BC Cancer Provincial
Location
Vancouver, BC | Canada
Job description
Medical Director, Staff Wellness and Engagement
BC Cancer
0.2 FTE
Provincial, BC
General Information
Reporting to the Senior Executive Director, Medical Affairs, BC Cancer, the Medical Director, Staff Wellness and Engagement will be primarily responsible for actively engaging BC Cancer’s diverse staff with an inclusive lens to understand staff challenges and opportunities, and respond by removing obstacles and co-creating solutions. The director will work in collaboration with BC Cancer senior leaders and operational partnersto set direction and vision in the development and implementation of the BC Cancer Staff Wellness and Engagement program. The director will work in collaboration with the PHSA Medical Directors for Medical Staff Workplace Health and Safety, and Medical Staff Development and Engagement to ensure alignment and synergism with the work of those teams.
The Medical Director, Staff Wellness and Engagement provides leadership and oversight of initiatives that encourage engagement between staff and BC Cancer leadership. The Medial Director, Wellness and Engagement is a conduit of information between BC Cancer and partner organizations such as Doctors of BC as it relates to physician wellness and engagement.
The Services to be provided by the Medical Director will include those administrative services reasonably required to fulfill the duties of Medical Director, Medical Staff Wellness and Engagement and will include the following:
Specific Accountabilities
Working in collaboration with operational and medical leaders across BC Cancer and PHSA, the Medical Director leads the design, implementation and evaluation of initiatives and strategies that optimise staff wellness and/or engagement at BC Cancer
Builds a community of staff who are partners in continuously improving care and creating and sustaining change in health care.
Fosters growth, trust and healthy relationships with medical staff.
The Medical Director will work with partners to inform and develop initiatives and strategies focused on improving Medical Staff Wellness and engagement
Develops strategic partnerships with provincial, national and international clinical and operational leaders to support the strategic direction of BC Cancer Medical Staff Wellness & Engagement.
Facilitates an environment of engagement, collaboration and cooperation across BC Cancer programs to achieve results, e.g. through regular meetings, open communication, and providing opportunities to contribute.
Fosters an environment of respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Provide guidance for communications to all Staff at BC Cancer related to workplace health, as required
Consult with partners and health care professionals on workplace health management issues related to staff arising anywhere in British Columbia, as required.
Develops and leverages a keen understanding of physician and non-physician groups including people, culture, systems, capabilities, performance, data analytics, challenges, and barriers to success. Utilizes this understanding to facilitate development of strategies, in conjunction with internal and external partners, to positively influence medical staff engagement in decision-making.
Strengthens relationships with staff and supports governance and organizational capacity to effectively engage staff with a common goal to support improved patient outcomes and increased professional satisfaction.
Provides leadership and support for department heads and medical directors within BC Cancer who are driving engagement or change initiatives.
Participates in the Medical and Staff Wellness and Engagement Working Group
Additional specific deliverables as mutually agreed upon from time to time.
Qualifications & Key Competencies
The successful candidate must have a Medical Doctor degree with current licensure or eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia. Experience in a leadership role, and demonstrated interest/experience in staff wellness or engagement are assets.
As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.
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.
Salaried Physicians enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Salaried Physicians receive annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
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.
What we do
BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.
BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
(PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
BC Cancer ( is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia in partnership with regional health authorities to deliver a range of cancer services, which include prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. It operates six regional cancer centres in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford and Prince George, along with two research centres that conduct research into the causes and cures for cancer.
BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Respect people • Be compassionate • Dare to innovate • Cultivate partnerships • Serve with purpose.
PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity and diversity and hires on the basis of merit. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creag opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.
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