Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Supervisor S3C

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Providence Health Care in Vancouver seeks an experienced Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Supervisor to lead a 16-24 FTE team and oversee daily operations. You will guide staffing, provide technical mentorship, and ensure safe, high‑quality patient care within a state‑of‑the‑art facility.

The role requires completion of a recognized Sonography program with national certification and at least four years’ related experience, including supervisory exposure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Medical Diagnostic Sonography program with national certification.
• Minimum four years of related experience, including at least one year in supervision or leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, workload, and priorities for the Sonography team.
• Provide technical guidance and perform sonography duties as needed.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and health standards.
• Oversee equipment, supplies, reporting, and operational issues.
• Support quality improvement, research and professional development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff scheduling

Coaching/mentoring

Guided instruction

PACS/RIS knowledge

Communication

Quality improvement

Project planning

Safety compliance

Education

Sonography program graduate

Certification (ARDMS/SONO CANADA)

4+ years experience; 1 year supervision

Tools

PACS/ RIS systems

Job description

The salary range for this position is CAD $52.41/Hr. - CAD $65.39/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. Testing may be required. A criminal record check may be required.

We are seeking an experienced Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Supervisor to provide leadership and oversight of the day-to-day operations of our Sonography team! Reporting to the Manager or Site Coordinator, you will lead a team of 16-24 FTEs and play a key role in supporting staff, coordinating daily operations and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, safe and efficient patient care.

In this role, you will oversee staffing and scheduling, provide technical guidance, support recruitment and performance management, and coach, mentor and orient team members. You will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives, policy and procedure development, workplace safety, equipment and operational planning, and the implementation of new practices and technologies. As a working supervisor, you will remain connected to clinical practice and perform technical procedures as required.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sonographer who is ready to take the next step in their career and expand their leadership experience. You’ll have the opportunity to support and develop a skilled clinical team, influence how services are delivered, contribute to improvements in practice and operations, and make a meaningful impact on both the employee and patient experience.

Education, Training, And Experience

• Graduate of a recognized training program in Medical Diagnostic Sonography and certified with Sonography Canada or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or be certified with Sonography Canada and have passed the Sonography Canada Skills Assessment (CCSA).
• A minimum of four (4) years' recent, related experience, including one (1) year supervisory and leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Imaging practitioners established by the CAMRT and/or other relevant national professional associations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence‑based practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care, including practice of safe work procedures with modality equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems, i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective leader, motivator, facilitator and team member.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate, coach and mentor staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop procedure protocols and manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to promote evidence‑based practice and a culture of creativity and enquiry.
• Demonstrated ability to develop project plans and implement new projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, co‑workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated skill in modality specific techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Competitive pay $52.41 to $65.39 CAD per hour, depending on experience.
• Inclusive culture We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day

• Coordinating staffing, scheduling, workload and daily priorities.
• Providing technical guidance and performing sonography duties as needed.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching and performance management.
• Ensuring quality standards, policies, procedures and health and safety requirements are followed.
• Overseeing equipment, supplies, reporting and operational issues.
• Supporting quality improvement, research and professional development initiatives.

Who We Are

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith‑based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission‑driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil‑Waututh) Nations.