Close Date
Nov. 16 2026
Location
Aberdeen Hospital (ABER) - Victoria, BC V8T 2B7 CA (Primary)
NER Finance & Payroll (NER) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 3Y3 CA
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
Travel between multiple sites may be required
Shift Start Time/End Time
Days Off
Weekend/Stats
Vacancy Type
Regular FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$46.55 - $66.91
Paid FTE
1.00
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75.00
Planned Start Date
Jan. 11 2027
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
No
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager, Leader or designate, the Contract Specialist, provides leadership and support to the organization primarily by effectively contributing to the contracting process. The Specialist serves the program areas (internal customers) within Island Health by drafting, editing and reviewing standard form contracts, giving consideration to the program needs, the organizational risk and policy compliance within Island Health. The Specialist provides advice on best practices through the stages of contract planning, procurement/competitive process, contract award and ongoing management. The Specialist takes a proactive approach identifying trends and creating process oriented solutions that can be translated into procedures and policies, improving organizational and departmental efficiency. The Specialist manages many concurrent projects and balances competing priorities based on a broad understanding of organizational needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceA level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a related discipline such as Health Administration or Business Administration and five (5) years' recent related experience in procurement, negotiation and contract execution. Education specifically in the areas of the contracting life cycle, contracting law, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (British Columbia), risk management and insurance.
Skills And Abilities- Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly developed listening skills and the ability to integrate feedback into personal performance and departmental work
- Ability to understand patterns and trends and translate into process improvements and policy and procedural recommendations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Ability to organize workload and priorities to ensure deadlines are met
- Creativity and flexibility to meet customer needs within legislative and policy constraints
- Demonstrated judgment, analytical and problem solving skills
- Computer proficiency using a PC, standard office software such as Word and Excel, and ability to use Access
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD3050.pdf
Additional information for applicants
This position will support the Regional Community Programs and Contracts Team. Prior knowledge of community health services, CSIL, and Health Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (HSADD) is an asset. A remote work arrangement may be considered.Add-hoc travel may be required. The salary range for this position is $90,770.00 (min) to $113,462.00 (midpoint) to $130,481.00 (max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity."
Additional Clauses
Requisition CA
Non Contract
Affiliation/Union
Non-Contract Support Staff
