Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Initiatives, the Indigenous Initiatives Project Manager supports the BCCSU’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. The Project Manager provides organizational planning, oversight, and coordination for the implementation of project(s) of medium to large scope and complexity that may impact multiple sites of the organization and/or partner organizations. Coordinates project activities to ensure project deliverables are completed on time and on budget. Works collaboratively and inspires others to achieve goals and deliverables through facilitation, effective communication of project vision, and ensuring the culture is one in which individual competencies can thrive. Liaises with operational leaders, staff, vendors, and other partners/interested parties to ensure readiness and assists with the management of changes. Leads diverse project team(s) and coordinates related activities. Effectively manages project resources. Communicates with partners/interested parties, and all levels of staff and management on the scope and status of the project and acts as a resource. Liaises with consultants and other external agencies, as needed. In addition, the Project Manager develops briefing papers, reports, and presentations, ensuring the timely and effective implementation of decisions. Participates on committees and working groups as required.

The Indigenous Initiatives Project Manager supports leadership with the ongoing implementation of the BCCSU’s Indigenous Anti-racism and Anticolonial (ARC) Framework and its accompanying action plans under the leadership of the Director, Indigenous Initiatives in a way that is relevant to the BCCSU’s commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and our ongoing work to fully adopt and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada 94 Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) into our organization. Supports the development of culturally safe, humble, and informed clinical care guidance and works with Indigenous communities and Indigenous health partners to create, implement, and evaluate evidence-based Indigenous-specific guidelines and/or practice support tools for substance use care with Indigenous Peoples. Establishes positive working relationships to ensure successful outcomes and cooperation from others on initiatives and projects.

ORGANIZATION

The British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) is a provincially networked organization with a mandate to develop, help implement, and evaluate evidence-based approaches to substance use and addiction. As a research centre of Providence Health Care Research Institute and a University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine Centre, the BCCSU’s vision is to transform substance use policies and care in BC by translating research into education and evidence-based and culturally appropriate care guidance. By supporting the collaborative development of evidence-based policies, Wise Practice supplements, guidelines, and standards, the BCCSU seeks to improve the integration of best practices and care across the continuum of substance use, thereby serving all British Columbians. The BCCSU seeks to achieve these goals through integrated activities of its three core functions: research and evaluation, education and training, and clinical care guidance. The BCCSU values and respects all members of its communities, each of whom, individually and collaboratively, contribute to transforming care, education, training, and research in this area. The BCCSU is committed to actively working to ensure all products, communications, interactions, impact, and influence of our work reflect BCCSU’s holistic anti-racism approach and our Declaration of Commitment for Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Baccalaureate degree in a relevant field and five (5) to seven (7) years’ recent, related experience that includes managing medium to large projects, preferably directly with health care organizations.

Preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.

Eligible for registration and/or registration with an applicable licensing body may be required depending on the project.

• Comprehensive knowledge of project management concepts, tools, and methodologies.
• Broad knowledge of Indigenous health, including understanding the interface between primary, acute, community, research, and academic environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Indigenous communities and partners and build positive and meaningful relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of best practices for change management and change leadership.
• Knowledge of budget management, funding, and project administration.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, rules and regulations and best practices within the sector.
• Ability to utilize initiative, vision, independent and analytical thinking, and creative problem-solving abilities to implement project plans and realize project completion.
• Ability to interact productively and professionally with a wide range of internal and external partners/interested parties within a complex interdisciplinary environment, including physicians, nursing staff, and other health professional communities.
• Effective facilitation, persuasion, and negotiation skills to achieve consensus, resolve conflict and achieve desired outcomes.
• Proven leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate and mentor others.
• Ability to work effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines, balance work priorities and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Functional knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, project management and database applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

1. Works with other members of the project leadership team to establish detailed project charters, plans, and objectives to outline timelines and project deliverables.
2. Executes project plans according to project methodologies, ensures successful and coordinated completion of project components, facilitates consensus with partners/interested parties as needed, and ensures readiness for project implementation.
3. Tracks project progress according to project plan, monitors and reports on the status of projects and major issues/obstacles encountered. Makes recommendations regarding project scope changes.
4. Uses best utilization methods to thoroughly monitor and adhere to allocated budgets.
5. Acts as a resource to project team and staff, provides support, and maintains project timelines.
6. Contributes to the implementation of effective processes to ensure project success and to assess project risks, identify risk mitigation strategies and monitor risk throughout the life cycle of the project.
7. Meets with partners/interested parties, explains the parameters of projects, and seeks input from the cross-functional team leaders. Works collaboratively with team members to establish roles and responsibilities and identifies skills required and supports needed by the team.
8. Discusses timelines for projects and directs work of team members as applicable to projects. Ensures team members receive applicable orientation and/or training, provides input into recruitment, selection and performance issues and actions discipline, if required.
9. Manages and monitors project budgets and liaises with the Director, Indigenous Initiatives.
10. Works in collaboration with organizational and project leadership and other partners/interested parties to develop a process of evaluation for project outcomes, data collection and analysis.
11. Ensures accurate and timely communications to partners/interested parties, including monitoring the communication processes between the project team and internal and external partners/interested parties and introducing changes where required. Provides regular status reports to project leadership, including reporting on milestones.
12. Develops briefing papers, reports and presentations, researching elements as required to support timely decision-making and implementation.
13. Participates on a variety of committees and establishes positive working relationships to ensure successful outcomes and cooperation from others on the project.
14. Plans and executes handover to operational teams at the conclusion of the project.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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