Director, Project Management Office 

 

PHSA Corporate

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. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

 

Reporting to the Executive Director, Planning and Projects, the Director, Projects provides leadership and expertise in the management of multiple, concurrent small and large scale complex strategic and capital projects across PHSA provincial sites and locations, which range from corporate and clinical tenant improvements, renovations within clinical settings, new construction additions or stand-alone buildings, as well as external partnership projects. The Director, Projects leads a team that is responsible for all project management processes, and oversees and is accountable for: developing and managing overall project budgets; establishing project timelines, including planning phases of work and implementation; negotiating and managing consultant/contractor contracts; tracking and monitoring risks; reporting on project status, issues and recommended solutions; and, authorizing expenditures within the project budget.

 

The Director operates in a dynamic and complex multi-site environment, which is in constant change with the implementation of major strategic initiatives. The Director is responsible for ensuring project cost, schedule, and scope meet stakeholder quality and other requirements, balancing project risk and uncertainty through risk management and mitigation plans, and providing leadership in directing work teams and user groups.

 

The Director is accountable for ensuring appropriate internal and external project resourcing, depending on project scope, scale and complexity. The Director oversees revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and contractors that may be required and ensures that projects are executed in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards. In addition, the Director is responsible for balancing portfolio project volume, ensuring internal resourcing is able to meet project requirements, which may include re-allocating resources within the team and hiring additional resources as required. The Director is responsible for ensuring project management processes are established and adhered- to within the project management team, and is accountable for mentorship and performance planning.

What you’ll do

• Serve as a member of the Planning & Projects leadership team. Participate in the development and approval of annual goals and objectives, establish processes, best practices, standards, tools and templates in compliance with Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to be used in the management of all capital projects including planning, design and implementation phases. Collaborate with the Director, P&D in the development and sustainment of the Facilities project management system.
• Responsible for the initiation and completion of operational and capital projects. Accountable for scope, schedule, budget and risk identification at project initiation; manage project delivery through to completion. Responsible for: sourcing project funding, including the coordination of Business Plan and approval documentation; allocating resources; and developing risk management and mitigation strategies, including for cost over runs.
• Provide leadership for strategic initiatives and capital projects and manages project resources with regular status reporting to the Executive Director, Planning, Design and Projects, stakeholders, senior executives, the Ministry of Health, and other governance committees as required.
• Ensure accurate documentation, invoicing, and payables are completed for all projects.
• Utilize standard project management tools, methodologies, templates and risk mitigation plans for tracking and reporting progress. Maintain a current status report of all projects within the portfolio and reports regularly to the Executive Director, including details of the project budgets, cash flows, schedules, scope, customer satisfaction and risk status. Escalate material variances and other anomalies to the Executive Director and relevant stakeholders in a timely manner. Recommend solutions and mitigation measures as required, and implements upon approval.
• Negotiate and facilitate consensus with key stakeholders such as the PHSA leadership team, Project Co leaders, contractors, and vendors.
• Manage the construction documentation/specifications, tendering process and ensures contracts are awarded in compliance with established governmental regulations and PHSA policies.
• Develop, implement and ensure adherence to departmental policies and operational procedures. Advise the Executive Director Planning, Design and Projects on ways to improve the overall performance of the department. Provide decisions, direction, communication, and support to managers through policy development, procedures, standardization, meetings and reviews.
• Ensure that projects are planned, designed and built to meet user requirements and align with the latest standards regarding energy conservation, carbon footprint reduction and LEED certification.
• Ensure code compliance and standards are being met and ensures building permits, occupancy permits, and other required permits are achieved from the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Lead, manage and supervise the project management team. Provide leadership in directing work internally, as well as to contractors and consultants. Oversee the assignment of work, tracks project volume and staff workload to reassign projects as required and/or justify hiring to meet demand and builds the capabilities of the team to enhance the organization’s ability to achieve its strategic goals and objectives. Provide leadership through coaching, mentoring and training. Set performance targets and expectations to ensure objectives are met; measure, monitor, and manage overall performance.
• Develop and successfully manage project budgets within the context of operational demands and environmental and resource constraints. Allocate budget and resources as required to ensure the effective delivery of the project(s). Prepare and administer the capital budgets, as well as monitoring expenditures and results.

What you bring

 

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of a Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline, including experience managing construction projects, training in project management or operational management and a minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years’ of recent, related experience in progressively more complex leadership roles in a large multi-site organization within a project planning environment, preferably health care. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desirable.
• 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 PHSA Corporate 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

• Demonstrated commitment to providing leadership, achieving objectives, providing quality services, and effective management of resources.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt in a complex environment and ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus in a highly dynamic and complex organization with many interested parties. Proven ability to lead, guide and direct staff while maintaining cohesion, motivation, commitment and effectiveness.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health care and relevant government procedures, standards and requirements. Excellent communication and negotiation skills build effective relationships with internal and external clients and interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building planning, design, estimating, tendering, construction, and standard practices in the construction industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and resources. Advanced project management skills including demonstrated effectiveness in planning and coordinating major projects from conceptual design through construction completion.
• Possesses sound judgment and creativity in approach to problem solving and conflict resolution. Understands complex issues. Strong computer skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, Visio, PowerPoint etc.
• 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: 1795 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby BC V5C 6E3
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 08:00-16:00 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition #: 197000E

  

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 9, 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.