Location: Yellowknife
Department: Health and Social Services
Job ID: 25433
Salary: $120,179 – $143,559
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Closing Date: Aug 2, 2024
Department Information
The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.
HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.
Job Information
The Manager, Informatics Strategy is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). The Manager is accountable for enterprise wide eHSS Systems business strategies and planning and provides expert level policy and planning services to the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) CIO, and the eHealth Strategy Committee. This position Is responsible for leading the planning, establishing, monitoring and evaluating of the transformation and integration of eHSS Systems within the Health and Social Services (HSS) System.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to review, evaluate, and provide feedback on all phases of the system development life cycle;
- Demonstrated strategic, conceptual and analytical thinking, including the ability to relate long-range visions and concepts to daily work environments;
- Ability to effectively write and review complex documents including briefing notes and Ministerial responses;
- Demonstrated expertise In leading information gathering and reporting needs through environmental scans and consolidating data Into relevant information for presentation to Senior Management as well as front line staff;
TYPICALLY, THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE ATTAINED BY:
A Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Health Informatics or related field with major in Management Information Systems and 8 years of recent, related informatics and project experience In an Increasingly senior level, with experience in eHSS Systems, strategic planning and management in a complex and evolving environment.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
- Affirmative Action – Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
- Criminal Records Check – Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition
- Non-Traditional – This job opening is for a Non-Traditional Occupations. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
- Diversity and Inclusion – The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
- Eligibility – Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
- Equivalencies – Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Job Opening Information – Job Opening ID # 25433. Closing Date: August 2, 2024 – 23:59, Mountain Time
- Salary Information – The salary for this position starts at $61.63 per hour (approximately $120,179 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.