Description
Title: Director of Infrastructure and Policy
Division: Redevelopment
Affiliation: Non-unionized
Location: Hybrid
Reports to: Vice President of Capital Redevelopment and Support Services
Status: Permanent Full-Time
The
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced professional to fill the key role of
Director of Infrastructure and Policy. Who You Are - Sound project planning, development and implementation skills.
- Ability to establish partnerships and collaborative work environment in order to reach consensus and effectively manage client and diverse teams of internal and external advisors.
- Strong negotiating, communications, and presentation skills.
- Outstanding computer skills, including MS Office Suite and Project Management software.
What You'll Do - Provide strategic leadership and direction to project teams through all phases of project delivery, ensuring alignment with WAHA objectives, budgets, and schedules
- Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders and mitigate project risks to ensure project objectives are met
- Work collaboratively with project management teams, design consultants , and contractors to manage project risk and deal proactively with any exceptions that arise. Attend project meeting as required to fulfill responsibilities
- Resolve disputes on contract interpretation and terms of agreement in conjunction with the Vice President of Capital Redevelopment and Support Services
- Prepare briefing material for senior management and the community as required
What You Bring - Post secondary college or university education in a related discipline, e.g. Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, and/or Architecture or equivalent
- Working knowledge of project schedules, costing, budgets, technical requirements, change orders, and financial matters pertaining to project planning and implementation
- Experience managing projects in accordance with the Province's Capital Planning Process
- Knowledge and experience managing projects that serve First Nation communities
- Knowledge of Alternative Financing and Procurement / P3 is desirable
- A minimum of eight years of progressive experience in project management, in the engineering and construction industry, including experience in managing large healthcare and/or other infrastructure projects
- Experience working with technical, legal and financial information with the ability to develop practical and collaborative solutions to complex issues and problems with a diverse group of public and private sector stakeholders
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset
Why Choose Us - Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
- Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
- Relocation paid by the organization
- Housing provided by the organization
- Annual retention bonus
- Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
- Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow
Salary: $137,319.00 - $164,170.50
Competition #: 2026-175
This job posting is for a new vacancy.
Deadline: This position will remain open till filled.
As part of our recruiting process, AI tools may assist in the screening of applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.
Compensation
$70.42 - $84.19 per hour
