EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PRINCE GEORGE COMMUNITY SERVICES

Position Summary Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with significant management and leadership experience to join our Clinical Operations department The Executive Director Prince George Community Services (the ED) provides leadership in the planning, integration, delivery and evaluation of programs and services for community programs and services located in Prince George including Long-Term Care and Assisted Living, Home Support, Interprofessional Teams, Short-Stay Programs, the Urgent Primary Care Centre, and other community-based programs. The ED ensures that quality care is provided to all people populations served and that the objectives of the Prince George Operational Plan are achieved. The incumbent participates as a key member of the clinical operations management team within Prince George to build and implement operational plans to achieve strategic priorities and leads out a similar senior leadership team within the community to implement those priorities. The ED works in co-leadership with medical leaders and in collaboration with community partners to evaluate program effectiveness and patient experience and continually improve access to care. Starting salary will be approximately from $155,327 to $194,159 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions. Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out for more information on what this community has to offer. What Northern Health has to offer you Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health / dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits. Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions Employee referral program Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions. IMPORTANT NOTE : As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation : Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession) Any supporting documents regarding education / qualifications for this position. Examples may include : Program certificates or diplomas High school / college / university transcripts etc. It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Qualfications Master’s degree in a Health Administration or a related discipline. Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in progressively senior health care administration roles, preferably in a regional tertiary service setting. Or and equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of the operations of community and long term care programs including an understanding of the interrelationships between the various professional / non-professional staff within the facilities. Knowledge of acute operations, including an understanding of the interrelationships between the various professional / non-professional staff within the facilities. Knowledge of integrated inter-professional primary care models and the role and contribution of tertiary care facilities and post-secondary educational institutions to the success of that model. Ability to develop productive working relationships with physicians – family practice and multiple specialists. Knowledge of clinical research and evaluation and ability to develop this area. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Effective presentation skills. Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to deal with all levels in the organization as well as various external groups. Leadership, planning and problem-solving skills. Facilitation, negotiation and mediation skills. Commitment to a team-based collaborative approach to management and an inter-professional team-based approach to care and service delivery. Ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment. Ability to create and support innovation and manage and implement change. Strong budget and finance skills. Understanding of the application of continuous quality improvement principles and practices and skilled at providing leadership to complex change. Knowledge of current health care issues and trends. Who we are Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services. #J-18808-Ljbffr