Director - Policy & Planning, Integrated Acute & Episodic Care

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Travel insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health in Halifax is seeking a Director of Policy & Planning for Integrated Acute & Episodic Care. You will lead strategic planning, policy development, and program implementation for provincial clinical initiatives, ensuring operational and financial alignment and performance reporting.

You will oversee budget, contracts, and governance while collaborating with system partners to drive transformation and service design across the network.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a health-related discipline, health administration, business administration or related subject.
• Eligible for registration with relevant health discipline/college or association.
• Certified Health Executive designation considered an asset.
• 7-10 years of relevant leadership experience with progressive accountabilities for strategy, planning and quality management within the program area.
• Excellent leadership, relationship building, organizational and decision skills in support of patient, family and client centred services.
• Excellent coaching and mentorship skills.
• Strategic planning and systems thinking.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders.
• Expertise in operational and financial planning.
• Understands project management principles and demonstrated ability to create and lead complex teams.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills; responsive to audience needs.
• Advanced communications skills and positive public persona.
• Language skills are an asset, French preferred.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Negotiation

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Languages

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Director - Policy & Planning, Integrated Acute & Episodic Care

Req ID: 228590
Location: ProvincialZone,Halifax Infirmary Summer Street Entrance - QEII
Department: CNS - Administration Emergency Dir
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100%) x 1
Management Position
Posting Closing Date: 11-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

As part of the Integrated Acute & Episodic Care Network, the Director is responsible for taking a leading role in the planning, development and standardization of service and clinical processes and service guidelines/standards for the assigned clinical service areas which fall under the responsibility of the Network. The Director is responsible for providing direction and leadership regarding the provincial implementation of multiple NS Health clinical programs and initiatives that support operational improvement of clinical and core service functions.
Ongoing strategic planning is conducted in collaboration with system partners, alongside the design, management, and operational oversight of sponsored provincial policy, planning, and implementation support functions and processes. This includes policy and standards development, transition management, financial and operational oversight of transformation initiatives, program and operational performance tracking and reporting, and decision support through information management and analysis. The role is also responsible for overseeing the ongoing development, effective operation, and delivery of multiple service design strategies, programs, and initiatives.
Accountability extends to ensuring the quality and production of regular operational reports, quarterly progress and performance reports, briefing notes and briefing books, the Annual Provincial Plan, research and analysis, provincial policy, process, KPI, and target recommendations, as well as strategic project implementation plans. In addition, the role is responsible for the management of budgets and network operations, oversight of transformation-related budgets, provincial information and data measurement and reporting for strategic projects and policy implementation efforts, and the administration of multiple service provider contracts supporting strategic initiatives and subcontracted services.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Master’s Degree in a health-related discipline, health administration, business administration or related subject
• Eligible for registration with relevant health discipline/college or association
• Certified Health Executive designation considered an asset
• 7-10 years of relevant leadership experience with progressive accountabilities for strategy, planning and quality management within the program area
• Excellent leadership, relationship building, organizational and decision skills in support of patient, family and client centred services
• Excellent coaching and mentorship skills
• Strategic planning and systems thinking
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders
• Expertise in operational and financial planning
• Understands the principles of project management and demonstrated ability to create and lead complex work teams
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills that are responsive to audience needs
• Demonstrated advanced communications skills/positive energetic public persona
• Collaboration, negotiation and persuasion skills are paramount as this role requires the engagement of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks
• Possesses a sound knowledge of management and a working knowledge of information systems
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Management
Band: MGT8
Hourly Rate: $67.23 - 82.35 hourly
Annual Salary: $131,089 - 160,585 annually

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.

What you'll love about Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.