Information Systems Lead - Information Systems - Whitehorse General Hospital

Requisition # INFOR002975 (PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Regular Full-Time Position – (1.0 FTE) -

This position is at the L10 level with an hourly pay range of $49.03 to $62.04

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (79 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Manager of Information Systems, the Information Systems Lead is responsible for all aspects of System Management pertaining to the Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC) Healthcare and other related Information Systems, and providing supervision and support to the Information Systems staff.
Working in collaboration with the Manager of Information Systems, the incumbent oversees application configuration, customization, support, maintenance and expert user training for the software associated with the YHC Information Systems.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Thorough knowledge of current MEDITECH computer applications and processes;
• Knowledge of business processes, technologies and applications, and project management methods and techniques;
• Strong knowledge of other HCIS applications relevant to the YHC including but not limited to: OR scheduling, coding and abstracting, PACS, message broker systems, transcription systems, etc.;
• Good knowledge of multi-discipline, multi-site, and cross-departmental systems/applications and processes;
• Advanced skill in data research and business/systems analysis;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows applications;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including report writing, presentation skills. Strong communication skills, relational, and a strong influencing skill set;
• Ability to provide core HCIS support in a complex and highly integrated MEDITECH environment;
• Ability to work effectively and interact with all levels of the organization including physicians, senior management, middle management, expert users, and frontline staff, as well as external vendors;
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and lead teams;
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, vendors, and external stakeholders;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in teams to meet deadlines;
• Ability to facilitate expert user training;
• Ability to understand and analyze complex information and problem solve;
• Ability to lead and to adapt to change management and process improvement;
• Problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, project management and time management;
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.

A degree in either Health Informatics, Nursing or Information Systems plus five (5) or more years experience, preferably in a healthcare setting is required. An equivalent combination of training and/or experience will be considered. The following experiences are desired in the successful candidate: Leadership/supervisory experience in an information systems operational team, Participation as a core team member for implementation of MEDITECH systems with extensive exposure to the key applications of the MEDITECH health care information systems: Administrative, Clinical, and Financial. Customer service experience is desirable.

To Apply: Visit our website and apply by 4:00pm September 3, 2026

For more information, contact recruitment at 867-393-8675/9000 ext. 8347/8700 ext. 8147

Visit whitehorse.ca and yukon.ca for more information on Whitehorse and living in the Yukon!

Indigenous Workforce Initiative -We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have. All self-identification information will remain confidential.

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Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status (Permanent Resident), Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: August 20, 2026