Senior Director, Regional Engagement (Quebec)

At Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) we believe a more connected and collaborative system is a healthier system, and we work with governments, health care organizations, clinicians, and patients to make health care more digital. We’re working to ensure that everyone is able to access their personal health information, book appointments, get prescriptions, view lab test results and access other health services, online. We are working with our partners to transform the health system because we know that digital health can be as transformative as digital has been in other aspects of our lives. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the federal government.

Continuing to improve Canadian health care necessitates work in interoperability connected systems are healthier systems. Connected care means a healthier Canada, and Infoway is committed to advancing interoperability. Harnessing data sharing will result in “connected care” and a modern health system for all Canadians. In support of the provinces and territories, Infoway is facilitating a national collaborative effort to advance interoperability using a collaborative development process.

Together with our jurisdictional, clinical, patient and industry partners we are committed to improving the health of Canadians by accelerating the development, adoption and effective use of innovative digital health solutions.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-profile, ambitious, and exciting pan-Canadian initiative that improves the health of populations and unlocks value for the health system
• Work with a dynamic, multi-functional team of professionals dedicated and passionate about modernizing the health care system
• Demonstrate your strong organizational, technical leadership skills in a fast-paced, innovative, and supportive environment
• We take care of our employees

The responsibilities of the Senior Director, Regional Engagement, Quebec will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Accountable for the onboarding and execution of connected care priorities within the regions.

• Recommend selection of connected care priorities, approach and drive the delivery of those priorities within their region.
• Develops metrics for the success of the projects and the achievement of agreed upon adoption targets within the region.
• Resolves project issues such as resourcing, knowledge development, scope, timing.

• Develops and maintains public and private sector relationships within the assigned region.
• Builds, strengthens, and maintains relationships at senior levels with regional stakeholders and the private sector.
• Manages the relationship with project sponsors to achieve successful results, taking into account the complex business and political environment.
• Acts as a key access and decision point for Infoway in the region.
• Communicates the goals and objectives of Infoway formally and informally to regional stakeholders.
• Provides direction and support for corporate Lines of Business within the regional context to support regional plans and corporate objectives.

• Identifies new project opportunities/ideas in the region.
• Identifies and develops regional opportunities and priorities ensuring alignment with corporate directions.
• Develops regional plans and is accountable for their delivery in an effective manner.
• Ensures that regional needs and priorities are balanced with Infoway corporate objectives.
• Accountable for all activities in the region to ensure that Infoway interactions with the jurisdictional partners are efficient, effective and balanced with Infoway’s corporate objectives.

• Manages project staff and their activities within the regions and works closely with various functional teams across the organization.

• 10+ years’ experience with large scale IT program management, business development, marketing, or sales in healthcare and IT industries
• 10+ years’ experience in senior decision making in health care
• Understanding of the health care environment including funding processes, technology and care delivery
• Experience implementing technology projects
• Experience with change management initiatives
• Experience with strategic and operational planning
• Experience in managing budgets
• Knowledge of the political process balanced with business execution and effective consensus building.
• Experience leading and developing multi-functional teams
• Understanding of Canada Health Infoway mandate and the Quebec digital health systems.
• Bilingual Skills (French and English) are required for the Quebec region
• Ability to travel