Leader, People Strategies

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Leader, Strategic Partnerships to provide leadership and guidance in the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of strategies to support operational change initiatives impacting Fraser Health staff and physicians. This role involves working closely with Executive Directors and Directors to ensure integrated people strategies are developed for large change initiatives and day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and guidance in developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating strategies for operational change initiatives.
• Assist Executive Directors and Directors as a strategic partner to develop integrated people strategies for large change initiatives and daily operations.
• Offer strategic recommendations on responding to identified issues through proactive and innovative human resource projects.
• Collaborate with corporate and clinical segments to implement identified initiatives.
• Liaise with representatives of HEABC, unions, and other health employers to develop a consultative approach to mutual problem-solving, enhance communication, and proactively anticipate and implement required changes.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related business, social science, or health care discipline.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of related experience in a leadership role, preferably in a health care or other complex unionized setting.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered.

Why Fraser Health?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on the community.
• Engage in meaningful work that supports the health and well-being of our region.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.

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Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

As a member of the Employee Experience Management Team, the Leader is responsible for engaging Fraser Health senior leadership to develop and integrate strategic operational initiatives that impact Fraser Health staff and physicians. This includes providing informed and responsive consulting services, ensuring compliance with legislated requirements, consistency with collective agreements, and alignment with the Fraser Health Strategic Plan.

The Leader provides a coordinated approach by supporting clinical and non-clinical teams through strategic planning, proactive and innovative human resource projects, and solutions within the Employee Experience portfolio. The role fosters and influences strategic partnerships and relationships with executive directors, directors, managers, employees, internal and external union representatives, HEABC representatives, and other organizations.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related business, social science, or health care discipline, plus five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience in a leadership role, preferably in a health care or other complex unionized setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Competencies

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities:

• Proven ability to build effective relationships in complex unionized environments.
• Demonstrated client and solution-focused consulting expertise.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, team building, and change management.
• Strong management, administrative, and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in office applications and Health Care Information Systems.
• Maintains a professional network across BC and Canada to stay current on trends and strategies.
• Valid B.C. Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle.

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
 
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
 
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
 
Together, we are the heart of health care.
 
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