Description:
- Monitor and coordinate the execution of projects, ensuring that they adhere to project protocols, that they conform to applicable institutional policies, and that they are completed within the required timelines.
- Identify, collect, and analyze relevant information relating to current projects, and provide input and recommendations to project team for development, implementation, analysis, dissemination of findings, and policy/practice implications.
- Actively support the management and facilitation of time-limited projects and programs to identify best strategies and activities for team members and other stakeholders, including identifying appropriate staff and assisting them to access and utilize appropriate project management tools and resources.
- Coordinate and arrange project team meetings in consideration of urgency and nature of the subject matter. Prepare documents including presentation, spreadsheets, correspondence, meeting minutes and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
- Present project updates to internal stakeholder groups, external agencies, organizations, and other stakeholders. Develop communication plans and assists with the dissemination of information and knowledge related to projects and key initiatives through a variety of mediums.
- Monitor period, quarterly, mid-year and year-end budget expenditures and report variances. Gather and summarize financial information related to assigned projects for submission to the project lead and sponsor.
- In collaboration with Project Manager and/or Director, coordinate the implementation of approved recommendations resulting from previous projects, research, best practice, and policy reviews.
What you bring
- A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Health or Social Sciences plus a five (5) years in a related research assistant, project coordinator, or policy analyst role in a health, social services, government, or community organization.
- Knowledge of quality improvement and clinical practices relevant to the service/program area.
- Understanding of and practical skills in project coordination/management, research and evaluation; relevant computer software applications; training and facilitation.
- Related experience in conducting literature searches and reviews, best practice reviews, working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholder groups.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict management and consensus building; excellent oral and written communications skills.
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 and development.
- 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.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.