Come work as Director, People Wellness with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

As a member of the People leadership team and reporting to the Executive Director of Safety Health & Wellness, the Director People Wellness plays an integral role within the organization in establishing alignment of People team services with VCH strategic and operational objectives. The Director is accountable to oversee the strategic planning and operational requirements for the People Wellness portfolio, which includes Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), Mental and Physical Health & Wellness initiatives and the Psychological Health & Safety program across Vancouver Coastal Health. Providing organizational leadership, expertise and creativity in the delivery of services, the Director is accountable for ensuring these programs support the achievement of identified outcomes for all VCH staff and volunteers including leaders, employees, physicians and medical staff by developing, implementing and evaluating an integrated total Wellness program. The portfolio will focus on advancing related VCH strategic objectives and maximizing compliance with all applicable legislation and accreditation standards including implementation of the National Standard of Canada on Psychological Health and Safety in the workplace. Apply today to join our team!

As Director, People Wellness with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will: 

• Promote a safe and healthy workplace by enhancing existing services and developing new initiatives and programs that proactively support healthy work environments for staff and medical staff.
• Work collaboratively with People team senior leadership and operations leaders across the organization to formulate, implement, and evaluate strategic plans, goals and objectives.
• Work in collaboration with other People teams, Indigenous Health, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-racism to ensure compliance with legislated requirements, collective agreement provisions, VCH policies and values, and the inclusion of Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism principles with a commitment to related education strategies.
• Align service delivery model within broad Health Human Resources planning initiatives for VCH ensuring consistent and appropriate delivery of People Wellness services.
• Coordinate related engagement with operations leadership, employee and labour union representatives, HEABC, and related internal and external industry working groups.
• Oversee the management, development and operational planning requirements and represent the portfolio in major corporate initiatives and internal/external steering committees developing strong collaborative relationships with key industry partners.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, and/or Business Administration supplemented with ten (10) years' recent, relevant, progressive leadership experience in healthcare/program management within a large multi-union organization or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Completion of accredited Mediation Skills, Conflict Coaching, and Workplace Conflict courses as well as relevant certifications considered assets to the role.

Knowledge & Abilities

• 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-seeking groups, including those who experience intersectional barriers.
• Demonstrated expertise and understanding of approaches to team function assessment, team based interventions and conflict resolution modalities and approaches, including leading best practices
• Relevant training and/or designations in fields of practice such as Human Systems Dynamics, and eligibility for registration with Mediate BC would be considered assets
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical systems and healthcare management including health and safety management systems (HSMS), accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and provincial/national standards on health, safety and wellness
• Ability to effectively lead and support management teams, inspiring a shared vision that aligns with organization goals, objectives, and strategies
• Identifies emerging initiatives, trends and industry best practices and ensures full consideration in the development and implementation of service delivery goals and objectives
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, positive relationships and utilizes strong communication skills and client-based solution-focused approach to finding creative and proactive ways for improving services
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally, diplomatically, and persuasively to foster and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• 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.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Orlando Cerrato, Manager, Executive Talent Acquisition at executivecareers@vch.ca.

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

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 2023.

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.