Executive Leadership Coach - Medical Affairs

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive pay

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority seeks an Executive Leadership Coach to partner with physician leaders, align development with LEADS, and drive team and career growth. You will deliver programs, coach individuals and groups, and embed leadership concepts across the Medical Affairs portfolio.

The role emphasizes trusted relationships, confidentiality and provincial accountability within Medical Affairs, with a hybrid work model in Halifax.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience in health care.
• Minimum 5 years of experience coaching leaders/executives.
• Relevant certifications in professional coaching (ICF).
• Skills in leadership development and training with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver customized leadership programs aligned with framework.
• Provide one-to-one and group coaching for physicians and leaders.
• Build relationships with physician community and staff across the organization.
• Support engagement, retention, career development and conflict navigation.

Skills

Executive leadership coaching

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Confidentiality & integrity

Education

Bachelor or Master in HRM/Adult Education/Organizational Development

Tools

MBTI

Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Inventory

Emotional Intelligence

Strengths Finder

Job description

Location: CentralZone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: MED Physician Leader Development
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT short-assignment(100%) x 1
Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 16-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

As a member of the Medical Affairs portfolio and reporting to the Director of Physician Learning, Development and Support, the Executive Leadership Coach works collaboratively with Physician Leaders at all levels of the organization to ensure a coordinated approach to meeting their individual and team leadership development goals. A valuable intervention for change and transition, the Executive Leadership Coach is considered a subject matter expert in supporting front line physicians holding formal leadership roles and leading teams.

The Executive Leadership Coach designs and delivers customized leadership programs aligned with the LEADS in a Caring Environment leadership capabilities framework. They provide tools, support and structure for leaders to implement their learning and development for more focused results. The Executive Leadership Coach reinforces learning and integrates leadership concepts through one to one and group coaching. Primary outcomes of the Executive Leadership Coach include coaching and consulting, physician leadership development, team development, improved engagement and retention, career development and support with conflict navigation/education. The Executive Leadership Coach will build strong relationships within the physician community and key staff across the organization and with appropriate external groups and stakeholders.

This position has Provincial accountability within Medical Affairs.

About You

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

• Bachelor or Master's degree in relevant discipline such as Human Resource Management, Adult Education, Organizational development, or a combination of education, experience and training
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive management experience in a health care environment with understanding of health care culture
• Minimum 5 years of experience coaching leaders and executives
• Experience working in the Human Resources, Adult Education or Organizational Development fields is required
• Relevant certifications and training in Professional Coaching through an accredited body of the International Coach Federation (ICF)
• Certifications in various psychological assessment methodologies: eg. MBTI, Thomas Killman Conflict Inventory, Emotional Intelligence, Strengths Finder, etc.
• Member in good standing with the International Coach Federation (ICF)
• Strong leadership development and training background is required
• Superior interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills
• Demonstrates high level of trust, confidentiality, integrity, and leadership presence .
• 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

• Short assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately six (6) months
• This position offers a offers a hybrid/work from home model

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-Union
Band: 5
Hourly Rate: $45.75 - $56.04
Annual Salary: $89,205 - $109,276

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.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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