Strategic Initiatives Advisor People Team - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Job Title: Strategic Initiatives Advisor People TeamWork Site: HR - 601 W Broadway 10th flStatus:Start Date:Hours:Regular Full TimeAs soon as possible0800-1600Days off: Saturday, Sunday, Statutory HolidaysReference#: 153192-skhCome work as a Strategic Initiatives Advisor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Strategic Initiatives Advisor to join the People team. Apply today to join our team!As a Strategic Initiatives Advisor with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Act as an internal consulting resource for VCH in identifying initiatives to move the organization toward its vision with an emphasis on human resource strategies.
• Provide skills and knowledge in project planning, project management, integrating analysis, forecasting projections, developing and promoting business cases, and reporting to implement key projects across VCH.
• Partner with other People Teams and work closely with operations leaders, Transformational Change Advisors, and Communications to provide expert consultation, coordination and support to organizational committees as required.
• Provide subject matter expertise on strategic human resource initiatives both internally and externally and liaise with human resources and organizational development professionals in other BC healthcare organizations and the Ministry of Health.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTHVCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience

• Education training and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Health Services Administration, Human Resources, Business Administration or relevant health care discipline with five (5) years recent, related experience including change management initiatives or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis along with experience and education in project management are important assets to this role.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Initiative, vision, independent thinking and creative problem-solving abilities to implement strategic initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and ability to coach team members on these skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of communication methodology to ensure that stakeholder engagement and communications are understood at all levels within a complex internal and external network.
• Change management, and influencing decision-making at the individual, group, and organizational level
• Broad knowledge of patient care delivery systems in primary, acute and community settings.
• Effective facilitation, persuasion and negotiation abilities to achieve consensus, resolve conflict and achieve desired outcomes.
• Works effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines, balance work priorities and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Please note that a resume is required to apply to this posting.Hours of Work may vary due to project requirements.Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.VCH is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Canada in 2021 by Glassdoor and Forbes.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.Quick Apply

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