Job Description

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Position Summary

Are you looking for that career that will allow you to combine your clinical expertise and your proven leadership skills? If you feel, you can deliver success by implementing strategies that focus the efforts of individuals on business goals, individual goals, team goals and translating them into positive outcomes - we want to hear from you.



The Director, Specialized Services is a key leadership role in the Health Services Delivery Area and reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer. As a member of the HSDA Leadership Team, this position is responsible and accountable for ensuring seamless and coordinated services that utilize team based health care where Northern Health professionals work collaboratively with individuals, families and communities to accomplish shared goals. This position is responsible for leading specific and delegated responsibilities in planning, delivery and evaluation of programs and services with the goal of achieving Northern Health's mission, vision and strategic plan.

The Director supports population health approaches, including prevention and protection in the delivery of services. The incumbent directs specialized services focused on complex conditions and tertiary services. The Director maintains strong working relationships with key stakeholders and leaders, both internally and externally, to provide coordinated, collaborative leadership to all programs and services.



Starting salary will be approximately from $128,298 to $160,372 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Dawson Creek & District Hospital

Dawson Creek and District Hospital is a full service community hospital that provides service to Dawson Creek and surrounding communities. It has 31 Acute Care beds and 15 regional adult psychiatric beds. Dawson Creek is the Orthopaedic Trauma and Surgical centre for the Northeast Region of BC. Services include:

Emergency ICU Day Surgery Respiratory Therapy Primary Care Acute Care Diagnostic Imaging Laboratory

Visiting specialists including:

Urology Dermatology Pediatrics Obstetrics and Gynecology

Construction is underway on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, anticipated to open in Spring 2027. This state-of-the-art facility will be over 50% bigger than the current hospital and will feature 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded and enhanced services to meet the growing needs of the community. Designed with innovation and comfort in mind, the new hospital represents a transformative step forward in health care for the region. Join us now and be part of this exciting transition to the new facility! To learn more, visit Let's Talk DCDH.

Dawson Creek

Wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies surround Dawson Creek. The city is also known as the Mile Zero City, as it marks the start of the Alaska Highway, a 2,400 km long highway connecting Alaska and the Yukon to Western Canada and the United States. Dawson Creek has a population of approximately 12,500. It provides primary service to a population of approximately 20,000 and helps serve the larger population of the Peace River Region of 60,000. There are eleven elementary schools, one middle school and one secondary school. The Northern Lights College provides adult education. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.

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.
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Qualifications

Master's degree in Health Services Administration, Social Sciences or other health related discipline; Ten (10) years' experience in progressively senior health care management roles; Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge in the areas of risk management, relevant legislation, research, change management, quality improvement, clinical services, service contracts, budget management, service development and computer applications. Ability to provide leadership, guidance and direction to others, including managers and staff. Ability to act as a role model in creating a collaborative environment. Ability to plan, implement, operationalize and evaluate service programs. Ability to lead change and manage conflict. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all levels. Effective financial and human resource management skills. Effective mediation and facilitation skills. Ability to analyze and problem-solve complex issues towards creative solutions. Ability to create effective teams. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen circumstances. Ability to foster partnerships and achieve organizational goals within a unionized sector. Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrates Northern Health's values.

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.
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Comments

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Competition #:

05710193


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Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME


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Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT


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Facility:

DAWSON CREEK & DIST HOSPI


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Location:

Dawson Creek, BC


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Department:

NER COMM SRV MGMT-COMBIN


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Reports To:

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER


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Close Date:

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025






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