Initiatives Liaison, Provincial Initiatives

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THE JOB: Initiatives Liaison, Provincial Initiatives

The starting salary range falls within the minimum to mid-point of the salary range.

Starting Salary Range: $80,067 - $100,084

Reporting to Manager, Provincial Initiatives, the Initiatives Liaison, Provincial Initiatives is responsible for managing large  and/or complex activities related to evolving primary care, with a focus on activities that enable the implementation and provincial expansion of initiatives that support the two-pronged approach of transforming primary care and sustaining existing family practice. 

The Liaison is responsible for the creation and development of a clear project plan, as well as managing and monitoring timelines, schedules, resources, risk mitigation and project reports for defined bodies of work focusing on new and changing provincial primary care initiatives and conducts post project evaluation to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements in order to effectively support business outcomes. By accurately defining scope and determining available resources, the Liaison develops and executes on clear straightforward plans enabling teams to reach their full potential. 

The Liaison develops relationships with stakeholders and partners, including the Ministry of Health, JCC committees, divisions of family practice and physician leads to support the implementation and expansion of provincial initiatives. By identifying common priorities between partners, and implementing change management strategies, the Liaison supports implementation of the initiatives and adaption to new and changing provincial projects.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Relationship Building (A): 

• Ability to set objectives necessary for obtaining feedback and assistance.
• Maintains effective communication by sharing ideas and exploring opportunities with members of personal network.
• Seeks referrals from others with relevant expertise and influence.
• Attends and maintains relationships with relevant formal and informal professional groups and organizations.

Change Advocate (A): 

• Leads the planning and implementation of change programs that impact critical functions and processes.
• Partners with other resource managers and change agents to identify opportunities for significant process enhancements.
• Recommends changes that impact strategic business direction.
• Proven ability to set expectations for monitoring, feedback systems and reviews performance trends.
• Evaluates progress and involves peers and team members in analyzing strengths and weaknesses in performance.
• Improves efficiency by spearheading pilots and planned functional change initiatives.

Negotiating (I): 

• Demonstrates more than one preferred negotiating style (e.g. competing, co-operative, avoiding, compromise, accommodating) and adapts depending on the counterpart and context.
• Negotiates in a constructive manner when tackling difficult issues, making realistic compromises during negotiations.
• Manages buy-in and gains trust with stakeholders prior to and during negotiations, listening to other points of view to negotiate a fair compromise.
• Explores creative solutions to overcome antagonism and develop partnerships.
• Reviews the immediate results, broad implications and unintended consequences of all decisions.

Strategic Thinking (A): 

• Identifies and considers emerging development opportunities and risks when articulating new options and recommendations.
• Maintains a broad, strategic perspective while identifying and focusing on crucial details.
• Analyzes project inputs from various elements (e.g., budgetary, technical, compliance, policy) and correctly prioritizes issues and solutions in support of goal accomplishment.
• Conceives likely scenarios and recommends effective courses of action to others.
• Integrates input from sophisticated models and tools to predict outcomes and identify issues that may not be obvious to others.

Executive Presence (I): 

• Communicates in an open, knowledgeable and consistent manner to present to and engage with others effectively; uses clear and concise language with a level of detail appropriate to the audience, conveying a command of the relevant facts and information.
• Demonstrates trustworthy and genuine actions to others in a consistent and reliable manner.
• Exhibits confidence in one’s ability to accomplish goals and tackle tough challenges. Follows through on any commitments made and is honest and forthright with people.
• Continuously identifies and proposes solutions that benefit all parties involved in a situation.

Doctors of BC Team Member: Approaches work with a collaborative spirit recognizing we are better together. Embraces change, provides excellence in service and is accountable for their results and helping others achieve theirs. Does the right thing, not the easy thing. Speaks openly and honestly to tackle tough challenges and enrich relationships. Balances hard work with fun and is genuinely friendly and committed to other’s wellbeing.

WHAT YOU BRING 

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and/or recognized professional designation in related field, and up to six years of progressive and related experience OR an equivalent level of related work experience in-lieu of post-secondary education.
• Public engagement training, project management and change management training and experience is an asset.
• Detailed knowledge of health regions, current issues and trends is required, and experience working with health authorities, divisions and physicians is preferred
• Comfortable receiving nominal direction from department leadership regarding strategy and related objectives and activities on initiatives and projects.
• Experience leading complex and adaptive change, including implementing and coordinating provincial initiatives
• Strong problem solving skills at both operational and strategic level with ability to integrate knowledge from several disciplines or areas of expertise
• Considerable research & analytical experience in completing projects and initiatives
• Proven ability to work with diverse groups with differing interests and motivations, with activities and recommendations having a wide-ranging impact on client group
• Successful in working highly autonomously, and accesses guidance only when critically required from directors and executives.
• Comfortable with priorities and project direction changing regularly
• Proven ability to triage project priorities effectively, and adapt workplan as organization needs and goals shift
• Effective communication and presentation skills, as well as strong written skills including proven ability to develop clear, concise and comprehensive reports, briefing notes and other documents.
• Experience with budgetary responsibilities including budget development and monitoring.
• Excellent computer skills required including word processing, spreadsheets, and project management software; as well as demonstrated proficiency with PC based software, particularly Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Travel within BC may be required in the role, up to once per month, or as needed.

Doctors of BC thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Doctors of BC celebrates diversity, challenges inequality and is committed to sustaining an inclusive and diverse community. We do not discriminate against any applicant regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, political beliefs and affiliations, family circumstances or other irrelevant distinction.