Program Lead, Priority Health Initiatives

Michael Smith Health Research BC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Wellness allowance

Professional development policy

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Michael Smith Health Research BC is seeking a Project Specialist, Priority Programs, to coordinate core elements of priority programs within the Research & Innovation department. The role focuses on advancing innovative approaches to health research funding and community engagement, bridging research evidence creation and use.

Reporting to the Manager, Priority Programs, you will support program activities, ensure high‑quality outputs, and help drive evidence uptake across the health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, health sciences, or a related field.
• Four to six years of relevant experience in project management, program operations, or a related area.
• Formal project management training or certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Prosci, Agile, Lean) is an asset.
• Knowledge of the BC health research environment and research funding processes is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Leads the execution of assigned program and project activities, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and align with program objectives.
• Develops and maintains project plans, timelines, workback schedules, and implementation tools to support successful program delivery.
• Monitors project progress, identifies risks, issues, and dependencies, and implements or recommends mitigation strategies.
• Coordinates governance and advisory committee activities, including agenda development, meeting logistics, documentation, action tracking, and follow‑up activities.

Skills

Project management

Budget forecasting

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Visual storytelling

Information design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or health sciences

Tools

PowerPoint

Canva

Adobe Acrobat

Visio

PowerBI

Job description

Michael Smith Health Research BC is seeking a Project Specialist, Priority Programs, to coordinate core elements of priority programs within the Research & Innovation department. The role focuses on advancing innovative approaches to health research funding and community engagement, bridging research evidence creation and use.

Reporting to the Manager, Priority Programs, you will support program activities, ensure high‑quality outputs, and help drive evidence uptake across the health system.