Project Manager 2, Cancer Redevelopment Team Provincial

Project Manager 2, Cancer Redevelopment Team
BC Cancer
Provincial, BC

BC Cancer is currently involved in a number of four major redevelopment projects underway across the province. To steward these projects from concept development through construction and opening, BC Cancer has assembled BC Cancer Redevelopment Project Team. This position is under Implementation Team to complement other workstreams by analyzing the clinical requirements and determining the optimal approach for construction adaption and providing a technical and construction-based perspective.

Work with Purpose

It would be enough if this opportunity were only about driving forward BC Cancer's vision of a world free from cancer. But this is more: It is about being part of the team that is responsible for the strategy, planning and delivery of initiatives within BC's Provincial Cancer Action Plan. We are an extraordinary team while applying leading practices in project and change management, engagement, and transformation. It is about you bringing exceptional skill, optimism, and creativity - to work alongside some of the world's best providers and researchers to transform cancer care. It is about making a positive difference to the one in two British Columbians whose lives are touched by cancer.

We are looking for passionate and experienced professionals to join our portfolio in supporting provincial integrated care planning and delivery.

Why This Role Matters

This position is an opportunity to spearhead transformative change in the fight against cancer in BC. At BC Cancer, we are creating a team that sets the standard for excellence. This position will play a pivotal role in implementing the strategic direction, planning, and delivery of initiatives within BC's Provincial Cancer Action Plan. But it does not stop there. Here is what this role envisions:

• Be a part of a Dynamic Portfolio: You will be a part of the portfolio responsible for strategy, planning, and the successful implementation of initiatives. Your work will be at the forefront of BC Cancer's vision.

• Fostering Exceptional Teams: We are not just looking for a leader; we are looking for someone who can assemble an extraordinary team to deliver and enhance patient care outcomes. Together, with Centre and Provincial leaders, you will use leading practices in engagement, project management, and change management to support transformation across BC Cancer and the cancer care system.

• True Engagement: We are committed to creating a culture that encourages people to do their best work through partnerships. True engagement is at the core of what we do. As a member of this portfolio, you must be dedicated to drawing on the expertise and experience of those working within the system, with a sense of urgency and purpose.

• Leading with Purpose: We are looking for leaders who embody the values BC Cancer holds dear. Your work will go beyond the constraints of the positions or structure we are building, it will have a lasting impact across the entire cancer care system.

• Collaboration with the Best: You will work alongside some of the world's finest cancer care providers and researchers. Together, you will drive innovations that will transform cancer care and make a real difference in the lives of countless individuals and families.

Join Our Journey

If you are ready to be part of the Strategy, Planning and Implementation team at BC Cancer, apply today. We are eager to meet individuals who bring the right skills and the right spirit to shape the future of cancer care. Together, we will take on the challenge and make a real impact.

What you'll do

• Establish 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, facilitates consensus with stakeholders as needed and ensures readiness for project implementation.
• Track project progress according to project plan and identified metrics. Monitor and report on the status of projects and major barriers encountered. Make decisions and recommendations 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.
• Develop and monitor project budgets within the context of operational demands and environmental and resource constraints and uses best practice methods to thoroughly monitor and adhere to allocated budgets. Responsibilities include reporting variance, planning and adjusting operations and/or staffing to meet projections and annual targets, approving expenditures and preparing summaries and is accountable for its own operating budget.
• Provide supervisory guidance and direction to staff. Maintains full accountability for all personnel including hiring, termination, and handling discipline problems.

What you bring

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
• A minimum of seven (7) 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 information technology management, including procurement and deployment of devices and technology is preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
• 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 health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated 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, BC Anti-racism 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 initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness 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:

• Experience or working knowledge of quality improvement methodology, change management and chronic disease management 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.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls calls for justice, and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Support team members on their learning journey, ensuring education strategy for team/department to implement Indigenous Cultural Safety at a practical level.
• 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.
• 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: Temporary, Full-Time (Until December 31, 2030)

Salary Range: $106,026 -$152,413 per 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: 1795 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5C 6E3

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 0830-1630.

Requisition Number: 182035E

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).

(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 - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA (and program) are 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.

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