Office Consultant - Learning Institute
Req ID: 202158
Location: Central Zone, Bethune Building - QEII
Department: The NS Health Learning Institute for Health Care Providers
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 15-May-25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team facilitates and advances person-centered care through evidence-based professional practice and learning strategies and programs that are designed provincially and implemented locally to enhance collaborative learning and practice. The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team takes a leadership role in creating a culture of collaboration with a focus on team-based care, evidence-informed practice, and learning and professional development to improve health outcomes for patients, families and communities. Through strong partnerships with the academic sector, regulators, and government, the Interprofessional Practice and Learning team has an integral role in influencing and operationalizing health system priorities.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, NS Health Learning Institute for Health Care Providers, the Office Consultant provides leadership to the business and administrative arm of the Learning Institute. The Office Consultant participates in planning and provision of business and administrative services, identifies issues that have potential or actual impact on service delivery and keeps the Learning Institute Managers and Director aware and up-to-date of any significant events. The Office Consultant takes a leadership role in the financial aspects of the Learning Institute as well as oversees contracts, procurement, scheduling, and office administration including orientation and transition of new team members. The Office Consultant acts as a role model and advocate and exhibits team building and leadership skills. The Office Consultant demonstrates effective communication and organizational skills and acts as a resource for all team members.
The Office Consultant works closely with the Director and other Managers to ensure quality operations and service delivery at the Learning Institute. This position strives for continuous improvement to advance a vision of excellence within their areas of responsibility and is accountable for the development, maintenance and monitoring of administrative and office functions.
About You
We woud love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in health discipline, business or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Minimum of 3 years in the field of healthcare administration required
- Leadership Development course required
- Experience leading in Office/Business setting required
- Experience in financial planning and stewardship
- Experience in computer software, applications, and databases, audiovisual technology, virtual learning platforms.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with diversity of learners, staff and partners, with knowledge of cultural competence, diversity, and social inclusion.
- Sound knowledge of information and learning systems.
Please ensure your cover letter and resume are up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
18 Month Long Assignment Full-time; 75 hours bi-weekly.
Compensation and Benefits
$35.98 - $44.97 hourly
$70,156 - $87,696 annually
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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