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Baccalaureate degree in a health-related discipline; nursing, OT, PT, SW, RD preferred
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Master's degree preferred [e.g., Masters of Health Administration (MHA) / Postgraduate Diploma Health Administration (DHA)
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Current registration with the professional college/association of the relevant health discipline or eligible for registration.
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A minimum of 5-7 years recent and related clinical leadership/management experience in a health care setting.
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Demonstrated experience in initiating and managing multiple projects.
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Experience in a unionized environment preferred.
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Demonstrated knowledge of access and flow, acute care and community health services, primary health care, health promotion, health determinants, and dynamics of health needs in both a rural and urban community
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Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication (oral, written and presentation) skills including the ability to work collaboratively with various professional and community individuals, demonstrating a high level of judgment, tact, creativity, diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality.
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Demonstrated experience in program development, project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in community settings.
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Demonstrated ability to work with physicians and stakeholders across multiple governance structures to establish and sustain strong collaborative family practice teams
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Must have high level of sound judgment, initiative, and self-direction to make independent decisions related to responsibilities. Values and acts upon input from key internal and external stakeholders to support the decision-making process.
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Exhibits analytical thinking as well as creative problem-solving ability and willingness to consider uncharted or novel ideas related to trends and changes in health care
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Demonstrated ability to work with and across multiple organizations is an asset
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Understands the climate/culture in the organization, including existing transformation work and the wider provincial, community, and social context.
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Being conscious of broad system connection and potential impacts and consequences of decisions in a wide variety of situations, both internal and external
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Being aware of the interdependence of organizational systems and stakeholders and considering the impact on people, processes, and services
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Demonstrated interest in continued professional growth and leadership
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Knowledge of current legislation relating to Occupational Health \& Safety, Infection Control Standards, Controlled Drug \& Substances, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy, and of Accreditation Standards.
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Demonstrated self-motivation, self-direction, leadership, team development, organizational and facilitation skills.
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Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health.
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Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, internet, email and the ability to use health information systems to support patient care.
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Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
