Contracts Coordinator, Facilities, Real Estate & Regional Strategic Development Initiatives

Description

JOB SUMMARY:Reporting to the Manager of Contracts and Optimization, Facilities, Real Estate and Regional Strategic Development Initiatives, at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), the Contracts Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and optimizing contract management, procurement processes and specific projects across the organization. The Contract Coordinator works closely with VCH operations supervisors, managers, directors, financial planning and operations, and various VCH team members, contractors/consultants and external agencies/vendors promoting consistency in management practices in obtaining the best value and excellence in our contracted services and projects. The Contracts Coordinator works with the Manager of Contracts and Optimization and independently to communicate with internal and external stakeholders/customers in a manner that promotes positive and respectful relationships, as well as Facilities contract management.This work is aligned with VCH’s people-centred values and focused on advancing Indigenous Cultural Safety, anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Minimum of three (3) years’ recent, related business, technical and financial experience in a public, not-for-profit or large private organization. Experience in contract management, procurement, project management, technical services, facility operations, data analytics and database applications is an asset.ROLE SPECIFIC EXPERTISE:• Demonstrated financial planning, monitoring and reporting expertise.• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of business administration.• Advanced technical computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, database usage.• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.• Broad knowledge of accounting, administrative, contract management, project and procurement principles and practices.• Results oriented within a high-pressure working environment with numerous critical timelines.• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload, ensuring a high degree of accuracy and meeting deadlines.• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize information and records. • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.SHARED VALUES:You care for everyone:• You are compassionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of others.• You are respectful, treating people as equals, and valuing others’ perspectives and differences.• You are appreciative of others’ efforts and give them praise when it’s due.You are always learning:• You are open minded, always receptive to different perspectives and ways of doing things.• You are curious and ask questions to find a deeper understanding.• You share your expertise and mentor others by sharing your knowledge and experience.You strive for better results:• You are accountable, and take responsibility for what you say, what you do, and who you engage in achieving better results.• You are a solution finder, empowered to solve the challenges we face in healthcare.• You take ownership for growth and development and personal development, always seek feedback and opportunities to improve how we do things.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.