication plans, progress reports, project wrap-up documentation).
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of computer technology, especially the fundamentals of word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and cloud databases.
• Ability to work effectively, independently, and in collaboration with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

Preference will be given to candidates with work experience in healthcare settings and/or unionized environments, specifically with medical staff and medical leaders