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Nova Scotia Health Authority

Senior Director - Cancer Care Program

Halifax, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 3, 2026
Experience: 7 years of relevant senior leadership experience with progressive accountabilities for financial, strategic and people management to deliver high quality service
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

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Req ID: 228986

Location: Provincial position, location flexible within Nova Scotia depending on successful candidate

Department: CANC Sr Dir Cancer Care

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Management Position

Posting Closing Date: 17-Nov-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Senior Director, Cancer Care will be responsible for the overall planning for cancer services in Nova Scotia to support the clinical, academic and research mandates of NSH and will work in partnership with the IWK Health Centre to support the needs of children, youth and women with cancer. This includes establishing, implementing and monitoring standards for treatment and care delivery and managing screening programs to detect cancer early. Working in a co-leadership model with the Provincial Medical Director of Cancer Care, the Senior Director enables and supports the ongoing delivery of fully integrated cancer services in the province and provides leadership in the development and execution of strategic plans to deliver the best cancer care across the continuum. This includes addressing matters pertaining to access, quality, system competence, and resources.

The Senior Director ensures continuous improvement to advance a vision of excellence for cancer control to support the clinical needs across the continuum and is responsible for the development, maintenance and monitoring of standards, quality management and safety programs, and compliance with relevant standards and accreditation requirements.

The Senior Director facilitates and champions a learning and research environment that aligns with the current and proposed future state of the Nova Scotia Health System.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The Senior Director for the Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program provides leadership for clinical, administrative, operational, business development, and HHR relationship activities in support of assigned service lines. The Senior Director works within the cancer care program to assure the effective integration of strategy and operations achieving the defined key performance indicators. The Director works closely with physicians, managers, and other service providers to translate the hospital’s mission and goals into specific practice goals and objectives and to enhance delivery to patients in the continuum of care. The Director will closely work with NSH Research Innovation and Discovery, collaborating on multiple transformative projects with the health organization, government, universities, and foundations to advance the health transformation process.

As the ideal candidate, you are a self-motivated leader and systems thinker who demonstrates the spirit of inquiry and innovation. You will possess extensive operational leadership experience within complex healthcare environments, a proven track record in improving the patient experience, strategic leadership background with diverse workforces, experience and success as an executive change agent, and accomplishments in developing and implementing a vision for strategic service line operations.

As a creative leader, you are able to draw on different perspectives and innovative ideas from inside and outside the organization. You thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and understand innately that change initiatives must align with vision, mission, and values of an organization and you actively align change with evidence-based best practices. You appreciate perspectives both inside and outside of the organization and you showcase this by meeting with people to build relationships, effectively bringing together multi-disciplinary groups to work on projects and building connections. A results-driven individual, you set realistic service expectations and adjust strategic direction to ensure continued relevance and align initiatives across the organization with the organizations mission. As a mentor, you actively support and encourage development and create an opportunity to grow skills within your team.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Masters Level Degree in health related discipline, health administration, business administration or related subject. Equivalent experience and/or alternative education may be considered
7 years of relevant senior leadership experience with progressive accountabilities for financial, strategic and people management to deliver high quality service
Registration with relevant health or professional discipline/college or association considered an asset
Experience working in cancer care and the health system considered an asset
Certified Health Executive designation considered an asset
Experience working in a co-leadership model
Excellent leadership, organizational and decision making skills in support of patient, family and client centred services
Expert knowledge to critically analyze evidence-based practices to inform strategy development and organizational planning
Expertise in business planning
Strategic planning and systems thinking
Team building and conflict management skills
Understands the principles of project management and quality improvement methodologies and demonstrated ability to lead complex work teams
Expertise in leading complex change
Collaboration, negotiation and persuasion skills are paramount as this role requires the input of internal and external stakeholders
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Compensation And Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Management

Band: MGT10

Hourly Rate: $84.33 - $103.31

Annual Salary: $164,443 - $201,454

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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Responsibilities

Lead the planning, integration, and delivery of cancer services across Nova Scotia, including treatment standards, screening programs, quality and safety, and strategic service development. Partner with the Provincial Medical Director, IWK Health Centre, clinicians, researchers, and other stakeholders to improve access, patient outcomes, and performance across the cancer care continuum.

Requirements

A master's degree in a health-related discipline, health administration, business administration, or a related field is sought; equivalent experience or alternative education may be considered. Candidates should have at least seven years of progressive senior leadership experience, including financial, strategic, and people management, with strong capabilities in change leadership, planning, quality improvement, and collaboration.

Skills

Strategic Planning
Operational Leadership
Systems Thinking
Cancer Care
Healthcare Management
Financial Management
People Management
Business Planning
Change Management
Quality Improvement
Evidence-Based Practice
Project Management
Team Building
Conflict Management
Stakeholder Collaboration
Negotiation

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Travel Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Wellness Programs
Development Programs
Employee Support Programs

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Keywords

Cancer Care
Cancer Screening
Cancer Control
Healthcare Operations
Strategic Planning
Business Planning
Systems Thinking
Financial Management
Human Resources
Change Management
Quality Improvement
Quality Management
Patient Safety
Accreditation
Evidence-Based Practice
Project Management
Clinical Services
Research and Innovation
Performance Indicators
Co-Leadership
Stakeholder Engagement
Patient-Centred Care
Service Line Operations
Conflict Management
Health Administration
Certified Health Executive

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