IMIT Lead - Redevelopment Projects, Information Management & Technology

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an IM/IT Lead to guide technology initiatives and lead redevelopment projects that shape the future of healthcare. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive hourly wage and an opportunity to drive impactful change in healthcare delivery across the province.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Clinical Application implementation.
• Experience in leading teams and managing projects.
• Proficient in programming and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in the development and execution of IT redevelopment projects.
• Manage the project lifecycle ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align projects with healthcare needs.

Skills

Clinical Application implementation

Project Management

Change Management

Data Analytics

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Health related field

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Visio

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 204062
Location: Eastern Zone,Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: IMIT Redevelopment Projects
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% ) x 1
Management/Non Union P osition
Posting Closing Date: 17-Jun-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 the Opportunity

The IM/IT Lead plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare infrastructure through cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking redevelopment initiatives by providing technical oversight and subject matter expertise related to specific application areas. Reporting to the IM/IT Redevelopment Program Manager you will lead the technical implementation of the build/configuration and changes/enhancements for assigned clinical applications in collaborative partnership with other IM/IT Leads and Managers. As part of the Nova Health IM/IT team, you will work on high-impact projects that will help shape the future of healthcare delivery across the province.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and guide a dynamic team of IMIT professionals in the development and execution of redevelopment projects ensuring that all activities within your responsible area are supported by the NSH IM/IT business plan, established policies/procedures, and in line with service level agreements between NSH, IWK and the department of health.
• Drive the strategic planning and implementation of IT solutions that modernize healthcare facilities and services.
• Commit to a high standard of performance and provide support across the organization to leverage IT applications in support of NSH’s and its client’s strategic mission, vision, and goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, clinicians, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects align with healthcare needs and patient care goals.
• Manage the end-to-end redevelopment project lifecycle—from concept to completion—ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Implement innovative technological solutions to enhance operational efficiencies, improve patient care, and support the redevelopment of key healthcare facilities.
• Oversee the integration of technology with new infrastructure, ensuring smooth transitions during redevelopments.
• Perform a variety of tasks, including but not limited to, coordination of resources and stakeholders; managing timelines, financial requirements and milestones; documenting outcomes; and, monitoring, summarizing, and communicating the progress of activities.
• Manage key relationships and provide regular updates to leadership on project progress, risks, and successes.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science Information systems or health related field. Consideration may be given to those with equivalent training and work experience
• Minimum of 3- 5 years of experience in Clinical Application implementation, previous Lead experience preferred
• Project Management and change management certification would be considered an asset
• Experience supporting clinical applications systems and related services in a complex health care organizational environment considered an asset
• Proficiency in various programming and clinical application reporting tools
• Proficient knowledge of healthcare industry required; familiarity with clinical and administrative hospital functions and departments preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills with the ability to multi-task to meet tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in leading teams of staff with indirect accountabilities to other operational units
• Ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to execute through effective delegation, motivation and oversight
• Experience in data analytics
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal, written communication and influencing skills
• Clearly communicates NSH vision, mission and values
• Experience in working with patient care leaders
• Highly self-motivated, directed and change oriented
• Ability to perform independently and manage workflow appropriately
• Ability to analyze highly complex systems and workflows
• Ability to conceptualize, plan, organize, coordinate and manage the work of a major program or function within the department
• Ability to function in a dynamic environment subject to impromptu changes in schedules and priorities
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to lead and direct software upgrades
• Knowledge of disaster recovery and backup procedures
• Demonstrated ability to establish and build strong working relationships
• Strong communication skills-written and oral and the ability to present in large groups
• Ability to demonstrate project management, customer service and support skills, and ability to escalate and contribute to resolving issues accordingly
• Proficient with MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Work, MS Visio and MS Power-Point
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time Position; 75 Hours Bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$40.95 - $51.19 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.

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.