Executive Director (Finance)

Executive Director (Finance)

Health PEI Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Base pay range: CA$65.07/yr - CA$81.35/yr

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. This integrated approach ensures that leadership efforts are cohesive, strategic, and in service of the broader mandate of Health PEI.
• Promote Health PEI’s vision and strategic direction by collaborating with the CEO, ELT, SOT, and Board of Directors, translating high-level goals into actionable objectives and system standards.
• 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, based on data, legislation, policy, and best practice.
• Lead efforts to uphold Health PEI’s reputation and service excellence, ensuring high standards of delivery and continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain Health PEI’s accreditation by ensuring compliance with national standards and fostering a culture of quality improvement.
• Provide strategic and operational guidance on divisional programs, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Participate in ELT meetings, executive scrum meetings, government briefings, and strategic forums to inform decision making and organizational planning.
• Lead the development, interpretation, and implementation of legislation, policies, and clinical operational guidelines to support divisional functions and system priorities.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to policies and standards aligned with Health PEI’s strategic goals and corporate objectives.
• Align divisional goals with Health PEI’s strategic priorities and contribute to system-wide planning.
• 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. Ensure continuous improvement through regular review of policies, procedures, and program frameworks.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with governmental and non-governmental organizations to support legislative and regulatory compliance, including partnerships with the Department of Health and Wellness, Department of Finance, and other provincial departments.
• Represent Health PEI and/or the division at provincial, regional, and federal/provincial/territorial meetings, advisory committees, and working groups to advance system-level collaboration and policy development.
• Serve as chair or executive sponsor for transformation workstreams, provincial committees, and working groups that align with Health PEI’s strategic priorities.
• Foster relationships that support the integration of programs and services across Health PEI, including collaboration at the ED level to align operational, HR, and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with Chiefs and EDs on workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and succession strategies.
• Ensure the efficient use of trained staff and equitable workload distribution across the division.
• Support staff development through performance management, coaching, and access to learning opportunities.
• Maintain positive labor relations and effective communication with unions to support staff morale and workplace health and safety.
• Ensure timely completion of performance reviews and implementation of staff development plans.
• Oversee orientation, training, and competency development programs for all service areas.
• Ensure job descriptions and organizational structures are current and aligned with operational needs.
• Monitor divisional budgets, resource allocation, and financial performance to ensure cost effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements and proactively address budgetary risks.
• Maintain up to date financial signing authorities and oversee financial planning for new initiatives or regulatory changes.
• Ensure Treasury Board submissions are completed, tracked, reviewed, and submitted to the Chief in a timely manner to prevent delays in the implementation of key initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field. Specific clinical degrees (e.g., MD, RN) or designations (e.g., CPA, CPHR) may be required for certain roles.
• 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 or service delivery organizations.
• Proven track record managing multi-million dollar budgets and significant human resources (50 to 5000+ employees).
• Extensive experience in strategic planning, development, implementation, and execution.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, policies, and best practices, or relevant experience in a highly regulated, 24/7 environment within a complex, multi-site organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial performance.
• Extensive experience representing the organization in provincial and national settings, including media, forums, and legislative appearances.
• Extensive experience in Board-governed organizations, supporting Boards and Board committees.
• Extensive experience in managing strategic initiatives and delivering services or programs to clients and/or the public, with a preference for experience in health or social program delivery.
• Experience collaborating with government and non-government agencies, professional groups, unions, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skill in establishing relationships and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, leadership, conflict resolution, and collaborative skills, with the ability to plan and think strategically.
• Proficiency in various computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and clinical information systems.

Other Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including managing diverse teams, driving organizational change, and leading cross-functional groups.
• Strong decision making, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders, including government, HPEI Board, union partners, auditors, postsecondary institutions, and media outlets.
• Ability to act as a spokesperson for the organization with local and national media outlets.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Please ensure that the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. 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