Lead publicly funded drug benefits in Halifax through strategic program administration, operational oversight, and evidence-based decision-making for Nova Scotians.

As Director, Pharmacare Administration, you will lead complex programs within Nova Scotia’s Department of Health and Wellness. Reporting to the Executive Director, Pharmaceutical Services, you will guide planning, delivery, evaluation, modernization, and continuous improvement. Your work connects legislation, policy, financial accountability, privacy, equity, client experience, and public expectations across Seniors’ Pharmacare, Family Pharmacare, and related programs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee benefit adjudication, provider agreements, audits, negotiations, and utilization analysis
- Lead policy changes, modernization, and complex operational transformations




- Guide managers and staff across daily program operations
- Provide briefings, analysis, and recommendations to senior decision-makers
- Oversee budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation

Requirements:

- Relevant post-secondary degree or equivalent education and experience
- Extensive progressively responsible experience in a relevant field
- Experience managing complex government or health advantages programs
- Canadian health-care or social-services system experience
- Experience leading operations, controls, monitoring, and evaluation

Bring strategic leadership, risk management, and program expertise to strengthen pharmacare administration across Nova Scotia.

📌 Director Pharmacare Program Administration (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 The Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality