Director, Information Technology, Full Time, Information Management & Technology

Providence Care Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 141,297 - 166,218; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

On‑site parking

Cafeteria on site

Education, bursary opportunities

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Providence Care Hospital is seeking a Director of Information Management and Information Technology to lead the hospital's information systems strategy and execution. The role oversees clinical informatics, HIS projects, and IT operations within a non‑union, full‑time environment at Providence Care Hospital.

The annual salary range is CAD 141,297.00 – 166,218.00. The position requires advanced degrees and extensive experience in health administration, informatics, and management within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Master’s preferred in related fields.
• Five to seven years of recent experience in a health care setting with management roles.
• Extensive experience leading large‑scale electronic patient record projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update strategies for Decision Support, Systems Support and IT departments.
• Oversee execution of prioritized IT and informatics projects.
• Lead initiatives for corporate performance indicator infrastructure and evidence‑based decision making.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Information management

Clinical informatics

Healthcare IT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Sciences, Business Administration, Health Administration, or an equivalent area from an accredited institution.

Master’s degree in Health/Hospital Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Job description

Overview

The Director is responsible for the management, development and implementation of information management and information technology initiatives to support the organization’s programs, services, and strategic initiatives. This role is located at Providence Care Hospital and offers an annual salary range of $141,297.00 – $166,218.00. The position is full‑time and non‑union.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Sciences, Business Administration, Health Administration, or an equivalent area from an accredited institution.
• Master’s degree in Health/Hospital Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in a clinical informatics role or as a clinician (e.g., nurse) preferred.
• Five to seven years of recent experience in a similar role and portfolio in a health care setting, with at least three years in progressively responsible management roles.
• Five to seven years of recent experience leading large‑scale electronic patient record type projects in a hospital or health care environment.
• Five to seven years of recent experience managing an IT department in a hospital or health care environment, including infrastructure, application, and helpdesk management.
• Recent hands‑on experience with Enterprise Information Management preferred.
• Project Management Professional certificate an asset.
• Understanding of and knowledge with external and internal reporting requirements for sub‑acute care, including CIHI, LHIN, and Ministry data sets.
• Understanding of MIS standards.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous development, evaluation, and updating of comprehensive strategies and plans for the Decision Support, Systems Support and Information Technology departments, consistent with the strategic directions of the organization.
• Monitor and manage the detailed execution of the prioritized projects of the reporting departments.
• Lead all clinical and management informatics and information technology initiatives, including development and reporting of a corporate performance indicator infrastructure, and implementation of evidence‑based decision‑making culture.
• Lead the recruitment of new staff for the team, working with Human Resources to coordinate recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and orientation as needed.
• Develop the annual portfolio budget for approval by the President and CEO.

Benefits

• Specialized sub‑acute care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management, and palliative care.
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research.
• Committed to a people‑centred approach to care delivery.
• Competitive salaries with excellent full‑time benefits.
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• State‑of‑the‑art building with on‑site parking.
• On‑site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options.
• Corporate and unit/service‑specific orientation for new hires.
• Focus on a healthy workplace and culture of quality.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities.
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions.
• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, surrounded by parkland and walking trails.

Disclosure

We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process. Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.