Senior Healthcare Consultant (Future Opportunities)

Mariner Co; Nova Scotia; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work support

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Mariner Co is seeking Senior Healthcare Consultants to bridge clinical workflows and technical deployment for client technology initiatives across Atlantic Canada. The role supports hybrid schedules with travel, requiring collaboration between clinical stakeholders and IT teams to design, document, and implement health IT solutions.

You will guide device requirements, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive interoperability strategies, including EMR integrations and data exchange for patient

Qualifications

• Clinical background in hospital, clinic, or allied health settings with a related bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare consulting, digital health, or health IT with exposure to large-scale implementations.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and interoperability standards (FHIR APIs, HL7).
• Experience with digital health tools such as patient portals and engagement platforms; knowledge of PHIPA, PIPEDA, HIPAA and reporting requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills bridging clinical, technical, and policy teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between clinical stakeholders and technical teams to align workflows and requirements.
• Document clinical resources such as location inventories, stakeholder registries, and workflow guides.
• Assess and recommend device requirements to support workflow efficiency and deployment readiness.
• Identify and manage integration risks and dependencies related to device deployment and interoperability.
• Advise on healthcare interoperability, FHIR APIs, EMR integration strategies, and technical solution design.
• Ensure compliant patient record exchange while maintaining privacy and security regulations.
• Support digital health solutions to enhance data collection and clinical workflows.
• Improve health data reporting and analytics frameworks for evidence-based decisions.

Skills

Health IT experience

EMR interoperability

Regulatory knowledge

Communication & collaboration

Analytical mindset

Change adoption

Bridge clinical & tech teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Care, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Meditech

OSCAR

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.

Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES

• We care for our team.
• We care about the impact we have on our community.
• We serve by solving complex problems.
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
• We innovate always and everywhere.
• We build a business that lasts.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

We are seeking Senior Healthcare Consultants to support our client's technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will play a key role in bridging gaps between clinical workflows and technical deployment.

This opportunity is open to both full-time salaried employees and independent contractors. These positions may be hybrid and require some travel throughout Atlantic Provinces.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:

• Serve as the primary liaison between clinical stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on workflows and requirements.
• Develop and document clinical resources such as location inventories, stakeholder registries, and workflow guides to support solution design and implementation.
• Assess and recommend device requirements (clinical and non-clinical) to support workflow efficiency, compliance, and readiness for deployment.
• Identify and manage integration risks and dependencies related to device deployment, clinical workflows, and interoperability.
• Provide expertise in healthcare interoperability, advising on FHIR APIs, EMR integration strategies, and technical solution design.
• Ensure efficient patient record exchange while maintaining compliance with privacy and security regulations.
• Support digital health solutions and patient engagement platforms (e.g., Ocean by CognisantMD) to enhance data collection and clinical workflows.
• Enhance health data reporting and analytics frameworks to strengthen evidence-based, data-driven decision-making.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:

• Clinical background in hospital, clinic, or allied health settings, supported by a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Care, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare consulting, digital health, or health IT, with exposure to system implementations, large-scale transformation, or interoperability initiatives.
• Proficiency with EMR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech, OSCAR) and strong knowledge of interoperability standards (FHIR APIs, HL7).
• Experience with digital health tools such as patient portals and engagement platforms (e.g., Ocean by CognisantMD), combined with knowledge of healthcare regulations (PHIPA, PIPEDA, HIPAA) and reporting requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with proven ability to bridge clinical, technical, and policy teams and support change adoption through workflow documentation and process mapping.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a track record of improving healthcare outcomes and adaptability in dynamic, evolving environments.
• Experience withOracle Health/Cerner implementations or similar clinical information systems would be an asset.
• Previous work onhealth system transformation projects or large-scale digital health rollouts would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability tobridge clinical and technical teams in health IT or digital health contexts would be an asset

…AND YOU ARE...

• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do
• Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges
• A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader
• Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision
• Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable
• Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members
• Agood communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations
• Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively
• Energized by our company values!

MARINER OFFERS YOU:

• A values-driven workplace where people really matter
• Flexible work location support forremote work/work from home. Some on-site work may be required.
• Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care
• Paidvacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days
• Unlimited training

WHY MARINER?

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.

If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner!

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day.

Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community.

Join our growing team!