[Hiring] Project Manager I @BC Cancer

Role Description

This role will support key initiatives in the Community Oncology Network. This role will predominantly work remotely, however, the successful candidate is expected to live within the community of one of the existing regional centers. Due to the nature of the role, the ability to travel is also required.

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.

What you’ll do

• 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.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly.
• 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.

Requirements

• Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.
• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our 2,000+ in-house courses.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs.
• 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.
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts.

Benefits

• Temporary, Full-Time (Until October 4, 2028)
• Salary Range: $90,770 - $130,481
• The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience.
• Location: This role will predominantly work remotely, however, the successful candidate is expected to live within the community of one of the existing regional centers.
• Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
• Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 0800 - 1600
• Requisition Number: 203447E

Company Description

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.

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices.