DIRECTOR, MEDICAL IMAGING OPERATIONS

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a Director with significant management and leadership experience to join our Medical Imaging Services department.

In accordance with the vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Director, Medical Imaging Operations provides accountable, system-level leadership for the planning, delivery, performance, and continuous improvement of Medical Imaging Services across Northern Health. The role is responsible for ensuring the safe, high-quality, timely, patient-centered, and sustainable delivery of diagnostic imaging services across a complex, multi-site environment, in alignment with organizational priorities, provincial strategies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
The Director provides executive oversight of operational performance, quality and patient safety, risk management, financial and capital stewardship, workforce and labor relations, and service continuity for all Medical Imaging modalities, including General X-ray, Ultrasound, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD), and emerging diagnostic imaging technologies. Working in close partnership with radiologists, Medical Imaging technologists, clinical and operational leaders, Health Service Administrators, and regional and provincial partners, the Director fosters integrated service delivery, evidence-based practice, innovation, and continuous improvement. The role represents Northern Health Medical Imaging Services on internal and external committees and contributes to system-level planning, performance reporting, and accountability initiatives that support long-term sustainability and excellence in diagnostic imaging services across the organization.

Starting salary will be approximately from $130,864 to $163,579 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health administration, Medical Imaging, or a related discipline plus seven (7) years progressive leadership experience in Medical Imaging or Diagnostic Services operations within a complex, multi-site healthcare environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic and operational leadership, including responsibility for service planning, quality and patient safety, workforce management, financial oversight, and capital planning.
• Experience leading within a unionized healthcare environment, including labor relations, performance management, and application of collective agreements.
• Certification or licensure with a recognized regulatory body relevant to Medical Imaging (e.g., CAMRT, BCSRT) or an equivalent professional designation.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex systems and regionally distributed services, balancing local operational needs with organizational and provincial priorities.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate system-level direction into operational outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead change, innovation, and continuous improvement in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated financial, operational, and capital planning acumen, including the use of data to inform performance improvement and resource allocation.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with physicians, clinical leaders, operational partners, and provincial stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment characterized by competing priorities, complexity, and ambiguity.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Where you will be working:
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More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants