Program Manager Or Director, Collaborative Healthcare Partnerships

Nipissing Wellness Ontario Health Team (NWOHT)

Location: North Bay, Ontario (remote options available)

About Us

The Nipissing Wellness Ontario Health Team (NWOHT) brings together health system partners across the District of Nipissing to advance patient-centred care. Working collaboratively across organizations, sectors, and communities, the OHT supports initiatives that improve coordination, strengthen service delivery, and address local healthcare needs through shared planning and implementation.

Position Summary

The Program Manager drives the implementation of collaborative priorities by facilitating coordinated action across partners and maintaining alignment between initiatives and the NWOHT’s operational plan. The role focuses on aligning diverse perspectives and translating into shared priorities and coordinated activities, ensuring initiatives progress in a structured and consistent manner to completion, while supporting NWOHT objectives.

This is a facilitative leadership role that balances collaborative engagement and influence with disciplined program management and effective project management practices. While operating within established governance structures, the Program Manager demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and ownership in advancing deliverables and supporting coordinated care efforts.

This is a 10-month contract with potential to renew - extend.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

· Maintain program-level oversight across initiatives to ensure alignment with operational plan priorities, delivery of outcomes and benefits, and management of interdependencies.

· Facilitate collaboration among health service providers across the District of Nipissing to support coordinated planning and implementation.

· Operationalize the collaborative decision-making agreement and planning processes to identify and address improvement opportunities in local healthcare service delivery.

· Contribute to the evolution of organizational maturity by developing and advancing standardized organization-wide project and program management tools, templates, and practices that support consistent, high-quality delivery.

Implementation and Change Enablement

· Support change adoption by working with partners to communicate value, address barriers, and facilitate alignment with evolving initiatives.

· Apply structured project management practices to maintain timelines, clarify roles and responsibilities, and ensure consistent follow-through on assigned initiatives.

· Take ownership of assigned initiatives, maintaining accountability for outcomes and benefits while proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and next steps.

Communication, Governance, and Reporting

· Facilitate communication across NWOHT members and stakeholders to enhance visibility, transparency, and collaboration.

· Prepare strategic briefing materials, presentations, and reporting to support governance bodies (i.e. NWOHT Collaboration Council) and executive decision-making.

· Gather, analyze, and synthesize data to support program monitoring, reporting, and evaluation.

Facilitative Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

· Proactively consult with key partners to align diverse perspectives toward common goals through facilitative leadership and collaborative dialogue.

· Build and maintain strong working relationships with partners and stakeholders to promote shared understanding, trust, and coordinated action.

Environmental Awareness and Adaptive Execution

· Maintain awareness of Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, and relevant policy directions impacting OHT initiatives.

Monitor the evolving system environment and adapt priorities and approaches to support shifting mandates and opportunities.

Skills

· Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement abilities.

· Excellent communication and organizational skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

· Familiarity with project management tools and structured implementation approaches.

Key Attributes

· Proactive ownership and accountability mindset and behaviours.

· Adaptability and comfort working within evolving health system environments.

· Sound judgement in balancing independent decision-making with consultation and leadership alignment.

· Resourcefulness in navigating complexity and maintaining momentum across initiatives.

· Comfortable navigating ambiguity, building relationships across organizations, and taking initiative to move work forward without relying on formal authority.

Qualifications / Education

Bachelor’s degree in health administration, business administration, project management, or a related field (Master’s degree is considered an asset).

Experience

· 3–5 years of program and/or project management experience, preferably within healthcare.

· Experience working within multi-stakeholder environments or collaborative initiatives is strongly preferred.

· Knowledge of Ontario healthcare systems and coordinated care initiatives is an asset.

Work Environment

Hybrid or remote role – at our North Bay office and occasional travel within the District of Nipissing.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Candidates from all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: $81,900.00-$109,200.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Bay, ON P1A 2A8