Director, Community Services & Long-Term Care

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 141,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Prince George is seeking a Director for Community Services and Long-Term Care. This leadership position entails overseeing program planning, resource integration, and stakeholder collaboration. Ideal candidates should possess clinical expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience in strategic planning. The role offers a competitive salary range of $141,146 to $176,433 and comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan and vacation time.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in healthcare environments.
• Strong abilities in program planning and evaluation.
• Experience building relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery, and evaluation of community services.
• Integrate and coordinate resources, services, and departments.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders to enhance programs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical expertise

Strategic planning

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for that career that will allow you to combine your clinical expertise and your proven leadership skills? If you feel you can deliver success by implementing strategies that focus the efforts of individuals on business goals, individual goals, team goals and translating them into positive outcomes – we want to hear from you.

The Director, Community Services and Long-Term Care is a key leadership role in Prince George Health Services and reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer NI. This position is responsible and accountable for leading specific and delegated responsibilities in planning, delivery and evaluation of programs and services with the goal of achieving the Northern Health mission and vision, and the NH strategic plan.

These responsibilities include the integration and coordination of various resources, services and departments to carry out these activities. The Director, Community Services and Long-Term Care develops and maintains strong working relationships with key stakeholders and leaders, both internally and externally, to provide strategic and operational leadership to all programs and services.

Starting salary will be approximately from $141,146 to $176,433 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Important Note

• As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples May Include

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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