Manager - Information Management & Technology

 Req ID: 208308
Location: Provincial Zone, Westway 1 
Department: IMIT Business Applications Support IMIT
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 2 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 22-Sep-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to an IM/IT Director, the IM/IT Manager oversees a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance of initiatives and programs throughout the province.

The IM/IT Manager supporting the Human Resources (HR) Digital Solutions portfolio leads the  overall administration and transformation of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and will contribute to ensuring our HR digital tools support business goals, enhance the employee experience and enable data-driven decision-making. The role will performs a variety of tasks, including but not limited to leading the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the HRIS platform, collaboration with partners, management of upgrades and integrations, vendor management and providing leadership of projects. Additionally, this management position ensures that all activities within their responsible area are supported by NSH IM/IT mission and vision, established policies/procedures, and in line with service level agreements between NSH, IWK and the department of health. The IM/IT manager will also function as a senior subject matter expert role within the team.

About You

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

• An undergraduate degree in a related field required (Such as Human Resources, Information Sysytems, or Buisness Administration). Consideration may be given to those with equivalent training and minimum of 10 years progressive leadership experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience with IT/IM Services, programs and applications required
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and systems (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors, UKG) is an asset

• Experience in complex unionized environment an asset
• Certifications in IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Project Management Professionals (PMP), organizational change management certification and/or CPHR (Certified professional human resources) are an asset
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Ability to influence and collaborate with a diverse group of partners
• Excellent project management skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to execute through effective delegation, motivation and oversight
• Experience with data analytics, reporting tools and system integrations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical partners

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

Hours

• Permanent Full-Time Position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$46.35- $57.94 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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.