Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced professional to fill the key role of Manager of Support Services (Fort Albany, ON).
The Organization
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is the leading health care provider on the western James Bay coast. WAHA provides regional comprises of hospitals in Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat, with a Health Centre in Moosonee. WAHA also provides regional outpatient programs, as well as Paramedicine services in Moose Factory, Moosonee, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, and Peawanuck. The span of services, complexity of care needs in the region, and the depth of health integration has made WAHA a leader and a model of health care services in Northern Ontario. WAHA consists of 450 employees, a Physician team, many students, as well as community stakeholders. It is affiliated with Queens University and offers many educational opportunities for current and prospective team members.
Position Profile Requirements:
A skilled problem solver with an ability to think analytically.
Proven leadership skills aligned with the LEADS framework of management.
Background in facilities management, environmental services, and plant operations (steam plant) and how to manage in a health care setting.
A motivational leader who can lead change-management and motivate all teams and direct reports.
Knowledge of issues pertaining to the remote north.
A demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the daily operations of the Housekeeping, Laundry, Dietary, Maintenance and Housing teams.
Overall responsibility for the organization’s facilities in Fort Albany, Ontario
Participate as a member of the leadership team while being a role model, coach, and mentor for your teams and the broader organization.
Align your responsibility centre with the strategy, goals, and vision of the organization with a strong commitment to customer service.
Ensure a culture of safety and efficiency within your teams.
Qualifications and Experience:
Diploma in Engineering, and/or Journeyman, Business Administration, a related field, or a willingness to obtain is required.
5 + years of leadership experience in a public-sector setting
Experience working with both the federal and provincial health systems is considered an asset.
Experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
Experience working in a First Nations environment is an asset.
Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset
Benefits
Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP) and health and welfare benefits
Retention, travel and Northern allowance benefits. Relocation allowance
Free housing
Working for an organization currently undergoing development and transformation
How to Apply:
The successful candidate must provide a valid Criminal Record Check within a specified time frame.
Please apply in writing, providing three recent work references, quoting Competition #2023-157 by Monday, December 11, 2023 at 12:00 noon to:
Human Resources
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
P.O. Box 664
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0
Resumes can be emailed to jobs@waha.ca or faxed to 705-658-4917
For more information contact the HR team by email above
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canad a
The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced professional to fill the key role of Manager of Support Services (Fort Albany, ON).
The Organization
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is the leading health care provider on the western James Bay coast. WAHA provides regional comprises of hospitals in Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat, with a Health Centre in Moosonee. WAHA also provides regional outpatient programs, as well as Paramedicine services in Moose Factory, Moosonee, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, and Peawanuck. The span of services, complexity of care needs in the region, and the depth of health integration has made WAHA a leader and a model of health care services in Northern Ontario. WAHA consists of 450 employees, a Physician team, many students, as well as community stakeholders. It is affiliated with Queens University and offers many educational opportunities for current and prospective team members.
Position Profile Requirements:
A skilled problem solver with an ability to think analytically.
Proven leadership skills aligned with the LEADS framework of management.
Background in facilities management, environmental services, and plant operations (steam plant) and how to manage in a health care setting.
A motivational leader who can lead change-management and motivate all teams and direct reports.
Knowledge of issues pertaining to the remote north.
A demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the daily operations of the Housekeeping, Laundry, Dietary, Maintenance and Housing teams.
Overall responsibility for the organization’s facilities in Fort Albany, Ontario
Participate as a member of the leadership team while being a role model, coach, and mentor for your teams and the broader organization.
Align your responsibility centre with the strategy, goals, and vision of the organization with a strong commitment to customer service.
Ensure a culture of safety and efficiency within your teams.
Qualifications and Experience:
Diploma in Engineering, and/or Journeyman, Business Administration, a related field, or a willingness to obtain is required.
5 + years of leadership experience in a public-sector setting
Experience working with both the federal and provincial health systems is considered an asset.
Experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
Experience working in a First Nations environment is an asset.
Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset
Benefits
Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP) and health and welfare benefits
Retention, travel and Northern allowance benefits. Relocation allowance
Free housing
Working for an organization currently undergoing development and transformation
How to Apply:
The successful candidate must provide a valid Criminal Record Check within a specified time frame.
Please apply in writing, providing three recent work references, quoting Competition #2023-157 by Monday, December 11, 2023 at 12:00 noon to:
Human Resources
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
P.O. Box 664
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0
Resumes can be emailed to jobs@waha.ca or faxed to 705-658-4917
For more information contact the HR team by email above
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canad a
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
ON
The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced leader to fill the key role of Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer, you will oversee the strategic and operational functions of the Finance, Materials Management, and Procurement teams.
Who We Are
WAHA is the leading health care provider on the western James Bay coast. WAHA comprises of hospitals in Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat, with a Health Centre in Moosonee. WAHA also provides regional outpatient programs, as well as Paramedicine services in Moose Factory, Moosonee, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, and Constance Lake. The span of services, complexity of care needs in the region, and the depth of health integration has made WAHA a leader and a model of health care services in Northern Ontario. WAHA consists of 450 employees, a Physician team, many students, as well as community stakeholders. It is affiliated with Queens University and offers many educational opportunities for current and prospective team members.
Who You Are
A champion of positive change management and making a difference for underserved populations.
Demonstrates high emotional intelligence, integrity, and accountability
Action-oriented with a record of getting results for your organization
Leads self by demonstrating self-awareness, managing and developing themselves, and demonstrating character
Engages others by fostering their development, contributing to healthy organizations, communicating effectively, and building teams
Achieves results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, and evidence, takes action to implement decisions, and assesses and evaluates
Develops coalitions by purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrates a commitment to customer service, and mobilizes knowledge to navigate socio-political environments
Engages in systems transformation by demonstrating system and critical thinking, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting themselves strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change
A strong subject matter expert who builds, coaches, motivates, and develops high-performing teams
What You’ll Do
Advance an innovative financial strategy that, supports excellent patient care, and facilitates the optimization of hospital funding and future financial sustainability
Provide strategic and operational leadership regarding financial opportunities and challenges, clinical services planning, projected growth, and government funding changes, investment and business planning, and risk management initiatives
Advance WAHA’s infrastructure renewal and capital redevelopment initiatives
Continue to advance strong working relationships with key provincial bodies including the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Ontario Hospital Association to support the strategic, financial, and capital aspects for WAHA’s future
Provide mentorship and support to a high-performing team, enabling growth and effective succession planning
Build capacity within your team as well as the organization’s leadership teams
Provides vision, direction, leadership, support and guidance for the respective portfolios
Be an active and present member of the organization’s executive leadership team while collaboratively working to advance our organization’s mission, vision, and values
What You Bring
Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or a related discipline is required
A CPA designation or in progress, or an ability to obtain is required
Master’s of Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related field is strongly preferred
Experience working within a public-sector employer, preferably within the Ontario health system
Understanding of both federal and provincial healthcare systems, funding models, and policies
Experience leading a team within a unionized setting
Strong understanding of the unique healthcare challenges facing patients of the James Bay coast
What We Offer
Highly competitive base salary
Housing provided by the organization with a highly subsidized rent
Northern living allowance of $8794.50 per year (pensionable earning)
Annual retention incentive that increases annually ranging from $4,250-$7,500 (pensionable earning)
Semi-annual vacation travel allowance for yourself and eligible family members
Professional fees reimbursed up to $750
Annual freight/shipping allowance of $300
HOOPP pension plan, generous health and welfare benefits, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program
How to Apply
The successful candidate must provide a valid Criminal Record Check within a specified time frame.
Please apply in writing, providing three recent work references, quoting Competition #2023-146 by no later than Friday, December 8, 2023 at 12:00 noon to:
Human Resources
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
P.O. Box 664
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0
Resumes can be emailed to jobs@waha.ca or faxed to 705-658-4917
For more information contact the HR team by email above
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada
The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced leader to fill the key role of Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer, you will oversee the strategic and operational functions of the Finance, Materials Management, and Procurement teams.
Who We Are
WAHA is the leading health care provider on the western James Bay coast. WAHA comprises of hospitals in Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat, with a Health Centre in Moosonee. WAHA also provides regional outpatient programs, as well as Paramedicine services in Moose Factory, Moosonee, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, and Constance Lake. The span of services, complexity of care needs in the region, and the depth of health integration has made WAHA a leader and a model of health care services in Northern Ontario. WAHA consists of 450 employees, a Physician team, many students, as well as community stakeholders. It is affiliated with Queens University and offers many educational opportunities for current and prospective team members.
Who You Are
A champion of positive change management and making a difference for underserved populations.
Demonstrates high emotional intelligence, integrity, and accountability
Action-oriented with a record of getting results for your organization
Leads self by demonstrating self-awareness, managing and developing themselves, and demonstrating character
Engages others by fostering their development, contributing to healthy organizations, communicating effectively, and building teams
Achieves results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, and evidence, takes action to implement decisions, and assesses and evaluates
Develops coalitions by purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrates a commitment to customer service, and mobilizes knowledge to navigate socio-political environments
Engages in systems transformation by demonstrating system and critical thinking, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting themselves strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change
A strong subject matter expert who builds, coaches, motivates, and develops high-performing teams
What You’ll Do
Advance an innovative financial strategy that, supports excellent patient care, and facilitates the optimization of hospital funding and future financial sustainability
Provide strategic and operational leadership regarding financial opportunities and challenges, clinical services planning, projected growth, and government funding changes, investment and business planning, and risk management initiatives
Advance WAHA’s infrastructure renewal and capital redevelopment initiatives
Continue to advance strong working relationships with key provincial bodies including the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Ontario Hospital Association to support the strategic, financial, and capital aspects for WAHA’s future
Provide mentorship and support to a high-performing team, enabling growth and effective succession planning
Build capacity within your team as well as the organization’s leadership teams
Provides vision, direction, leadership, support and guidance for the respective portfolios
Be an active and present member of the organization’s executive leadership team while collaboratively working to advance our organization’s mission, vision, and values
What You Bring
Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or a related discipline is required
A CPA designation or in progress, or an ability to obtain is required
Master’s of Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related field is strongly preferred
Experience working within a public-sector employer, preferably within the Ontario health system
Understanding of both federal and provincial healthcare systems, funding models, and policies
Experience leading a team within a unionized setting
Strong understanding of the unique healthcare challenges facing patients of the James Bay coast
What We Offer
Highly competitive base salary
Housing provided by the organization with a highly subsidized rent
Northern living allowance of $8794.50 per year (pensionable earning)
Annual retention incentive that increases annually ranging from $4,250-$7,500 (pensionable earning)
Semi-annual vacation travel allowance for yourself and eligible family members
Professional fees reimbursed up to $750
Annual freight/shipping allowance of $300
HOOPP pension plan, generous health and welfare benefits, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program
How to Apply
The successful candidate must provide a valid Criminal Record Check within a specified time frame.
Please apply in writing, providing three recent work references, quoting Competition #2023-146 by no later than Friday, December 8, 2023 at 12:00 noon to:
Human Resources
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
P.O. Box 664
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0
Resumes can be emailed to jobs@waha.ca or faxed to 705-658-4917
For more information contact the HR team by email above
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada