The Department of Health and Wellness is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.
This senior level position provides leadership, direction and budget management for seniors’ health within the department. This position is responsible for leading integrated planning, program development, innovation, policy, evaluation and monitoring processes related to seniors’ health within the department, including, but not limited to home care, long-term care, community care and private inspections and licensing. The Director is responsible for leading the development and implementation of collaborative strategies, action plans and initiatives. This position provides high quality advice and assistance to support operations to be responsive to client needs and maximize accountability and effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes. This position reports to the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) of Health and Wellness and provides support and advice to the ADM, Deputy Minister and Minister on related provincial and Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) matters.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Ensure development and promotion of the DHW’s broad goals and priorities into objectives, guidelines, policies, core programs and standards with a focus on performance excellence and people excellence;
- Lead the strategic planning processes for the seniors health services program development, including the preparation, development, and communication of multi-year strategic plan and annual business plans;
- Foster the development and delivery of strategies and action plans to support department, and government priorities including access to primary care, mental health and addictions, seniors care, and health human resources;
- Lead transformative changes in DHW to modernize programs to improve service delivery quality, client experience, and to ensure programs are relevant, current, evidence-based, meet client needs and service standards
- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of collaborative action plans and strategies involving multiple stakeholders
- Monitor service delivery information and in collaboration with the program management and leadership team determine appropriate changes/initiatives to effect improved service delivery.
- Provide expertise and advice on emerging areas and new opportunities to improve how the department conducts business;
- Ensure consultative and technical assistance is provided to staff undertaking policy, research, information collection, data analytics/intelligence, interpretation and presentation of data, consultation, monitoring, evaluation and performance management
- Promote positive communications and effective partnerships within the division, department and as well as with internal and external stakeholders
- Responsible for overseeing the effective and efficient delivery of all assigned services and programs including planning and project management support, results measurement, evaluation and reporting, policy development and engagement
- Engage in progressive performance management practices and the ongoing mentoring and coaching of direct reports and staff;
- Enhance professional growth and development for staff by keeping abreast of current trends and advances through literature, workshops and seminars and communications with other jurisdictions;
- Encourage and supporting a positive, healthy and safe work environment that advances positive staff morale and quality services;
- Responsible for the preparation of annual budget and estimates, forecasting, regular monitoring of monthly budgets, allocation of resources and ensuring cost effectiveness of services.
- Other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Relevant university degree, supplemented by course work in management, leadership, policy, program and strategic planning, research methods, program evaluation, project management and stakeholder consultation.
- Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered.
- Extensive experience in a senior leadership/management position, preferably within a health care field related field.
- Extensive experience in the areas of program and policy development; strategic planning, budget management, implementation and evaluation processes, change management and results management, particularly as it relates to Government.
- Considerable experience working with other government departments and seniors organizations.
- High knowledge and proficiency in the following areas: strategic planning, program and policy design, development, implementation and evaluation processes; performance monitoring and reporting; project management; team building and group facilitation; organizing and conducting large scale consultations.
- Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered
- Strong management and leadership skills.
- Excellent skills in areas of facilitation, organizational, time management, conflict resolution, written and oral communication, human resource management and budget management.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with an ability to plan and think strategically.
- Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficient in applicable computer programs.
- Good previous work/attendance record, and an acceptable criminal records check.
Other Qualifications:
- Masters level preferred.
- Should have strong knowledge of the PEI government, in particular, the PEI Health Care System.
- Should have knowledge of program and policy issues related to service quality and access for cultural and linguistic minorities.
- Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.
This competition may be used to fill future job vacancies.
Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.
Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.
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