Director, National Conformance Program

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Overview

At Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) we believe a more connected and collaborative system is a healthier system, and we work with governments, health care organizations, clinicians, and patients to make health care more digital. We’re working to ensure that everyone is able to access their personal health information, book appointments, get prescriptions, view lab test results and access other health services, online. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the federal government.

Continuing to improve Canadian health care necessitates work in interoperability — connected systems are healthier systems. Connected care means a healthier Canada, and Infoway is committed to advancing interoperability. In support of the provinces and territories, Infoway is facilitating a national collaborative effort to advance interoperability using a collaborative development process. Together with our jurisdictional, clinical, patient and industry partners we are committed to improving the health of Canadians by accelerating the development, adoption and effective use of innovative digital health solutions.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-profile, ambitious, and exciting pan-Canadian initiative that improves the health of populations and unlocks value for the health system
• Work with a dynamic, multi-functional team of professionals dedicated and passionate about modernizing the health care system
• Demonstrate your strong organizational, technical leadership skills in a fast-paced, innovative, and supportive environment
• We take care of our employees

Position Purpose

We are looking for an experienced leader to articulate a strategic vision for the Digital Health Solutions National Conformance Program aligning with objectives listed in the shared pan-Canadian Interoperability Roadmap and formally design, develop and deliver this program.

In collaboration with a highly matrixed team, this role will be responsible for establishing, building and operating the environment required to support a vendor product conformance assessment against published interoperability products. The Director serves as the primary subject matter expert on conformance, focusing on technical capabilities, tools, and knowledge with the pan-Canadian specifications on interoperability. The successful candidate will apply their technical know-how, business acumen, relationship building skills, industry knowledge and proven integration experience to establish and operate a market-focused conformance service.

The incumbent will work closely with internal and external peers, including jurisdictions, clinicians, solution providers, and vendors, leading the implementation and setup of a Connectivity Testing Platform and execution of technical connectivity events (Projectathons) that trial collaboratively developed interoperability specifications with the market. This includes presentations, planning, development, configuration and maintenance of sandbox environments and related infrastructure needed to onboard technology partners. In collaboration with industry and partners, using this Connectivity Testing Platform the incumbent will develop and administer the National Conformance Program aligned with the stated objectives expressed in the pan-Canadian Interoperability Roadmap.

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Skills & Expertise

Relevant Experience

Equity and Accommodation

Infoway is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Infoway provides reasonable accommodation for employees as well as candidates taking part in the recruitment process, upon request.

Note

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity at Infoway; however, only those applicants who most closely meet the qualifications for this position will be contacted.

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