Program Lead

Job Description

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Company: IWK Health

Req ID: 212441

Department / Program: Space and Leasing, Facilities, Protection & Business Continuity

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position

Start Date: ASAP

Union Status: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $33.8005 – $42.2507 /hour

Closing Date: January 09, 2026 (Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

This is not a designated position, however, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. Please self-identify on your application.

The Opportunity

The Program Lead, Space & Leasing plays a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of space-related initiatives across the Health Centre, including off‑site locations. This role supports the Space & Leasing team in coordinating moves, renovations, space reallocations, and operational transitions to ensure programs and teams are supported through change.

The Program Lead works closely with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, coordinate scheduling and communication, and ensure alignment across clinical, administrative, and facilities teams. This position supports projects from initial planning through to implementation, working alongside the Manager, Space & Leasing and other internal partners to ensure activities are organized, communicated, and completed smoothly.

Hours of Work

Monday‑Friday, 08:30‑16:30 (37.5 hours weekly)

Your Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business administration, project management, facilities management, or a related field (equivalent experience will be considered).


• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in healthcare or comparable environments requiring strong coordination, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to regulatory or operational requirements.


• Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting or coordinating projects or programs within a complex organization; experience related to infrastructure, facilities, real‑estate, or space planning is considered an asset.


• Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD.


• Knowledge of design principles as applied to hospital functions and systems.


• Knowledge of the construction process from preliminary design through the tender phase.


• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.


• Demonstrates a high level of decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.


• Competencies in other languages are an asset.

Employment Information

This is a Management/Non–Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining‑unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

In the event that you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If invited to an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.