Come work as a Business and Contract Management Analyst with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Business and Contract Management Analyst to join the Contract Management Office team. Apply today to join our team!

As a Business and Contract Management Analyst with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Report to the Senior Director, Quality Improvement.
• Be responsible for managing the Contract Management Database (CMD) information system and supporting other information systems utilized by department staff or contracted Service Providers within the portfolio.
• Be accountable for designing and implementing database solutions, maintaining data and system integrity including documentation, data mining, best practices research, budget/variance report, workflow analysis, process diagrams, and other specific tasks as relates to supporting the information systems and the broader Contract Management Team.
• Be responsible for developing, monitoring, analyzing and assessing the performance of contracts within the CMD; planning and developing reporting requirements for specific programs to meet key financial and contract management requirements; monitoring projects against defined plans; maintaining performance indicators; recommending processes for operations planning and performance management; and coordinating new initiatives to meet the organization’s strategic and operational objectives.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, Computer Sciences (Information Technology, Information Systems), Economics: or a Diploma in Computer Systems Technology, and/or Certificate in Applied Database Administration and Design; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years' recent, related financial analysis and project management experience in a large, complex, healthcare organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Understanding and experience with quality improvement tools, LEAN methodology, and change management; and experience working within the healthcare environment preferred.
• Certification from Microsoft, SQL and PMI would be an asset.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Advanced technical computer skills in spreadsheet and database design and usage.
• Demonstrated financial planning, monitoring, and financial analysis and reporting expertise.
• Knowledge of project management, contract management, system analysis, workflow design and documentation.
• Highly developed communication skills including business writing, verbal communication and presentation skills and the ability to understand and relate to others at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to use database, spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software at an advanced level.
• Superior analytical skills for data, documentation and workflows, including the ability to comprehend, analyze and resolve complex issues and present information in concise meaningful ways.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, resourceful, well organized, and good attention to detail.
• Demonstrated business acumen for normal business practices, tools and methodologies.
• Results oriented within a high-pressure working environment with numerous critical timelines.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work with partners to design effective business database solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor program managers and contract managers in the use of the database.
• Ability to provide guidance to contract administrator staff in the use of the database and its structure, as part of the provision of services to clients.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.
• Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

As 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 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 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.