Weeneebayko Area Health Authority

Title: Director of Facilities Management Division: Leadership Site: Moose Factory, Ontario (Weeneebayko General Hospital) Status: Permanent Full-Time The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced leader to fill the key role of Director of Facilities Management. You will lead the daily operations of Maintenance, Regional Support Services, Facilities, Environmental Services, Food Services, and Plant Operations, while supporting infrastructure projects at all WAHA sites. This position requires the incumbent to relocate to Moosonee, Ontario. Who We Are 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. 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 track record of achievement 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 builds 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, mobilizes knowledge to navigate socio-political environments Engages in system transformation by demonstrating system and critical thinking, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting themselves strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change What You’ll Do Provide coaching, mentoring, and capacity building to your respective direct reports and their teams. Develop an Infrastructure asset management plan, identifying key organizational priorities and future planning needs Lead the launch of a new facilities management information system to support workflows, manage infrastructure assets, as well as foster a positive client experience Lead a process change to ensure a customer focus and a positive employee experience within the organizational housing team Build internal, local, and Indigenous capacity to provide pathways to careers and future leadership positions. Ensure effective management of all organizational facilities with safe patient care at the centre of prioritization Manage facilities projects effectively to ensure efficient operations Ensure that WAHA’s providing quality housing to all employees Manage housing leases as well as temporary and locum housing assignments Provide senior leadership and mentoring to your portfolio, all while being a role model and engaged leader for the organization. What You Bring Certificate in Facilities Management is required Bachelor of Engineering, Business or Health Administration, Skilled Tradesperson at the Journeyman level, a related field, or a willingness to obtain is required P,Eng designation is preferred Experience working on capital projects 3-5 years of leadership experience in a public-sector setting Experience in managing facilities in challenging environments in multiple locations Experience working with both the federal and provincial health systems is considered an asset Experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset   Join our Team 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 #2024-209 to: Talent Acquisition 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 This position will remain open till filled 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   Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer.  Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005

Title:            Manager of Financial Services Division:       Corporate Services Location:      Moose Factory, Ontario Reports to:    Associate Vice President of Corporate Services Status:          Permanent Full-Time The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced leader to fill the key role of Manager of Financial Services. Reporting to the AVP, Corporate Services, you will lead the daily operations of the financial services team, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Billing. Life at WAHA A beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA What We Do There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.  At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north. 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 track record of achievement 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 builds 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, mobilizes knowledge to navigate socio-political environments Engages in system transformation by demonstrating system and critical thinking, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting themselves strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change What You’ll Do Manage accounting functions, including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, account receivable, and project accounting. Build and maintain a team required to meet the annual objectives of the organization. Focus on enhanced training and development opportunities, employee coaching, performance recognition, and management. Ensure accuracy and timeliness in all aspects for the Finance Department, including the accuracy of financial statements. Prepare and maintain process documentation with clearly defined roles and responsibilities and embedded controls. Recommend and implement process improvement solutions based on analysis of issues and implications. Perform month end and year end processes and is responsible for facilitating the year end audit. Maintain the chart of accounts and the accounting filing system. Ensure familiarity to department needs, department services, organization services, and available resources. Build effective relationships and partner with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain inputs, controls, and key assumptions required for financial modelling, annual operating, and capital budgeting. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Accounting, or willingness to obtain is preferred Chartered Professional Accountant designation is considered an asset 3-5 years in a high-level finance position Experience with finance statistics, software, and Meditech is considered an asset Experience working in a healthcare setting or a related public sector Knowledge of public sector finance, with specific knowledge of hospital finance What We Offer Competitive Base Salary Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits Relocation paid by the organization Housing provided by the organization Annual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings) Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow Join our Team 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 #2024-282 by no later than Friday, December 27th, 2024 at 12 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 Human Resources team by email above Only those selected for an interview will be contacted Internal applicants who meet the qualification and experience requirements and are in good standing with the organization’s attendance management policy are strongly encouraged to apply. 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   Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer.  Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

Title: Director of Paramedicine Division: Leadership Team Location: Moosonee, Ontario Reports to: Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Status: Permanent Full-Time The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced leader to fill the key role of Director of Paramedicine to lead the WAHA Paramedic Service and integrated paramedical care within WAHA . Note: This position requires the incumbent to relocate to Moosonee, Ontario. Relocation support and housing will be provided. Life at WAHA A beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA What We Do There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.  At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north. WAHA Paramedic Service The WAHA Paramedic Service (WAHA-PS) is a primary care paramedic service providing care to the Cree communities of the Western James and Hudson Bay coast. An innovator in Indigenous health, WAHA-PS is leading the way in paramedical care for First Nations communities across Ontario.  With six bases, over 70 employees, a marine transfer unit, innovative models of care, and being a department within an integrated health authority, WAHA-PS is uniquely positioned to fulfill the mission of our organization: to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. 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 track record of achievement 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 builds 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, mobilizes knowledge to navigate socio-political environments Engages in system transformation by demonstrating system and critical thinking, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting themselves strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change What You’ll Do Lead the strategic and operational functions of a paramedic service within an integrated organization Identify and implement integrated strategies to ensure a seamless, safe, and high-quality patient experience across WAHA Further integrate the WAHA Paramedic Service into the broader organization to support the goals and objectives of integration Further support the implementation of the WAHA Community Paramedicine program with both internal and external partnerships Modify and execute a departmental strategic plan that is aligned with the broader organizational strategic plan Plan, organize, direct and control the delivery of Pre-Hospital Care to the Communities served by the WAHA Paramedic Service Develop evaluation systems to monitor the quality of service delivered to patients Develop and implement plans for new programs, special projects, new material and equipment acquisitions and future staffing levels of the department. Be an active and engaged member of the organization’s leadership team and contribute to the fulfillment of our mission: to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible What You Bring Primary Care Paramedic in the Province of Ontario as outlined in the Ambulance Act Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Emergency Management, a related field, or a willingness to obtain Master’s degree in Health Administration coupled with a Certified Health Executive designation is preferred Experience leading in a unionized environment Experience and knowledge of the unique healthcare needs of the Western James Bay Coast is considered an asset Ability to communicate in the local Cree language is also considered an asset   Why Choose US Competitive Base Salary Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits Relocation paid by the organization Housing provided by the organization Annual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings) Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow   Join our Team The successful candidate must provide a valid Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening Report within a specified time frame.  Please apply in writing, providing three recent work references, quoting Competition #2024-277 by no later than Thursday, December 12th, 2024 at 12 noon to:   Talent Acquisition 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 Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer.  Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.