Executive Director (Finance) in Montague

Health PEI is seeking an experienced finance leader with a CPA designation and healthcare experience to join as Executive Director (ED). The ED provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a provincial division, ensuring organizational priorities are implemented through collaboration across the system.

Key responsibilities include:

• Capital projects: Overseeing planning and execution of major capital initiatives to support infrastructure and service delivery.
• Strategic alignment: Partnering with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board to advance Health PEI’s vision and priorities.
• Operational execution: Translating strategic goals into system-level outcomes, policies, standards, and guidelines for healthcare services.
• Compliance and quality: Ensuring high standards of service delivery and adherence to health legislation.
• Expert guidance: Acting as a subject matter expert, advising on departmental programs, and engaging stakeholders.
• Innovation and projects: Driving health system improvements and leading project implementation.

Duties:

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of system wide priorities and actively contribute to initiatives beyond immediate scope.
• Promote Health PEI’s vision and strategic direction by collaborating with the CEO, ELT, SOT, and Board of Directors.
• Provide executive-level leadership and oversight for a provincial division, ensuring services align with strategic priorities and operational objectives.
• Offer expert advice to the relevant Chief, ELT, Board of Directors, and other EDs on strategic and operational planning.
• Lead efforts to uphold Health PEI’s reputation and service excellence.
• Maintain Health PEI’s accreditation by ensuring compliance with national standards.
• Provide strategic and operational guidance on divisional programs.
• Participate in ELT meetings, executive scrum meetings, government briefings, and strategic forums.
• Lead the development, interpretation, and implementation of legislation, policies, and clinical operational guidelines.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to policies and standards aligned with Health PEI’s strategic goals.
• Align divisional goals with Health PEI’s strategic priorities.
• Ensure all provincial services and programs within the organization and/or division are delivered efficiently and effectively.
• Lead efforts to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the division.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with governmental and non-governmental organizations.
• Represent Health PEI and/or the division at various meetings and committees.
• Serve as chair or executive sponsor for transformation workstreams and committees.
• Foster relationships that support the integration of programs and services across Health PEI.
• Collaborate with Chiefs and EDs on workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and succession strategies.
• Ensure the efficient use of trained staff and equitable workload distribution.
• Support staff development through performance management, coaching, and access to learning opportunities.
• Maintain positive labor relations and effective communication with unions.
• Ensure timely completion of performance reviews and implementation of staff development plans.
• Oversee orientation, training, and competency development programs.
• Ensure job descriptions and organizational structures are current.
• Monitor divisional budgets, resource allocation, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements.
• Maintain up to date financial signing authorities and oversee financial planning.
• Ensure Treasury Board submissions are completed in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Business, or a related field is an asset.
• Extensive senior leadership experience in complex public or NFP healthcare systems.
• Proven track record managing multi-million dollar budgets and significant human resources.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning, development, implementation, and execution.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, policies, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial performance.
• Extensive experience representing the organization in provincial and national settings.
• Extensive experience in Board-governed organizations.
• Extensive experience in managing strategic initiatives and delivering services.
• Experience collaborating with government and non-government agencies.
• Demonstrated skill in establishing relationships and partnerships.
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, leadership, conflict resolution, and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency in various computer programs and clinical information systems.

Other Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including managing diverse teams.
• Strong decision making, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to act as a spokesperson for the organization.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Please ensure that the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: CA$65.07 - CA$81.35 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly / Mon - Fri

Closing Date: December 18, 2025