Come work as a Coordinator, Agency Coordination- Rural Remote with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!  

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for a Coordinator, Agency Coordination (Rural & Remote) to join the Staffing Agency Housing team at qathet General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As a Coordinator, Agency Coordination- Rural Remote with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Be responsible for assessing vacancy and staffing requirements across the organization and coordinating with Go Health BC and agency partners to meet these needs.
• Ensure the effective prioritization and utilization of staffing resources across Vancouver Coastal Health.
• Gather, analyze, and present data on staffing pressures, particularly in rural and remote communities, and provides insights and recommendations to support staffing decision-making. 
• Contribute to the planning and optimization of Go Health BC and agency partners deployments, including the implementation of policies, standard work processes, and service delivery initiatives.
• Support the coordination and implementation of departmental initiatives related to external personnel deployment. This includes developing implementation plans, establishing priorities and timelines, and monitoring progress to ensure targets are achieved.
• Provide input into policy development and identifies opportunities for process and service delivery improvements related to agency and Go Health BC staffing.
• Investigate and resolve complex staffing and deployment issues, and liaises with external partners including agencies, other health authorities, regulatory bodies, and government organizations to exchange information, resolve discrepancies, and address workforce concerns.as required to share information, clarify discrepancies, resolve problems and deal with employee concerns.

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Human Resources or a relevant discipline.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of recent related health care experience in a large, complex unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage challenging and competing demands within a limited timeframe.
• Strong change management skills.
• Ability to apply project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, and implement work for self and others.
• Uses strong analytical, research and financial abilities to support decision making
• Ability to take initiative in problem solving and implementing changes and new systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human resources principles and practices and relevant collective agreements.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.
• Strong computer skills and database applications.
• 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.
  
  

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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):

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.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.