Position Summary

Who are we looking for:

Are you looking for a new and rewarding leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health has an exciting opportunity for Director, Data Management. The location for this role is flexible within the Interior Health Region of British Columbia. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play. Relocation allowance may be provided, apply today to join our amazing team.

Some of the benefits of joining Interior Health:

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Work-life balance
• Relocation Allowance may be provided

Salary range for the position is $128,298 to $184,428. 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, Data Management is responsible for data management systems, data governance and the data service processes and resources required to both manage a protect data as a key enterprise asset. The scope of responsibilities for the Director includes establishing strategic directions for data advisory services including training and education; establishing authority wide data governance structures, data stewardship, policies and practices; and accountability for operating and managing data and analytics services. In addition, the role includes establishing and maintaining the data management access program to protect information assets and associated technology, applications, systems, infrastructure and processes. This includes the leadership of a team of solution data architects, engineers and scientists responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing analytics solutions that meet business objectives.

What will you work on:

• In collaboration with their physician dyad partners, develops strategies to ensure quality evidenced based clinical patient care service delivery within the programs to ensure sustainability of services consistent with the established priorities and the vision, values and strategic direction of Interior Health.

• Fosters strategic and working relationships with internal and external partners to identify and plan responsive delivery systems and services and to discuss and resolve issues related to same, in support of the effective and efficient integration of healthcare services and resources throughout the organization.

• Develops an operational framework for staffing and service delivery through collaborative partnerships that support patient and family centred care, patient safety and quality of care, evidenced based practices, sound risk management, process improvement and optimum utilization management.

• Develops and effectively manages capital and operating budgets that complement strategic directions within existing fiscal constraints.

• Establishes an effective workforce plan in collaboration with key partners and partners that ensures the ongoing availability of qualified competent staff within the context of operational demands and resource constraints.

• Provides overall leadership and direction for operational staff that supports the achievement of required outcomes and ensures adherence to accreditation, regulatory, professional and safety standards.

• Ensures clear performance objectives and indicators are in place to assess the delivery of services within the designated clinical patient care service areas.

• Establishes effective administrative systems for maintaining, evaluating and reporting on the operations of the portfolio.

• Establishes systems and processes to evaluate performance of programs and services aligned with corporate direction.

• Ensures compliance with legislation and safety standards to provide a healthy and safe environment for patient and staff.

• Responds to patient care issues and public concerns in a supportive and goal oriented manner, facilitating communication to affect positive outcomes.

• Represents assigned clinical areas on a variety of internal and external committees as required.

• 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 required.

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:
• A Master’s degree in Business, Health Administration, Engineering or Information Technology. A Bachelor’s degree in a health field with relevant experience may be considered.
• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of recent, related experience, including a minimum of five (5) years of experience in leadership and program management.
• Preference will be given to a candidate with a strong health information management background and experience working in a complex computerized environment.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of current and future healthcare issues.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people, manage change, develop strategy and execute on plans.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment, building and sustaining effective relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to make effective presentations to groups.
• Ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation and collective agreements.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to carry out 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!

Love your career AND where you live. At Interior Health, we’re proud to be a Canada’s Top 100 Employer, offering great benefits, career growth, and a life surrounded by some of the most beautiful regions of Canada. From hiking to skiing to lakeside living, your work-life balance has never looked this good. Join our team today!

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Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.