Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA

Duncan Norcross & Drinkwater Road (DNDR) - Duncan, BC V9L 6C5 CA (Primary)

Quw'utsun Valley Hospital/ Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw (QVH) - Duncan, BC V9L 6B7 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1500

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$55.46 - $79.72

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 1 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jun. 30 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Project Portfolio Director or designate, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading key organizational priorities and complex, multi-phased projects within the assigned project portfolio. Working collaboratively with Island Health programs, consultants, executive leadership and other internal and external partners, the Senior Project Manager leads planning and implementation activities ensuring results delivery and works with teams to identify, plan, implement and evaluate improvement and change initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience




A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, BusinessAdministration, Health Information Science, Social Science or a related field. Seven (7) to ten (10) years' of relevant, related experience, including project management experience, working within or directly within the health care industry and/or public sector. Project Management Skilled (PMP) designation/certification is required.

Skills And Abilities

Must have knowledge of Project Management methodologies and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Strong change management skills and or certification as a Change Management Practitioner (PROSCI).

Stays current with the trends and developments in project management.

Conversant in various tools for project management, project planning, and time tracking, e.g., JIRA, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Visio and or other project software.

Detail oriented with excellent analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to deal with situations where information is difficult to obtain, complex, confidential, highly sensitive, or ambiguous.

Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.

Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy,



and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

Excellent organizational and teamwork skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment including group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.

Strong ability to negotiate with and influence others.

High level of initiative and self-direction.

Demonstrated leadership and commitment to continuous professional learning.

Previous experience in the health care industry and or public sector.

BC's health system is in the process of transformation. As part of the planned changes, certain IM/IT, Finance, and Supply Chain roles are expected to be in scope for transition to a new provincial shared services organization, BC Shared Health Services. Candidates applying to positions in these areas should be aware that, while the role is currently employed by the Health Authority, it may transition to BC Shared Health Services as part of the first or subsequent implementation phases. The intent of this transition is to support continuity of employment however, details regarding timing, process, and any impacts to employment arrangements will be confirmed as planning progresses. Providing this information at the recruitment stage is intended to ensure transparency about the broader system changes underway and to support informed decision-making by candidates.The salary range for this position is $108,147(min) to $135,184 (midpoint) to $155,461(max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

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📌 Senior Project Manager (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 British Columbia