Director, Nursing Services

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian government department is seeking a Director of Nursing Services to manage and support nursing services across multiple locations. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration in providing healthcare to Veterans and their families. Candidates must have a degree in nursing and eligibility for registration as a registered nurse. The position offers an inclusive work environment encouraging professional growth.

Benefits

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team and financial resources.
• Eligibility for registration as a registered nurse in a province or territory.
• Proven experience providing strategic advice to Senior Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing services across various locations.
• Support the well-being of Veterans and their families.
• Develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic planning

Team management

Communication

Education

Degree in Nursing

Job description

Director, Nursing Services

Reference number : DVA25J-019817-000425

Selection process number : 25-DVA-EA-CH-656489 Veterans Affairs Canada - Health Professionals

Calgary(Alberta), Edmonton(Alberta), Kelowna(British Columbia), Penticton(British Columbia), Prince George(British Columbia), Surrey(British Columbia), Vancouver(British Columbia), Victoria(British Columbia), Brandon(Manitoba), Winnipeg(Manitoba), Campbellton(New Brunswick), Oromocto(New Brunswick), Saint John(New Brunswick), Corner Brook(Newfoundland and Labrador), St. John's(Newfoundland and Labrador), Halifax(Nova Scotia), Sydney(Nova Scotia), Hamilton(Ontario), Kingston(Ontario), London(Ontario), Mississauga(Ontario), North Bay(Ontario), Ottawa(Ontario), Owen Sound(Ontario), Pembroke(Ontario), Peterborough(Ontario), Scarborough(Ontario), Thunder Bay(Ontario), Trenton(Ontario), Windsor(Ontario), Greater Toronto Area - Other locations(Ontario), Charlottetown(Prince Edward Island), Gatineau(Québec), Montréal Island(Québec), Québec(Québec), Ville de Saguenay(Québec), Regina(Saskatchewan), Saskatoon(Saskatchewan)

NU-CHN-08

Acting, Assignment, Deployment, Indeterminate, Secondment, Specified period

120,169 to $151,043

For further information on the organization, please visit

Closing date : 7 August 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

If you have a completed GC Workplace Accessibility Passport, this can also be voluntarily provided to initiate the conversation about your accommodation arrangements for this assessment.

Are you motivated to support the well-being of Veterans and their families? Are you a hard-working individual that is ready for a challenge? Are you looking for an employer that understands the importance of a healthy work-life balance and supports opportunities for growth and professional development? If so, then Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), is looking for YOU!

Ready to Apply? Here’s how to do it!

1. Click on - apply online - at the bottom of the screen!

2. Give yourself the best chance to succeed! If you require any assistance, or for information on how to apply in an alternate format due to an accessibility / accommodation need, please contact the email address indicated in the "Contact information" section below prior to the Closing Date.

3. You will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications and, other (non-essential) qualifications.

4. Tips for responding to screening questions :

When responding please clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE each qualification was met and provide examples.

Choose examples with sufficient complexity, impact and degree of difficulty that will allow you to illustrate to what extent and depth you have shown the behaviors expected for each qualification.

Each example should include when the example took place, background of the situation, what you did, how you did it, what your role was in the situation, and what was the outcome.

5. You will be asked to include your resume. Your resume may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience and education described in the screening questions, however you will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

6. How to Apply for Government of Canada Jobs

7. Communication for this process will be sent via email and / or via your GC Jobs account. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

What to expect after you submit your application

• You are entitled to participate in the process in the official language of your choice, and you will be asked to indicate your preferred official language of correspondence in your application.

Step 1 : Screening (Review of Applications)

When you apply for this process, an initial screening will be done on education and experience by the answers you provide in your online application. As a result, please ensure you allow yourself a significant amount of time to complete this application.

You must meet the essential education and experience qualifications to move forward to the assessment phase.

Step 2 : Assessment

An interview and / or written exam may be administered.

Reference checks may be conducted. The Assessment Committee may contact references other than those provided by the candidates (within the Public Service only) in order to adequately assess the candidates.

Be prepared to provide proof of education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and / or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information, please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.

Be prepared to provide proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Work environment

We have quickly adapted to the new reality and the majority of our employees are currently working based on a common hybrid work model. Employees can expect to work a combination of both remote and on site, with the frequency of each depending on the operational needs.

PLEASE APPLY ONLY for locations where you have a genuine interest in working or where you would be willing to relocate.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool or partially assessed pool of candidates to fill similar or identical positions with various language profiles, durations (term, indeterminate, assignment, secondment, acting appointment and deployment) and conditions of employment.

The immediate need is to staff 1 position (location to be determined).

Positions to be filled : 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education :

ED1 - Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in nursing, nursing service administration, nursing education or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Occupational Certification :

OC1 - Eligibility for registration as a registered nurse in a province or territory.

Experience : EX1 -

Significant experience in managing a team.

EX2 - Experience managing financial resources.

EX3 - Experience in providing strategic advice and guidance to

Senior Management in regards to

complex issues.

EX4 - Experience in building partnerships and developing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired by performing a broad range of various, complex activities associated with performing the full duties for a period of approximately 3 years.

Senior Management is defined as Director level or equivalent and above.

Complex issues are issues with at least two (2) of the following characteristics : multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many stakeholders, precedent setting, having a major impact on the department or having potential for significant media coverage.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative(CBC / CBC)

Verification of Second Language Evaluation (SLE) results and / or any assessments required will be conducted at a later date.

Information on the Public Service Commission's Second Language Evaluations can be found here :

Key Leadership Competencies :

C1 - Creating Vision and Strategy

C2 - Mobilize People

C3 - Uphold Integrity and Respect

C4 - Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders

C5 - Promote Innovation and Guiding Change

C6 - Achieving Results

C7 - Oral Communication

C8 - Written Communication

Please note : Written Communication and Uphold Integrity and Respect will be assessed by the responses you provide in this application.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Asset Education :

AED1 - Master’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Public Health Administration or other discipline relevant to the position.

Asset Experience :

AEX1 - Experience as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces.

AEX2 - Experience in leading a change management or transformation initiative.

AEX3 - Experience in working in a health care environment which provides services to Veterans or still serving CAF or RCMP members.

AEX4 - Experience working in Health Care environment providing services to patients with Mental Health conditions.

AEX5 - Experience as a Departmental representative on interdepartmental committees.

Organizational Needs :

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups : Indigenous peoples, Persons with a disability, Visible Minorities, Women.

Operational Requirements :

Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Willing and able to work in a virtual environment.

Willingness to carry a mobile device and respond after-hours on occasion.

Willingness to work overtime as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status or Secret Clearance.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Diversity and Inclusion is important to us at VAC!

Veterans Affairs Canada is committed to building and supporting a diverse workforce that is representative of the Canadian population through equitable and accessible employment practices and its culture. We strive to achieve an inclusive and open work environment that embraces a variety of communities, perspectives and backgrounds where accessibility is the pillar. Our diverse workforce helps us make a positive impact in the lives of our increasingly diverse clientele.

We welcome members of equity-deserving groups to apply and recognize that the current Employment Equity Act does not fully encompass all equity deserving group members. If you are a member of the groups indicated in the Employment Equity Act, we encourage you to self-declare during this process. These groups include women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority community.