Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, provides work direction to designated staff through the coordination of patients/specimens/material transfers and deliveries in all areas of the hospital by receiving requests via a multi-line telephone, operating a computerized dispatch system, generating computer reports, assigning pagers, dispatching staff, prioritizing requests, responding to inquiries and minor complaints to meet daily workflow requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education &

Experience

Grade 12, plus three (3) years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing

Ability to deal with others effectively.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Ability to organize work.

Ability to supervise.

Ability to operate related equipment.

Ability to type 20 wpm.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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.

📌 Dispatch Coordinator (Vancouver)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Vancouver