Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager, People Health Team, the People Health Associate supports the operation of the VCH People Health Program which assists ill and/or injured employees to stay at work or return to productive work in a timely, safe and sustainable manner.

The People Health

Associate administers budgets, prepares reports and findings from detailed analysis and performs senior level administrative functions. The analysis and advice may include the development or review of policies, procedures, reporting methods, business practices and/or work processes. The Associate provides senior level administrative support to the team including coordinating technological support in partnership with Information Management/Information Systems (IMIS) and maintaining various databases. This position works independently and interfaces primarily with Managers, HR/LR Advisors, Unions, the People Health team, employees, WorkSafe B.C. and staff in related program/service areas. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications

Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources or related program plus two years’ recent related experience in a complex health care environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Advanced word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation skills software.

Competencies

Refer to the VCH enabling competencies for Manager/Supervisor positions.

ROLE SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

- Applies diligence and care and attention to detail to maintain,



monitor, calculate, process and summarize financial and statistical data, records and confidential information.
- Exercises considerable judgment, tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature.
- Communicates in a compelling, transparent and understandable manner (both verbally and in writing) to ensure systems and processes are consistently followed and monitored for effectiveness and that gaps are addressed and resolved when identified.
- Utilizes time management skills to prioritize and complete assignments in a manner that optimizes departmental effectiveness and contributes to organizational success.

SHARED VALUES

You care for everyone

- You are compassionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of others.
- You are respectful, treating people as equals, and valuing others’ perspectives and differences.
- You are appreciative of others’ efforts and give them praise when it’s due.

You are always learning

- You are open minded, always receptive to different perspectives and ways of doing things.
- You are curious and ask questions to find a deeper understanding.
- You share your expertise and mentor others by sharing your knowledge and experience.





You strive for better results:

- You are accountable, and take responsibility for what you say, what you do, and who you engage in achieving better results.
- You are a solution finder, empowered to solve the challenges we face in healthcare.
- You take ownership for growth and development and personal development, always seek feedback and opportunities to improve how we do things.

Details

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.

Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.

📌 People Health Associate (Vancouver)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Vancouver