About this role
Competition # : 49298 Department: Health and Wellness Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 19-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us
The Department of Health and Wellness offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including Nova Scotia Health and the IWK Health Centre, we're committed to continually improving our healthcare system. With a focus on collaborative primary health care, continuing care, improved supports for mental health and addictions, digital health, capital infrastructure, and more, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Program Manager, Drug Information System (DIS), the Delivery Lead is responsible for the effective delivery and ongoing optimization of province-wide pharmacy solutions-most notably the DIS-and related digital health initiatives. This includes strategic planning, user consultation, product strategy, and execution across departmental partners and the broader health system. The Delivery Lead may supervise or coordinate project teams, professional/support positions, and/or consultant resources in the execution of program delivery.
Primary Accountabilities
Delivery & Governance
• Lead the delivery of product/service upgrades, enhancements, and patch releases, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes. • Develop and implement procedures and operational support plans; maintain up-to-date program documentation and knowledge management records to support con