Long Term Care Program Manager

Reporting directly to the Provincial Director of Long-Term Care (LTC), the LTC Program Manager is responsible to fulfil the role of the Director as described in the LTC Subsidization Act . The incumbent leads the operation, development, and organization of the LTC Financial and Administrative Services team and contributes knowledge, experience, and perspective of the integration of private and public facilities to the formulation of provincial health policy regarding LTC.

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining current policy standards as well as leading the development of new LTC policies as they pertain to the LTC Subsidization Act, as well as managing all contracts with the private LTC operators. The incumbent also plays a key role in carrying out a variety of special projects, and may be asked to present reports to various senior-level committees, including the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, the Executive Leadership Team, etc.

Duties:

Demonstrate leadership by direction, supervision, administration and management of LTC Subsidy Program and staff.

Demonstrate leadership through accountability for the planning, coordination, and evaluation of administrative and financial functions pertaining to the LTC Subsidization Program

Ensure fair, just, effective, and efficient financial service delivery to Long Term Care clients and residents.

Provide guidance, support, and advice to LTC leadership (Nurse Managers, Administrators, Directors of Nursing, etc.) for services within the LTC Program as it relates to the LTC Subsidization Act.

Ensure public and private nursing home management conduct appropriate performance monitoring and management of client services as described within the LTC Subsidization Act.

Resolve issues and respond to complaints related to the administration of the LTC Subsidization Act.

Act as liaison to the client community regarding LTC programming and issues (as it relates to the LTC Subsidization Act).

Prepare and present (or provide advice to development of) memos, briefing notes, reports, presentations, to groups including (but not limited to) the Executive Council, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, and Treasury Board.

Supervise and lead Subsidy Program staff. Such duties include (but are not limited to) regular feedback/coaching, performance management, administering discipline, adherence to HPEI’s Employee Code of Conduct and Respectful Workplaces policies, etc.

Participate in planning for staff development and continuing education with a particular focus on long-term care, quality management, team building and effective professional communication.

Ensure private LTC homes meet the terms and conditions specified in the contract.

Manage and direct the payment of all grants to private nursing homes made under the contract.

Review and monitor invoices and extract occupancy data, with the aim of ensuring it is within predefined limits. Following up with the facility if outside limits.

Provide guidance, advice, and support to senior leaders (e.g. Director of Finance, etc.) in the understanding, and interpretation of the Contract and functions of the LTC Subsidy Program.

Participate and/or lead, advise and guide the development and implementation of policies and procedures for both public and private facilities related to the delivery of services proscribed by the Long-Term Care Subsidization Act.

Participate in the accreditation process

Minimum Qualifications:

A university degree in a business, administration/health-administration, or finance-related field.

Considerable administrative experience, in a related field, including responsibility for financial, human resources, policy development, negotiations, and project management.

Strong written/verbal communication skills, proven interpersonal, organization and facilitation skills and the ability to plan and think strategically.

Strong team building skills and an ability to work collaboratively.

Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.

Other Qualifications:

Experience in healthcare services setting (especially in LTC); will be an asset

Master’s degree in health-care administration, business, or leadership will be an asset

Supplementary training in administration, management, and leadership will be an asset

Important Notes:

Please ensure 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.

This competition may be used to fill future job vacancies.

Salary Range: $40.77 - $50.96 per hour (Excluded Level 20)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 hours Bi-weekly / Mon - Fri

Posting ID: 171508

Closing Date: Tuesday December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm