Strategic Lead, Elder Program

**Position Summary**:

- If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, and work life balance this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.
- The Strategic Lead, Elder Program is responsible for providing strategic leadership to program planning, consultation and advice on program/service redesign as it relates to the Elder Program through the use of data, information, evidence informed practice guidelines, standards, policy, and research to inform and implement program development initiatives. The Strategic Lead may act as a Northern Health representative in provincial strategic planning processes as they relate to the development of Elder Program initiatives. The Strategic Lead serves as a resource to contracted service providers, community organizations and Northern Health, in accordance with the Elder Program mandate and Northern Health’s Mission, Vision and Values. Works with operations to monitor and report on the implementation status of accepted regional strategies and programs. The Strategic Lead, Elder Program facilitates access to the supports required from within Northern Health to ensure the successful implementation of services for seniors as per the guidelines and recommendations provided by NH Leadership. The Strategic Lead will also work closely with the First Nations Health Authority and Northern First Nations to support the development of the Elder Program’s objectives, scope, roles, deliverables, and constraints. The Strategic Lead provides regional strategic support to local leadership including ensuring service providers are meeting appropriate legislative service obligations. Provides leadership in the development of Elder Program Clinical Practice Standards by coordinating education sessions and other related presentations; facilitates access to training and/or education to staff, caregivers, schools, colleges and other community agencies.
- Starting salary will be approximately from $102,938 to $128,673 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 Prince George 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**:
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- 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

**Qualifications**:

- Master’s Degree in a social or health sciences related discipline;
- Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in a position responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of complex service delivery systems;
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

**Skills and Abilities**:
Leadership Competencies:

- Leading People: acting with integrity and trust, building a team environment, communicating clearly, fostering potential.
- Leading Change: striving for personal mastery, leading and vision, inspiring and engaging, promoting Innovation.
- Cultural Safety.
- Partnering: focusing on the client and engaging stakeholders.
- Achieving Results: conceptualizing, demonstrating accountabil