DIRECTOR OF HEALTH WORKFORCE PLANNING
OPEN COMPETITION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
FREDERICTON
FLEXIBLE WORK LOCATION IN NEW BRUNSWICK

The Department of Health is seeking an individual to join the Talent Recruitment Division as the Director of Health Workforce Planning, reporting to the Executive Director. If you are proud to have chosen New Brunswick as your place to live and want to play a part in building a positive employee experience with the Government of New Brunswick, we need you to complete our team!

As a Director of Health Workforce Planning, you will:

• Conduct analysis of current and future population health needs, workforce supply/demand, and trends/gaps for nursing, allied health professions, and physicians;
• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies;
• Identify barriers to recruitment and retention, making recommendations to reduce/eliminate barriers, ensuring strategies are aligned with the Provincial Health Plan, as well as other connected provincial plans that support the work mandated by the Division;
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including public education systems, the post-secondary education sector, Regional Health Authorities, and other provincial employers operating in the health care, long-term care, and education sectors;
• Develop, implement, and monitor provincial programs, such as: Hard-to-Recruit Nurse Incentive, Nursing Innovation Fund, Practice Sharing & Shared Workload Programs, Supernumerary Funding Program; Operating Room Assist Program, etc.;
• Make informed decisions, ensuring forecasting models/resource planning tools are used;
• Support the promotion and implementation of Foreign Qualification Recognition (FQR) initiatives for health care professions;
• Work with partners to identify issues and solutions related to medical education (e.g. changes to program delivery, teaching capacity/resources, space/infrastructure constraints, introduction of new residency spots, etc.);
• Facilitate partnerships between health care organizations, schools, and post-secondary institutions, creating experiential learning opportunities/internships/mentorship programs;
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies on licensing requirements/professional development opportunities to ensure educational programs align with standards/accreditation criteria;
• Participate in Atlantic and federal health workforce committees/working groups, such as Atlantic Advisory Committee on Health Human Resources and Committee on Health Workforce.

Who you are:

• As a Director, you are dedicated to serving New Brunswickers and strive to be a positive role model to others.
• You find ways to empower your colleagues by demonstrating respect, welcoming diversity, and celebrating your colleagues' strengths.
• You are a respected team player who works well with others yet is confident to work independently.
• You are a focused relationship builder, strategic thinker, and an effective communicator.
• You are accountable, dependable, and self motivated.
• You can adjust and change direction when unique challenges impacting your work priorities arise.
• You are comfortable working with executives, external stakeholders, clients, and all levels of the organization.
• You are adept at leading, mentoring, and managing a team of employees.
• You have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the health care system and thrive when you are able to affect change by proactively contributing fresh ideas and innovative solutions to enhance the province's health care, long-term care, and education systems.

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a health sciences field, Health Administration, Public Administration, Business, or Health Human Resources;
• And a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience.
• OR a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field, Health Administration, Public Administration, Business, or Health Human Resources;
• And a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Written and spoken competence in French and English. Please state your language capability on your application.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensue that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting a qualified candidate, a covering off appointment at a lower level may be made. In that case, candidates with less than the required related years of experience may also be considered.

Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies: Check out our competencies here!

• Coaching and Team Development
• Organizational Awareness
• Organizational Commitment
• Relationship Building
• Results Orientation
• Strategic Thinking

Technical Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Presentation Skills
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge
• Knowledge of Policy Development Processes
• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the Department's Policies and Procedures

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $108,030 to $121,680 per annum (Pay Band 8)

What can GNB offer you:

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities.

How to apply:

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y or by mail at the following address by December 26, 2024, indicating competition number 35-24-0022. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Health
Human Resources
4th floor, 520 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8
Telephone: (506) 453-4331
E-Mail: [email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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