Director, Learning and Development

Director, Learning and Development
BC Cancer
Vancouver, BC

Lead the future of cancer care as the Director of Learning and Development. In this pivotal role, you’ll design and implement innovative education strategies to empower healthcare professionals and enhance patient outcomes. You will have a team of four dedicated learning specialists and will drive excellence by fostering a culture of continuous learning, developing cutting-edge training programs, and supporting interprofessional collaboration. Your leadership will shape the growth of a skilled, compassionate workforce equipped to tackle the complexities of oncology care. Join us and make a transformative impact in cancer care education—apply today!

Reporting to the Executive Director Professional Practice, Learning and Development, the Director of Learning and Development guides the strategic planning, development, delivery and evaluation of quality nursing and health professions education and education services, mentorship, research and knowledge translation activities at BC Cancer.The Director will help optimize the uptake of evidence-informed practices through research and by providing education and mentorship to enhance knowledge and skills and foster a culture that values clinical inquiry and excellence in care. The Director will create highly functioning teams of clinicians, educators, researchers and leaders to engage in collaborative research that will help generate new knowledge that informs practices at respective PHSA programs and beyond. The Director is an ambassador and advocate of an organizational culture of learning, leadership, and innovation to advance a standard of excellence in health care education and research that serves patients/families students, staff, and the public.

What you'll do

• Provide strategic leadership, coordination and decision making within PHSA Programs on all matters related to the development and implementation of education including education needs assessments, planning, instructional design, organizational readiness, resource development, resource distribution, education delivery modes, and research and evaluation of education.
• Ensure the provision of comprehensive and effective staff continuing education that addresses clinical program needs now and into the future for new and continuing staff and contributes to the delivery of quality and safe care.
• Establish learning strategies that enable interactive, experiential learning, and experimentation with new knowledge informing new practices through learning simulation, user experience, and innovation.
• Develop an implementation strategy to integrate activities with practice leaders, clinical educators, and quality coordinators as appropriate.
• Negotiate with academic post-secondary institutional partners in British Columbia (BC), and other provincial, national and international academic institutions regarding the terms of affiliation agreements and the placement of students.
• Provide leadership in development of a learning framework to guide and promote learning and a knowledge translation strategy that will facilitate ongoing relationships between evidence and practice transformation for the organization’s health care providers.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends in adult education and health care by reviewing literature, attending relevant conferences/continuing education, liaising with external organizations, industry advisory groups and members of professional associations. Identify and incorporate industry innovations related to learning and knowledge translation and best practices into the operational framework.
• Build research capacity through research skill development and the conduct of practice-based, collaborative research.
• Lead the development of site education policies, systems and procedures, standards and outcomes and assures quality in PHSA programmatic area of focus, research and services.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in a relevant field such as, Education (Adult Education, Education Leadership, Education Administration), Health Care or Nursing.
• At least ten (10) years of experience in leadership roles, including five (5) years of recent, related health care experience. Faculty appointment in a recognized University or School of Nursing preferred.

You have:

• Ability to provide leadership and advance the practice of education in a health care organization in accordance with that organization’s strategic goals and priorities.
• Demonstrate ability to consult, teach, and promote research in a clinical and continuing education environment.
• Progressive experience in adult education instructional design, curriculum development, instruction and evaluation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of education theory, research methodology, research, application, and evaluation in a complex multidisciplinary, cross-program and multiple-agency health care and education context.
• Ability to conceptualize research questions and collaborate with researchers and key parties.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, and system analysis skills to resolve clinical/research and complex issues efficiently and resourcefully.
• Ability to synthesize related data/information and present information in concise, understandable and meaningful ways in order to utilize research findings into practice.
• Ability to advance strategic initiatives, project planning and implementation in an inter-professional and multi-program setting and ability to effect change.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills and ability to supervise and lead staff as a positive role model.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate aptitude for progressive, innovative thinking.
• Proven record of scientific achievements and demonstrated examples of related published work.
• Have commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $128,298 - $184,428 per year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location: 601 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 08:00-16:00

Requisition Number: 177110E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

(PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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