Project Coordinator (16 months)

The Health Employers Association of BC • Vancouver, BC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

HEABC, the Health Employers Association of British Columbia, contributes to the growth and sustainability of the BC health care system. HEABC leads and supports strategic planning related to human resources and labour relations for BC's publicly funded health employers, negotiating provincial agreements for 138,000 unionized health care employees. This is a 16-month contract opportunity for a Project Coordinator within the IMIT team. The Project Coordinator reports to the Senior Project Manager and is responsible for coordinating IMIT aspects of projects, both within and outside IMIT, including strategic IMIT projects. The role involves interacting with and supporting various decision-makers, including staff, leaders within IMIT, and the Chief Information Officer, requiring exceptional written and verbal communication skills and a proactive service orientation. The Project Coordinator will work with a high-performing team to address challenges related to IMIT and business areas, making a positive contribution to the BC health care system.

Requirements

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in information technology, commerce, business administration, or health administration with project management training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of recent, related experience working as a project coordinator.
• Experience managing IT projects.
• Knowledge of project management principles and proven ability to achieve deliverables on or before deadlines.
• Ability to earn the confidence of internal and external interested parties with strong verbal presentation and writing skills as well as a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy.
• Adaptability and flexibility to reprioritize as issues surface and new initiatives enter the portfolio.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, including excel, building dashboards and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and project management for initiatives aligned with the strategic priorities of HEABC and IMIT.
• Responsible for up to date and accurate reporting and creating dashboards.
• Apply project management best practices in alignment with the HEABC Project Management Office (PMO) to support detailed project plans, monitor progress, and provide status reports.
• Proactively advances IMIT and business projects in accordance with work plan and timelines.
• Liaises with the project team and interested parties to manage and handle day-to-day enquiries in a manner that promotes positive relations with interested parties.
• Assumes responsibility for preparing for meetings, including formulating agendas, liaising with invited guests, and support preparing meeting materials well in advance of each meeting.

Benefits

• In office or hybrid work environment – flexibility that suits your needs.
• Competitive salary
• Four weeks of vacation, earned in your first year of employment & 13 statutory holidays.
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits, with immediate coverage upon starting.
• Pension Plan - BC’s Municipal Pension Plan is one of the largest pension plans in Canada and provides secure retirement income to plan members.
• Training and development opportunities – HEABC supports your continuing education & growth.
• A work environment which values work-life balance, respect, recognition, teamwork, and inclusivity.
• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees