Reporting to the PDHIS Director of Implementation Services, the PDHIS Project Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day management of the PDHIS Project Office. Working closely with Project Managers, Contractors, Vendors, PHSA Finance, PDHIS Clients and Project Stakeholders, the Project Coordinator oversees all approved PDHIS projects to ensure they adhere to the defined PDHIS project methodology and are carried out in accordance with PDHIS policies and procedures. The Project Coordinator works with PDHIS Directors and other senior management to ensure that PDHIS Projects are aligned with PHSA business and PDHIS strategic initiatives and directives

What You’ll Do

The coordinator facilitates the selection, implementation and maintenance the project methodology and is responsible for defining, updating, and enforcing project templates, standards, and tools, (the project toolkit). Furthermore, the coordinator develops and oversees the PDHIS Project Office Communities of Practice site and assists in the set-up of CoPs for projects as required. The coordinator provides support and training on project methodology, processes and tools to project managers and project teams. In addition, the coordinator maintains and tracks the PDHIS master portfolio project list. Monitors milestones and issues to ensure they do not negatively impact the timelines of a project and keeps PDHIS Directors informed of the portfolio status The coordinator assists with the assignment of resources to approved PDHIS projects and identifies resource issues and proposes solutions to PDHIS Director. Furthermore, the coordinator co-ordinates the preparation of status and financial reports to meet internal and external requirements, garnering information from Project Managers and team members as required and provides reports to the PDHIS Directors.

What You Bring

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Degree in Computer Science, Health Information Science, Business Administration or Healthcare Administration. PMP Certification, ITIL Service Management Certification. 5-7 years of progressively more responsible positions in Information Technology including project management experience in a similar health care environment, including three years of supervisory experience. Comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques, principles and practices including competency in the use of presentation, facilitating and negotiating techniques. Thorough understanding of project lifecycles and project related policies and procedures. Knowledge of and experience with maintaining a central repository of project competencies, plans, reports and history to provide a knowledge centre for project managers. Fully conversant with project management software tools: MS Project, MS Office, Crystal Reports, MS Visio. Knowledge of systems analysis and system development life cycle theory emphasising project management, with a successful record of managing large, high profile development/acquisition and implementation projects. Comprehensive knowledge of continuous quality improvement techniques and practices. Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for working with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner with the ability to empower staff in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to liaise and interact with all levels of the organization. Experience with staff supervision and performance evaluation. Functional knowledge of hospital operations spanning the entire organization, encompassing clinical as well as administrative areas. Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within Regional Digital Solutions contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety. Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge

Demonstrated ability to carry out business process mapping and fit gap analysis. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability manage multiple interactions with multiple groups while working on multiple issues at the same time. Superior analytical, problem-solving and system analysis skills. Proven ability to plan and execute projects with stringent timelines. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to provide professional expertise to staff, departments and IMITS stakeholders, and guidance regarding standard processes for project management. Demonstrated ability to provide user support, advice and training, and other user liaison services. Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers. Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

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

Salary Range: $63,484-$91,259

Location: 1795 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby

Closing Date: Applications Accepted Until Filled

Hours of Work: 08:00-16:00 (Monday to Friday)

Requisition #: 200828E

What We Do

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 – Create equity – Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

Attention Current Employees Of PHSA

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The internal job posting expires on July 6, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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