Communication manager Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Company :  IWK Health

Req ID : 195433

Department / Program : Information & Communications Technology , Digital and Client Services

Location :  Halifax

Type of Employment : Permanent   Hourly FT ( 100%  FTE)   x 1  position(s)

Start Date : ASAP

Union Status :   Management , Management / Non Union Bargaining Unit

Compensation : $ 45.4508 - $ 56.8135   / hour

Closing Date : 5 February 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23 : 59 Atlantic Time)

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 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia . 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 values , and enjoy access to enhanced benefits 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 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportion 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 the Director, Digital and Client Services, the Manager of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) manages, plans, accesses, and coordinates the use of IWK Health's IT and telecommunication systems and resources, while working closely with our service providers as well as our clinical and operations teams. This is a key position that will inform and support decisions made that reflect the needs of IWK Health while working within the context of the provincial system with our government and health partners.

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week). Flexible work hours are required at times.

Your Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in relevant technology and / or administrative fields (i.e. engineering, information technology, business)
• Master’s degree in health services, technology, or business administration preferred
• PMI certification an asset
• Consideration may be given to those with equivalent education, certification, training and / or work experience
• Minimum of five (5) years management experience, preferably in healthcare
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience with ICT Services, programs, and applications.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with financial, strategic, and people management
• Strong knowledge of health technologies and trends, including Artificial Intelligence
• Certified Health Executive (CHE) and / or Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) designation an asset
• IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Project Management Professions (PMO), and / or organizational change management certification an asset
• Excellent communication skills, excellent interpersonal relationship skills, and the ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Extensive knowledge and clear understanding of applicable standards, best practices, and federal / provincial legislation is required as it relates to ICT, including security and privacy
• Competencies in other languages an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview / testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management / Non Union   bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and / or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

I f you are an employee of IWK Health , please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.