Company : IWK Health Req ID: Department/Program: Planetary Health and Sustainability , Health System Sustainability Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( % FTE) x 1 position(s) Start Date: 10/01/ Union Status: Non-union , Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit Compensation: $ 39. - $ 47. /hour Closing Date: 19-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time) IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region.

We have a team of approximately employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across .

People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities.

We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes.

We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our , and enjoy access to enhanced and wellness programs.

We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist setting, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us.

We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people.

Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization.

There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over years.

We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country.

Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country.

We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust,



acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face.

We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer.

We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity The Sustainability Quality Improvement Consultant advances IWK Health’s environmental sustainability strategy by leading unit-specific and organization-wide sustainability and operational improvement initiatives that strengthen clinical quality, patient safety, environmental performance, and system efficiency.

Working collaboratively with clinical, administrative, and operational teams, the consultant applies evidence-based improvement methods and change-management approaches to embed sustainability into everyday care delivery.

Through project leadership, education, and strategic advisory support, the role informs organizational decision-making and builds capacity for lasting improvement.

Key responsibilities include: Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of sustainability-focused quality improvement (SusQI) projects that translate organizational priorities into measurable improvements for patients, families, and care teams.

Analyze clinical and operational workflows, identify waste and inefficiencies, and lead process redesign across programs and services to support safer, more sustainable, and efficient care.

Provide evidence-based guidance to integrate sustainability into policies,



clinical pathways, procurement decisions, and operational practices.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify improvement opportunities, develop practical solutions, and address barriers to implementation.

Apply change-management strategies to build engagement, support the adoption of new practices, and sustain improvements over time.

Develop and deliver education, training, tools, and coaching that equip staff and physicians to identify and implement sustainability-focused improvements.

Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting to assess the environmental, operational, and clinical outcomes of improvement initiatives.

Translate complex information into clear recommendations, reports, and presentations that support evidence-informed decisions by project teams, leaders, and organizational committees.

Monitor project outcomes and use feedback to refine interventions, share successful practices, and strengthen a culture of continuous improvement and environmental responsibility.

Hours of Work 75 hours biweekly (37.5 hours weekly).

Your Qualifications Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study: Health Service Administration, Health Information Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or Environmental Studies or a related field.

Master's degree preferred Minimum of five years of related experience Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred Change Management Practitioner certification preferred Direct experience managing or coordinating environmental sustainability projects or initiatives preferred.

Strong attention to detail Able to work independently and with an interdisciplinary team Critical thinking skills to develop innovative solutions to complex and unpredictable problems.

Support evidence‑informed decision‑making Ability to adapt information and messages to suit different audiences, contexts or situations Competencies in other languages an asset.

📌 Sustainability Quality Improvement Consultant (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality