The South Peace physicians in partnership with Divisions of Family Practice are currently recruiting a Coordinator; this role offers the successful incumbent an opportunity to actively engage in improving healthcare in the South Peace. Working under the direction of the Physician Leads and the South Peace Leadership group, in consultation with the Engagement Partner for North, the Coordinator manages the ongoing operations of the group and implements planning mechanisms and projects that address specific areas of primary care, administration, physician and partnership development.
The Coordinator will be responsible for meeting a variety of project deliverables during the fiscal year. Responsibilities of the Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Communication and Engagement of Members and Partners
a)     Establish and maintain relationships and regular engagement with Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge physicians.
b)     Engage with partners and experts throughout the community and the province to build collaborative relationships and enable information sharing and capacity building.
c)     The coordinator supports both internal and external communications of the Physician Leads and local physicians including receiving and distributing relevant communications to the Physician Leads, members and partners as requested
d)     Develop positive collaborative working relationships with health partners, including health authority, local service providers, local and regional government, and local non-profit organizations

2. Administration
a)     Support the Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, and Tumbler Ridge physicians by organizing and hosting regular meetings, preparing briefing and discussion documents and related records, and responding to physician member requests
b)     Create and maintain administrative support systems as needed by the group
c)     Develop, recommend and implement initiatives, and administrative policies and procedures
d)     Liaise and develop effective relationships with funding organizations, ensuring required reports are submitted and contract timelines are met

3. Financial Management
a)     Maintain accurate records of funding received or held by various funders, and monitor expenditures for all initiatives and their associated projects
b)     Maintain accurate accounts used by the South Peace Self-Organizing Group for all initiatives
c)     Develop annual budget, workplan, quarterly financial reports for South Peace Leadership, and analysis as required

4. Project Management
a)     Develop proposals on behalf of the Physician Lead, working groups and others as requested
b)     Support initiation of projects for Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge
c)     Research, develop and submit funding proposals and applications for funding
d)     Provide project management support to project teams in meeting their objectives
e)     Track projects of the Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge physicians and report regularly on overall progress, challenges/opportunities, risk management and spending to budget
f)      Support physicians and collaborative partnerships in the implementation of a Primary Care Network. Requiring project management, planning, engagement, documenting, reporting, applications and other tasks that may be required for successful implementation of a Primary Care Network.
The successful incumbent must have a secure home office, reliable internet, and be willing to travel throughout the South Peace region. Occasional travel outside of the region may be required; Mileage that exceeds 50 km one way will be compensated at $0.55 cents/km. This position is largely a work from home role. Ideally, the candidate will reside within or close to the South Peace, but this is not a requirement. Being able to attend occasional in-person meetings would be an advantage but would not be essential. Evening and some weekend availability will be required.

This is a one-year contract position of 30 hours per week at a rate that is commensurate with qualifications and experience. There is a possibility of renewal of the contract after the first year. The Coordinator is an independent contractor; therefore, the successful candidate will be responsible for their own remittances and insurance per government regulations.

The ideal candidate will bring a background in healthcare, community development, non-profit leadership or similar and will work well in a fast-paced environment. The Coordinator will have flexible availability and be highly self-motivated. Strong organization, communication, and technology skills are required.

Please email your completed application including a cover letter, current resume, and three professional references to: coordinator@southpeace.ca. Review of applications will commence immediate; the position will remain open until filled.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest.