Come work as a Project Coordinator, Safety and Prevention with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Reporting to the Manager, Safety & Prevention. the Project Coordinator provides analytical expertise in various safety programs, technical review, evaluation and maintenance of the project documentation, project management tools and executive reports for their specific Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) safety projects, allowing for effective risk management.  Some of these projects include safety moments, safety newsletters, safety analysis of programs. Performs analysis on and documentation of the project(s) initiated by the organization to provide validation to ensure organization-wide and departmental objectives are met. Supports VCH by ensuring the various internal and external stakeholders involved maintain a supportive and mutually beneficial working relationship. Works in collaboration with both the project team and the end-user department(s) on capital and operational projects.  Gathers information and evaluates interdependencies and their associated risk to the respective project(s) and to the organization through interaction with external consultants and the other health authorities.

As a Project Coordinator, Safety and Prevention with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Identify and understand key issues relating to the respective project(s) through review and assessment of project team documentation. Under guidance from the department, assess safety programs and implications associated with each project separately and as a collective and, when necessary, carry out due diligence assessments and report findings to the appropriate partners.
• Conduct safety analysis by utilizing a variety of data manipulation and management techniques and conduct safety analysis by compiling information, analyzing and interpreting the data and reporting on the findings.
• Manage one or two Project Administrators depending on the size and scope of the respective project(s). 
• Respond to ad hoc requests for information and analysis by researching and gathering information required, manipulating database fields, preparing spreadsheets, tables, charts, graphs, reports and presentations as required to summarize information.
• Provide expertise in safety video production, editing and creating a final product for various partners.
• Provide administrative support for the respective project(s) and their key partners as required, including: meeting coordination, timekeeping, budget reporting and facility move coordination. 
• Utilize Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop and Mail Chimp. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration or in a field related to the specific project(s).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ recent, related business analysis and video production and planning experience in a large, complex service organization or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in three distinct areas must be exhibited: safety analysis, project planning/management and technical expertise relating to the specific project(s).

Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive technical expertise, project/process management, analytical skills and business acumen.
• Effectively and accurately responds to the needs of stakeholders and is acutely aware of the impact of decisions and actions on the organization and various stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication as well as facilitation skills to work effectively in a team setting and with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to identify issues, and to develop and analyze solutions to resolve problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current advanced word processing, graphics presentation, and spreadsheet computer applications to prepare reports and presentations.
• Results-oriented within a high-pressure working environment with numerous critical timelines.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

As 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.

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

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 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.