Director, P3 Operations

Position Summary
Who are we looking for:

Are you looking for a new and rewarding senior leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health has an exciting opportunity for Director, P3 Operations. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play. Relocation allowance for those who live outside the Interior Region may be provided, apply today to join our amazing team.

What we offer:

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Relocation Allowance

Salary range for the position is $116,591 to $167,600. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:

The Director, P3 Operations, is responsible for the overall development, procurement, management, operation, and direction of P3-related Contracted Services for Interior Health (IH). The Director is responsible for recommending, developing, and maintaining policies and procedures. The Director is also responsible for ensuring quality services in the oversight of the contracts and for liaising between contractors and senior management in the Health Authority and external agencies. The Director manages the P3 operations team, including leadership and supervision of team members and their work, recruitment, disciplinary issues, and terminations.

In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, maintain a healthy and safe work environment through complying with and implementing applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, responding to requests from WSBC, identifying hazards and communicating risks, ensuring compliance with employee training, conducting effective incident investigations, and implementing required corrective actions.

What will you work on:

• Provides quality services by directing, coordinating, recruiting, and providing leadership and supervision to P3 operations staff. Terminates staff as required.

• Develops, operates, and directs contracts by working with external contractors, external funders, and other interested parties, internal managers, administrators, and staff.

• Provides technical leadership, guidance, and direction on IH-wide and provincial initiatives. Leads and educates other managers on changes in policy.

• Ensures best practices are aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives of IH.

• Educates, shares information, and persuades managers and external contractors of the benefits of high quality processes and standardized practices around procurement, contract management, and termination. Negotiates with senior leaders and contractors.

• Represents IH to other Health Authorities, to Partnerships BC, and provincially on procurement and other contracting issues.

• Manages the communications and political considerations around contractor behaviour and sensitive negotiations.

• Works with the P3 Partners on standardization of expectations where possible and where advantageous to the Health Authority.

• Sets and implements the strategic direction for P3 Operations portfolio on behalf of the Business Integration and Development Team.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Qualfications
Education, Training, and Experience:

• An MBA or a related technical qualification.
• Seven to 10 years of public sector experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Procurement and/or project management qualifications would be an asset.
• Technical qualifications/experience in Building Systems and Building Management would be a strong asset.

LEADS Capabilities:

Demonstrates all LEADS Capabilities, in particular:
• Leads Self/Cultural Agility - self-awareness, demonstrates character; noticing and adapting to cultural uniqueness to create a sense of safety for all.
• Engages Others/Empathy - fosters the development of others, communicates effectively, builds effective teams, listens with heart rather than reacting.
• Achieves Results/Process Orientation - sets direction, strategically aligns decisions with vision, values & evidence, accepting that use of process orientation and a ‘good relationship’ are concrete deliverables.
• Develops Coalitions/Building a Trust-Based Relationship - builds partnerships & networks to create results, demonstrates a commitment to customers & service, navigates socio-political environments, building personal relationships in addition to professional ones, participating in open exchanges of experiences and culture.
• System Transformation/Credible Champion - demonstrates systems/critical thinking, strategically oriented to the future, champions & orchestrates change, remains self-aware and maintains

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office are preferred.
• Ability to negotiate with senior leaders and contractors is critical.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!