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, Planning and Initiatives, Mental Health and Substance Use Transformation! This position will coordinate implementation of a new MHSU strategy, apply today to make an impact on the MHSU system of care and client 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

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, Planning and Initiatives, Mental Health and Substance Use Transformation is responsible for developing and maintaining the strategy for Mental Health and Substance Use Transformation. The Director coordinates strategic and planning processes for the Mental Health and Substance Use Transformation portfolio. The Director also interprets and translates provincial mandates, Interior Health (IH)-wide directions, population health needs and portfolio priorities to support Mental Health and Substance Use Transformation while working collaboratively with team member and partners to ensure smooth implementation of the transformation. The incumbent will develop strategic senior level documents, liaise with enabling and operational departments, gather research on innovative mental health and substance use solutions, develop, and deliver complex presentations to IH leaders, develop processes to monitor and measure progress and provide additional strategic support to facilitate the mental health and substance use transformation within IH. The incumbent will translate provincial mandates and IH-wide direction into understandable strategic / tactics, while working collaboratively with operational leaders and enabling partners to ensure clear and concise communication to ensure successful system transformation.

What will you work on:

• Develops and maintains the strategy for Mental Health and Substance Use Transformation.

• Develops and maintains a deep understanding of the planning, strategy and constantly evolving direction of Mental Health and Substance Use Transformation.

• Develops key strategic documents on behalf of the Mental Health and Substance Use Transformation portfolio including but not limited to the VP Work Plan, quarterly reports, annual reports, Risk Register, briefing notes, and other required documents.

• Monitors and reports on the progress of Mental Health and Substance Use Transformation across IH.

• Ensures the ongoing review of Mental Health and Substance Use Transformation initiatives.

• Directs and implements strategic initiatives utilizing sound change management theory in a multi-disciplinary and complex environment.

• Undertakes the research required to provide best practice recommendations that support and enhance organization-wide goals, Ministry requirements, and Mental Health and Substance Use Transformation deliverables.

• Identifies and engages with key internal and external partners, facilitates discussion/problem-solving, builds consensus, and facilitates transformation and horizontal implementation of complex strategies across the organization.

• Liaises with senior leadership tables within IH and connects with Directors, Managers, employees, physicians, and other Health Authorities as required for assigned initiatives.

• Liaises with other functional health sectors within IH to ensure Mental Health and Substance Use Transformation strategies address patient/family needs across the continuum of care.

• Serves on and/or provides support to organization-wide or department-specific committees as assigned.

• Actively participates on the Mental Health and Substance Use Transformation Leadership Team.

• Manages assigned staff by performing duties such as recruiting, hiring, disciplining, and termination as required. Provides mentoring and coaching to staff as required, conducts performance evaluations, and prepares staff development and training plans.

• Manages financial resources by preparing the budget for approval, monitoring the budget, identifying variances, and taking corrective action required in order to maintain fiscal responsibility and accountability.

• 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.

Honouring 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).

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience
• Masters in Health Administration or related health field.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in healthcare, including experience in a leadership capacity
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

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
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead transformational change.
• Demonstrated ability to manage challenging and competing demands within a limited period.
• Ability to work collaboratively with and provide leadership to diverse groups and individuals.
• 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.
• Ability to ensure decisions and program direction supports the goals of the organization.
• Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to deal with all levels in the organization as well as external groups.
• Effective communication skills including the ability to facilitate, negotiate, and persuade others both internal and external to the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to establish courses of action for self and others that are results-oriented.
• Knowledge of current healthcare issues and trends.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to build strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Ability to influence change and manage conflict.
• Ability to provide leadership, guidance, and direction to others including managers and staff.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with medical staff and healthcare leaders at a strategic level.
• Analytical skills to translate data into action, complemented by program planning and management experience.
• Ability to influence and coordinate multiple internal partners around a common goal and strategy.
• Experience working with internal and external partners.

Comments

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Interior Health now offers assistance from an Indigenous Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process and/or career exploration, send your question(s) via email to IndigenousEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.