Title:Director of Long Term & Elder CareDivision:Clinical ServicesAffiliation:Non-unionizedLocation:Moose Factory, ONReports to:Associate Vice President Clinical Services/Resources & Elder CareStatus:Permanent Full-TimeWeeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced professional to fill the key role of Director of Long Term & Elder Care.Who We AreA beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge— the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder.What We DoWe are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities,



have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.Who You AreResident-centered leadershipClinical excellenceQuality improvementRegulatory complianceStrategic thinking & team developmentWhat You’ll DoProvide leadership and oversight for nursing, personal care, and interdisciplinary services within the homeEnsure residents receive safe, evidence-informed, culturally safe, and resident-centered careIn collaboration with the Quality Team, develop, track, and evaluate quality and risk indicators and identify key performance indicatorsEnsure compliance with: Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021; Ontario Regulations forLong-Term Care; Occupational Health andSafety Act; College of Nursesof Ontario standards; Accreditation Canada standards and Required Organizational Practices (ROPs)Coordinate Ministry inspections, audits, accreditation activities, and corrective action plansOversee operational planning, staffing, scheduling, and resource allocationLead, mentor,



and support managers and interdisciplinary teamsParticipate in budget planning and financial stewardshipPromote meaningful resident and family engagementDevelop collaborative relationships with hospitals, Indigenous communities, Ontario Health teams, public health, and community partnersSupport organizational strategic priorities and transformation initiativesWhat You BringBachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) requiredMaster’s degree preferredRegistered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in valuable standingMinimum 5 years progressive leadership experience in long‑term care, seniors care, or healthcare managementDemonstrated knowledge of Ontario long‑term care legislation and accreditation standardsKnowledge of Indigenous health equity, culturally safe care, and resident‑centered practice considered an assetAbility to communicate in the local native Cree language is an assetWhy Choose UsDefined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program BenefitsRelocation paid by the organizationHousing provided by the organizationAnnual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote northAbility to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and growSalary:$137,319.00 - $164,170.50Competition #:2026-218Deadline:This position will remain open till filled.Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer.Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 2026-218 Director Of Long Term & Elder Care - C$137,319 - C$164,170.5 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
📍 Winnipeg