Project Manager I

Salary DetailsThe salary range for this position is CAD $46.39/Hr.
- CAD $66.68/Hr.
Job SummaryCome work as a Project Manager I, with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Project Manager I to join the Primary Community Care - Strategic Initiatives Funding Proposal team.
As a Project Manager I with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
Lead and coordinate all aspects of assigned projects for designated programs/services within a Community of Care (CoC) and/or throughout Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
Ensure that project deliverables are completed on time and on budget, as described in the project plan.
Work with partners at all levels and inspires others to achieve goals and deliverables through facilitation, effective communication of corporate visions, and ensuring the culture is one in which individual competencies can thrive.
Provide leadership, guidance and support to designated project staff. Projects may involve process improvement and work redesign, productivity review/staff deployment and the provision of strategic information to support those processes. Findings and recommendations have a direct financial and staff resources impact.
Communicate with all levels of staff and management within the CoC and/or across VCH to facilitate consensus, consult, negotiate and share information.
Liaise with consultants, vendors and other health care entities and other external agencies to negotiate contracts for the provision of goods and services.
This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.
QualificationsEducation & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration, Business Administration or relevant health care discipline with five (5) to seven (7) year's recent, related experience in project management and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of partner groups.
Current registration with relevant professional College/Association, if applicable.
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.
Knowledge & Abilities
Displays comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and ability to coach team members on these skills.
Effectively monitors budgets and executes project plans with stringent timelines.
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.
Utilizes initiative, vision, independent thinking, and creative problem-solving abilities to implement project plans and realize project completion.
Maintains a broad knowledge of patient care delivery systems in primary, acute and community settings.
Maintains a thorough understanding of available resources for projects and applicable partner groups, provides feedback and detailed analysis on project processes and makes recommendations as required.
Utilizes effective facilitation, persuasion and negotiation abilities to achieve consensus, resolve conflict and achieve desired outcomes.
Works effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines, balance work priorities and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Closing StatementAs 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.
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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