Digital Investment Lead (Program Admin Officer 4)

Government of Nova Scotia; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a Digital Investment Lead to assess digital health investments and guide impact decisions. This role requires a bachelor's degree and significant experience in stakeholder engagement and project management. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including a Defined Benefit Pension Plan.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health and Dental Insurance

Vacation

Employee and Family Assistance Programs

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 6 years of progressive experience in a related field.
• Strong skills in process mapping and lean methodologies.
• Experience managing engagement with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health economist assessments of digital investments.
• Develop measurement plans and reporting through data insights.
• Support policy and guideline development.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

The Department of Health and Wellness offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, we’re committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on collaborative primary health care, improved supports for mental health and addictions, digital health, capital infrastructure, and more, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.

About Our Opportunity

As a valued member of the System Integration Digital Health team, reporting to the Director of Digital Strategy & Governance, this position is responsible for gaining a deep understanding of the digital investments made within the Nova Scotia Health System and assessing the benefits and returns on these investments to guide digital health impact and investment decisions in Nova Scotia.

Primary Accountabilities

As the Digital Investment Lead, you will be :

• Focused on health economist assessments of benefits and returns from digital investments and initiatives.
• Developing robust measurement plans and reporting through data, insights, and engagement to inform how we measure and assess digital initiatives.
• Identifying areas where the system can continuously improve its digital delivery.
• Supporting the development of policies and guidelines.
• Acting as a compassionate leader advocating on behalf of the public.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree plus six years of progressive experience in a related field. An acceptable equivalent combination of training or experience may be considered.

To be successful in this role, you will be :

• Self-motivated with a positive and professional management approach,
• A relationship builder, problem solver, and continuous learner,
• Deep understanding of process mapping, lean methodologies, and improvement techniques,
• A servant leader passionate about driving change for the public,
• Highly organized, confident in communication, and advisory skills.

You will possess :

• Significant experience managing engagement with internal and external stakeholders,
• Extensive knowledge of government operations and familiarity with the NS health system, including health authorities, long-term care, primary care, and more.
• Excellent strategizing, organizational, and planning skills,
• Superior project management and time management skills.

Additionally, strong skills in Microsoft OneDrive, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and a willingness to learn new programs are required. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for correspondence management is an asset.

Excellent interpersonal skills and high competence in written and verbal communication are essential. Due to the sensitive and political nature of decisions and recommendations, sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality are critical. The ability to prioritize and respond effectively to high volumes of work is also necessary.

Assessment tools may include written exams, standardized tests, oral presentations, interviews, and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

The Government of Nova Scotia offers a comprehensive benefits package including a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. More details can be found here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

• Normal work week is 35 hours, 7 hours per day.
• Overtime may be required occasionally.
• Hybrid working arrangements are available.

What We Offer

• Career development opportunities with guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training.
• An engaging workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and connected, supported by forward-thinking policies.
• Multiple career paths.

Pay Grade: PR 17 Salary Range: $3,;- $3,;Bi-Weekly