Director, Long-term Care

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the long-term care sector to ensure alignment with government and health system objectives.
• Advise senior leadership on long-term care policy, investment considerations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead the implementation of long-term care programs, initiatives, and system improvement efforts within complex regulatory environments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with operators, service providers, and health system partners.
• Monitor sector pressures, performance, and emerging issues to provide timely, evidence-informed advice.
• Oversee long-term care programs and projects while demonstrating sound fiscal oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Progressive leadership experience in complex, multi-faceted environments.
• Strategic and adaptive mindset with the ability to navigate fast-paced, changing systems.
• Strong relationship-building and influential communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and manage operational, strategic, and reputational risks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Professional background in Nursing.
• Direct experience working within the Long-term Care sector.

Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Life Insurance.
• General illness, Short-term, and Long-term Disability coverage.
• Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.
• Access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training.

About the Company

The Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care is committed to improving the support system for seniors and those requiring home and long-term care in Nova Scotia. We work alongside diverse partners to ensure policy coherence, effective decision-making, and improved access to quality care for our aging population.