Job Description

\xe2\x80\x8bReq ID: 151229
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ PERI Perioperative Analysis
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 12-Jun-23

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We\'re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Business Manager reports to the Health Services Director, Perioperative Services, Pain Services and Medical Device Reprossesing, Central Zone, and works in collaboration with the portfolio Leadership Team to support the business operations of the program, services and functional units that fall under the Director\'s The Business Manager is responsible for managing new and existing contracts with vendors and other partners of NSH and oversees and participates in RFP processes for the portfolio, as well as acquisition of capital equipment and services contracts. The Business Manager is responsible for proving business/financial expertise and analysis to ensure that the portfolio goals and objectives, and the overall strategic plan are achieve through evidence based decision making. The Business Manager is critical to the overall success of the of the portfolio by making effective business decision to maximize the available budget and promote efficient use of resources. In the clinical setting, the Business Manager is recognized as the key contact accountable for financial and statistical analysis, business operations and planning.

About You

Graduate of a post secondary degree/program in business, Health Administration or equivalent combination of training and or experience with emphasis on financial management.
Three to five years management experience required, preferable in a health care environment
Professional designation and/or MBA preferred
Project management training or certificate an asset
Project management and change management experience
Experience working in unionized health care environment preferred
Knowledge of financial information system, payroll system, budget processes and collective agreement terms
Highly developed presentation and report writing skills
Demonstrated leadership, communication , problem-solving and, teamwork skills
Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
Effective interpersonal and group management skills
Well developed time management and priority setting skills
Computer Proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on equivalent education and/or experience must demonstrate such equivalency in their applications. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$37.65 - $47.07 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

\xe2\x80\x8bThis is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. 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.

Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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