Health Service Administrator, Prince Rupert

Northern Health; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a leader with significant management experience to oversee health program delivery in Prince Rupert. The role involves ensuring quality care and collaborating with senior leadership to implement strategic priorities. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health/dental and pension plans

Four weeks vacation after one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive health care administration experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in planning and delivery of health programs.
• Ensures quality patient care and strategic goal achievement.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Financial management

Education

Masters Degree in Health Administration

Job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with significant management and leadership experience to join Northern Health.

Provides leadership in the planning, integration, delivery, and evaluation of programs and services for the assigned communities or geographic area within a regional system of service delivery. Ensures quality patient/client/resident care and achievement of the goals outlined in the Northern Health Strategic Plan and HSDA Operational Priorities. Supports and collaborates with the Senior Leadership Team of the HSDA to build and implement strategic priorities.

Starting salary will be approximately from $155,327 to $194,159, based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital

is a 24-bed facility with an average of 22,000 ER visits per year. It is fully equipped with Medical Imaging, Laboratory, ICU, ER, and Maternity services, including:

• Acute Care
• Internal medicine
• Ultrasound
• CT scans
• Surgery
• Emergency department
• Extended care
• Pediatrics
• Radiology
• Obstetrics
• Gynecology

Additional services include Diabetes Education, Healthy Heart and Rehabilitation, Podiatry, Orthopedics, and visiting specialists.

About Prince Rupert

is a marine-based port city on northwest BC's Pacific Coast, known for wilderness exploration and wildlife viewing. It is a popular stop on Alaskan cruises, located 721 km west of Prince George. The city is a transportation hub and home to 13,500 residents. Surrounded by natural beauty, it offers rich First Nations history and is recognized as one of the world's largest ports with ongoing expansion and economic opportunities.

What Northern Health Offers You

• Comprehensive benefits including health/dental and pension plans
• Four weeks vacation after one year of service
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development
• Outdoor activities and short commutes
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through federal and BC governments for eligible professions

Application Requirements

Upload the following documents:

• Registration number (if applicable)
• Supporting education/qualification documents, such as certificates, transcripts
• Cover letter and resume recommended

International Applicants

Visit our careers page for application steps.

Qualifications

• A Masters Degree in Health Administration or related discipline
• 7-10 years of progressive health care administration experience or equivalent

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Leadership, planning, problem-solving, facilitation, negotiation, and mediation skills
• Team-based management approach
• Ability to adapt in dynamic environments and support innovation
• Financial and budget management skills
• Knowledge of quality improvement, healthcare issues, and trends

Who We Are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 sq km, serving over 300,000 people across numerous communities and First Nations. With more than 7,000 staff, we provide hospital and community-based health services, with opportunities across hospitals, long-term care, public health, and more.