Director, Operations

Position Details
Position Information

Position Title	Director, Operations
Department/Unit	Medical Education Program - NB
Location	Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Posting Number	S111-23
Employee Group	DPMG
Position Type	Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type	Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)	1
Salary	$74,183 - $99,507 per annum
Classification	ADM-07
Provisional Statement	This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.
About Dalhousie University	Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary	Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick (DMNB) is one of the two campuses of Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine. The main administrative office is located on the UNB Campus in Saint John. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director Operations will be responsible for directing and managing the daily operations of the administrative and operational units within DMNB (undergraduate medical education, student and resident affairs, continuing professional development and administration) in a multi-site environment ensuring integration with the operational units within the Office of the Dean.
Key Responsibilities	Oversee and direct the daily operations of DMNB units in NB, ensuring the effective and efficient management of administrative processes to ensure judicious use of human, financial and physical space resources. Serve as the key administrative liaison between the Associate Dean DMNB, Horizon Health network and academic departments on matters relating to appointments, tenure and promotion. Design, develop, implement and oversee processes to facilitate faculty access to systems and resources and ensure faculty have the opportunity to fully engage in academic and/or research activities. Oversee the collection and maintenance of records for statistical and accreditation purposes in accordance with the confidentiality/privacy policy of the university. Design and implement a systematic approach to student recruitment to meet the widening accessibility criteria. Lead the strategic planning and management of human resources including recruitment, training, staff reviews and development, coaching, discipline and termination.
Note	The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines. Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary. The guidelines in NB may be different.
Required Qualifications	Undergraduate degree in Business, Human Resource Management or a related discipline plus a minimum of eight years’ of relevant experience in a progressive leadership role (or equivalent combination of training and experience). Demonstrated experience in leading and managing diverse administrative units. Demonstrated experience managing staff in an unionized environment. Demonstrated ability to work with senior level management in a trusted advisory role, as well as the diverse constituents of the University, Health Authority, and communities. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and within time constraints, while maintaining an ability to effectively collaborate with Dalhousie administrators, external partners, and funding agencies. Proven excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
Assets	Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and an understanding of change management principles. Relevant experience in a university health education or medical education program.
Job Competencies	The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular: - Respect & Inclusion - Knowledge & Thinking Skills - Thinking and Acting Strategically - Relationship Building - Resource & Process Management
Additional Information	Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration	Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration. We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement	Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Open Date	03/23/2023
Close Date	04/06/2023
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/13028