Consultant, HCA (16-month contract)

Are you looking to grow your career? Look no further than HEABC, the Health Employers Association of British Columbia. We contribute to the growth and sustainability of the BC health care system.

We are proud to offer:

In office or hybrid work environment – flexibility that suits your needs.

Competitive salary and extended health & dental benefits for contract employees.

13 paid statutory holidays per calendar year.

A work environment which values work-life balance, respect, recognition, teamwork, and inclusivity.

The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work.

HEABC leads and supports the strategic planning related to human resources and labour relations on behalf of British Columbia’s publicly funded health employers. HEABC is responsible for negotiating provincial agreements for 138,000 unionized health care employees including nurses, physician residents, ambulance paramedics, health science professionals, and more.

HEABC’s Human Resources, Strategies & Services (HRSS) department is responsible for the administration of a number of Health Human Resource initiatives across the province. Health Match BC delivers high quality recruitment services for in-demand and priority occupations. We are currently in need of a team member who has a keen interest in making an impact across communities in BC. Join our highly talented team in a culture of learning, innovation, and visionary thinking.

The successful candidate may be permitted to work in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and flexible work location) and will live within commuting distance of our Vancouver office.

For more information, visit www.​heabc.​bc.​ca and https://www.choose2care.ca/.

OPPORTUNITY:

HEABC has an opening for a 16-month contract for a Consultant in the Health Care Assistant (HCA) team, Health Match BC. Reporting to the Manager, HCA, the Consultant, plans and manages the effective delivery of initiatives and projects aimed at increasing the number of qualified HCAs in BC.

The Consultant is responsible for strategically communicating with applicants to support them in their pursuit of registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry (Registry), particularly applicants who are required to take competency assessments.  

In this role, you will guide HCA applicants in understanding/fulfilling requirements to become registered using a consultative process to uncover applicants’ goals and motivations and advise on solutions/incentives/pathways. This will include updating and monitoring applicants’ progress, remaining current with applicants and advising them, where appropriate, about funding initiatives to support their HCA Education and creates a career action plan. You will also plan, develop, and deliver workshops to broaden reach to BC HCAs and BC health employers. The role will involve reviewing and producing quarterly applicant-to-registrant conversion metrics and, in collaboration with the team, forming targets for future metrics.

You will provide advice to improve marketing strategies and establish and maintain effective working relationships with key partners, including health authority representatives and other BC health employers, post-secondary educators, employment agencies and industry associations’ staff. The Consultant will represent the Province of British Columbia at local, national and international venues.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, a strong communicator and possess a demonstrated ability to think critically, solve complex problems, keep diligent records and collect and report statistical data.

Required Education and Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree, preferably related to Human Resources, Business Administration, or Social Services or another relevant degree.

Five (5) to seven (7) years’ recent related human resources experience in the health care sector providing expertise in admissions/educational advising, HR strategies, analysis and problem solving, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Demonstrated customer service, ability to provide strategic consultative advice, problem solve and facilitate resolutions within unclear guidelines and established frameworks.

Ability to research and present issues, prioritize work, and make formal presentations.

Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

High degree of proficiency with computers & MS Office software, including MS Teams.

Physical ability to set up and dismantle conference displays is required.

Immigration expertise considered an asset.

BC Driver’s License and travel are required.

This position is well-suited to an individual interested in pursuing a career in an interesting segment of the public sector, and who values the opportunity to make a positive public contribution through their work.

Salary Range: $76,111 to $99,895

Typical Hiring Range: $76,111 to $95,138

In determining salary, HEABC considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skillset and experience as well as internal equity. The final salary offer will be at HEABC’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

HOW TO APPLY: 

If you’re looking for a fulfilling and challenging career within a dynamic organization, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience at: https://healthemployersassociationofbc.bamboohr.com/jobs/

At HEABC, we are committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. These commitments advance our work with our members and government to create the human resources and labour relations environment necessary to deliver high-quality health care.  

HEABC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and encourages applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. 

We wish to thank all applications for their interest and effort in applying; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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