Director, Health Sciences Placement Network (HSPnet)

 

HSPnet

Vancouver, BC

 

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee 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 Director, Health Sciences Placement Network (HSPnet) is accountable to the Chief Administrative Officer, Research or designate in leading and managing the strategic development, planning, and implementation of systems and models for the delivery of HSPnet services provincially and nationally. The Director plans, directs, and coordinates all activities of the HSPnet service and software application used across Canada.

What you’ll do

• Lead strategic planning and initiatives for HSPnet consistent with the overall strategic direction of PHSA and provincial and national partners in collaboration with relevant partners. Assess current situation and the future requirements of the area, initiating the development of goals and objectives and setting priorities for planning, service delivery design and implementing strategies that reflect best practice standards.
• Develop systems and models for the delivery of HSPnet services provincially and nationally by identifying needs for services, planning programs and service models and facilitating the extension of services to other customers as appropriate to overall strategic direction of the program.
• Collaborate with programs of the PHSA and other BC health authorities and provinces with the objective of providing HSPnet services.
• Evaluate and maintain, as appropriate, HSPnet services on a cost recovery basis provincially, nationally & internationally in order to maintain or improve costs for HSPnet services including for the BC health system. Manage all collaborative (provincial) and vendor contracts for the service. Ensure contractual support & reporting for the HSPnet National Alliance & BC HSPnet structure is maintained and ensure contractual agreements are met.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the HSPnet service. Provide leadership to staff through coaching, guiding and modeling key behaviours and strategies, encouraging dialogue and providing guidance and advice to facilitate resolutions to work issues. Assist team members to define shared and individual goals, meet target dates and ensure alignment of team goals with customer needs. Foster team spirit, trust and mutual respect. Maintain an organizational structure for the area that provides the highest level of quality work and service to customers.
• Evaluate individual and team performance in collaboration with appropriate internal and/or external partners. Investigate work and staff issues and where necessary initiate disciplinary action up to and including termination. Participate in the management of labour relations matters and negotiate/approve essential service levels for the area as applicable.
• Develop and monitor an annual PHSA budget for HSPnet. Responsibilities include monitoring budget performance, planning and adjusting operations and/or staffing to meet projections and annual targets, approving expenditures, identifying and costing new initiatives as well as savings strategies, and preparing summaries for fiscal reporting. Explore alternative service delivery models to reduce service costs and/or improve efficiencies for PHSA. Liaise with Finance and Business Planning representatives on budget matters.
• Establish, implement and support ongoing governance mechanisms for HSPnet that ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities and accountabilities amongst National Alliance, provincial licensees and PHSA as the provider of the HSPnet service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

 

Qualifications

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Health Administration or other relevant discipline plus a minimum of five (5) years of recent related experience in health or education services including a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a progressively responsible management role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility. Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts, underpinned by significant expertise in Indigenous-specific mandates. This includes a clear understanding of and commitment to eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination. Additionally, it involves embedding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility, and an advanced expertise and unwavering dedication to engaging with diversity, centering equity, and advancing inclusion (DEI).
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within HSPnet contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, Anti-Racism Data Act, BC Human Rights Code - and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging and Indigenous Cultural Safety. Demonstrates action-oriented practices addressing Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as confronting/addressing broader issues of racism and discrimination. Exhibits strong DEI and anti-racism competencies/skills to lead by example fostering a culture of continuous learning, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge

• Broad knowledge of business, program or health administration including strategic and operational planning. 
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction and to analyze and problem-solve efficiently and resourcefully. 
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions when guidelines are not clearly defined. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain and refine priorities in a complex and varied environment with multiple interest groups.
• Demonstrated analytical and evaluation skills.  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels one-on-one, in groups and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to productively use spreadsheet, word processing, database and presentation applications. 
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of their personal learning/unlearning journey in relation to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Able to articulate and share this journey to motivate and inspire others enhancing a culture of learning/unlearning and self-reflection.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the social, economic, political realities of settler-colonialism and impacts on Indigenous peoples in social and health contexts as well as knowledge and understanding of, and commitment to upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments in the foundational documents: Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

 

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-time

Salary Range: $118,923 - $170,951/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.
Location: 1770 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6J 3Y6
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 08:30 – 16:30 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition #: 196928E

 

What we do

 

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

 

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

 

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

 

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

 

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

 

Attention current employees of PHSA:

 

You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.

 

The internal job posting expires on April 8, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

 

If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days.

 

If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca.