regional manager, medical staff contracts

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a Regional Manager with management and leadership experience to join our Staff Contracts & Negotiations department

Working within the framework and directions for Northern Health's Strategic Plan, and in support of the organization's Vision, Mission Statement and Values, the Regional Manager, Medical Staff Contracts and Negotiations provides leadership and is accountable and responsible for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to support all aspects of medical staff contracting and negotiations. The Regional Manager is responsible for the effective administration of contracts on behalf of Northern Health through planning, pre-award, award and ongoing management of contracts to medical staff. The Regional Manager ensures practices are consistent with industry standards, Northern Health policy, federal and provincial legislative requirements. The position provides medical staff contract management leadership across all levels of the organization to minimize risk to the organization, achieve desired results, and comply with accountability expectations. As a member of Medical Affairs Leadership Team ensures the effective integration of strategic and operational initiatives to support and engage medical staff across Northern Health. The Regional Manager provides critical linkage between Northern Health and external organizations such as the Ministry of Health (MoH) and legal counsel on contract management matters.

Starting salary will be approximately from $106,026 to $132,533 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:

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 Northern Health careers page

• Master's degree in a relevant human services field or Business Administration plus seven (7) years recent related experience in healthcare at a high degree of complexity in area related to medical practitioners, leadership, relationship building, quality assurance, strategic initiative development and implementation.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Leadership experience in program development, analysis and measurement utilizing continuous quality improvement methodology.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Superior written and presentation skills including ability to prepare and deliver concise analyses, reports, briefing notes, and recommendations to multidisciplinary audiences.
• Ability to function autonomously and within political environments exercising a high level of judgment to facilitate consensus and persuade/negotiate with a variety of local, municipal, and provincial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
• Direct experience working collaboratively and effectively with medical practitioners.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex contractual, financial and regulatory issues and ability to adapt readily to a rapid and changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate teamwork in a geographically diverse population with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational standards and expectations of the department to a team with multiple reporting structures throughout Northern Health in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to lead, participate and facilitate inter-disciplinary groups to foster cultural change.
• Ability to effectively manage operating budgets, interpret and report financial information.
• Precision and great attention to detail.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

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.

PERMANENT FULL TIME

NON-CONTRACT

CORPORATE OFFICE

Prince George, BC

NH MED AFFAIRS CONTRACT

DIRECTOR, MEDICAL STAFF CONTRACTS & NEGOTIATIONS

OCTOBER 30, 2025

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT