IMPLEMENTATION LEAD, SUPPORT SERVICES, DAWSON CREEK & DISTRICT HOSPITAL (DCDH) REDEVELOPMENT

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking an experienced Implementation Lead, Support Services Dawson Creek & District Hospital Redevelopment to join our Support Services department.

The Implementation Lead, Support Services – DCDH Redevelopment is responsible for leading the coordination and operational readiness of the Food, EVS (Environmental Services), and Laundry departments for the Dawson Creek Hospital Redevelopment. The incumbent provides project management, process improvement and change management leadership, expertise, education, facilitation and coaching to team members. The incumbent serves as a principle point of contact between Support Services and all members of identified projects, enabling performance improvement and excellence in care and service.
The Implementation Lead assists with planning, implementation and monitoring of project outcomes for the Support Service departments and works closely with and the project team and the DCDH leadership team to address the impact of any change to ensure an effective and efficient implementation.

Starting salary will be approximately from $88,990 to $111,237 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Dawson Creek & District Hospital Dawson Creek and District Hospital is a full service community hospital that provides service to Dawson Creek and surrounding communities. It has 31 Acute Care beds and 15 regional adult psychiatric beds. Dawson Creek is the Orthopaedic Trauma and Surgical centre for the Northeast Region of BC. Services include:

• Emergency
• ICU
• Day Surgery
• Respiratory Therapy
• Primary Care
• Acute Care
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Laboratory

Visiting specialists including:

• Urology
• Dermatology
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics and Gynecology

**Construction is underway on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, anticipated to open in Spring 2027. This state-of-the-art facility will be over 50% bigger than the current hospital and will feature 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded and enhanced services to meet the growing needs of the community. Designed with innovation and comfort in mind, the new hospital represents a transformative step forward in health care for the region. Join us now and be part of this exciting transition to the new facility! To learn more, visit Let's Talk DCDH.

Dawson Creek Wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies surround Dawson Creek. The city is also known as the Mile Zero City, as it marks the start of the Alaska Highway, a 2,400 km long highway connecting Alaska and the Yukon to Western Canada and the United States. Dawson Creek has a population of approximately 12,500. It provides primary service to a population of approximately 20,000 and helps serve the larger population of the Peace River Region of 60,000. There are eleven elementary schools, one middle school and one secondary school. The Northern Lights College provides adult education. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Public Administration or similar field and three (3) to five (5) years related experience preferably in a healthcare or project management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Broad knowledge of project design, methodologies, and developing and managing project strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to focus on and achieve results.
• Demonstrated analytical problem solving to develop progressive, creative and innovative solutions.
• Working knowledge of human resource policies and practices, related legislation and applicable collective agreements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to present and prepare concise analyses, reports and recommendations and to consult with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of quality improvement principles and resources.
• Ability to demonstrate clear understanding of complex systems and skill in bridging issues amongst stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels, including the ability to overcome resistance, develop buy in and coach, mentor and educate.
• Ability to negotiate and influence within a collaborative framework.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lead change and manage conflict.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Ability to balance multiple activities concurrently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment including computer software applications.
• Knowledge of current health care trends.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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Competition #:

05715512

Employee Type:

TERM SPECIFIC FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

DAWSON CREEK & DIST HOSPI

Location:

Dawson Creek, BC

Department:

NHC DCDH HOSPITAL REPLAC

Reports To:

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, SUPPORT SERVICES

Close Date:

OCTOBER 19, 2025

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT