Manager, Health Infrastructure Project Redevelopment - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Department: Service Nova Scotia and Internal ServicesLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPGClosing Date: 12/1/2021 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe Nova Scotia Digital Service (NSDS) is a new organization within the government of Nova Scotia, with a mission to change the way government interacts with citizens. Our team is large, diverse, and passionate about making a difference to citizens’ lives. We believe in user-centered, iterative service design and practice internet-era ways of working.Health Partnerships and Service Excellence (HPSE) is focused on managing the relationship with our health business partners across Nova Scotia. This role works closely with the QEII New Generation project and NS Lands Healthcare Infrastructure Projects (HIP) program to successful delivery consistency in the facility infrastructure deployed across the province.The HIP technology program was established to manage purchasing of all ICT equipment for large Healthcare infrastructure capital construction projects (identifying, creating specifications, purchasing, receiving, commissioning, etc). This program is established and over 25 redevelopment projects are already underway in various stages of planning and implementation.As the Manager, Health Infrastructure Project Redevelopment, you play a lead role in ensuring our health business partners’ healthcare facilities redevelopment projects are prioritized, staffed and technology delivered to meet the health care needs of Nova Scotians.About Our OpportunityIn the manager role you will be part of a team that manages the Information, Communications, Automation Technology (ICAT) deployments within healthcare facilities redevelopment projects. This includes all major capital projects including the QEII New Generation Projects, funded through NS Lands, NS Public Works, the Department of Health and Wellness (DHW), Nova Scotia Health (NSH) and Isaak Walton Killam (IWK) Hospital. You will work with various and diverse IT and health stakeholders across government and health to build and manage a sustainable process to effectively handle large and small project redevelopment as part of the dedicated Healthcare Infrastructure Projects Team.Primary AccountabilitiesIn this role,

• You will manage the project management team and dedicated technical resources to ensure their activities align to appropriate governance, incorporates timely decision making and has effective prioritization.
• You will collaborate and seek input from all stakeholders to ensure the project delivery process equally serves everyone’s needs.
• You will coordinate the HIP team procurement activities.
• You will provide Project Management support – planning, oversight and integrating into the broader plans; status provision – including budget.
• You will also provide team reporting and project oversight to senior leadership.

Promoting a culture of teamwork, you will ensure effective management of human resources, promote diversity and a healthy workplace, while considering the vision, strategic direction, and annual plans for the department and your business partners.You are also responsible for creating and promoting a culture where idea generation and innovation is valued and encouraged, while still maintaining an excellent level of client service and compliance with Privacy and Security standards.Qualifications and ExperienceAt a minimum, you will possess a university degree in a related field such as, Computer Science, Engineering or Business, with several years of related progressive experience in process management and supervision.Project management fundamentals: As the successful candidate you will have proven business acumen and judgement, experience managing stakeholder expectations, business process reengineering, delivering client-focused services, managing people and financial resources. You must demonstrate a strong people and process management background including the ability to coach and develop staff; experience in leading change; and an ability to build cohesive, effective partnerships and teams in a fast-paced environment.You are a critical thinker who provides innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment, and quickly adapt to competing priorities, contentious issues, and challenging deadlines. This position requires a high degree of problem-solving skills and requires you to deal effectively with problems that are broad in range.Candidate’s qualifications and competencies will be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.EquivalencyLeadership competencies required at this level of work are: Decisiveness, Strategic Orientation, Developing Others, Team Leadership, Self-Awareness and Personal Impact, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity ProficiencyAn acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsThe Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as: Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.Additional InformationOn October 6, 2021 the Government of Nova Scotia announced full vaccination will be a condition of employment for new staff being hired.What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths for Nova Scotians.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: EC 12Salary Range: $3,368.38 - $4,220.16 Bi-WeeklyEmployment Equity Statement:Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.Quick Apply

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