Come work as a Coordinator, Communications and Community Engagement Centre for Lung Health (CLH) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Centre for Lung Health (CLH) at the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) is a research-driven, multidisciplinary centre that brings together internationally recognized leaders in respiratory research, clinical care and education including the Legacy for Airway Health (LAH) and other affiliated programs. The CLH integrates expertise across disciplines to accelerate discovery, improve clinical practice and enhance respiratory health through research, education, innovation and community partnerships. Guided by the principle that Research is Care and Care is Research, CLH's vision is to be the world leader in research and its application to prevention of and care for lung disease at the individual, community and population levels. By embedding research within clinical care through an integrated approach, the CLH creates an environment in which new knowledge continuously improves practice while clinical and public health experience informs future discovery, ultimately improving outcomes.

The CLH builds on internationally recognized programs at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and affiliated hospitals, the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Simon Fraser University (SFU), Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation and the VGH and UBC Divisions of Respiratory Medicine who are key partners that help advance the CLH’s mission and strengthen its research, clinical and community initiatives.

As a Coordinator, Communications and Community Engagement Centre for Lung Health with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Be responsible for strengthening the collaboration and engagement across the CLH’s programs and partner organizations by fostering an an environment of trust, transparency and collaboration within CLH and across British Columbia, Canada, and internationally with the central focus of the role is to ensure that lived experience informs research priorities, study design, implementation and dissemination.
• Working closely with staff of CLH and its component units, develop networks, communities of practice, engagement initiatives and communication strategies that enhance the CLH’s visibility, promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation and maximizes the impact of CLH's work on patient care and health system improvement.

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

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a health science-related discipline, supplemented with three (3) to five (5) years’ recent related experience working in a health care system, professional association, health authority and/or government on research and/or projects related to patient-oriented research, community engagement, evidence-informed practice and/or policy change, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  
  

Knowledge & Abilities

• Experience with implementation science, knowledge translation theory and practice including critical appraisal, knowledge and skills related to the process of Evidence-Informed Decision Making.
• Ability to develop, maintain and foster relationships with researchers, decision makers and patient groups.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing stakeholder consultations.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including social media management.
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated work ethic, high degree of initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• 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):

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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

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


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