Senior Consultant, Health Equity Safety

Company : IWK Health Req ID: Department/Program: Health Equity, Safety and Wellness, Health Equity, Safety and Wellness Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (% FTE) x 1 position(s)Start Date: January Union Status: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining UnitCompensation: $43. - $54. /hourClosing Date: January 09, (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. Where there are no qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirement of an undergraduate degree in a related field such as Social Work, health promotion, or other health-related discipline, or business, consideration may be given to candidates without the required education. 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 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across . 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 , and enjoy access to enhanced 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 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 and under the direction of the Director, Health Equity, Safety and Wellness, the Senior Consultant, Health Equity Portfolio is responsible for operational direction, assisting in leading program and project implementation for the related programs within the Health Equity, Safety and Wellness portfolio. This involves consultation with IWK team members, system partners and community organizations that represent diverse populations. This position helps to guide IWK Health’s various EDIRA and health and wellness strategies, supports active EDIRA related committees, working and affinity- groups, and develop metrics for evaluation. The Portfolio Senior Consultant will help identify and develop partnerships with external and internal bodies such as government, private industry, other institutions, and the community, and seek opportunities to increase outreach and collaboration opportunities for the IWK Health Centre through the Health Equity, Safety and Wellness portfolio. They will effectively use consensus building processes, project and program management and facilitation skills and related tools, knowledge translation, evidence-based decision-making and sound culturally competent resources and practices, to help the portfolio achieve its strategic directions and mandates. The incumbent will work with various teams and partners to help operationalize and track actions and activities that were identified as priorities under IWK’s Health strategies, particularly the new EDIRA strategy, ensuring alignment with the Road Forward and People strategies, and that policies, programs, supports and education apply an EDIRA lens and psychological safe principles. The Senior Consultant plays a key role in operational service delivery by advising and supporting members of the Health Equity, Safety and Wellness team, and across the organization on integration of best practice. The Health Equity Portfolio Senior Consultant helps develop and takes responsibility for aspects of an annual operational plan that reflects the portfolio’s strategic goals but is flexible enough to allow it to respond to emerging issues at the IWK, NSH, or on a provincial or national level. They will research and advise on best practice and help ensure the program / unit managers and project leads are collaborating and tools are coordinated and consistent. Essential components of this position include project and program management, evidence-based decision making, creativity, interpersonal skills, self-direction, initiative, critical thinking, team building, and financial accounting functions. Hours of Work • Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours/week • Hybrid, with required in-office daysYour Qualifications • An undergraduate degree in related discipline, e.g. health, diversity studies, social work, public or business administration, psychology, etc. or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience along with a proven commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and belonging initiatives. • Minimum of 5 or more years of leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education and leadership experience with a focus but not limited to, workplace health, safety & wellness, program and project management, business or public administration, policy development, EDIRA related fields, evaluation, organizational behaviour, critical thinking, evidence-based decision making.• Proven project and program management experience including planning, delivery, evaluation and outcome management. • Demonstrated high degree of independent decision-making, problem-solving, self-direction, motivation, change management knowledge and team building/leadership skills with ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and develop and sustain internal/external partnerships and build coalitions, along with proven negotiation, conflict management, consultative, influencing and coaching skills.• Solution-focused and innovative in response to trends in healthcare and population health and in recommendations that support system transformation.• Excellent communication verbal, written, facilitation and presentation skills.• General knowledge of health care issues, labour trends, health research, education, standards and monitoring are assets. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point). Willingness to learn new systems.• Demonstrated understanding of commitment to person, patient, and family-centered care.