Job Description

Reporting to the Director, the Senior Clinical Planner provides clinical planning services for key strategic initiatives by leading and preparing all aspects of clinical planning for project proposals, planning, briefing notes development or program initiatives for the designated clinical area. The Senior Clinical Planner partners with the clinical leadership, medical staff, and project planning team to ensure integration of associated clinical services; alignment with current, emerging and best practice requirements is considered in the program design requirements and implementation and that appropriate frameworks and processes for evaluation are in place. Leads a clinical planning team in support of the programs projects and initiatives and successful implementation QUALIFICATIONS:Qualifications:Master’s degree in Health Care Administration or related health science discipline, supplemented by seven (7) years’ recent, related clinical planning experience in a large complex multi-site healthcare organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current registration with relevant clinical professional College/Association.ROLE SPECIFIC EXPERTISE:• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and facilitate consensus with various levels of government and community groups, and to develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with business partners as well as other external stakeholders• Demonstrated ability to develop and conduct presentations to individuals and/or groups at all levels of the organization• Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive reports and develop graphical supporting documents• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and in collaboration/consultation with others.• Comprehensive knowledge of health care delivery systems. • Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.• Strong analytical, critical thinking and evaluation skills.• Demonstrated ability to supervise and provide direction to others.• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present complex information to individuals and/or groups.• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.• 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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.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.