Salary Range: $65,884-$94,708/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, Values and strategic direction 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.

The Coordinator, Equipment and Supplies, Business Management Office (BMO) reports to the Manager and coordinates the day-to-day operational requirements for equipment and supplies matters of assigned area(s) across Children’s and Women’s. Coordinates and ensures that the planning and procurement process meets operational requirements by liaising with internal and external partners and interested parties and leading discussions to identify and/or evaluate appropriate equipment and supplies needed to support clinical practice. The Coordinator collaborates with health care providers and Supply Chain to develop solutions for product utilization and standardization in a safe and cost effective manner and troubleshoots issues by acting as the first point of escalation, conducting independent research and analysis within the context of budgets and the unique requirements of assigned area(s). Identifies, selects, evaluates and introduces new equipment and supplies that support clinical practice in providing safe patient care. The position participates in strategic and operational planning, the development of policies and procedures and quality assurance activities. The Coordinator supervises unionized staff for the assigned area(s) including making determinations on recruitment and selection, performance management, discipline, training, coaching and leading teams.

Qualifications:

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a recognized Diploma program in a health, business, Supply Chain/logistic or technology related discipline plus three(3) years’ experience in a supply chain or supply systems environment, including two (2) years in a leadership role. Preference of having a clinical background or a broad understanding of the clinical care process and multidisciplinary health care provision.

Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications and knowledge of purchasing and inventory and other clinical and business applications. Demonstrated effective problem resolution and critical thinking/analytical skills. Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others. Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, multi-task, and problem solve with little or no direction. Excellent written and verbal communications. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and in a changing environment. Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others both within and outside of the organization.