Overview
Chief Operating Officer Jobs in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada at Dalhousie University
Title: Chief Operating Officer
Company: Dalhousie University
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Chief Operating Officer
Research Project
Department/Unit Anesthesia, Pain Mgmt & Periop Med
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S063-26
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary Commensurate with education and experience
Classification ADM-08
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 Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management and Perioperative Medicine ( APMPM ) is a large, complex clinical and academic department that provides patient care, delivers education and conducts research in the areas of anesthesia, pain management and perioperative medicine. Reporting to the Dalhousie Department Head, the Chief Operating Officer ( COO ) is accountable for the effective and efficient operations of the Department and of the Department’s Clinical Academic Funding Plan ( CAFP ). The COO provides executive leadership, stewardship and oversight over to the Department’s human, financial and other resources and is a senior member of the Department’s leadership team. The COO also provides strategic and operational advice to the Head and other leaders in the Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and advice to the Department Head, Chiefs, and Executive Committee, ensuring alignment with Faculty of Medicine, health authority, and government priorities.
- Oversee governance, financial management, accountability, and reporting for the Department’s Clinical Academic Funding Plan ( CAFP ).
- Lead financial stewardship of departmental operating and capital budgets, including physician compensation, billing, forecasting, and regulatory compliance.
- Direct all administrative and operational functions, including finance, HR, governance, policy, IT, space planning, risk management, and performance accountability.
- Partner with medical leadership to advance the Department’s academic mission in research, education, and clinical training across all learner groups.
- Lead faculty recruitment and mentor senior administrative staff, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, continuous improvement, and strong stakeholder engagement.
Note
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person at the Victoria General hospital site.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business, health administration, public administration, organizational development or other related discipline, plus approximately seven to ten years’ of experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Considerable administrative leadership experience at a senior level within a complex organization.
- Significant financial experience and knowledge managing large, complex budgets and financial systems.
- Experience successfully managing a broad range of large administrative units including significant change projects.
- Strong relationship management and stakeholder relations expertise and the ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically across and within diverse organizational units.
Assets
- Experience within a university and/or health-care setting.
- Financial designation such as a CPA .
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:
- Respect & Inclusion
- Thinking and Acting Strategically
- Relationship Building
- Resource & Process Management
- Change & Innovation
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 visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
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 1
Open Date 04/15/2026
Close Date 05/14/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20536
