Project Coordinator 2, Drug Checking Partner Engagement, BCCSU

Project Coordinator 2, Drug Checking Partner Engagement, BCCSU

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Work site: 1045 Howe, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z2A9. Work model: Hybrid. Employment type: Regular Full-Time. FTE: 1.00. Salary range: $57,000–71,000 (depending on experience).

What You Will Do

Are you passionate about substance use policy, knowledge mobilization and evidence-based practice? The British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) is seeking a Project Coordinator 2, Drug Checking Partner Engagement to join our Drug Checking Program team and help shape the future of substance use care.

As a research centre of the Providence Health Care Research Institute and a University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine Centre, the BCCSU is at the forefront of substance use research, education, and care. We are committed to advancing substance use policies and care in BC by translating research into education and evidence-based care guidance. By supporting the collaborative development of evidence-based policies, guidelines and standards, BCCSU seeks to improve the integration of best practices and care across the continuum of substance use.

Reporting to the Drug Checking Program Lead, the Project Coordinator 2 supports the drug checking community of practice and partnership network by facilitating knowledge mobilization, partnership engagement and developing documentation in accordance with applicable policies, standards, procedures, and protocols.

What You Bring

- Strong writing skills and community engagement experience

- Knowledge of substance use care and harm reduction

- Strong organizational and research skills, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively

- Drug checking expertise would be considered a strong asset

Deadline to apply: Tuesday, January 6th at 12:00 PM PST

What We Offer

- A competitive salary: The hiring range for this position is $57,000–71,000, depending on experience.

- Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.

- Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

- Hybrid work opportunity.

- Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of individuals struggling with substance use and addictions.

- A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.

Responsibilities

- Provide operational and administrative support to the Program Lead and other project staff in the development and operational implementation of assigned projects and initiatives. Act as a resource to project team and staff, including developing project actions, providing support, monitoring deliverables, and maintaining project timelines.

- Maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external partners/interested groups, staying informed of key implementation issues and supporting drug checking program priorities.

- Track project progress according to project plan, monitor and report on the status of projects and major issues/obstacles encountered. In collaboration with the Program Lead, identify and support resolution to problems or barriers for successful project completion.

- Maintain an understanding of the project schedule(s), deliverables, and commitments as set out in project charters and other work plans. Execute project plan according to project methodologies, ensuring the successful and coordinated completion of project components.

- Communicate project status and contribute to positive working relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders, including provincial and national partners, regional health authorities, First Nation Health Authority, community organizations, and people who use substances.

- Support the preparation of reporting and operational support materials, including written reports, operational guidance drafts, briefing documents, promotional materials, and presentations.

- Monitor budget expenditures as relates to partner projects and prepares expense submissions. Gather and summarize financial information related to assigned projects for submission to the Program Lead and funder(s).

- Assist in the development of knowledge mobilization materials, gathering information and feedback, and effective strategies for dissemination of promotional materials.

- Plan and manage logistics for meetings, ranging from small team meetings to large partner/interested groups meetings, including management of catering, facilities, preparation and delivery of materials and presentations, producing meeting agendas, minutes, and summaries, and follow-up to include coordinating the Drug Checking Community of Practice.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

- Excellent time management skills including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

- Ability to work collaboratively with other team members and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including adapting verbal and written communication to suit a wide variety of audiences.

- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels internally and externally.

- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment under deadlines.

- Ability to prioritize, and to plan, coordinate, and organize work.

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of and sensitivity to diversity issues.

- Computer literacy including experience in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and reference management software.

What We Are

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the x ʷ məθkwəy ̓ əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl ̓ ilwəta ʔ /Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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