Placement Associate

Vancouver Coastal Health View all jobs

  • Vancouver, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
The salary range for this position is CAD $29.89/Hr. - CAD $39.24/Hr.Job SummaryCome work as a Placement Associate with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Placement Associate to join the People Health Team. Apply today to join our team!As a Placement Associate with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
  • Support the operation of the VCH Accommodation Program which assists ill and/or injured employees to stay at work or return to productive work in a timely, safe and sustainable manner.
  • Administer budgets, prepare reports and findings from detailed analysis and performs senior level administrative functions. The analyses and advice may include the development or review of policies, procedures, reporting methods, business practices and/or work processes.
  • Provide senior level administrative support to the team including coordinating technological support in partnership with Information Management/Information Systems (IMIS) and maintaining various databases. This position works independently and interfaces primarily with Managers, HR Advisors, Unions, WorkSafe & Wellness and Business Support Associates/Administrative staff in related program/service areas.
QualificationsEducation & Experience
  • Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources or related program plus two years’ recent related experience in a complex health care environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Advanced word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation skills software.
Knowledge & Abilities
  • Applies diligence and care and attention to detail to maintain, monitor, calculate, process and summarize financial and statistical data, records and confidential information.
  • Exercises considerable judgment, tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature.
  • Communicates in a compelling, clear and understandable manner (both verbally and in writing) to ensure systems and processes are consistently followed and monitored for effectiveness and that gaps are addressed and resolved when identified.
  • Utilizes time management skills to prioritize and complete assignments in a manner that optimizes departmental effectiveness and contributes to organizational success.
Closing StatementAs per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):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
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.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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