Admin Manager - PT/OT

Division of Medical Sciences
Exempt, Regular, Full-time

Reporting to the Administration Director, Northern British Columbia (BC) and Division of Medical Sciences(DMS), the Administrative Manager, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (PT/OT) provides strategic management for the administrative operations of the Master of Physical Therapy and Masters of Occupational Therapy programs within UNBC.

Working within the unique environment of a distributed medical program, the Manager will work under the direction of the Administrative Director as well as the Department of Physical Therapy and Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at The University of British Columbia (UNBC) to plan, implement and provide ongoing management of these two programs located at UNBC.

Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the PT and OT administrative teams and provides change leadership to direct reports and ensure the team is aligned with the vision and direction of both UNBC and University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Medicine;
• Collaborating with faculty and external partners to design and implement strategies and processes to contribute to the effectiveness and sustainability of the two programs;
• Ensuring all internal processes and procedures align with both UNBC and UBC’s policies/procedures and overall strategic plan and initiatives;
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating the programs’ infrastructure to ensure that structure, practices and processes are optimized for the program and between its various partners;
• Ensuring effective communication and organizational development strategies that foster strong relationships with UNBC and UBC’s partner organizations and communities;
• Developing, managing, and monitoring local budgets and processes that allow for transparent use of the program’s resources;
• Developing, managing, and monitoring annual staffing and financial plans that are in alignment with both the UNBC and UBC’s Faculty of Medicine’s budget and strategic plans;
• Identifying and assessing risk to UNBC and Faculty of Medicine and recommend actions and/or change management actions to minimize risk;
• Ensuring compliance with UBC, UNBC, Northern Health Authority and partner institutions policies and procedures;
• Ensuring all administrative practices, policies and procedures are compliant with accreditation standards and guidelines; and
• Ensuring alignment and/or adherence to collective agreements, Employment Standards Act and Work Safe BC for both staff and students.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following:

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field. More than 5 years of demonstrated experience in a supervisory and administrative role at a senior level that include the following requirements:

• Maturity, diplomacy and tact to exercise independent judgment and effectively cope in a highly political environment;
• Proven negotiation and exceptional verbal and written interpersonal skills to succeed working in a unique, inter-site team in a distributed health professional education environment;
• Knowledge of health professional education and experience working in a student service environment
• Thorough understanding of University administrative processes;
• Experience working with faculty, staff and students using an equity, diversity and inclusion-based approach;
• Highly effective time management, attention to detail and strong organizational skills;
• Proven experience in building relationships with professionals and a demonstrated understanding of the complexity in engaging these individuals in teaching roles and in particular the complicated administrative onboarding tasks;
• Experience leading change in an environment of constant change and ambiguity by creating and communicating a vision and taking appropriate action to ensure acceptance and support;
• Demonstrated Experience working independently and professionally, requiring initiative and the ability to lead in challenging and sensitive situations;
• Experience in fostering the long-term learning and development of staff through coaching, managing performance, and mentoring; supporting reports and indirect reports in an environment of continuous quality improvement;
• Experience with conducting needs analyses, plan, organize, manage, monitor, complete, and evaluate projects within allocated time and resources;
• Demonstrated leadership and success motivating, engaging and supporting individuals and team members to achieve positive organizational outcomes; and
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, weigh risks, prioritize and apply sound judgment to decision making and problem solving while working under pressure and multi-tasking to meet deadlines.

Must be highly motivated, resilient, innovative, and deeply collaborative; and posses a valid BC driver’s license as regular travel between the hospital and University campus as well as various other health care settings is required.

Salary
The starting salary will be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education, skills and experience. The annual salary range for this position is expected to be $78,400.00 to $87, 200.00. The position is located on campus, in Prince George.

UNBC offers employee tuition waivers (includes spouse and dependents), excellent benefit and pension packages, as well as employee training and development opportunities. For more details please see http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/employee-benefits.

Normal hours of work will be 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity
The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.

Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

About UNBC
Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.

Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.

UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~80,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.

To Apply
Applicants should create an applicant profile and apply on this position by uploading and submitting a cover letter and resume.

The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at [email protected]. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

UNBC does not use artificial intelligence to screen candidate applications.

Priority will be given to applications received by November 20, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.