Job Description

Company : IWK Health
Req ID: 212441
Department/Program: Space and Leasing, Facilities, Redevelopment, Protection & Business
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $33.8005 - $42.2507 /hour
Closing Date: November 13, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
This is not a designated position, however, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. Please self-identify on your application.
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 . 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 , and enjoy access to enhanced 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 proportions 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
The Program Lead, Space & Leasing plays a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of space-related initiatives across the Health Centre, including off-site locations. This role supports the Space & Leasing team in coordinating moves, renovations, space reallocations, and operational transitions to ensure programs and teams are supported through change.
The Program Lead works closely with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, coordinate scheduling and communication, and ensure alignment across clinical, administrative, and facilities teams. This position supports projects from initial planning through to implementation, working alongside the Manager, Space & Leasing and other internal partners to ensure activities are organized, communicated, and completed smoothly.
Hours of Work
Monday-Friday, 0830-1630 (37.5 hours weekly)
Your Qualifications

• Minimum of a two (2) year diploma in Architectural Science or related field required.
• Graduate of a recognized architectural institute, Certified Engineering/Architectural Technologist required.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in a healthcare environment required.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a similar role required.
• Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of design principles as applied to hospital functions and systems.
• Knowledge of the construction process from preliminary design through the tender phase.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrates a high level or decision making and problem-solving skills.
• 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.
If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

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