Are you looking to grow your career? Look no further than HEABC, the Health Employers Association of British Columbia. We contribute to the growth and sustainability of the BC health care system.

We are proud to offer:

• In office or hybrid work environment – flexibility that suits your needs.
• Competitive salary
• Four weeks of vacation, earned in your first year of employment & 13 statutory holidays.
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits, with immediate coverage upon starting.
• Pension Plan - BC’s Municipal Pension Plan is one of the largest pension plans in Canada and provides secure retirement income to plan members.
• Training and development opportunities – HEABC supports your continuing education & growth.
• A work environment which values work-life balance, respect, recognition, teamwork, and inclusivity.
• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work.

HEABC leads and supports the strategic planning related to human resources and labour relations on behalf of British Columbia’s publicly funded health employers. HEABC is responsible for negotiating provincial agreements for 179,000 unionized health care employees including nurses, physician residents, ambulance paramedics, health science professionals, and more. Join our highly talented team in a culture of learning, innovation, and visionary thinking.

The successful candidate may be permitted to work in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and flexible work location) and will live within commuting distance of our Vancouver office.

For more information, visit www.heabc.bc.ca

OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Senior Manager, Applications is responsible for the strategy, delivery, and operational management of HEABC’s applications and middleware such as databases and web services and serves as an important part of the IMIT leadership team (ITLT). This role ensures that business applications are reliable, secure, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals. The position combines strategic leadership and operational accountability, overseeing application planning, integration, support, and lifecycle management while enabling business transformation through technology.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provides leadership and direction to IMIT staff responsible for HEABC’s main IT related systems, database/database management and corporate/enterprise level applications.
• Oversees the system administration of applications, websites and relational database management systems.
• Leads and directs staff in the development and maintenance of technical documentation and training materials.
• Partners with business leaders in order to translate organizational needs into technology solutions and identify opportunities to improve business processes through application capabilities.

Required Education, Experience and Skills

• Successful completion of a university degree in computer systems or a related field
• A minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience managing team building, installing, and maintaining applications and middleware using Microsoft technologies, primarily.
• 10+ years’ experience directly managing teams
• Working knowledge of:
  • Server technologies, including Microsoft Windows and Linux
  • Microsoft Azure cloud platforms and services
  • Microsoft 365 applications and platform administration
  • Database platforms including Microsoft SQL Server and its Azure equivalents
  • ITIL best practices framework and IT Service Management
  • Application development and development platforms
• Sound understanding of the underlying principles and concepts associated with application development methodologies, information technology, and enterprise architecture and strategic IT planning.
• Demonstrated ability to remain current with new technologies and new versions of existing technologies and the ability to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work and to resolve problems and communicate effectively both verbally and
• Ability to teach and effectively communicate very technical concepts to others.

This position is well-suited to an individual interested in pursuing a career in an interesting segment of the public sector, and who values the opportunity to make a positive public contribution through their work.

Salary Range: $108,147 to $141,943

Typical Hiring Range: $107,147 to $135,184

In determining salary, HEABC considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skillset and experience as well as internal equity. The final salary offer will be at HEABC’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you’re looking for a fulfilling and challenging career within a dynamic organization, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience at: https://healthemployersassociationofbc.bamboohr.com/jobs/

At HEABC, we are committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. These commitments advance our work with our members and government to create the human resources and labour relations environment necessary to deliver high-quality health care.

HEABC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and encourages applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.

We wish to thank all applications for their interest and effort in applying; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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