Transformational President and Chief Executive Officer

Health Association Nova Scotia (HANS) & igility; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a transformational leader to guide its growth and innovation in the healthcare sector. This role involves inspiring leadership, strategic planning, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a track record of leading change in complex environments, while promoting diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about driving organizational transformation and enhancing healthcare services, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading system-wide change in complex environments.
• Experience working with boards and promoting inclusive environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspiring leadership and enhance programs for members.
• Align business processes with organizational goals and foster innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Change Management

Team Building

Financial Management

Relationship Management

Education

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Experience in Healthcare Sector

Tools

Digital Tools

Job description

igility, a subsidiary of HANS, specializes in serving clients within the healthcare sector, offering agile solutions to address business challenges. The organization focuses on enhancing business efficiency through strategic sourcing and support services, helping clients streamline processes and optimize costs to concentrate on their core mission and priorities. Recognizing the importance of adopting best practices, igility aims to streamline operations and uphold high standards of care within its ecosystem.

HANS and igility are seeking a transformational President and Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization through an exciting phase of growth and reimagining, with a strong commitment to long-term success.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will be responsible for:

1. Providing inspiring leadership through effective communication, accessibility, and shared vision.
2. Setting a positive tone and proposing innovative ways to enhance programs and services for members.
3. Planning and approving all strategic and operational programs.
4. Aligning business processes with organizational goals and objectives.
5. Leading the development of strategies, goals, and objectives.
6. Fostering a culture of innovation and openness within the senior leadership team.
7. Implementing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
8. Enhancing organizational effectiveness by understanding program interrelations.
9. Supporting the Board and leadership in maintaining a reputation for excellence and innovative service delivery.
10. Developing and overseeing policies within the governance framework set by the Board.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a credible, authentic, compassionate, and approachable transformational leader who prioritizes people, fosters innovation, and inspires new thinking. You have a proven track record in leading system-wide change within complex, multi-partner environments, with a commitment to sustaining long-term change. You excel at building and motivating engaged, innovative, and collaborative teams and have experience working with boards. You promote diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments where everyone feels valued.

You are a natural relationship builder with excellent communication skills, capable of establishing trusted relationships with the board, members, and partners across government, industry, and community sectors. You possess strong leadership skills in people management, operations, and finance, and are proficient in leveraging digital tools, data, and trends. A visionary and strategic thinker, you can anticipate future trends and translate them into actionable strategies. Experience or understanding of the healthcare sector, non-profits, and their funding models is advantageous. You are energized by the prospect of leading organizational transformation and expanding services to support organizations across the healthcare continuum, contributing positively to social determinants of health.