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.

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.The Project Manager I leads and co-ordinates all aspects of the current projects undertaken by the department. The role will ensure the deliverables are completed on time and on budget, as identified in the project plan. The Project Manager I will identify and track metrics as they relate to the project deliverables. The role will provide consultation, guidance and support to designated project staff, contractors and stakeholders.

 

This role will support the BC Cancer Supportive Care Program and report to a Provincial Programs Manager. The position will contribute to navigation initiatives aimed at improving patient and provider awareness of, and access to, supportive care services at BC Cancer and in the community. A primary focus of this role is developing and implementing a program, based on the Project ECHO model, that establishes separate patient and clinician groups to help participants better understand how to navigate supportive care resources. The role also involves supporting the development of digital navigation tools, including those that use artificial intelligence (AI), and helping integrate these tools with peer- and group-based supports to enhance patient navigation and information delivery across the cancer care continuum.

 

The role will predominantly be remote; however, occasional on-site work at the nearest BC Cancer regional centre will be required. As such, the successful candidate must reside within the community of one of the existing regional centres. Due to the nature of the role, occasional travel is also required.

 

Duties/Accountabilities:

• 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, consults with stakeholders as needed and ensures readiness for project implementation.
• Tracks project progress according to project plan and identified metrics. Monitors and reports on the status of projects and major barriers encountered. Makes recommendations to Director 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.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of project budgets within the context of operations demands and environmental and resource constraints and uses best practice methods to thoroughly monitor and adhere to allocated budgets.
• Provides leadership by giving advice or guidance in situations that require interpretation and judgment
  
  

Qualifications:

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration, Business Administration or relevant health care discipline with a minimum of five (5) year’s recent, related experience in project management and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of stakeholder groups.
• Project Management Professional designation considered an asset.
• Experience or working knowledge of population and public health is key to the success of this role.  
• Excellent communication skills to function within a complex interdisciplinary environment including ability to communicate with the physician community.
• Computer literacy with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, project management and database applications.