ROAM Local Network Coordinator – Quesnel

The Local Quesnel Rural Obstetrical & Maternity Sustainability (ROAM) Team
is looking to fill the position of the:

Local Community Coordinator

Role Type: Contract ending March 31, 2027, Position reviewed yearly and dependent on available funding

Contract Holders:

Rural Obstetrical & Maternity Sustainability Program (ROAM)
Local Working Group – Quesnel
Funding provided by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc)

Hours:
Flexing up to 15-20 hours per week
Occasional evening/early morning/weekend meetings
Must be willing and able to attend in person meetings when required

Remuneration:
The suggested starting rate is $40/hour, however, it’s at the local Working Group’s discretion, to provide flexibility commensurate with experience. The rate will impact the number of hours due to the cap on the contract Up to and not exceeding $40,000 per fiscal year.

Location: Hybrid working from home/hospital/community of Quesnel

Position:

The ROAM Local Network Coordinator is a part-time contract role. The role supports the Local Working Group with its participation in the Rural Obstetric and Maternity Sustainability Program (ROAM). The Coordinator helps animate the local team’s maternity sustainability goals by providing coordination and administrative support; fostering collaborative partnerships; and liaising with physicians, nurses, health care practitioners, hospital and health authority administrators, RCCbc, UBC, and representatives from other organizations and communities. The Coordinator reports to the Local Clinical Lead. The Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) funds the contract on behalf of the Local Working Group.

The Rural Obstetric and Maternity Sustainability Program is funded by RCCbc and aims to improve and support rural obstetric, surgical and maternity programs and services and enhance rural health care.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:
• Primary contact for practitioners within the local and wider ROAM network
• Primary liaison with the RCCbc office
• Primary administrative liaison with associated organizations across the health care system
• Collaborate and communicate with the ROAM Network (RCCbc staff, clinical leads, other Local
Network Coordinators, etc.) through meetings, email, and online communication platforms
• Coordinate local support for the ongoing ROAM and community initiatives, including, but not limited to network development, clinical coaching, continuous quality improvement, knowledge translation/exchange and relationship building with local First Nations and Métis populations
• Coordinate, attend, and support ROAM Working Group meetings and initiatives
• Participate in regular check-in meetings with the Clinical Lead(s)
• Participate in the regular RCCbc hosted Local Network Coordinator meetings
• Assist practitioners within the Local Working Group with duties/initiatives including coordinating meetings as requested by the local team, documenting meetings and following up on action items, booking travel and accommodation, scheduling assistance, organizing catering as needed, rooms or Zoom/MS teams lines for network activities, and tracking any claim forms required for activities
• Write proposals, planning documents, complete reports, and prepare presentations for Local Working Group activities
• Maintain member distribution lists for various initiatives
• Distribute ROAM communications and information to the Local Working Group
• Maintain and track financial accounts, projections, and determine eligibility of reimbursement according to established ROAM policies and guidelines
• Keep track of financial claims including midwife and physician sessional time, and registered nurse participation and expenses
• Track and assist with quarterly invoicing for Health Authority wage reimbursement
• Send financial claims and invoices to the host organization for processing
• Track and keep records of community projects and outcomes
• Fulfill ROAM reporting and evaluation requirements, with support of the Clinical Lead(s) and Working Group
• Coordinate with other funding organizations and programs that support rural perinatal health enhancement
• Provide local connections and support for staff from RCCbc and the ROAM team when applicable
• Collaborate and communicate with the ROAM Network (RCCbc staff, clinical leads, other Local Network Coordinators, etc.) through meetings, email, and online communication platforms

Experience:
• Proven ability and experience with project coordination
• Computer skills required (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Zoom, Teams)
• Demonstrated collaborative skills
• Demonstrated administrative skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with limited supervision
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and the ability to think and act independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills, advanced written and verbal communication
• Well-demonstrated ability to work with others as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated knowledge of, interest in, and commitment to rural health services
• Experience working with health care providers and health authorities an asset
• Experience with financial processing and/or budgets
• Proven ability to write proposals, reports and prepare presentations

Qualifications:
• A university degree is preferred or 3 to 5 years’ related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preference given to those with knowledge and experience in a maternity setting and that have a passion/lived experience in rural health with patients and communities.

To Submit an application:
Please email a resume and cover letter to: nedeenboon@gmail.com
The deadline for applications: April 17, 2026
Your interest will be passed along to the Program Lead who will determine next steps.