Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Initiatives, the Indigenous Initiatives Project Manager supports the BCCSU’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. The Project Manager provides organizational planning, oversight, and coordination for the implementation of project(s) of medium to large scope and complexity that may impact multiple sites of the organization and/or partner organizations. Coordinates project activities to ensure project deliverables are completed on time and on budget. Works collaboratively and inspires others to achieve goals and deliverables through facilitation, effective communication of project vision, and ensuring the culture is one in which individual competencies can thrive. Liaises with operational leaders, staff, vendors, and other partners/interested parties to ensure readiness and assists with the management of changes. Leads diverse project team(s) and coordinates related activities. Effectively manages project resources. Communicates with partners/interested parties, and all levels of staff and management on the scope and status of the project and acts as a resource. Liaises with consultants and other external agencies, as needed. In addition, the Project Manager develops briefing papers, reports, and presentations, ensuring the timely and effective implementation of decisions. Participates on committees and working groups as required.
The Indigenous Initiatives Project Manager supports leadership with the ongoing implementation of the BCCSU’s Indigenous Anti-racism and Anticolonial (ARC) Framework and its accompanying action plans under the leadership of the Director, Indigenous Initiatives in a way that is relevant to the BCCSU’s commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and our ongoing work to fully adopt and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada 94 Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) into our organization. Supports the development of culturally safe, humble, and informed clinical care guidance and works with Indigenous communities and Indigenous health partners to create, implement, and evaluate evidence-based Indigenous-specific guidelines and/or practice support tools for substance use care with Indigenous Peoples. Establishes positive working relationships to ensure successful outcomes and cooperation from others on initiatives and projects.
ORGANIZATION
The British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) is a provincially networked organization with a mandate to develop, help implement, and evaluate evidence-based approaches to substance use and addiction. As a research centre of Providence Health Care Research Institute and a University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine Centre, the BCCSU’s vision is to transform substance use policies and care in BC by translating research into education and evidence-based and culturally appropriate care guidance. By supporting the collaborative development of evidence-based policies, Wise Practice supplements, guidelines, and standards, the BCCSU seeks to improve the integration of best practices and care across the continuum of substance use, thereby serving all British Columbians. The BCCSU seeks to achieve these goals through integrated activities of its three core functions: research and evaluation, education and training, and clinical care guidance. The BCCSU values and respects all members of its communities, each of whom, individually and collaboratively, contribute to transforming care, education, training, and research in this area. The BCCSU is committed to actively working to ensure all products, communications, interactions, impact, and influence of our work reflect BCCSU’s holistic anti-racism approach and our Declaration of Commitment for Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.