Executive Director

Who are we looking for:

Are you looking for a new and rewarding leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health has an exciting opportunity for a temporary full-time Executive Director, Business Solutions, Data and Analytics. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play. Relocation allowance may be provided, apply today to join our amazing team.

Some of the benefits of joining Interior Health:

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Work-life balance
• Relocation Allowance may be provided

Salary range for the position is $155,327 to $232,992. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:

The Executive Director, Business Solutions, Data & Analytics is a member of the Digital Health Leadership Team and acts in an advisory capacity to the Vice President. The Executive Director, Business Solutions, Data & Analytics will be responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive analytics strategy for the health authority to generate knowledge and evidence, enable proactive predictive analyses and planning, and inform and improve service delivery efficiency and effectiveness.

The Executive Director, Business Solutions, Data & Analytics also provides leadership for Strategic Information, decision support, performance monitoring and reporting to guide planning, management, and delivery of services across the Health Authority, and for overseeing data quality initiatives. The Executive Director, Business Solutions, Data & Analytics builds collaborative relationships with key internal and external partners to communicate and promote Analytics strategies and innovation.

What will you work on:

• In collaboration with their physician dyad partners, develops strategies to ensure quality evidenced based clinical patient care service delivery within the programs to ensure sustainability of services consistent with the established priorities and the vision, values and strategic direction of Interior Health.

• Fosters strategic and working relationships with internal and external partners to identify and plan responsive delivery systems and services and to discuss and resolve issues related to same, in support of the effective and efficient integration of healthcare services and resources throughout the organization.

• Develops an operational framework for staffing and service delivery through collaborative partnerships that support patient and family centred care, patient safety and quality of care, evidenced based practices, sound risk management, process improvement and optimum utilization management.

• Develops and effectively manages capital and operating budgets that complement strategic directions within existing fiscal constraints.

• Establishes an effective workforce plan in collaboration with key partners and partners that ensures the ongoing availability of qualified competent staff within the context of operational demands and resource constraints.

• Provides overall leadership and direction for operational staff that supports the achievement of required outcomes and ensures adherence to accreditation, regulatory, professional and safety standards.

• Ensures clear performance objectives and indicators are in place to assess the delivery of services within the designated clinical patient care service areas.

• Establishes effective administrative systems for maintaining, evaluating and reporting on the operations of the portfolio.

• Establishes systems and processes to evaluate performance of programs and services aligned with corporate direction.

• Ensures compliance with legislation and safety standards to provide a healthy and safe environment for patient and staff.

• Responds to patient care issues and public concerns in a supportive and goal oriented manner, facilitating communication to affect positive outcomes.

• Represents assigned clinical areas on a variety of internal and external committees as required.

• In alignment with IH's Occupational Health & Safety Program, maintain a healthy and safe work environment through complying with and implementing applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, responding to requests from WSBC, identifying hazards and communicating risks, ensuring compliance with employee training, conducting effective incident investigations and implementing required corrective actions. Ensure this blurb is included.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Honouring Interior Health's commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Education, Training, and Experience

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Health Informatics, Health Care Leadership, Business Administration, Business Analytics, or related discipline.
• Fifteen (15) or more years of leadership experience in large, complex, adaptive health organizations.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare and service delivery models across the continuum of care.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience with Analytics strategy development and implementation.
• Knowledge of current and future healthcare issues.
• Ability to successfully utilize management strategies and programs.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to unify, energize, and motivate people.
• Ability to drive and facilitate change.
• Ability to influence others at all levels of the organization and well as external partners and other interested parties.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to make effective presentations to groups.
• Ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Love your career AND where you live. At Interior Health, we're proud to be Canada's Top Employer, offering great benefits, career growth, and a life surrounded by some of the most beautiful regions of Canada. From hiking to skiing to lakeside living, your work-life balance has never looked this good. Join our team today