Community Partnership Lead

Thompson Region Division of Family Practice; Kamloops; Remote; CAD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the Thompson Region is seeking a Community Partnership Lead to enhance primary care through collaboration and engagement. This role involves building partnerships, advocating for systemic changes, and ensuring community voices are integrated into health planning. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in community engagement. Enjoy a supportive work culture with opportunities for growth and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Extended health care

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

RRSP match

Work from home

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience leading community engagement projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead community engagement initiatives for primary care.
• Build partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Conduct community needs assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

University Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

About us

The Thompson Region Division of Family Practice (TRDFP) is a diverse community of family physicians and nurse practitioners, residents and midwives who provide primary care in Kamloops, Barriere, Scotch Creek, Chase, Logan Lake, and Sun Peaks. We work collaboratively to pursue excellence in family medicine, striving to improve physician and patient satisfaction and wellness. Our goal is to be a model community for the delivery of family medicine and primary health care in British Columbia.

Why join?

At TRDFP, we do things differently. We’re a Teal-Inspired organization, which means we believe in trust, collaboration, and bringing our full, authentic selves to work. We thrive on diverse perspectives, encourage out-of-the-box thinking, and foster an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported.

We know that great work happens in great cultures. Here’s what our team loves about working here:

• Supportive & encouraging environment – we value each person’s strengths and contributions.
• Collaboration & innovation – we think outside the box and work together to make an impact.
• Trust & respect – a safe space to be honest, curious, and lift each other up.
• Real-time recognition – we celebrate each other’s successes, big and small.

At TRDFP, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work alongside highly skilled colleagues in an innovative and collaborative setting.
• Contribute to real change in the healthcare system, making a difference in patient and provider experiences.
• Enjoy career growth opportunities, mentorship, and professional development.
• Receive a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health benefits & RRSP matching.
• Be part of a team that values and recognizes your contributions every day!

What you’ll be doing

The Community Partnership Lead plays a key role in supporting and strengthening primary care across the Thompson Region. Reporting to the Primary Care Network (PCN) Manager and working closely with the PCN Team and Division leadership, this role leads collaborative initiatives that foster meaningful community engagement, build cross-sector partnerships, and advance the development of local primary care networks—both within and beyond the Thompson Region PCN initiative. This position serves as a critical connector between community needs and health system planning, ensuring that the voices of patients, families, Indigenous communities, rural communities, and equity deserving populations are integrated into decision-making, service design, and program development. If you are passionate about health equity, collaborative planning, and strengthening community health, we’d love to hear from you.

More specifically, you will:

Capacity Building & Collaboration

• Establish and support community advisory groups to co-design solutions and foster local ownership of health initiatives.
• Build organizational and community capacity through training, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing to strengthen collaborative health services planning.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary teamwork across PCNs, Patient Medical Homes (PMHs), and allied providers to integrate services and reduce care fragmentation.
• Collaborate with Indigenous partners in ways that uphold principles of self-determination, cultural safety and humility, and reciprocal accountability.

Communication & Advocacy

• Translate community priorities into actionable insights for PCN leadership, ensuring stakeholder voices inform decision-making.
• Advocate for systemic changes to address barriers to care (e.g., rural access, cultural safety) by leveraging data and community narratives.
• Develop clear reporting mechanisms to track and communicate program impacts to stakeholders and funders.

Partner Engagement & Relationship Building

• Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse partners, including patients, community members, Indigenous communities, local governments, nonprofits, businesses, and funders, to identify and address primary care needs.
• Engage individuals and groups with lived healthcare experiences through community advisory groups and inclusive engagement strategies.
• Strengthen partnerships with health sector entities (e.g., Ministry of Health, Interior Health, First Nations Health Authority) and cross-sector organizations (e.g., municipalities, social service providers) to align primary care initiatives with broader community health goals.

Community Needs Assessment

• Synthesize community input, demographic data, and health system gaps to guide program development and policy recommendations.
• Contribute to or support research and analysis efforts focused on social determinants of health (e.g., housing, income, food security) to inform equitable primary care service design and delivery.
• Community Needs Planning
• Design and implement engagement strategies (e.g., surveys, focus groups, town halls) to gather feedback from underrepresented groups, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
• Co-develop action plans that address identified community needs, from conception to evaluation, in alignment with Primary Care Network (PCN) priorities.
• Explore funding, resources, and partnerships to sustain initiatives and scale successful pilots.

Operational Support

• Adapt engagement strategies to emerging needs, such as community or Indigenous-led health partnerships.
• Perform other duties as required to advance PCN objectives and responsive service delivery.

What you bring

• A university degree in a relevant discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• 3 years’ experience leading and/or coordinating community engagement projects.
• Initiative, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving to develop plans and see projects through to completion.
• Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, persuasion, and negotiation skills to reach consensus, resolve conflict, and achieve project goals.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, and ability to communicate in a compelling, clear, and understandable manner with physicians and other stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with proven diplomacy, and ability to liaise with physicians and stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness when maintaining, monitoring, calculating, and summarizing information, data, and records.
• High proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint. Willingness to use and champion other information technology solutions as identified by the project team.
• Ability to accommodate some evening and early morning meetings and occasional travel within the region.
• A valid BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Ready to apply?Submit your resume and tell us why you want to join our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you proficient with computer and software skills including Microsoft Office 365, Teams, and Zoom?
• Do you acknowledge you are aware this is a full-time term position until March 31, 2027?
• Do you have a valid BC driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle?
• Do you have a university degree in a relevant discipline ?

Experience:

• leading and/or coordinating community engagement projects: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Remote