Planning & Development Officer C - Continuing Care

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in Nova Scotia is seeking a Planning and Development Officer for a Permanent Full-Time role. This position involves coordinating effective planning and development for Continuing Care services, contributing to policy and program implementation, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with skills in program planning and project management essential.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Life insurance coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Three years related experience in program planning and development.
• In-depth knowledge of NS Health programs and policies.
• Demonstrated understanding of the complete cycle of planning and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and development activities for Continuing Care services.
• Identify issues for program policies related to Continuing Care.
• Create and coordinate educational opportunities for the provincial Continuing Care Program.

Skills

Program planning

Development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education material development

Education

Bachelor's degree in economical, health, social sciences, or administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Pro

Visio

Power Point

Articulate

SharePoint

Job description

Req ID: 205508

Location: Provincial Zone, Flexible within the province

Department: CC Continuing Care Policy & Planning

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

NSGEU Admin Professionals Position

Posting Closing Date: 7-Jul-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 Planning and Development Officer is responsible for the coordination of effective planning and development activity related to the development, implementation and evaluation of Continuing Care services. This position plays a key role in identifying the issues important to the development and implementation of program policies and processes within Continuing Care program and which are in keeping, with the corporate goals and direction of Nova Scotia Health. This position is also responsible for identifying, creating, and coordinating educational opportunities and supports for the provincial Continuing Care Program.

About You

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

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in economical, health, social sciences, or administration required
• Three years related experience in program planning and development at the community level
• In-depth knowledge of NS Health and Provincial Continuing Care programs, policies & procedures.
• Experience within healthcare is an asset
• Experience in Project management is an asset
• Experience in education, including developing education materials for teams members and the public, is an asset
• Build a working knowledge of relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding of the programs and policies provided through Seniors & Long-Term Care and the operationalizing of these within Continuing Care.
• Experience in Adobe Pro, Visio, Power Point, Articulate, Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with the complete cycle of planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation for program management required
• 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, 70 hours biweekly
• Hybrid position - Flexible with in the Province, site to be determined on successful applicant
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

$36.53 - $45.91 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 Admin Professionals 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.