IM/IT Manager - Business and Clinical Solutions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health services provider in Halifax is seeking an IT Manager to lead clinical communication services. The role requires an undergraduate degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years leadership experience in IT services. Key responsibilities include leading teams, supporting clinical systems, and delivering IT projects. The position offers competitive hourly compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Long-term disability coverage

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Healthcare, Engineering or equivalent training.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of leadership experience with IT/IM Services.
• Experience with clinical and business application systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in IT operational support and project delivery.
• Manage teams effectively within a complex healthcare environment.
• Support clinical and business application systems.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking

French language skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related field

Master’s degree in health administration or related fields

Tools

IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

PMP certification

Proci certification

Job description

About the Opportunity

Req ID: 212966
Location: Provincial Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: IMIT Clinical Communication Services App
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
MGMT/NON-Union: Management/Non Union
Posting Closing Date: 12-Dec-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About You

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

• Undergraduate degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Healthcare, Engineering required. Consideration may be given to those with equivalent training and minimum of 10 years progressive leadership experience
• Master’s degree an asset, particularly in health administration, health information systems, leadership, Master of Business Administration
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ leadership experience with IT/IM Services, programs and applications required
• Experience supporting clinical and business application systems such as Clinical Workflow Solutions and Medical Devices, Clinical Information Systems, ERP Solutions and other Business Support Solutions, and related services in a complex health care organizational environment considered an asset
• Certified Health Executive (CHE) and/or Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) designation an asset
• Comprehensive understanding of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), IT Project Management and organizational change management with ITIL. PMP, Proci certifications an asset
• Comprehensive understanding of and experience in building and managing teams and processes to provide IT operational support and deliver IT projects
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills with the ability to multi-task to meet tight deadlines
• Experience in leading teams of staff with indirect accountabilities to other operational units
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal, written communication and influencing skills
• Competencies in other languages, French preferred

Hours

• Permanent Full-Time Position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$46.35- $57.94 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.