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Research Project Manager 1 - BC Cancer Vancouver

• Establish detailed research project charter, plans and objectives to outline timelines and project deliverables. Execute project plan according to project methodologies, ensure successful and coordinated completion of project components, consult with stakeholders as needed and ensure readiness for project implementation.
• Track research project progress according to project plan and identified metrics. Monitor and report on the status of projects and major barriers encountered. Make recommendations to Principal Investigator or Leader regarding research projects scope and related changes required to facilitate a successful outcome. Implement or contribute to the implementation of effective processes to assess project risks, identify risk mitigation strategies and monitor risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of research project budgets within the context of operations demands and environmental and resource constraints and uses best practice methods to thoroughly monitor and adhere to allocated budgets.
• Provide leadership by giving advice or guidance in situations that require interpretation and judgment.
• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in Health Services Administration, Business Administration or relevant health care discipline with a minimum of five (5) year's recent, related experience in project management and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of stakeholder groups. Project Management Professional designation considered an asset.
• Experience or working knowledge of quality improvement methodology and change management is key to the success of this role.
• Excellent communication skills to function within a complex interdisciplinary environment including ability to communicate with the physician community.
• Computer literacy with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, project management and database applications.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

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Provincial Health Services Authority

Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) improves the health of British Columbians by seeking province-wide solutions to specialized health care needs in collaboration with BC health authorities and other partners.

BC Cance r ,  a provincial government-funded treatment and research organization, is an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) . PHSA is responsible for governing, managing and funding BC Cancer, along with 10 other provincially mandated health care agencies. 

PHSA – one of six health authorities in British Columbia – is mandated to ensure the planning, coordination, accessibility, quality, efficiency and effectiveness of selected province-wide health care programs and services. It is the overall governing body of BC Cancer.

Provincial executive team

• Dr. Kim Nguyen Chi, Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
• Tracy Irwin, Chief Operating Officer
• Dr. Helen Anderson, Senior Executive Medical Director, Provincial Systemic Therapy and Medical Programs
• Dr. François Bénard, Senior Executive Director, Research  

Kevin Hare, Senior Executive Director, Operations

• Dr. Devin Schellenberg, Senior Executive Medical Director, Provincial Radiation Therapy and Medical Programs
• Dr. Elaine Wai, Senior Executive Director, Medical Affairs

Warren Clarmont, Executive Director, Indigenous Health and Cultural Safety

• Tammy Currie, Executive Director, Provincial Programs

Dr. Kim Nguyen Chi, Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer

Tracy irwin, chief operating officer.

Implementing change in a large and complex clinical environment is not a new challenge for Tracy. In her more than 20 years in health care, she has held a number of leadership roles with a focus on system transformation, clinical operations and facility redevelopment. Tracy joins us from her most recent position as the executive director, planning, transformation and organization development at Fraser Health and her career highlights include: leading primary and community care redesign, building innovation capacity, and establishing new in-person and virtual health services. She holds a Bachelor or Arts (Psychology) and a Masters of Health Administration from UBC and is an adjunct faculty member with UBC's School of Population and Public Health.

Dr. Helen Anderson, Senior Executive Medical Director, Provincial Systemic Therapy and Medical Programs

Dr. françois bénard, senior executive director, research, dr. devin schellenberg, senior executive medical director, provincial radiation therapy and medical programs.

In addition to this role, Dr. Schellenberg is a clinical associate professor at the University of British Columbia's (UBC) Department of Surgery. He previously served as the department head of radiation oncology at BC Cancer – Surrey, and as head of the Clinical Trials Unit at BC Cancer – Abbotsford. He chairs the Radiation Working Group within the Thoracic Disease Site of CCTG (Canadian Clinical Trials Group) and is also a founding member of the Canadian Pulmonary Radiotherapy Investigators (CAPRI). Dr. Schellenberg completed medical school at UBC, and his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Toronto and UBC. He also completed a fellowship at Stanford University in California, with a research focus on Stereotactic Body Radiation.

Dr. Elaine Wai, Senior Executive Director, Medical Affairs

Tammy currie, executive director, provincial programs.

• Abbotsford , tel: 604-851-4710
• Kelowna , tel: 250-712-3901
• Prince George , tel: 250-645-7300
• Surrey , tel: 604-930-4022 
• Vancouver , tel: 604-877-6151 
• Victoria , tel: 250-519-5501

Rupinder first joined BC Cancer in 2012 as a radiation therapist, and has held various leadership positions at BC Cancer – Surrey, Vancouver and now Abbotsford. Her collective knowledge of diverse operations across the lower mainland has been instrumental in her ability to lead and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives that enhance patient care, streamline processes and drive organizational success.

Rupinder holds a Bachelor of Technology in Radiation Therapy from British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Advanced Certificate in Medical Resonance Imaging from BCIT, and a Masters of Radiotherapy and Oncology from Sheffield Hallam University.

Rupinder has a passion for on-going learning  and has a desire to expand her impact beyond clinical practice. She is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Prince George

Anne is well-known to everyone at Prince George centre. As a registered nurse, Anne previously worked as a staff nurse, clinical nurse coordinator and manager of clinical operations at the centre. Her four years in the director role were eventful and included the COVID-19 pandemic and the centre's 2023 CST Cerner implementation.

A bi-cultural person of Indigenous Kaska Dena and settler ancestry, Anne is a relational leader who values partnerships, trust, curiosity and authenticity. She enjoys connecting with the earth and practicing cultural traditions as well as building relations with people. Anne is an active participant of the Northern Community Hub and is committed to working with integrity, reciprocal accountability and a focus on building strong partnerships with community, BC Cancer, PHSA and governments with objectivity and openness.

Dr. Olson previously served as the centre's Radiation Oncology department head, research lead and fellowship director, and as a national and international leader in radiation therapy research. He has led a number of clinical trials delivering high-precision radiation therapy (SABR) and pilot projects that bring this innovative treatment closer to home for patients living in the North and throughout B.C.

Clinically, Dr. Olson primarily treats head & neck, breast and palliative cancer patients. He is a professor at UBC in the Department of Surgery, Division of Radiation Oncology and Developmental Radiotherapeutics, as well as division head of Radiation Oncology provincially at UBC, and associate head of research for the Department of Surgery at UBC provincially.

Years of clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist across education sector and health care rehabilitation, and pediatric subspecialty services has been foundational to her over two decades in health care leadership roles. Her leadership roles have included strategic planning of provincial systems, accreditation leadership, quality program leadership and senior directorship of daily operations across oncology care, pediatric acute care, rehabilitative services and public health sector. 

Susan has led major projects focused on infrastructure improvements, effectively led diverse interdisciplinary care teams, and championed innovative models of care keeping patients centred as the priority.

Her leadership philosophy centres on collaborative engagement, ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the healthcare process.  Spanning her career is a tireless dedication to disrupting systemic inequities in the health care system and creating collaborative opportunities for teams to navigate change, backed by strong managerial skills and relentless passion for patient-centred care. Susan has been the recipient of numerous accolades and awards including: 3M Health Care Quality Team Awards (CCHL), The Medbuy Quality Leader Award (IHI), Excellence in Education Award (PHSA) and Robert Zed Young Health Leader Award (CCHL).

Tracey came to BC Cancer from RIH and the Regional Trauma Network, where she held the position as executive director. Her proven ability to lead has allowed her to make sound decisions in tough circumstances and build on her passion to improve the experiences of patients, staff, and physicians. Tracey's desire to share knowledge and work in a collaborative environment speaks to her belief that an organization is only as strong as its people.

Dr. Dan Renouf is the executive medical director and a medical oncologist at BC Cancer - Vancouver. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Alberta and completed his internal medicine and medical oncology training at the University of British Columbia and BC Cancer. He undertook further training in early drug development and gastrointestinal oncology at Princess Margaret Hospital and the University of Toronto, and obtained a Masters of Public Health from Harvard University.

Ruby first joined BC Cancer – Abbotsford in 2017, and held the positions of clinical manager and regional nursing lead. She then transitioned into the senior practice leader role in 2018. Shortly after, Ruby stepped into the executive director role and also took on the role of executive director, Professional Practice Nursing and Allied Health in early 2020. In addition to strategic and operational planning, Ruby has a passion for education and has held a multitude of teaching roles. Ruby is also the current co-chair of the BC Cancer Summit.  

Ruby holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Victoria, and a Masters of Education from Simon Fraser University. Ruby also holds certified nursing practice in Contraceptive Management and Sexually Transmitted Infections. Ruby is pursuing further education at Queen's University and currently enrolled in their Health Quality PhD program. Ruby's ongoing professional and academic commitment is an asset to the organization.

When not working at BC Cancer, Ruby is a part-time instructor at her alma mater BCIT – a position she has maintained for nearly thirteen years, and works as clinic nurse for Options for Sexual Health in Abbotsford since 2007.

As a physician leader in the North, Dr. Miller focused on BC Cancer's vision to bring cancer care closer to home, both within BC Cancer and in partnership with the Community Oncology Network including leveraging telehealth solutions to facilitate remote care where possible. She is looking forward to becoming a member of the Cancer Care Team on Vancouver Island.

Dr. Miller is originally from the west coast and moved to Prince George in 2012 for the opening of BC Cancer – Prince George (Centre for the North). In 2024, Dr. Miller moved to Vancouver Island to join the BC Cancer – Victoria team. She trained at the University of British Columbia with a residency at BC Cancer and a subsequent international fellowship in Sydney, Australia. Clinically, she is involved in the treatment of several types of cancer, with a special interest in genitourinary cancer and sarcoma as well as radiation for oligometastatic cancers and rapid access to palliative radiotherapy.

Fabio previously held various leadership roles within Fraser Health including director, Clinical Quality & Patient Safety, and was responsible for the Falls & Injury Prevention team, Patient Care Quality Office, and Patient Safety Learning System (PSLS). With over 15 years of experience in health care, he is an accomplished leader in prevention programs and quality improvement. He is also recognized for his ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams, and integrate research into practice.

Fabio obtained his PhD in Biomechanics at Simon Fraser University with a focus on the prevention of falls and hip fractures. He has held positions as an adjunct professor at the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University and as a faculty member of the Safer Healthcare Now!

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Research Project Manager I - BC Cancer - Vancouver

Research Project Manager I

Vancouver, BC

What you’ll do

• Establish detailed research project charter, plans and objectives to outline timelines and project deliverables. Execute project plan according to project methodologies, ensure successful and coordinated completion of project components, consult with stakeholders as needed and ensure readiness for project implementation.
• Track research project progress according to project plan and identified metrics. Monitor and report on the status of projects and major barriers encountered. Make recommendations to Principal Investigator or Leader regarding research projects scope and related changes required to facilitate a successful outcome. Implement or contribute to the implementation of effective processes to assess project risks, identify risk mitigation strategies and monitor risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of research project budgets within the context of operations demands and environmental and resource constraints and uses best practice methods to thoroughly monitor and adhere to allocated budgets.
• Provide leadership by giving advice or guidance in situations that require interpretation and judgment.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration, Business Administration or relevant health care discipline with a minimum of five (5) year’s recent, related experience in project management and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of stakeholder groups. Project Management Professional designation considered an asset.

You will also have

• Experience or working knowledge of quality improvement methodology and change management is key to the success of this role.
• Excellent communication skills to function within a complex interdisciplinary environment including ability to communicate with the physician community.
• Computer literacy with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, project management and database applications.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type:  Temporary, Full-Time (Until March 31 st  2026)

Salary Range:  $86,398 - $124,197/year.  The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location:  675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 1G1

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work:  Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1600

Requisition #  160247E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

BC Cancer  provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:  jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

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To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position,  you must apply online via your internal profile at  http://internaljobs.phsa.ca

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of  February 20, 2024 . If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position.  Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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