Director Health Information Management

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a seasoned Director for Health Information Management. This role oversees vital functions such as registration and records management while managing strategic projects and driving innovation in healthcare. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in health information science and have significant experience in management. The position offers a competitive salary range from approximately $116,591 to $145,739 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible health information management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in influencing leaders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key HIM functions including registration and records management.
• Lead strategic projects and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Drive innovation in healthcare through people, processes, and technology.

Skills

Health information management experience

Influencing leaders

Implementing organizational change

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health information science or related discipline

Job description

Ready to grow your career in a positive, forward-thinking environment? Northern Health is seeking a seasoned leader to join us as Director, Health Information Management (HIM).

This role oversees key HIM functions—registration, records management, release of information, health informatics, and business process redesign—ensuring high-quality, integrated service delivery. You’ll lead strategic projects, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive innovation in healthcare through people, processes, and technology.

Salary range: Approx. $116,591–$145,739, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in health information science or a related discipline plus a minimum of 7 (seven) to 10 (ten) years of progressively more responsible health information management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively influencing leaders and implementing organizational change.
• Certification with the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) an asset.

Who We Are

Northern Health serves nearly 600,000 square kilometers across Northern BC, providing hospital and community-based care to over 300,000 residents, including 55 First Nations communities. With more than 7,000 staff, we deliver high-quality health services through strong partnerships with local communities and organizations. Career opportunities span our hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and specialized service offices.