Job Description

Start Date

Monday, September 18, 2023

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada\'s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (58 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Executive Director, Quality & Strategy, the Director, Medical Staff Services plays a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of our hospitals\' medical services as well as overseeing daily operations of the Medical Affairs department and developing and implementing of key medical staff initiatives. The Director works closely with clinical and administrative leaders to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care with key accountabilities for supporting effective operations and strategy, sound human resource management practices and performance management, continuous learning and development, positive organizational and team culture, and effective change management and relationship building.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Expert knowledge of health care, hospital systems, medical profession/disciplines and broader public sector management practices;
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional practices, procedures and regulations as outlined by Yukon Medical Professions Act and Hospital Act, along with a strong understanding of concepts/principles contained in YHC Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and other medical practice standards, codes, policies, procedures, and best practices;
• Demonstrated knowledge of recruitment strategies, human resources/employee relations practices, performance management processes, and administration/interpretation of employment and service contracts;
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance/improvement principles and practices, risk management processes and considerations;
• Proficient to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, coaching and negotiation skills (both verbal and written)
• Inter-mediate to expert quality improvement and change management skills;
• Demonstrated ability to lead, direct, manage and implement evidence-based, people-focused quality assurance and improvement initiatives;
• Demonstrated ability to function in a highly-dynamic, multi-disciplinary, and team-based environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to leadership and professional development;
• Excellent inter-personal skills with the capability of providing leadership to a diverse team and within varying power dynamics/differentials and interacting comfortably with senior leaders; and
• Demonstrated ability to be politically astute, self-aware and self-managed; and adapt readily to a changing environment and respond with initiative.

The successful candidate should have a Master\'s degree in a health-related field (clinical preferred), a minimum of eight (8) years experience\' preferably in progressively more responsible program related leadership position(s), a minimum five (5) years previously related demonstrated experience and understanding in a healthcare-related discipline, preferably in Medical Affairs or Human Resources. A certificate in hospital or health care services administration and/or management or human resource management. An equivalent combination of education/training and/or experience may be considered. Yukon First Nations 101 (or equivalent) as well as any additional cultural safety related education and current registration with recognized regulatory/professional equivalent organization are desired.

TO APPLY: Quoting competition #2023-428, please e-mail your resume to:

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Indigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. When applying to YHC Career Opportunities, we invite you to voluntarily self-identify in the email body of your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. You will then be connected with Yukon Hospitals\' Indigenous Workforce Initiative (IWI), where you can receive support with application materials, hear about additional training or mentorship opportunities, and ask any questions you have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You are also welcome to contact IWI supports before submitting your application at or call 867-332-7203.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: Open Until Filled

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