Director, Strategy

Vancouver Coastal Health

  • Richmond, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
The salary range for this position is CAD $57.85/Hr. - CAD $83.16/Hr.Job SummaryCome work as a Director, Strategy with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Director, Strategy to join the team at the Richmond Hospital.Reporting to the Vice President, Richmond Community Service, the Director, Strategy performs a key leadership and project management role for strategic and operational project(s) across Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). These project(s) involve large-scale reviews of practices, procedures and systems leading to the enhanced integration of services, better service delivery, improved customer satisfaction, development of new programs, and the delivery of cost-efficiencies for VCH and partner organizations. They provide leadership in the development and implementation of detailed project charters and plans, decision support, health planning, and the assessment of the climate for change. The Director provides direction to project resources to ensure that the project scope of work is completed on time and on budget. They lead others toward the achievement of project goals through effectively communicating the project vision, coordinating resources, advancing priorities, and promoting collaboration and commitment of key stakeholders. The Director supports project work groups and committees and is the key point person for achieving integration of project findings/recommendations. Key contacts are with senior leaders across VCH, as well as stakeholders at all levels to consult, negotiate and ensure commitment to project goals. Liaises with external agencies such as the Ministry of Health for planning and reporting purposes.Apply today to join our team!As a Director, Strategy with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
  • Lead the management, review and recommendations for effective project structures and methodology for designated major/long term strategic initiatives within Richmond and in alignment with VCH.
  • Analyze VCH system improvement opportunities to promote efficiencies, reduce costs, gain productivity and better prepare the organization to adapt to future challenges.
  • Work with Executive Sponsors to coordinate the alignment of VCH support resources including Change Management, Employee Engagement, Finance, Communications, Decision Support, etc.
  • Support the measurement and realization of benefits and outcomes through leadership, consultation and facilitation with operations leads and stakeholders, and the involvement of other corporate resources.
  • Implement common templates and reporting standards to track progress of various initiatives and projects. Works with Transformation, operations leads and/or Sponsors to ensure all deliverables are met or escalated as appropriate.
  • Prepare reports, graphs, tables, briefing notes, presentations, issue papers and makes recommendations based on sound business cases.
QualificationsEducation & Experience
  • Masters degree in Health Services Administration, Business Administration or related masters degree, with more than 10 years’ recent, related experience that includes hospital budgeting, managing strategic and operational projects, and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of stakeholder groups (including the public, senior and middle management, physicians and staff).
  • Current registration with relevant professional College/Association, if applicable.
  • Demonstrated commitment to on-going learning and professional development.
Knowledge & Abilities
  • Fosters collaboration and effective working relationships with stakeholders that promote cooperative goals and contribute to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
  • Inspires a shared vision and aligns performance goals and objectives for team and individuals to ensure match with strategy while maintaining group cohesiveness, motivation, commitment and effectiveness.
  • Applies superior conflict management skills and expertise to persuade and negotiate effective resolution of issues/disputes.
  • Displays comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and ability to coach team members on these skills.
  • Uses sound business acumen to manage the fiscal resources of assigned projects/services in a manner that is financially responsible and consistent with overall goals of the organization.
  • Maintains a thorough understanding of available resources for projects and applicable stakeholder groups, provides feedback and detailed analysis on project processes and makes recommendations as required.
  • Utilizes initiative, vision, independent thinking and creative problem-solving abilities to implement project plans and realize project completion.
  • Employs excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present information to relevant stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Works independently and effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines, balance work priorities and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Closing StatementAs per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.If you have any questions, please reach out to Harleen, Talent Acquisition Advisor at .WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?VCH 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
Equity, diversity, 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.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. 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.

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