Job Description

Req ID: 146739
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Provincial Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: MED Physician Leader Development
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 19-Jan-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\xe2\x80\x99re 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 www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

As a member of the Medical Affairs portfolio, the Executive Leadership Coach works collaboratively with Physician Leaders at all levels of the organization to ensure a coordinated approach to meeting their individual and team leadership development goals. A valuable intervention for change and transition, the Executive Leadership Coach is considered a subject matter expert in supporting front line physicians moving into formal leadership roles with greater accountability.
The Executive Leadership Coach designs and delivers customized leadership programs aligned with the LEADS in a Caring Environment leadership capabilities framework. They provide tools, support and structure for leaders to implement their learning and development for more focused results. The Executive Leadership Coach reinforces learning and integrates leadership concepts through one to one and group coaching. They \xe2\x80\x9cuse an experiential and individualized process that builds a leader\xe2\x80\x99s capability to achieve short- and long-term organizational goals. It is conducted through one-on-one and/or group interactions, driven by data from multiple perspectives, and based on mutual trust and respect. The organization, a leader, and the executive coach work in partnership to achieve maximum impact\xe2\x80\x9d. (Adapted from the Executive Coaching Forum). Primary outcomes of the Executive Leadership Coach include coaching and consulting, physician leadership development, team development, improved engagement and retention, career development and succession planning. The Executive Leadership Coach will build strong relationships within the physician community and key staff across the organization and with appropriate external groups and stakeholders.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• 
  Bachelor or Masters degree in relevant discipline (e.g.Human Resource Management, Adult Education, Organizational development), or a combination of education, and experience
• Relevant certifications and training in Professional Coaching through an accredited body of the International Coach Federation (ICF)
• Certifications in various psychological assessment methodologies: eg. MBTI, Thomas Killman Conflict Inventory, Emotional Intelligence, Strengths Finder, etc
• Member in good standing with the ICF
• 5-7 years progressive management experience in a health care environment with understanding of health care culture
• Minimum 5 years of experience coaching leaders and executives
• Experience working in the Human Resources, Adult Education or Organizational Development fields is required
• Strong leadership development and training background is required
• Superior interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills. Demonstrates high level of trust, confidentiality, integrity, and leadership presence
• Adhere to professional guidelines and competencies (Code of Ethics and Core Competencies with ICF), especially in the areas of confidentiality, conflict of interest, and expertise
• Demonstrated understanding of organizational structures, systems, processes, and how to assess all of these elements of the organization in which the coachee works
• Demonstrated understanding of evolving trends in the practice of coaching. A strong understanding of individual differences in a workplace as well as the ability to adapt coaching style or strategies
• Demonstrates a sense of comfort around senior leaders. Thinks independently; considers options or perspectives that may go against prevailing views. Shows empathy with others and is sensitive to how their own style impacts others or fits with the needs of others
• Demonstrates an interest in people; shows curiosity about the lives, goals, experiences, and perspectives of others
• Active listening techniques (e.g., maintaining full attention, periodically summarizing, being non-judgmental) to reflect and acknowledge the other person\xe2\x80\x99s feelings and concerns
• Demonstrates comfort with a very high level of ambiguity
• Individual and leadership assessment, adult learning principles, leadership development programs and processes, models of leadership, conflict management
• Organizational systems and development, organizational change management theories and practices, organizational assessment and diagnosis, organizational design and development principles and practices
• Understanding of the impact and role of organizational cultures and subcultures, phases of team development, nature and role of organizational politics, power and influence
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time position, 75 hrs bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$37.66 - $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.
This 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.
As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.
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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