First Nations Health Authority Vice President, Information Management Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

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1 Vice President, Information Management Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

2 JOIN OUR HISTORIC JOURNEY At (FNHA), you ll have the opportunity to contribute to BC s history. With a unique governing structure and mandate, our fluid work environment means you can play an active role in real change. Our talented teams value respect and foster lateral kindness in their working relationships. Our holistic approach to wellness, based on First Nations teachings, is incorporated into all aspects of work culture. Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting. If you are looking for more than a job, come join the FNHA family. 1 page

3 About the The Organization The (FNHA) is a diverse and rapidly evolving First Nations health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. Founded in 2013, the FNHA is the first of its kind providing a proactive and holistic approach to health and wellness, and to the delivery of services which are sustainable and honour the customs and traditions of First Nations communities. The FNHA cultivates and values working collaboratively to achieve a shared vision of healthy, self-determining, and vibrant BC First Nations children, families, and communities. FNHA works closely with the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Authorities and is focused on community-based services that focus on health promotion and disease prevention including: Primary Care Services; Mental Health and Addictions Programming; Health and Wellness Planning; Health Infrastructure and Human Resources; Environmental Health and Research; First Nations Health Benefits and e-health Technology. With 650+ employees, FNHA is transforming the way health services are delivered to First Nations people in BC. It is creating and leading a social innovation movement. It has a very clear Leadership Statement supported by 7 Directives and clearly defined Operating Principles and Shared Values that guide the culture, the work and the decisions of the team. As an employer, the FNHA provides the opportunity to contribute to BC s history and play an active role in real change. Being a first-of-its-kind organization means doing important and meaningful work that often has not been done before. Organizational Values Respect We believe that maintaining respectful relationships is fundamental to the achievement of our shared vision. Respectful relationships are built upon the recognition that we all have something to contribute as individuals, and participants in the First Nations health governance structure. Therefore, we commit to treating each other with dignity and generosity, being responsive to one another, and acknowledging that each entity has their own respective processes and practices. We are also committed to respectful interactions with First Nations, tripartite partners, and other collaborators. 2 page

4 Organizational Values Discipline We have the historic opportunity to achieve transformative change in First Nations health and wellness, and an obligation to make the most of this opportunity. This will require discipline amongst us, including through: loyalty to one another and our shared vision; upholding and supporting our roles, responsibilities, decisions, and processes; maintaining and nurturing unity and a united front; integrity and reliability in fulfilling our commitments, and accountability to one another for these commitments and contributions; and, solutions-oriented and active participation. Relationships We believe that effective working relationships with First Nations, tripartite partners, and with one another are the foundation for achieving our vision and implementing our health plans and agreements. We commit to fostering effective working relationships and camaraderie underpinned by: trust; honesty; understanding; teamwork; and mutual support. We also acknowledge that humour and laughter are both good medicine, and a good way to build relationships. Culture We are here because of those that came before us, and to work on behalf of First Nations. We draw upon the diverse and unique cultures, ceremonies, customs, and teachings of First Nations for strength, wisdom, and guidance. We uphold traditional and holistic approaches to health and self-care and strive to achieve a balance in our mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical wellness. Excellence We are humbled and honoured to have been asked by First Nations to work on their behalf to improve health and wellness and have a moral and personal responsibility to strive for excellence. Excellence means that our outcomes are sustainable, that our processes are professional and transparent, and that we commit to learn continuously through capacity development opportunities, from each other and from new, different and innovative models worldwide. Fairness We work to improve the health and wellness of all First Nations in BC. Our decision making reflects the best interests of all First Nations and leads to just and equitable treatment amongst all First Nations communities, First Nations organizations, and across all regions of British Columbia. We are committed to make room for everyone, and are inclusive in our communications, information-sharing, and discussions. 3 page

5 The Opportunity As a member of the Senior Executive Team (SET), the Vice President, Information Management Information Technology (VP IMIT) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides leadership, advice and guidance to carry out strategic and operational services supporting FNHA Business units and their operations in support of FNHA s work to meet the needs of BC First Nations communities. Known as an entrepreneur and social innovator, the VP IMIT will be both inquisitive and humble with the responsibility for planning, deployment, and management of all information technology and information systems across the FNHA. Specifically, the successful candidate: Change Leadership of an evolving and innovative First Nations organization. This includes demonstrating and providing senior level leadership through a Change Leadership lens to support the implementation of the FNHA Leadership Statement and organizational transformation to the relevant teams, and all FNHA staff as required. Provides exemplary leadership behaviors in the shaping, improving, institutionalizing and sustaining FNHA s organizational culture as a high performing, wellness-based organization. Supports the development and implementation of the FNHA Multi-Year Health Plan and Three-Year CEO Strategic Roadmap and ensures that practices are consistent with FNHA s curriculum i.e. 7 Directives, Shared Values, Operating Principles and Leadership Statement. Provides strategic leadership and direction to establish and implement a robust and sustainable infrastructure plan for Core Technology Systems to meet the operational goals of the FNHA. Provides strategic direction in ensuring that the FNHA s back office IT services and user support is reliable, sustainable and responsive. This includes optimizing existing infrastructure, implementing new infrastructure in relevant strategic areas and building technical and user expertise within the department. Develops long term strategies, plans and concepts supporting the adoption and use of project management services standards and practices, to further support the effective and efficient implementation of the FNHA s IM/IT strategic and tactical initiatives. In partnership with the IMIT Directors, identifies, assesses and mitigates risks pertaining to IT projects, applications and infrastructure. Develops and oversees the IMIT security program; facilitates engagement and communication across IMIT, the organization and external partners and services. Leads strategic security planning to achieve business goals by prioritizing defense initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future security technologies. Partners with the COO and CMO to provide leadership in establishing a framework for information management areas. Develops and implements strategies to ensure effective utilization of several enterprise applications that are currently in use, including PeopleSoft ERP, SharePoint, virtualized environments, and other variety of business-specific custom applications. Establishes portfolio service standards and performance metrics for relevant functions; periodically monitors and tracks progress against the defined metrics and standards. 4 page

6 Qualifications Relevant post-secondary degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering or related area years of progressive experience in a senior leadership role. Experience in developing and implementing long term technology strategies for mid-sized to large organizations. Extensive senior leadership experience to partner with broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including government departments to serve large, disperse communities in remote locations. Advanced knowledge of IT architecture and general management with acumen to integrate technology into business operations. Understanding of management principles including strategic planning, resource planning, human resource planning, project and risk management. Understands and stays up to date on general industry trends, direction and emerging technologies, and has the ability and foresight to translate the technologies into organizational setting relevant to FNHA. Exceptional organizational, leadership, decision-making and communication skills to perform the functions as described. Understands how to navigate through political environments and influence and negotiate as necessary. Ability to articulate problems, organize relevant data, analyze available information and evaluates results to choose the best solution to solve problems. 5 page

7 About the City Vancouver Spectacular by Nature Majestic mountains, sparking ocean, rainforests, and beautiful foliage throughout all four seasons make Vancouver not only one of the most beautiful cities in Canada, but also in the world. This breath-taking city is located on the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. From nature lovers to people who love living in a bustling metropolitan, Vancouver has something to offer everyone. The city is home to spectacular attractions such as Stanley Park and the seawall path, the Vancouver Aquarium, Granville Island, the Museum of Anthropology, and many more. If you take a trip outside to Grouse Mountain in summer, you can expect to enter a hiker s paradise where dining, activities, and wildlife await. In winters, Grouse Mountain transforms into a winter wonderland with snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, and outdoor skating. With easy access to Whistler, the Canadian Rockies, Victoria, Vancouver Island, and Alaska, Vancouver has been properly named the gateway to adventure. It is a 45-minute drive to the USA border and a 2.5 hour drive to Seattle, Washington. Quick Facts Vancouver is ranked the 3rd most liveable place in the world for its high standard of living and high quality of life and is ranked the 10th cleanest city in the world. The city has a metropolitan population of 2.4 million, ranking as Canada s third most populous metropolitan district and the Downtown area is 65% residential. Vancouver s climate is incredibly mild by Canadian standards, and its winters are easily the warmest of Canada s cities. Vancouver is the largest film production center in North America, next to Los Angeles and New York City, with huge blockbuster films such as Star Trek being filmed there Vancouver is home to five renowned universities in the region, including Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia, which are ranked among the world s best. 6 page

8 For more information or to apply for this opportunity, please contact either Mike Eagar at x102 or Robin Noftall at or submit your resume and related information to or For more information on the, please visit their website at 7 page