Director, Contracted Services

Position Summary
Who are we looking for:

Are you looking for a new and rewarding senior leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health has an exciting opportunity for Director, Contracted Services. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play. Relocation allowance for those who live outside the Interior Region may be provided, apply today to join our amazing team.

What we offer:

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Relocation Allowance

Salary range for the position is $116,591 to $167,600. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:

The Director, Contracted Services is responsible for the overall development, operation, and direction of Contracted Services for Interior Health (IH). The Director manages the procurement, management, and termination of contracts valued at $400M. The Director is responsible for recommending, developing, and maintaining policies and procedures. The Director is also responsible for providing quality services in a timely, cost-effective manner by planning; directing; coordinating; recruiting; providing management, leadership, and supervision of Contracted Services staff and work.

What will you work on:

• Provides quality services by planning, directing, coordinating, recruiting, and providing leadership and supervision to Contracted Services staff. Terminates staff as required.

• Develops, operates, and directs contracts by working with external contractors, external funders, and other business partners, internal managers, administrators, and staff.

• Provides technical leadership, guidance, and direction on IH-wide and provincial initiatives. Leads and educates other managers on changes in policy.

• Ensures best practices are aligned with IH mission, goals, and objectives.

• Educates, shares information, and persuades managers and external contractors of the benefits of high-quality processes and standardized practices around procurement, contract management, and termination. Negotiates with senior leaders and contractors.

• Represents IHA to other Health Authorities and provincially on procurement and other contracting issues.

• Manages the communications and political considerations around contractor behaviour and sensitive procurements and terminations.

• Works with other Health Authorities and with contractors on standardization of expectations and benchmarking.

• Sets and implements the strategic direction for the Contracted Services portfolio on behalf of the Business Integration and Development Team.

• In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, maintain a healthy and safe work environment through complying with and implementing applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, responding to requests from WSBC, identifying hazards and communicating risks, ensuring compliance with employee training, conducting effective incident investigations and implementing required corrective actions.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Honoring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Qualfications
Education, Training, and Experience
• Masters degree in Business Administration
• 7 to 10 years public sector experience, preferably health care
• Procurement and/or project management qualifications would be an asset

LEADS Capabilities
Demonstrates all LEADS Capabilities, in particular:
• Leads Self/Cultural Agility - self-awareness, demonstrates character; noticing and adapting to cultural uniqueness to create a sense of safety for all.
• Engages Others/Empathy - fosters the development of others, communicates effectively, builds effective teams, listens with heart rather than reacting
• Achieves Results/Process Orientation - sets direction, strategically aligns decisions with vision, values & evidence, accepting that use of process orientation and a ‘good relationship’ are concrete deliverables.
• Develops Coalitions/Building a Trust-Based Relationship - builds partnerships & networks to create results, demonstrates a commitment to customers & service, navigates socio-political environments, building personal relationships in addition to professional ones, participating in open exchanges of experiences and culture
• System Transformation/Credible Champion - demonstrates systems/critical thinking, strategically oriented to the future, champions & orchestrates change, remains self-aware and maintains effective relationships, shows courage and conviction in advocating for change for the betterment of Indigenous people.

Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, direct, manage, implement, organize, and problem-solve.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and lead within a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to facilitate, negotiate, and persuade others both internal and external to the organization, often in stressful environments.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly-dynamic, fast-paced, and continually-changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize information and manage complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive issues with skill, tact, and diplomacy.
• Self-directed with effective organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively problem-solve with a global perspective in order to incorporate the organization’s systems and strategies when developing viable solutions to problems.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office is preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!