Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Health Hub Manager
Research Project
Department/Unit Health - Dean's Office
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S325-26
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $82,887 - $111,181 per annum based on 35 hours per week
Classification ADM-07
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Dalhousie Community Social Work & Health Hub, located at 5595 Fenwick Street, represents a partnership between the Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, community organizations, and interdisciplinary health and social service partners. The Health Hub’s objectives are to support accessible, evidence-informed, and community-responsive services; connect teaching, research, and practice; and create innovative experiential learning opportunities for students and community partners.
Reporting to the Dean, Faculty of Health, the Dalhousie Community Social Work & Health Hub Manager is responsible for the overall administration, operational management, financial management, human resource management, and strategic development of the Health Hub, ensuring efficient and sustainable operations that support community programming, student learning opportunities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and Faculty priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, develop, operate, and manage the growth of the Health Hub, including planning, coordinating, implementing, marketing and promotion, and evaluation of Health Hub services and programs.
- Provide leadership to support the development and implementation of client intake, referral, scheduling, and case coordination systems, community outreach and engagement initiatives, and equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives.
- Consult and collaborate with School and Faculty leadership, community partners, students, and interdisciplinary stakeholders regarding Health Hub operations, programming, strategic priorities, teaching initiatives, community needs, and partnership development.
- Lead financial and human resource planning aligned with the vision and mission of the Health Hub, including budget oversight, recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management processes. Ensure a collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented workplace culture.
- Ensure operational quality through quality improvement initiatives; administrative audits and workflow reviews; development and maintenance of operational policies, procedures, and standards; and monitoring service utilization and operational effectiveness.
- Oversee risk management and ensure ongoing awareness of and compliance with relevant legislation, privacy requirements, and institutional policies.
Note
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person at the Health Hub.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in related field such as health administration, public administration, social sciences, community development, business administration plus approximately five to seven years of progressively responsible management or administrative experience in a health, social services, community organization, university, or interdisciplinary care setting (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Demonstrated experience in operational leadership, program coordination, and staff supervision.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, reconciliation, and community engagement.
- Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and administrative skills.
- Demonstrated computer literacy and experience with scheduling systems, electronic documentation systems, Microsoft Office, and virtual service platforms.
Assets
- Graduate degree in health administration, public administration, social sciences, community development, business administration, or a related field.
- Relevant professional or administrative certifications.
- Experience supporting student learning environments, practicum coordination, or academic programs.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s
core and
leadership competencies, in particular:
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Service
- Relationship Building
- Development
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our
Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed
here .
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies One
Open Date 10/19/2026
Close Date 10/26/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22267
