Coordinator, Provincial Supportive Care
BC Cancer
Provincial, BC 

 

Reporting to the Provincial Program Manager, Supportive Care, this role will support key initiatives within the cancer rehabilitation portfolio.

 

This role will predominantly work remotely, however, the successful candidate is expected to live within the community of one of the existing regional centers. Due to the nature of the role, the ability to travel is also required.

 

The Coordinator, Provincial Programs, reports to the Manager, Provincial Programs and works with the Provincial Programs Leadership of BC Cancer. The Coordinator also works closely with clinical leadership, management teams, and other internal and external partners, and is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining and evaluating a comprehensive strategic plan for services within the Provincial Program and facilitates network-wide process improvement. The Coordinator develops and evaluates processes; coordinates planning/design phases and achievement of deliverables; facilitates teams and the implementation of initiatives, liaises with various internal and external parties; creates and updates related documents and reporting including action and decision logs; and monitors progress and facilitates issue resolution. The position researches and analyses issues and trends; provides consultation, guidance and support to designated project staff, contractors and various partners; and provides input into project budgets and resource allocations and monitors related expenditures.

 

What you’ll do

• Develop, implement, and evaluate, in conjunction with other partners, the strategic plans and performance of the provincial program, based on the mission and values of BC Cancer. Analyze factors contributing to regional service delivery deficiencies and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate the evidence-based planning and design of assigned initiatives. Partner with health systems leaders for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of initiative activities, ensuring adherence to systems, practices, policies, and timelines. Monitor progress and takes corrective action to ensure that initiative reporting requirements are met.
• Under the guidance of the Manager, develops and evaluates processes, guidelines, and pathways for assigned initiatives that ensure high quality patient care, in collaboration with clinical leadership and other areas as required. Partner with health systems leaders and clinicians in order to implement change processes and assists in the re-engineering process required for transition from existing service models to new models.
• Develop and maintain appropriate documentation including action and decision logs. Prepare reports, graphs, tables, briefing notes, presentations, issue papers and makes recommendations based on the data.  Lead in the development of systems and reports that compile information from multiple sources; research and analyses issues and trends in order to identify data/information required for monitoring budgets, quality and key performance indicators.
• Interface and liaise to ensure leaders and clinicians are provided with relevant information to support the advancement of the Cancer Action Plan.
• Facilitate teams to achieve deliverables and meets with key internal and external parties to ensure effective communication at all critical stages of initiatives. Liaises with organizations, agencies and the communities to identify and document deliverables including issue discussion and resolution, in support of efficient and effective execution of the initiative. Liaise with appropriate parties to ensure that the coordination of information is maintained; prepares reports and planning documents. Work with Communications to develop and implement communication strategies among appropriate parties.
• Provide education about projects to individuals, groups, organizations and communities as it pertains to successfully completing deliverables.
• Provide input into budget and resource allocation for assigned initiatives, assist in monitoring expenditures to ensure their efficient utilization within the defined objectives, plans and budgets. Assists clinical leadership with integrating and coordinating resource planning, including budgeting, human resources, quality improvement, program standards and guidelines, and patient flow and access.

 

What you bring

 

Qualifications:

           

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Bachelor's degree in a Healthcare related field plus three (3) years of recent, related health care experience that includes one (1) year of experience in a coordinating/project management and systems development role within a complex health system.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer 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, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act 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. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing 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.).

 

 

 

You have:

• Extensive knowledge of the health care system as it pertains to care and service delivery and the interdependence with other clinical programs/services.
• Proven ability to lead, plan, implement and manage large complex clinical initiatives including financial analysis and project planning and management methodologies.
• Ability to lead and manage responsively in an environment of constant change and redefinition, including the ability to re-direct and mobilize teams accordingly.
• Ability to facilitate discussion with various parties and influence or persuade others to resolve issues.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation, and collective agreements.
• Ability to operate a standard PC and effectively utilize a variety of software applications to support the initiative management activities. 
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as 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, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, 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 vast 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
• Access to professional development opportunities through our 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more.
• 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: $90,770 - $130,481/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: This role will predominantly work remotely, however, there will be occasional requirements for the incumbent to work on site at the BC Cancer regional centres therefore it is preferred for the successful candidate to live within the community of one of the existing regional centres.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday- Friday; 830-1630.

Requisition Number: 197244E

 

What we do

 

 

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

 

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

 

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 20, 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. 

 

 

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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.