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 and is accountable for the accurate and efficient administration of the financial functions of the department including research grants. 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.

The responsibilities include monitoring and assisting with the development of project and research grant budgets, purchasing, assisting with the coordination of funds among co-applicants from the Provincial Health Services Authority, BC Cancer and BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI), BC Cancer Foundation (BCCF) and the University of British Columbia (UBC), and approving department expenditures.” before the last sentence, “The role will provide consultation, guidance and support to designated project staff, contractors and stakeholders.

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, including financial analysis, budgeting guidance, and purchasing advice to ensure sound decision-making
• Manages a portfolio of research projects.
• Analyzes variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Reviews project agreements, supports grant applications, and meets sponsor reporting requirements.
• Maintains accurate financial information for all research funds and ensure compliance with PHSA, UBC, and granting agency policies.
• Leads process improvement initiatives — implements or enhances systems that support efficient management of research funds and operations.
• Provides leadership to research funds services coordinators and collaborates with research finance teams across institutions.
• Oversees purchasing, corporate card reconciliation, payroll corrections, and salary allocations.
• Collaborates across multiple institutions — regularly communicates with PHSA, BC Cancer, BCCF, UBC, and granting agencies to exchange information and resolve financial issues.
• Supports institutional compliance and accountability — follows all financial policies, ensures data accuracy, and helps maintain the department’s standing with granting agencies.

 

Qualifications:

It is preferred to have a degree in Finance or Business with partial completion of a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA or CMA), including experience in fund accounting, financial planning, and grants administration, preferably in a large, multi-site healthcare, university / life sciences environment. Ability to apply critical thinking in the analysis of operational problems and recommendation of innovative solutions. Ability to work under pressure and multi-task without direct supervision. Demonstrated administrative, organizational, work planning and control skills. Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills. Superior analytical skills including the ability to comprehend complex issues and related data/information and present information in concise meaningful ways. Strong computer and financial application skills. Customer focused with ability to facilitate and encourage co-operation between diverse operational groups and skill sets. Knowledge of grant management and familiarity with granting agencies and their guidelines and policies.

 

• 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.