This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.
Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:
https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) reports directly to the NTHSSA Chief Executive Officer, along with five other regional COO's; the Executive Director Clinical Integration; the Executive Director, Corporate and Support Services; the Chief Financial Officer; the Territorial Medical Director; and the Executive Director Child, Family, and Community Wellness
Under the direction of the Minister of Health and Social Services, the NTHSSA is established to move toward one integrated delivery system as part of the government's transformation strategy. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the COO will collaborate on the integration of health and social services programs throughout the Northwest Territories to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledgeable, conversant, and current in primary health care; population health, public health; home care; medical health; mental health; and adult, family and community social service delivery models and practices. This includes having sound understanding of, and being accountable for compliance with, statutory mental health requirements.
Proven ability to lead and manage at a senior level in an inter-disciplinary, changing, and diverse environment, including an ability to lead and manage off-site operations.
Typically. the above qualifications would be attained by:
This level of knowledge, skill and ability is typically acquired through the completion of the following:
1.A Master's Degree in health, public, or business administration, or social sciences (equivalent degrees at the Master's Level will be considered), with a minimum of 7 years senior level management experience.
or
2.An undergraduate degree in a related field (nursing, social work, health administration, public administration, business administration, or equivalent), with a minimum of 10 years senior level management experience.
Inquiries Only:
Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360
NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
