Public Health Manager

DEPARTMENT: Public Health - Administration

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 21 Dec 2026

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY :

The incumbent is responsible for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the programs and services under their responsibility. They manage personnel, as well as physical, material, and financial resources, and ensure the quality of care and services provided.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant health-related field;
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a healthcare setting;
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in personal supervision or management;
• Certification in health management, frontline leadership certification, or equivalent is an asset;
• Experience in public health, in community health, or primary care, an asset;
• Knowledge in the following areas is an asset: health promotion; the population health approach; determinants of health; basic epidemiology concepts; disease and injury prevention; current public health trends and issues;
• Effective interpersonal and organizational communication skills;
• Ability to mobilize, foster buy-in, and provide support during change management;
• Knowledge of budget management;
• Participatory leadership style that fosters collaboration, engagement, and team empowerment;
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills;
• Strong sense of responsibility, decision-making skills, and ability to manage time effectively and prioritize assigned tasks;
• Ability to understand and align actions with organizational needs and priorities;
• Availability to travel within the Zone and across the Network;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Physically able to perform the assigned duties;
• Good employment record (performance and attendance);
• Commitment to the principles of professional ethics, the Network's management philosophy, and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.