coordinator, indigenous health, planning, quality and research administration

Northern Health values diversity within the workplace and our commitment of reaching a representative workforce. For this position, we also want to highlight First Nation, Inuit, Métis or Indigenous Ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for this position. All candidates will be considered; however, preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. For this initiative candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are encouraged to self-identify.

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, and self-directed Coordinator to support the Indigenous Health, Planning, Quality And Research Administration.

Reporting to the VP, Indigenous Heath & Chief Planning & Quality Officer, the Coordinator, Indigenous Health, Planning, Quality & Research Administration (the Coordinator), is responsible for implementing, maintaining and adjusting the administrative structures processes, policies, procedures and mechanisms to enable effective, timely and reliable administration of the Indigenous Health and Planning, Quality & Research departments. The Coordinator is also responsible for coordinating, organizing and providing confidential administrative and project coordination and process support for the Executive Directors and the leadership team related to organizational and financial planning, budget monitoring, human resources and recruitment, project management and liaison, contract management and monitoring, and communications all within established policies/procedures.

As directed, the Coordinator identifies established administrative outcomes for the department and, in collaboration with the Indigenous Health and Planning, Quality & Research leadership teams, develops and initiates processes to guide the collection of data, commentary, decision-making and assembly of materials to satisfy the department's administrative obligations within Northern Health and externally to various organizations, agencies, Ministries, etc. The Coordinator has a key role in moving established admin processes, such as program planning, budget planning, report preparation, event planning, education planning, staff hiring panel processes, and travel planning, forward to completion and in recommending process improvements as needed. The Coordinator provides day-to-day work direction, mentoring and guidance to admin staff and assigned interns and recommends and arranges skill development opportunities enable continuous development of the admin team skill set.

Starting salary will be approximately from $67,861 to $84,826 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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• A level of combined education, training and experience equivalent to a post-secondary College Diploma in Business and/or Office Administration plus five (5) years of progressive related work experience.
• Strong current knowledge and skills in the use of WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMs, and Visio.
• Pursuant to section 41 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current Indigenous health topics and issues in BC and within the NH region.
• Broad understanding of current issues, challenges and future directions of health care delivery in British Columbia.
• Ability to comprehend a situation by breaking it down into its components and identifying key or underlying complex issues; systematically organize and compare the various aspects of a project or situation, and determine needed steps, milestones, resources and participants.
• Ability to identify patterns or connections between situations and to identify duplication of effort, efficiencies and streamlining opportunities.
• Knowledge and experience with the advanced features of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of project management principles, tools, methodologies and templates and how these are used to effectively plan, prioritize and manage projects in a timeline, and to track and report progress.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communities and program/content experts.
• Demonstrated strong ability to mentor, guide and develop new staff.
• Ability to develop and maintain participatory planning and engagement processes.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment as a part of a small and high-functioning team.
• Demonstrated awareness of cultural safety and supports processes that lead to greater cultural safety throughout the continuum of health services.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

PERMANENT FULL TIME

NON-CONTRACT

CORPORATE OFFICE

Prince George, BC

NHR INDIGENOUS SERVICES

VP, INDIGENOUS HEALTH & CHIEF PLANNING & QUALITY O

OCTOBER 17, 2025

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