Program Coordinator | Food Services
Top Benefits
About the role
Interior Health is hiring a term specific full-time Program Coordinator | Food Services who is passionate about making a difference in health care.
This is a term-specific position until September 23, 2027.
Based in Vernon, B.C., this role combines meaningful on-site engagement with the flexibility of some remote work. The role also requires travel within the region, including multi-day trips.
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 Municipal Pension Plan
The salary range for this position is $69,218 (min) to $86,522 (midpoint) to $99,501 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE. Interior Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.
How Will You Create An Impact
The Program Coordinator, Food Services provides coordination and leadership support to stabilize, standardize, and evaluate various regional food service programs across Interior Health region.
This role is responsible for supporting the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of a consistent operating model, including service delivery, intake processes, cost structures, and reporting mechanisms.
The Program Coordinator works collaboratively with internal and external partners and other interested parties to support defining program scope, improving system integration, and implementing system-wide improvements that contribute to long-term sustainability.
This position provides practical coordination support to a cross-functional team, engaging partners across Food Services, Community Services, Acute Care, Finance, and any external parties to enhance service delivery, improve data integrity, and support consistent practices across sites.
What Will You Work On
Engages and facilitates working groups and collaboration with partners and other interested parties including Food Services, Community teams, clinicians, discharge planners, and external partners to support program understanding, alignment, and collaboration. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships to support program alignment and service integration across the continuum of care. Gathers information on current-state processes, workflows, service models, and program variations across sites to establish a comprehensive baseline. Reviews and analyzes program data including volumes, utilization, access pathways, costs, and outcomes to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities. Develops and digitalizes a comprehensive program catalogue, including service offerings, FAQs, contact lists, and stakeholder directories. Conducts a review of intersecting community-based meal programs to identify overlap and improvement opportunities. Reviews existing menu offerings and recommends menu engineering and recipe revisions based on utilization, client preferences, and cost pressures. Identifies risks, gaps, and issues impacting program delivery and escalates appropriately with recommendations for mitigation. Supports the coordination of stabilization and standardization efforts across the program, including development of service tiers and delivery models. Leads the development and coordinates implementation of a single intake pathway and centralized client/order registry to improve tracking, accessibility, and reporting. Reviews current workflows and supports the development of standardized processes, tools, and documentation to reduce variability and reliance on informal practices. Recommends redefined roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities across the program and support the development of orientation and training resources to support consistent onboarding and execution. Supports collaboration with Finance and operational teams to align cost and revenue flows, contributing to pricing strategies, forecasting, and financial transparency. Leads the preparation of reports, business cases, and decision briefs for leadership to monitor progress, inform decision-making, and guide strategic direction. Works on implementation of system improvements while contributing to the development of a long-term sustainability model. Adheres to Interior Health policies and relevant provincial and legislative requirements. 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 related duties as assigned.
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).
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About Interior Health Authority
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards.
Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.
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Program Coordinator | Food Services
Top Benefits
About the role
Interior Health is hiring a term specific full-time Program Coordinator | Food Services who is passionate about making a difference in health care.
This is a term-specific position until September 23, 2027.
Based in Vernon, B.C., this role combines meaningful on-site engagement with the flexibility of some remote work. The role also requires travel within the region, including multi-day trips.
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 Municipal Pension Plan
The salary range for this position is $69,218 (min) to $86,522 (midpoint) to $99,501 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE. Interior Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.
How Will You Create An Impact
The Program Coordinator, Food Services provides coordination and leadership support to stabilize, standardize, and evaluate various regional food service programs across Interior Health region.
This role is responsible for supporting the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of a consistent operating model, including service delivery, intake processes, cost structures, and reporting mechanisms.
The Program Coordinator works collaboratively with internal and external partners and other interested parties to support defining program scope, improving system integration, and implementing system-wide improvements that contribute to long-term sustainability.
This position provides practical coordination support to a cross-functional team, engaging partners across Food Services, Community Services, Acute Care, Finance, and any external parties to enhance service delivery, improve data integrity, and support consistent practices across sites.
What Will You Work On
Engages and facilitates working groups and collaboration with partners and other interested parties including Food Services, Community teams, clinicians, discharge planners, and external partners to support program understanding, alignment, and collaboration. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships to support program alignment and service integration across the continuum of care. Gathers information on current-state processes, workflows, service models, and program variations across sites to establish a comprehensive baseline. Reviews and analyzes program data including volumes, utilization, access pathways, costs, and outcomes to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities. Develops and digitalizes a comprehensive program catalogue, including service offerings, FAQs, contact lists, and stakeholder directories. Conducts a review of intersecting community-based meal programs to identify overlap and improvement opportunities. Reviews existing menu offerings and recommends menu engineering and recipe revisions based on utilization, client preferences, and cost pressures. Identifies risks, gaps, and issues impacting program delivery and escalates appropriately with recommendations for mitigation. Supports the coordination of stabilization and standardization efforts across the program, including development of service tiers and delivery models. Leads the development and coordinates implementation of a single intake pathway and centralized client/order registry to improve tracking, accessibility, and reporting. Reviews current workflows and supports the development of standardized processes, tools, and documentation to reduce variability and reliance on informal practices. Recommends redefined roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities across the program and support the development of orientation and training resources to support consistent onboarding and execution. Supports collaboration with Finance and operational teams to align cost and revenue flows, contributing to pricing strategies, forecasting, and financial transparency. Leads the preparation of reports, business cases, and decision briefs for leadership to monitor progress, inform decision-making, and guide strategic direction. Works on implementation of system improvements while contributing to the development of a long-term sustainability model. Adheres to Interior Health policies and relevant provincial and legislative requirements. 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 related duties as assigned.
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).
Not the right fit? Search for Program Coordinator jobs in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
About Interior Health Authority
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards.
Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.