Job Description

The Rural Programs’ Liaison provides regional management and administers the rural programs through engagement and consultation with rural physicians and medical leaders. This position will build relationships, increase communications, and identify opportunities for community support and planning for the rural programs’ portfolio. This role will work in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and RCCbc, with accountability to the health authority and the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC).The Rural Programs’ Liaison represents Vancouver Coastal Health, with a co-reporting structure to the Leader, Medical Affairs, Coastal Community of Care, Vancouver Coastal Health, and to the Provincial Manager, RCME Community Program, RCCbc. QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor’s degree in a health or business-related discipline.- Three (3) to five (5) years of recent, related experience including working with physicians, health care providers and staff. - Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.- Previous experience working with rural programs an asset.ROLE SPECIFIC EXPERTISE:• Ability to support change management and develop relationships with rural physicians and key stakeholders.• Ability to see the big picture and bring others on board with ideas and actions.• Knowledge of project management, problem solving and budgeting.• Community consultation skills.• Ability to apply judgement in setting priorities, identifying issues, and determining required action while working under pressure and deadlines.• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.• Ability to perform multiple tasks, balance priorities and meet deadlines.• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.• Ability and willingness to travel.• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.SHARED VALUES:You care for everyone:• You’re compassionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of others.• You are respectful, treating people as equals, and valuing others’ perspectives and differences.• You are appreciative of others’ efforts and give them praise when it’s due.You are always learning:• You are open minded, always receptive to different perspectives and ways of doing things.• You are curious and ask questions to find a deeper understanding.• You share your expertise and mentor others by sharing your knowledge and experience.You strive for better results:• You are accountable, and take responsibility for what you say, what you do, and who you engage in achieving better results.• You’re a solution finder, empowered to solve the challenges we face in healthcare.• You take ownership for growth and development and personal development, always seek feedback and opportunities to improve how we do things.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.