Project Leader, Climate Change and Healthy Environments

Fraser Health•Tri-Cities / Coquitlam / Port Coquitlam / Port Moody, British Columbia

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families: Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Health Services, the Project Leader, Climate Change and Healthy Environments is responsible for leading, directing and coordinating the development and implementation of projects and new programs arising out of the site operational needs of the Health Protection Population & Public Health program. This includes providing leadership and collaborating with leaders to support best practices models for Health Protection Population & Public Health programs and services. Fraser Health is seeking a Full Time visionary Project Leader, Climate Change and Healthy Environments to spearhead the next generation of public health initiatives. Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Health Services, you will turn environmental strategy into on-the-ground operational reality. If you are a proactive leader who thrives at the intersection of climate action, public health, and operational excellence, this is your chance to build a lasting legacy. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of healthcare.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Care Management, or a health related discipline.
Seven (7) years' recent, related experience including healthcare service delivery, planning or project management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Experience working in Environmental Health is an asset.
Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.
Broad knowledge of climate change-related health issues and environmental health principles and approaches.
Broad knowledge of public health policies, procedures, regulations, and legislative environment.
Demonstrated facilitation, consultation & presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and maintain a balanced perspective.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including developing clear written reports and making group presentations.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
Thorough knowledge of organizational development and change management.
Demonstrated project management organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to provide progressive and innovative approaches to service delivery and program issues.
Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology, practices and techniques.
Excellent investigative, analytical and problem solving skills.
Proficiency in the use of a personal computer (PC) and applicable software applications.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Provides project management and coordination support of Fraser Health Climate Change and Healthy Environments strategic plans. Manages the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the plan, ensuring effective systems, practices, policies and timelines are met based on project management methodology.
Provides consultative services to Health Protection Population & Public Health Director, Managers and Medical Health Officers and manages initiatives, ensuring alignment with Fraser Health's strategic vision.
Acts as business architect for clinical/operational processes development and implementation by ensuring initiative designs and structures are devised and integrated to achieve the desired outcomes and benefits in an optimal manner.
Identifies, establishes and manages the appropriate team structure and membership required for the initiative including sponsorship, champion, steering committees and delivery/implementation teams, utilizing Fraser Health and external resources. Builds relationships with new external partners where needed.
Develops project plans appropriate to the initiative and incorporates change management approaches to ensure success in complex multi-partner, multi-disciplinary settings. Develops and implements a consistent and streamlined process for policy development.
Collaborates with program staff, senior leadership including MHO’s to develop project work plans for project activities including development of protocols between departments and development and implementation of staff education strategies.
Reviews existing policies in other Fraser Health programs and relevant external organizations and researches best practices, trends and innovations that may influence practices and models and provides evidence informed recommendations.
Develops project plans, communication strategies and engagement opportunities in collaboration with appropriate Leaders.
Collaborates with partners to develop guidelines, procedures and standards to promote consistent, best practice service and to ensure effective use of resources.
Develops communications content and materials that support the achievement of project deliverables.
In collaboration with FH internal partners, provides formal presentations, group facilitation, and lectures to meet the educational needs of external partners as required.
Oversees day-to-day management of projects and teams, monitors and provides progress reports to Health Protection Population & Public Health Program Leadership Team, including identification, management and mitigation/resolution of risks and issues. Monitors project progress and takes corrective action to ensure that project implementation strategies and services continue to operate efficiently and effectively; ensures project reporting requirements are met.
Liaises with key support areas and internal/external partners to ensure critical initiative outcomes are achieved and negotiates/facilitates resolution of any impediments to progress and success.
Champions change and project management methodologies; manages initiatives tracking and change/project education websites; assists in the development and presentation of initiatives management coaching, mentoring and instruction strategies and materials.
Provides education about projects and initiatives to individuals, groups, organizations and communities as it pertains to successfully completing project deliverables. Assesses learning needs of individuals or groups to identify educational requirements that support program objectives. Plans, implements and evaluates appropriate educational programs, in collaboration with educators and other professional staff.
Partners with other departments and external partners in the development, maintenance, and promotion of Fraser Health initiatives.
Participates in the evaluation of the tool set used by project teams, and makes recommendations regarding the implementation of new or improved tools.
Monitors progress and takes corrective action to ensure that implementation strategies and services continue to operate efficiently and effectively; ensures reporting requirements are met.
Provides pre and post implementation support as required.
Represents Fraser Health on provincial initiatives and committees as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.