Your Opportunity:

The position supports the implementation of Emergency & Disaster Management (E/DM) divisional initiatives in a manner that optimizes the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare system. The position is responsible for coordinating and implementing project activities related to risk, response management and service continuity. Projects may involve strategic planning and implementation, process improvement, change management, monitoring and evaluation of outcomes and strategic communications to support successful project and program implementation. The position works collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels and inspires others to achieve goals and deliverables through facilitation, effective communication and addressing potential barriers to success. They will communicate with all levels of staff and management to facilitate consensus, consult, negotiate and share information. In addition, they will engage with staff, consultants and other external agencies as required. The expected outcomes are that: Projects are either successfully operationalized within each zone/department on a provincial level or transferred to other program areas for appropriate implementation at a local level. Due diligence is demonstrated for each project and that, consequently, risks to AHS, to staff and to clients/patients are minimized. E/DM is recognized by internal and external stakeholders for its expertise and leadership in Emergency/Disaster and Business Continuity Management. Work reflects a partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Where applicable, legislated responsibilities and accreditation standards are met.

Description:

Project/Change Management: Assumes overall leadership of a project and associated deliverables from project inception to closure or transfer to operations. Coordinates the actions of project teams through delegating/reviewing work completed by other team members to create or improve workflows. Leads/facilitates meetings to assist in documenting action items, user requirements and issues. Provides mentorship to new project team staff. Schedules, prioritizes, and monitors project/work plans and assignments to ensure delivery within the initiative parameters. Reviews information, runs queries on a variety of items, analyzes, and summarizes data. Educates departments on new processes, shares ideas, and gathers feedback for process improvement. Assumes responsibility for the functions of related working groups. Reporting: Tracks, monitors and reports progress on the project(s) using various methods, in a format suitable to the applicable audience. Issue/Risk Management: Identifies gaps or deficiencies in operational effectiveness, capacity utilization, technology, processes or procedures. Evaluates information gathered from multiple sources, reconciles discrepancies, and distinguishes user requests from the underlying true needs. Provides recommendations related to issue/risk management with project stakeholders. Process Improvement: Works with project stakeholders to define success and success metrics. General: Coordinates and works actively with all E/DM Division staff, target audiences, AHS interested parties, and internal and external committees and working groups to ensure goals and objectives are understood and supported and that all planning activities follow a consistent approach. Provides support to the AHS Emergency Coordination Centre or Zone Emergency Operations Centres either virtually or physically as required.