Interior Health is hiring a term-specific full-time Strategic Business Advisor who is passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

Join Interior Health as a Strategic Business Advisor, supporting contract management, procurement strategy, compliance, and policy development while delivering data‑driven insights across contracted services programs.

This position is until April 5, 2027 or return of incumbent.

Location: This position is flexible within the Interior Health Region.

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Work-life balance
• May be eligible to contribute to MPP

Salary range for the position is $63,484 to $91,259. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How Will You Create An Impact

The Strategic Business Advisor (SBA) is responsible for supporting programs when they engage contractors for a variety of client services including mental health and substance use, home and community care services, public health promotion and prevention activities. The SBA will utilize a computerized database to research and provide reports and understand and apply the guidelines of public sector procurement. Duties include meeting with user departments regarding contracting requirements, supporting contractor meetings, drafting contract documents, analyzing financial reporting. The SBA may prepare procurement documents for a variety of services utilizing word processing and spreadsheet software and knowledge of the BC Bid process. The SBA provides input into the development of policies and procedures and supports the termination policy and process. Key issues for the position will be a thorough knowledge of contract management and procurement processes and providing the link between the operational contract process and the strategic goals of the team.

In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to your manager or supervisor immediately.

What Will You Work On

• Supports the Consultants in the review and development of contract processes to ensure that new processes are strategically appropriate.
• Advises IH Managers on the strategic implications of contractual decisions and on appropriate action regarding procurement and termination policies.
• Produces and performs first line analysis of strategic reports as required by the Consultants, Manager and/or Director.
• Provides administrative and data support to the Consultants, Manager and/or Director in project work.
• Supports contract compliance monitoring processes, including data collection, validation, and management.
• Supports the Consultants in the development of training materials and policies.
• Supports the Consultants, Manager and/or Director with information to support RFP evaluation and new contract negotiation.
• Supports the relationships between Consultants/Manager/Director and partners on strategic issues.
• Provides backup to Contract Advisors as required.
• In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to the manager or supervisor immediately.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Consultants, Manager and/or Director.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).