Contracts and Compliance Advisor, Contract Management Office

Contracts and Compliance Advisor, Contract Management Office Join to apply for the Contracts and Compliance Advisor, Contract Management Office role at Vancouver Coastal Health. This role supports the full life contract lifecycle of over 1,000 community healthcare contracts, working with non‑profit organizations and a wide range of providers delivering services for VCH clients, spanning from residential care services to mental health & substance use beds. Base pay range CA$38.13/hr - CA$54.82/hr Come work as a Contracts and Compliance Advisor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Contracts and Compliance Advisor to join the Contract Management Office team. Reporting to the Leader, Contracts Advisory Services, the Advisor serves as a key point of contact for all contract‑related matters within the assigned portfolio: from drafting and review through executive, compliance, and renewal. The Advisor will collaborate with other business units to develop strong contracts and support issue resolution as needed. As a Contracts and Compliance Advisor with Vancouver Coastal Health you will: Work in close collaboration with Primary & Community Care operations managers to facilitate the ongoing oversight of the performance and outcomes of the healthcare services delivered to VCH clients by contracted Service Providers. Support operations managers with their contract‑related issues, ensuring that a clinical operational lens and the recognition of local needs are maintained when developing and managing contracts. Facilitate decisions with Operations to create strong contractual arrangements for our clients’ service needs, closely monitor compliance and outcomes, enable contract drafting and interpretation services, and foster value‑adding service provider relationships with VCH. Provide business analysis and project management support to facilitate changes to service contracts within their CoC, supporting operations leaders in developing, analyzing and monitoring contractual agreements, deliverables, performance metrics and compliance requirements. Be involved with key areas for active involvement and accountability, such as implementing performance‑management methods, overseeing the contract‑management process, ensuring parties’ compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements, and adhering to VCH’s contract‑management policy. Lead or participate in identified contract‑management meetings, projects and initiatives, and liaise with other VCH areas to enable effective stakeholder engagement, communications and quality‑improvement results. Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Health, or related field. Five (5) years’ recent, related experience managing services contracts or a combination of education, training and experience. Formal Project Management training is an asset. Knowledge & Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of contract management and cost/benefit analysis. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contract law, bid processes, and contract negotiations. Extensive experience effectively managing service provider relationships. Demonstrated knowledge of project‑management principles and ability to manage projects to achieve results. Broad knowledge of the BC Health Care environment. Effective leadership and communication skills to foster a respectful and motivating environment. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, interpersonal and administrative skills. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Closing Statement As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly‑funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. This information will be collected as part of the onboarding process. VCH is a world‑class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering services to more than one million BC residents. We embrace bold thinking, smart risks and “going first” to achieve the best outcomes for patients and families. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan. Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities. Wellness supports, including counseling, critical incident and innovative wellness services available to employees and their immediate families. Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers. Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, encouraging applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr