Director, Corporate Services

Department:
Administration

Location:
Whitehorse General Hospital

Competition No.:
2021-268

Closing Date:
Competition open until filled.

Classification/Level:
Management/Excluded Group

Pay Rate:
Commensurate with experience

Employment Status:
Regular Full Time Position

Monthly/weekly hours:
75 Hour Bi-Weekly

Start Date:
Tuesday, June 1, 2021

The Director, Corporate Services (DCS) leads, oversees and ensures excellent outcomes in the operational, financial and personnel management of key hospital support service areas. This includes Material Management, Nutrition and Food Services, Facilities Management, and Environmental Services (Custodial and Laundry Services) at Whitehorse General Hospital and these services that support our community hospitals in Watson Lake and Dawson City. The incumbent works closely with colleagues on the Management and Executive Teams to ensure seamless day-to-day operations. The incumbent ensures provision of effective, efficient, and quality non-clinical, support services that are needed to provide safe and excellent hospital care; develops, implements and evaluates policies, programs and services to be consistent with Yukon Hospitals’ mission, vision, goals and objectives. This position also provides leadership, guidance and direction to support service teams, and monitors on-going team performance.

Knowledge and Skills Required

Strong knowledge of business and management methods and techniques, including personnel and financial management

Knowledge or significant awareness of hospital systems and operations as well as applicable standards, regulations and legislation (i.e., workplace safety, infection control standards, procurement practices, etc.)

Effective leadership and interpersonal skills to build and support teams and foster positive working relationships with stakeholders and partners

Exemplary communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to facilitate and present ideas and concepts

Strong financial and analytical skills along with the ability to grasp and communicate complex issues often in difficult situations

Strong organizational, problem-solving, time management and prioritization skills

Proficient skills in using computer software and systems, including Microsoft Office

Ability to demonstrate professionalism, self-awareness, initiative, discretion and sound judgment

Ability to make evidence-based decisions

Ability to plan, organize and manage operations, personnel and finances

Ability to prepare and manage budgets and determine resource requirements

Ability to prepare reports, manuals and other business correspondence

Ability to resolve issues, assess staff performance and development, and provide clear feedback

Cultural competence

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant business administration or non-clinical support services discipline with a minimum five years’ experience in a corporate services related role. The candidate will also have five to ten years of progressive leadership roles, preferably within a unionized and/or hospital/health care environment. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.

Base Pay: Commensurate with experience

Hours: Regular Full-Time

Incentives: Comprehensive Benefits & Pension, Generous Vacation Time

Quoting competition # 2021 – 268 e-mail your resume to: [email protected]

Indigenous Workforce Initiative – We are committed to having a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. When applying to YHC Career Opportunities, we invite you to voluntarily self-identify in the email body of your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. You will then be connected with Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Workforce Initiative (IWI), where you can receive support with application materials, hear about additional training or mentorship opportunities, and ask any questions you have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You are also welcome to contact IWI supports before submitting your application at [email protected] or call 867-332-7203.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status (Permanent Resident), Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.