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.

 

This position is required to be on site.

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.

Reporting to the Operations Director or designate, the Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and coordination of projects and new initiatives for within the Service Line.  The Coordinator develops and implements work plans including identifying resources as required, develops business cases, briefing notes and related key documentation, collects and analyzes data, formulates and evaluates options, and recommends solutions/courses of action to support the goals of the various programs and the ongoing needs of the major stakeholders.

 

Duties/Accountabilities:

• Plans and implements project and initiatives within the service line, in collaboration with the Operations team.  
• Tracks project progress according to project plan and identified metrics. Monitors and reports on the status of projects and major barriers encountered.
• Makes decisions and recommendations 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.
• Supports the Operation Director(s) or designate(s) in annual work planning contributing to budget development, monitors budgets and core activities to ensure that funds are spent as planned within budget and that program objectives are achieved.  
• Assists in developing strategies to address variances by reviewing information and making recommendations to the Operations Director(s) or designate(s).
• 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, facilitates consensus with stakeholders as needed and ensures readiness for project implementation.
• Compiles, analyzes, and reports on research and best practices needed to advance projects and initiatives.  
• Completes literature reviews to support best practice, and performs consultative interviews to provide current research and thinking to support implementation plans relating to various projects.  P
• articipates in supporting best practice innovations by preparing proposals and preparation of business cases.
• In collaboration with Operations Director(s) or designate(s) represents the service line at various forums such as meetings, workshops, and conferences in order to share information, seek input and give presentations.
• Prepares confidential analytical reports, briefing documents, and policies and procedures by researching topics and compiling information to assist senior management team decision-making.
• Provides administrative support for the respective projects(s) and/or initiatives, by coordinating meetings, preparing and distributing meeting documentation, reporting on project status reports, and coordinating general administrative support functions for the various projects.
• Participates in or leads activities to ensure completion of project goals, monitors results and intervenes as necessary to ensure timelines are met, and reports to Operations Director(s) or designates to ensure successful development, monitoring and implementation of the project/initiative plans.
  
  

Qualifications:

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in a related health discipline, plus a minimum of three (3) years recent related experience.  
• Previous experience in program development and implementation or project management required.  
• Completion of a Project Management Certificate and knowledge of public health an asset.
• Ability to plan, implement, and problem solve independently.  
• Strong oral and written communication skills to present and prepare concise analyses, reports and recommendations to multidisciplinary audiences.  
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills and ability to provide support and direction to a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams.  
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of a variety of computer software programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, database applications, email and internet.