Leader, Clinical Education and Special Projects

Leader, Clinical Education and Special Projects, Program Improvement & Projects
BC Children's Mental Health
Vancouver, BC
This position works within the Child, Youth, and Young Adult Mental Health and Substance use Programs. Familiarity with relevant areas would be considered an asset.
What you'll do
Work under the guidance of Senior Leaders and collaboratively with program leaders, educators, and staff to assess program and cross-program clinical education needs and priorities and develop learning strategies and education plans to meet those needs. Implement and evaluate resulting learning programs.
Provide education, consultation, guidance and support to clinical educators on curriculum design, materials development and effective learning strategies including teaching, facilitation and simulation and provides on-the-job support to clinical educators and staff. Assist with site-wide implementation and coordination of initiatives. Establish evaluation plans using logic and Kirkpatrick models to ensure learning programs are meeting learning outcomes.
Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of assigned competency-based learning programs for orientation and continuing education of clinical staff, integrating these with professional practice standards and the performance management process. Ensure the development and updating of resources to support such education in order to develop and maintain staff competency with changing procedures, processes and clinical equipment.
Lead the review of existing specialty education programs and projects to inform current curriculum development and implementation. Engage with clinical, academic and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality specialty education design that is in alignment with provincial, PHSA, and C&W priorities or needs, such as human resource planning, professional standards and competencies.
Ensure specialized programs/projects deliverables are completed on time and on budget, as identified in the project plan. Identify gaps and tracks metrics as they relate to the project deliverables and provides consultation, guidance and support to designated project staff, contractors and stakeholders.
What you bring

**Qualifications**:
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree of Science in Nursing or other clinical profession plus additional studies in education with a minimum of five (5) years clinical experience including two (2) years of education experience.
Skills & Knowledge
Strong communication, coaching and program evaluation skills are required.
Knowledge of learning and evaluation models such as logic and Kirkpatrick.
Superior organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs and work under pressure of deadlines.
Proven ability to lead staff to achieve program goals and objectives.
Significant knowledge and proven experience with program development, evaluation and program management.
Demonstrated ability to analyze situations, develop resolutions and support remedial action.
Demonstrated self-starter with high level of motivation.
Adaptable and flexible to meet changing priorities and resource constraints.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

**Job Type**: Temporary, Full-Time (until September 30th 2026)
**Location**: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
**Hours of Work**: Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1600