Job Summary:
Come work as a Leader, Anti Racism Leadership Development with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
Reporting to the Regional Director, Anti-Racism, the Leader, Anti-Racism Learning and Education at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) oversees the design, development, evaluation, and continual refinement of a comprehensive anti-racism educational program for VCH staff and medical staff.
Collaborating closely with diverse partners, the Leader ensures that training materials are relevant, evidence-based, and resonate with all staff and medical staff. Beyond curriculum creation, this role actively facilitates interactive sessions, fostering reflection, dialogue, and skill-building among participants. Integral to VCH's commitment to fostering a culture of equity, the Leader continuously evaluates the training's effectiveness, adapts to emerging needs, and stays abreast of current research and best practices in the realm of anti-racism and equity training. This role will play a vital part in building a culture aligned with our values of caring for everyone, continuous learning, and striving for better results.
As a Leader, Anti Racism Leadership Development with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
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Design and actively lead and facilitate anti-racism leadership programs that engage leaders to model and become champions for anti-racism and progressive leadership and operational management
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Translate leadership capabilities into expectations and competencies, developing a leadership competency model specific to anti-racism
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Develops evaluation systems to ensure transfer of learning to the workplace
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Provides senior advisory services and consultation to leaders throughout VCH utilizing strong communication skills and the ability to persuade and influence
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Compiles anti-racism resources and educational materials to support leadership development. Advises leaders in effective strategies to support their staff
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Maintains a listing of in-house mentors and resources that managers/directors can access for problem-resolution or advice
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Coordinate with all Leadership Team Coaches and Advisors to ensure an integrated and consistent service delivery across all of VCH, enhancing the overall effectiveness of VCH Employee Engagement strategies
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Manage resources, including budgets and personnel, ensuring that the anti-racism leadership development initiatives are well-supported and sustainable
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Evaluate the return on investment of program service delivery and provide recommendations for program improvements
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Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Minimum requirement of a Master’s Degree in Organizational Development, Adult Education, Business Administration or Leadership.
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Certification in Training and Development, such as the Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP) designation from the Institute for Performance and Learning or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience plus, five (5) to seven (7) years’ progressive experience in anti-racism and organizational development and management/leadership education roles.
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Prior experience in health care or public sector organizations would be an asset.
Knowledge & Abilities
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Demonstrated knowledge of leadership development principles and theory, and ability to design, deliver, and evaluate leadership development programs.
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Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to foster a motivating, encouraging and respectful work environment.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; facilitates, collaborates and negotiates with others, and has the ability to persuade and influence.
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Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize, plan, organize workloads and manage client expectations.
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Quality service orientation; continuously seeks to develop and improve service and program delivery, standards and practices.
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Capacity to manage competing priorities to develop and implement time-sensitive initiatives in support of the leadership development strategy within the context of a changing, complex, ambiguous environment.
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Proven ability to influence, educate, and gain support of senior leaders for leadership development, the role leaders play in developing other leaders, and the activities needed to support effective leadership development.
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Ability to create training that addresses the multi-dimensional aspects of discrimination.
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Demonstrated ability to engage and interact effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, and intersectional backgrounds
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Demonstrated expertise and experience with applying adult learning principles and best practices related to educational programming
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Uses facilitation skills for effective dialogue, solution-finding, and conflict resolution
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Commitment to staying updated on the latest research, trends, and best practices in anti-racism and diversity training
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Can effectively cope with change and can shift gears comfortably. Does whatever is needed to get the job accomplished
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Self-motivated and directed, possessing an ability to motivate others
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Ability to manage multiple complex assignments, with proven ability to assess competing priorities in a high energy, fast paced environment
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Strong business acumen, client-service, and results orientation
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Advanced skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
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Extremely proactive and self-managed, naturally inquisitive, desire to continuously improve current business practices
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Aptitude for time management, setting priorities, and meeting challenging deadlines
Closing Statement:
As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
