Project Coordinator, Pharmacy Planning and Systems Development

Are you motivated to join a dedicated team of health care providers in this dynamic and rewarding role? Are you interested in a career where you can make an impact on the well-being of others?

Get to know Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services:

We are a collaboration of four premier health employers Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, Providence and Vancouver Coastal Health and provide an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence patients, residents and clients committed to investing in your professional development in building an environment where you can advance your career.

Position Highlights:

We currently have an exciting Part Time opportunity for a Project Coordinator to join our Pharmacy Planning and Systems Development team based out of Vancouver, BC.

Effective October 26^th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines).  Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, here’s why we believe you should apply:

• A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fields.
• Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

Our pharmacy team always aspires to improve and achieve the best possible care for our patients and improve their quality of life.

We aim to build an environment where you love the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. From the financial advisor handling our health care resources, to the IT professional enabling life-saving data, to the nurse and physician on the front line of patient care, everyone plays a role in the care continuum. Together, we build outstanding workplaces.

Apply now to join our excellent team!

One team, best pharmacy care, better lives.

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitment of Fraser Health:

The Project Coordinator, Pharmacy Planning and Systems Development is responsible for leading, planning, designing, implementing, maintaining and evaluating assigned projects for Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services (LMPS) in the areas of acute, residential and community related programs; works closely with the Pharmacy Leadership and management teams including internal and external stakeholders to supports pharmacy planning and systems development for human and financial resources, pharmaceutical contracts, quality improvement systems and information systems.

1. Leads the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of designated project activities ensuring adherence to systems, practices, policies and timelines as per the selected project management methodology.


2. Monitors and provides input into budget and resource allocation for assigned projects ensuring their efficient utilization within the defined objectives, plans and budgets.


3. Leads teams to achieve project deliverables and meets with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication at all critical stages of initiatives.


4. Develops and maintains appropriate project documentation including action and decision logs; prepares reports, graphs, tables, briefing notes, presentations, issue papers and makes recommendations based on the data.


5. Liaises with organizations, agencies and the communities to identify and document project deliverables including issue discussion and resolution, in support of efficient and effective execution of the project.


6. Liaises with appropriate stakeholders to ensure that the coordination of information is maintained; prepares reports and planning documents, as required.


7. Monitors project progress and implements corrective action, as required to ensure that project implementation strategies and services continue to operate efficiently and effectively and project reporting requirements are met.


8. Provides education about projects to individuals, groups, organizations and communities as it pertains to successfully completing project deliverables.


9. Assists the Pharmacy Leadership team with integrating and coordinating resource planning within LMPS including budgeting, human resources, pharmaceutical contracts, quality and key performance indicators and information systems


10. Leads the development of systems and reports that compile information from multiple sources; researches and analyses issues and trends in order to identify data/information required for monitoring budgets, quality and key performance indicators.


11. Partners with Managers and other LMPS staff in designing and implementing change processes by assisting in the re-engineering process for transition from existing service models to new service models.

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Health or Business Administration or related discipline, supplemented by courses in Project Management. Seven (7) years' recent, related health care management experience including experience in health planning, project management and systems development in a complex health/business system.

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.