regional manager, strategic planning

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with management and leadership experience to join our Research Evaluation and Analytics department

Reporting to the Regional Director, Project Portfolio Management, the Regional Manager, Strategy and Planning leads health authority-wide system level strategic and service delivery planning activities that directly influence senior management decision-making concerning resource allocation. The Regional Manager, Strategy and Planning is responsible for ensuring plans are aligned and contribute to the successful achievement of both Government priorities as outlined in the annual Government Mandate Letter of Expectations and to the achievement of emerging internal organizational priorities as identified by senior management. This position provides leadership to program areas to develop service alignment and/or strategic level plans and organizational processes to ensure plans and planning activities are integrated, coordinated, align with Government priorities and contribute to achieving Northern Health's vision and mission.

Starting salary will be approximately from $106,026 to $132,533 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

This position is flexible to any community in the Northern Health region. Explore these communities northern communities.

What Northern Health has to offer you

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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• Masters' Degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Three to five (3-5) years health care experience in data coordination, planning or strategy or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare and service delivery models of the continuum of care an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of strategic planning and operational planning processes.
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, including proven ability to communicate change, planning concepts, and policy and the ability to write complex reports.
• Effectively leads and manages consultation processes with a wide range of stakeholder groups such as Board of Directors, senior and middle management leaders in health care, physicians, organizational staff, government representatives and the general public.
• Proven ability to successfully manage complex projects requiring a conceptual and developmental process with knowledge of project management principles, methods, and processes.
• Knowledge and ability in complex system approaches and whole system change strategies.
• Proven leadership with diverse groups and individuals.
• Political savvy including demonstrated ability to maneuver through complex political situations effectively and a sensitive to how people and organizations function; able to act in a politically savvy manner in all communications.
• Excellent interpersonal and change management skills, conflict management skills, and an ability to negotiate effectively.
• Knowledge of community engagement, consultation, and community health needs assessment principles and models.
• Exceptional ability to gather and synthesize data and decision-making abilities.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

PERMANENT FULL TIME

NON-CONTRACT

Flexible

Flexible

NH STRATEGY MGMT & PLAN

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

DECEMBER 14, 2025

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