Vancouver Coastal Health Transformation, Change & Innovation Advisor – VCH Transformation Full Time in Vancouver, BC

Overview

Vancouver Coastal Health

Branch Vancouver BC CA

Position:
Transformation, Change & Innovation Advisor – VCH Transformation
Location:
Vancouver, BC

Conduct ing operational reviews, feasibility studies, business cases, needs assessments and environmental analyses to identify viable options and projects….

Job Title: Transformation, Change & Innovation Advisor – VCH Transformation Work Site: VCH Corporate Offices – 601 West Broadway Status: Temporary Full Time – Approximately 1 year Reference#: 084609-cho

Job Summary

Reporting to the Leader, Transformation, Change & Innovation, the Advisor acts as an internal specialist to the organization for organizational development and change management processes, strategies and leads projects that are directed at identifying and recognizing current patterns across the system.

You will partner with senior management to develop and implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness in support of the strategic goals of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) which will include implementing interventions such as change initiatives, strategy and planning facilitation, process re-design, role clarification, team building and leadership development to specific function areas across the organization.

Duties will include:
Developing organizational development and change management practices, standards, guidelines, process and tools for the organization and facilitat ing the development of skills within the organization’s teams needed to implement them.
Provid ing leadership in the development and implementation of strategic and operational initiatives designed to strengthen organizational and systems effectiveness from the identification of change initiatives through to planning, implementation, integration, evaluation and ongoing monitoring to ensure successful project completion and sustainment.
Partner ing with senior leaders and teams in designing and implementing change processes that engage stakeholders appropriately from initiation to integration of changes.
Facilitat ing learning and deliver ing educational sessions aligned with successful management and integration of change.
Evaluat ing organizational development and change management initiatives to ensure outcomes meet organizational needs and client satisfaction.
Conduct ing operational reviews, feasibility studies, business cases, needs assessments and environmental analyses to identify viable options and projects.

Qualifications and Expertise:
Qualifications:
Masters degree in a relevant discipline such as Health or Business Administration, Leadership or Organizational Development plus seven (7) years’ recent, related experience in change management, organizational development and/or project management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of the health care system is an asset.

Expertise:
Strong ability to provide senior advisory services and consultation to leaders throughout VCH utilizing strong communication skills and the ability to persuade and influence.
Demonstrated experieence utilizing organizational development and change management principles and best practices to develop and oversee change initiatives.
Comprehensive knowledge and skill in operational management, change management and leadership development as well as an understanding of health care disciplines and networking abilities to provide high level consulting services.
Strong experience in the application of project management methodologies in the design and development of various programs, frameworks and tools.
Ability to maintains current knowledge of new developments, trends and research in organizational and leadership development, rewards and recognition, change management, and recommends/implements best practices accordingly.
Superior judgment and political expertise to communicate sensitive information to, and collaborate with, a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Superior team building, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills to facilitate critical thinking and problem resolution.
Ability to foster creativity and innovation in strategic planning involving cultural shifts and large scale change.
Applicatino of risk mitigation tactics to proactively identify and analyze areas of concern.

VCH Management Competencies:
Respect
You question actions inconsistent with our values
You treat people with fairness and respect independent of their status or disagreement with you
Performance Excellence
You hire great people and expect great things from them
You inspire others with your thirst for excellence
Learning Organization
You create an environment where people can flourish and grow
You seek what is best for the health system, rather than the best for yourself or your group.

Courage to Innovate
You challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability
You take smart risks and make tough decisions without agonizing

To Apply:
Qualified applicants only please submit a resume and covering letter quoting competition # 084609-cho.

Please note:
The duration of this temporary position is until approximately July 2017.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process . Current VCH staff who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***