Policy Consultant

IWK Health; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected health organization in Halifax is seeking a Policy Consultant to lead policy processes and support best practices. The role requires a health care degree and experience in policy drafting. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to a strong policy culture within the organization.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits and wellness programs

Training and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years recent experience in policy drafting.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance on policy processes.
• Ensure policies align with IWK Health's mission and values.
• Utilize change management strategies to lead initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in a health care field

Master’s degree

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Company : IWK Health

Req ID: 207367

Department/Program: Nursing Practice and Clinical Supports , Professional Practice

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment ( 100% FTE) until September 30, 2026 x 1 position(s)

Start Date: ASAP

Union Status: Non-union , Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $ 38.362 - $ 47.9524 /hour

Closing Date: July 31, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

This is not a designated position, however, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. Please self-identify on your application.

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values , and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Nursing Practice and Clinical Supports, the Policy Consultant’s role encompasses leading teams at IWK Health through the policy process with expert knowledge of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines. The Policy Consultant leads, engages, and supports the development and implementation of a robust policy culture, ensuring alignment with IWK Health’s strategic direction and initiatives. The role is accountable for ensuring the development of a system that is continuously updated and reflective of current best practice.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Providing support and guidance to specific programs, teams and/or health care providers on policy process in collaboration with policy team members
• Maintaining an awareness of trends and issues within IWK Health and the health care system that pertains to professional practice and the care of the populations we serve
• Ensuring policies support IWK Health’s mission, vision, and values, and are not in conflict with existing professional and organizational bylaw’s, rules and regulations, and policies
• Utilization of change management strategies to lead projects and initiatives within the policy office portfolio
• Building capacity in IWK Health for policy development practices by establishing and maintaining high standards of practice and demonstrating leadership.
  
  

Hours of Work

0800 – 1600 Monday – Friday, Hybrid

Your Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in a health care field required.
• Master’s degree an asset.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with professional body where applicable.
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience in policy drafting in policies or procedures in an organization or significant size and/or complexity.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills with the ability to multi-task to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based approaches to inform policy development, organizational planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Previous experience engaging, leading and managing project work groups required; working respectfully and collaboratively to build consensus.
• Functions as a change agent by thinking reflectively, assessing alternatives and evidence, leading and supporting change.
• Successful completion of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of the IWK Leadership Framework (LEADS).
  
  

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

I f you are an employee of IWK Health , please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.