Paula Young has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Paula began their career as an Office Manager at ABC Communications in 2001 before transitioning to a Project Manager/Consultant role at their own company, Paula Young, in 2003. In 2007, they joined Northern Health Authority as a Regional Telehealth Manager, a role they held until 2011. From 2011 to 2016, Paula worked at Fraser Health in various positions including Director of Clinical Operations for Home Health and Home Support, Director of Clinical Operations for PHC, and Director of Infrastructure for primary health care. Most recently, they have been working at Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority, where they started as a Senior Project Manager in 2018 and currently holds the position of Project Director for Virtual Care.
Paula Young obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from the University of Victoria in the years 1988 to 1992. Later, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) during the years 2007 to 2009.
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Island Health – Vancouver Island Health Authority is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With over 28,000 staff, 2,000 physician partners, and 3,000 volunteers that give their time, skills and experience to our organization, Island Health is the largest employer on Vancouver Island. Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 794,000 residents of Vancouver Island and adjacent coastal communities. We’re very proud that we continue to be selected as a top employer: • BC’s Top Employers (2023, 2017) Two Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Awards (2016) • Canada’s Greenest Employers (2015) • Canada’s Best Diversity Employer (2012-2015, 2017) • Canada's Top Employers (2010-2013) We offer competitive remuneration plus an attractive employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability and extensive extended health plan. Vancouver Island offers you a wide range of urban, rural or remote communities. Whatever the lifestyle you are looking for, we have it here. Our cities are brimming with cultural events, festivals, shopping and restaurants as well as friendly towns with vibrant neighbourhoods and world-class outdoor adventure. Come be part of our future. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VanIslandHealth Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vanislandhealth Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanislandhealth/