Position SummaryInterior Health is seeking a permanent full-timeLead, Central Functions & Initiativesto join our team in a large, fast paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to lead the Clinical Operations North Central Functions Coordinator team and bring cohesion to a newly formed group. Together, the team will focus on improving and identifying organizational processes that support staff and site safety initiatives, identifying regional efficiencies, and building strong relationships with clinical operations. The goal is to ensure teams feel supported while fostering a visible and sustainable safety culture across IH.LocationThis position is versatile within the Thompson, Cariboo and Shuswap Region.What we offerAn attractive remuneration packageExcellent career prospectsEmployer paid training/educationEmployer paid vacationEmployer paid insurance premiumsExtended Health & Dental coverageWork-life balanceMay be eligible to contribute to MPPSalary range$90,770 to $130,481. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.How will you create an impactThe Lead, Central Functions & Initiatives (Lead) provides leadership and strategic oversight of workplace safety, operational improvement, quality assurance initiatives across multiple sites and programs, as well as supporting strategic and/or regional initiatives as required. The Lead designs, implements, and evaluates site-wide programs to improve operational effectiveness, mitigate risk, and strengthen IH’s occupational health and safety culture.What will you work onLeads the development and implementation of IH-wide strategies for Central Functions, including safety initiatives and operational optimization.Provides direction to a team of Coordinators to ensure consistent application of safety and operational standards across all programs and facilities.Ensures alignment of departmental objectives with IH’s strategic priorities and workplace health and safety goals.Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of workplace safety and quality improvement initiatives (e.G., Violence Risk Assessments, Safe Patient Handling, incident prevention programs).Establishes and maintains systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting of performance indicators related to staff safety, resource utilization, and operational outcomes.



While reviewing emerging trends and legislation to inform evidence-based program enhancements.Ensures compliance with all relevant Occupational Health & Safety Regulations, WorkSafeBC standards, and IH policies.Oversees effective incident investigation, hazard identification, and corrective action processes.Supports consistent application of risk mitigation strategies across programs and sites.Acts as the primary liaison between Central Functions and other IH portfolios, including Workplace Health & Safety, Clinical Operations, and Facilities Management.Represents the department on internal and external committees, working groups, and regulatory consultations.Builds partnerships with unions, government agencies, and other health authorities to share best practices and align system-wide initiatives.Assists with the development and monitors the Central Functions budget, ensuring fiscal accountability and cost-effective use of resources.Develops follow-up processes with staff and others. Resolves day-to-day problems as required, evaluates operating procedures, and advises management as necessary.Participates in the development and implementation of the local quality improvement and risk management initiatives in accordance with Interior Health standards and processes.Prepares formal reports including project executive summary, project charters, assessment of need, summary of program and services, cost estimates, status reports, cost control reports, and other reports as appropriate related to site wide operational initiatives.Recruits, hires, disciplines, and terminates staff as required. Provides mentoring and coaching to staff, completes performance evaluations, and prepares staff development, training, and succession plans.Leads team development within interdisciplinary groups by promoting clear, consistent communication and clarity regarding roles/responsibilities and acting as a resource for the development of interprofessional team-based care.Supports the Coordinators with project implementation and work plan for program-wide initiatives including identification of key partners, critical timeframes, and processes required to ensure effective identification of capital and program requirements.Takes a leadership role in change management, project planning,



and creative problem-solving to support the success of regional and/or strategic initiatives as required.Leads and supports the successful implementation and sustainment of improvement initiatives through the cultivation of engagement and design/prepare/facilitate processes to achieve objectives.In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, maintain a healthy and safe work environment through complying with and implementing applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, responding to requests from WSBC, identifying hazards and communicating risks, ensuring compliance with employee training, conducting effective incident investigations, and implementing required corrective actions.Performs other related duties as assigned.Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA)Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).QualificationsEducation, Training and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Health Sciences, Human Resources, or Health and Safety.A minimum of five (5) years of experience, including two years of leadership experience.An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to guide individuals and groups while maintaining group cohesion, motivation, commitment, and effectiveness.Demonstrated ability to effectively introduce and manage change that is consistent with the vision, purpose, and operating principles of Interior Health.Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, manage, and evaluate programs.Excellent negotiation skills to relate effectively with members of the interdisciplinary team.Ability to define own continuing education needs and maintain competency through reading literature, management workshops, seminars, and available educational offerings.Demonstrated ability to identify strategies and opportunities in a dynamic environment that lead to identified outcomes using evidence-based practice.Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal forms.Demonstrated program and project management skills and proficiency with a variety of pertinent computer software.Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, organize, and evaluate using critical thinking and problem solving skills.Demonstrated ability to collate/analyze data and proficiency in Excel spreadsheets and graphing.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Lead | Central Functions & Initiatives - C$90,770 - C$130,481 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Interior Health
📍 Toronto