Hay River Health & Social Services Authority
DIRECTOR OF CONTINUING CARE (OUT OF SCOPE) Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working as a member of Hay River Health & Social Services Authority (HRHSSA) Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Continuing Care (DCC) is responsible for the planning, controlling, coordinating and directing of client and patient related services, which includes facility based and community programs covering the broad spectrum of health and social services. The Director is responsible to make sure the necessary resources are readily available for the continuous improvement of care service delivery. This position may be located at one of the Hay River Health & Social Services Authority (HRHSSA) locations. They include the Hay River Regional Health Center (HRRHC), the Woodland Manor, Supportive Living Services and/or the Náydı Kų́ę́ Building. The HRHSSA is an accredited, integrated health authority that provides the following services:19 acute inpatient beds (14 Community Support Beds, 1 Family Suite (Palliative), 2 Secure Rooms, 2 Observation beds), Emergency and Ambulatory Care, including dialysis and endoscopy; Midwifery Care and Delivery; 25 Long Term Care beds; Supportive Living Campus (a Territorial campus providing 11 permanent residences); Diagnostic Services (Diagnostic Imaging, Ultrasound, Mammography); Laboratory; Medical and Specialty Clinics including Diabetes programming; Social Programs (Community Counselling, Family Preservation, Healthy Families and Child and Family Services, Primary Care and Community Health, Home Care, and Rehabilitation which includes Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology; and a full range of Support Services. Located on the southern shores of Great Slave Lake, Hay River, Northwest Territories, offers a wide variety of winter and summer sporting and cultural activities, including camping, fishing, golf, skiing, curling, tennis, movie theatres, a swimming pool, as well as a public beach, a library with an active cultural program, and many more amenities. Hay River is an eleven-hour drive from Edmonton, Alberta. We also invite you to check out the Hay River Web Site at www.hayriver.com . The level of knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are typically acquired through a Bachelor of Nursing Degree with 5 years clinical experience, 10 years of progressively more responsibility experience in Health Administration and a minimum of 5 years of management/leadership experience. Eligibility for registration with the CANNN (College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut) is a requirement.
Salary for this position is $139,815 to $199,739 and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package and an annual Northern Allowance, which is currently $5,332, is provided in addition to the salary. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A job offer is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal record check with the RCMP. Ref. #: 076-24 Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is found Please submit Resumes to: Human Resources Hay River Health & Social Services Authority 37911 MacKenzie Highway, Hay River, NT X0E 0R6 Phone (867) 874-8341 Fax (867) 874-8345 hrhssa_competitions@gov.nt.ca Hay River Health & Social Services website: http://www.hrhssa.org
DIRECTOR OF CONTINUING CARE (OUT OF SCOPE) Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working as a member of Hay River Health & Social Services Authority (HRHSSA) Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Continuing Care (DCC) is responsible for the planning, controlling, coordinating and directing of client and patient related services, which includes facility based and community programs covering the broad spectrum of health and social services. The Director is responsible to make sure the necessary resources are readily available for the continuous improvement of care service delivery. This position may be located at one of the Hay River Health & Social Services Authority (HRHSSA) locations. They include the Hay River Regional Health Center (HRRHC), the Woodland Manor, Supportive Living Services and/or the Náydı Kų́ę́ Building. The HRHSSA is an accredited, integrated health authority that provides the following services:19 acute inpatient beds (14 Community Support Beds, 1 Family Suite (Palliative), 2 Secure Rooms, 2 Observation beds), Emergency and Ambulatory Care, including dialysis and endoscopy; Midwifery Care and Delivery; 25 Long Term Care beds; Supportive Living Campus (a Territorial campus providing 11 permanent residences); Diagnostic Services (Diagnostic Imaging, Ultrasound, Mammography); Laboratory; Medical and Specialty Clinics including Diabetes programming; Social Programs (Community Counselling, Family Preservation, Healthy Families and Child and Family Services, Primary Care and Community Health, Home Care, and Rehabilitation which includes Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology; and a full range of Support Services. Located on the southern shores of Great Slave Lake, Hay River, Northwest Territories, offers a wide variety of winter and summer sporting and cultural activities, including camping, fishing, golf, skiing, curling, tennis, movie theatres, a swimming pool, as well as a public beach, a library with an active cultural program, and many more amenities. Hay River is an eleven-hour drive from Edmonton, Alberta. We also invite you to check out the Hay River Web Site at www.hayriver.com . The level of knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are typically acquired through a Bachelor of Nursing Degree with 5 years clinical experience, 10 years of progressively more responsibility experience in Health Administration and a minimum of 5 years of management/leadership experience. Eligibility for registration with the CANNN (College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut) is a requirement.
Salary for this position is $139,815 to $199,739 and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package and an annual Northern Allowance, which is currently $5,332, is provided in addition to the salary. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A job offer is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal record check with the RCMP. Ref. #: 076-24 Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is found Please submit Resumes to: Human Resources Hay River Health & Social Services Authority 37911 MacKenzie Highway, Hay River, NT X0E 0R6 Phone (867) 874-8341 Fax (867) 874-8345 hrhssa_competitions@gov.nt.ca Hay River Health & Social Services website: http://www.hrhssa.org
About Ontario Health atHome
Ontario Health atHome partners with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.
Ontario Health atHome is comprised of 9,200 staff who serve or support more than 669,000 patients of all ages, including seniors, persons with physical disabilities and chronic diseases, children and others who require ongoing health and personal care to live safely and independently in the community. The patients we serve are some of the most vulnerable in the province. Annually, Ontario Health atHome facilitates more than 26,800 long-term care home placements. Each day, there are more than 29,500 nursing visits, 4,400 therapy visits, and 112,400 hours of personal support care with the help of over 150 service provider organizations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a strategic senior legal professional who drives effectiveness, system modernization and high-quality performance related to legal operations and the provision of expert counsel to senior leaders? Do you have experience overseeing legal operations and providing professional legal guidance in a complex healthcare or government sector during times of transformation? Are you passionate about exceptional healthcare and driven by a desire to help others? If so, this is a rewarding career opportunity to work alongside a supportive and collaborative team of regulated healthcare professionals.
We are seeking an experienced senior legal professional with in-depth knowledge of governance and applicable legislation in the healthcare sector, experience in corporate commercial law and expertise in providing legal counsel to executive-level staff, including Boards of Directors and senior government officials. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Vice President, Legal Services will be responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of legal services, establishing an internal legal services team and developing an external legal services roster to support the organization's legal needs while supporting the Board of Directors.
As a key executive team member, the Vice President Legal Services will support the organization in modernizing the delivery of home care services, impacting the lives of thousands of patients across Ontario. They will provide proactive and solutions-based legal advice, ensuring the organization complies with its legal obligations and mitigates business and legal risks. The Vice President Legal Services will manage legal issues arising on enterprise, departmental, and program levels, providing strategic legal advice to the CEO, the executive team, and the Board of Directors and will develop and implement strategic initiatives while acting as a legal representative on organization-wide strategy initiatives. The Vice President Legal Services will administer legal operations, manage resources, and engage key internal and/or external stakeholders. They will support compliance with government policies and directives and will be subject matter expert within the organization on a broad base of legal matters, providing counsel and support directly to organizational portfolios and senior leaders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide practical, solution-oriented, risk-based legal advice on a broad spectrum of the agency’s operational and strategic work.
Facilitate the engagement of external legal counsel, as necessary.
Advise the Board on corporate governance matters and attend all Board and Board Committee meetings as part of the executive team.
Function as a strategic partner with the CEO and the executive team members, to define, action and model the agency’s vision, mission and values and actively contribute to developing and articulating a vision for the agency’s role in the public health sector.
Champion the organization’s values and ethical standards in all agency business.
Develop and maintain various corporate and Board policies, processes, and practices to enable the organization to meet its obligations and accountabilities as a Crown agency and follow best practices in Board governance.
Ensure that the organization’s leadership team receives the necessary strategic legal advice.
Demonstrate commitment to and experience in leading by example, exercising sound judgment in interpersonal engagements, displaying integrity and emotional intelligence in decision-making and prioritizing respect and authenticity in relationships.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Law degree (LLB, JD) and membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario.
10 or more years of corporate commercial legal experience, preferably in the public and/or healthcare sector (healthcare experience would be an asset).
Proven ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines with changing and competing demands.
Experience with government decision-making processes and procedures is preferred.
Proven expertise in developing and maintaining executive-level relationships with senior government officials, members of Boards of Directors and health system leaders.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legal practice areas, including Crown agency governance (relevant legislation, regulations, and government directives), procurement, conflict of interest, freedom of information and privacy law in the health sector, information technology, and contract and employment law.
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to a variety of audiences.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex legal concepts to both internal and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior leadership to advise on, facilitate, mitigate, and resolve legal matters.
Ability to influence others to engage in solution-focused dialogue and follow a recommended course of action.
We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status before the start date.
WHAT OUR CLIENT OFFERS
We know wellness is supported by work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to supporting your passion for continuous learning, growth, and innovation, we offer:
Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
Valuable development opportunities
Membership in a world-class defined benefit pension plan.
Flexible work location including a hybrid work model (this position can be located at any of the Ontario Health atHome offices)
HOW TO APPLY
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, email your cover letter and resume to:
Patrick Rowan, Partner, Feldman Daxon Partners
45 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario
Tel: 416-515-3302
Email: prowan@feldmandaxon.com
EQUITY, INCLUSION, DIVERSITY AND ANTI-RACISM COMMITMENT
Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. They are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities they serve. They welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodation for people with disabilities required during the recruitment process is available upon request.
About Ontario Health atHome
Ontario Health atHome partners with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.
Ontario Health atHome is comprised of 9,200 staff who serve or support more than 669,000 patients of all ages, including seniors, persons with physical disabilities and chronic diseases, children and others who require ongoing health and personal care to live safely and independently in the community. The patients we serve are some of the most vulnerable in the province. Annually, Ontario Health atHome facilitates more than 26,800 long-term care home placements. Each day, there are more than 29,500 nursing visits, 4,400 therapy visits, and 112,400 hours of personal support care with the help of over 150 service provider organizations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a strategic senior legal professional who drives effectiveness, system modernization and high-quality performance related to legal operations and the provision of expert counsel to senior leaders? Do you have experience overseeing legal operations and providing professional legal guidance in a complex healthcare or government sector during times of transformation? Are you passionate about exceptional healthcare and driven by a desire to help others? If so, this is a rewarding career opportunity to work alongside a supportive and collaborative team of regulated healthcare professionals.
We are seeking an experienced senior legal professional with in-depth knowledge of governance and applicable legislation in the healthcare sector, experience in corporate commercial law and expertise in providing legal counsel to executive-level staff, including Boards of Directors and senior government officials. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Vice President, Legal Services will be responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of legal services, establishing an internal legal services team and developing an external legal services roster to support the organization's legal needs while supporting the Board of Directors.
As a key executive team member, the Vice President Legal Services will support the organization in modernizing the delivery of home care services, impacting the lives of thousands of patients across Ontario. They will provide proactive and solutions-based legal advice, ensuring the organization complies with its legal obligations and mitigates business and legal risks. The Vice President Legal Services will manage legal issues arising on enterprise, departmental, and program levels, providing strategic legal advice to the CEO, the executive team, and the Board of Directors and will develop and implement strategic initiatives while acting as a legal representative on organization-wide strategy initiatives. The Vice President Legal Services will administer legal operations, manage resources, and engage key internal and/or external stakeholders. They will support compliance with government policies and directives and will be subject matter expert within the organization on a broad base of legal matters, providing counsel and support directly to organizational portfolios and senior leaders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide practical, solution-oriented, risk-based legal advice on a broad spectrum of the agency’s operational and strategic work.
Facilitate the engagement of external legal counsel, as necessary.
Advise the Board on corporate governance matters and attend all Board and Board Committee meetings as part of the executive team.
Function as a strategic partner with the CEO and the executive team members, to define, action and model the agency’s vision, mission and values and actively contribute to developing and articulating a vision for the agency’s role in the public health sector.
Champion the organization’s values and ethical standards in all agency business.
Develop and maintain various corporate and Board policies, processes, and practices to enable the organization to meet its obligations and accountabilities as a Crown agency and follow best practices in Board governance.
Ensure that the organization’s leadership team receives the necessary strategic legal advice.
Demonstrate commitment to and experience in leading by example, exercising sound judgment in interpersonal engagements, displaying integrity and emotional intelligence in decision-making and prioritizing respect and authenticity in relationships.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Law degree (LLB, JD) and membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario.
10 or more years of corporate commercial legal experience, preferably in the public and/or healthcare sector (healthcare experience would be an asset).
Proven ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines with changing and competing demands.
Experience with government decision-making processes and procedures is preferred.
Proven expertise in developing and maintaining executive-level relationships with senior government officials, members of Boards of Directors and health system leaders.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legal practice areas, including Crown agency governance (relevant legislation, regulations, and government directives), procurement, conflict of interest, freedom of information and privacy law in the health sector, information technology, and contract and employment law.
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to a variety of audiences.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex legal concepts to both internal and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior leadership to advise on, facilitate, mitigate, and resolve legal matters.
Ability to influence others to engage in solution-focused dialogue and follow a recommended course of action.
We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status before the start date.
WHAT OUR CLIENT OFFERS
We know wellness is supported by work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to supporting your passion for continuous learning, growth, and innovation, we offer:
Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
Valuable development opportunities
Membership in a world-class defined benefit pension plan.
Flexible work location including a hybrid work model (this position can be located at any of the Ontario Health atHome offices)
HOW TO APPLY
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, email your cover letter and resume to:
Patrick Rowan, Partner, Feldman Daxon Partners
45 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario
Tel: 416-515-3302
Email: prowan@feldmandaxon.com
EQUITY, INCLUSION, DIVERSITY AND ANTI-RACISM COMMITMENT
Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. They are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities they serve. They welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodation for people with disabilities required during the recruitment process is available upon request.
