[Hiring] Program Coordinator, Northern & Indigenous Health @Healthcare Excellence Canada

Role Description

At Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC), we believe great things happen when purpose meets passion. Our bright, determined, and enthusiastic team is on a mission to shape a future where everyone in Canada has safe and high-quality healthcare. If you’re inspired by impact, energized by teamwork, and ready to help transform Canada’s healthcare system, apply to the position below and join HEC!

Term: Temporary, Full-time (19 months)

Reports to: Director, Northern & Indigenous Health

Typical Hiring Range: $53,066 - $63,066

Vacancies: 1

Location: We are a pan-Canadian healthcare organization and welcome candidates from across Canada.

Deadline to apply: October 13, 2026, at 7:00 am ET

How to apply: Apply here

The Northern & Indigenous Health programs at HEC include:

• Organizational efforts to support Truth and Reconciliation
• First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Northern health system partnerships
• Addressing systemic racism in healthcare systems and improving cultural safety
• Improving equity in access to palliative care

Your core responsibilities include:

• Maintains Director/Senior Program Lead meeting schedules, project deadlines, etc.
• Reconciles all travel authorization forms, expense claims and credit card payments regularly and keeps a continuously updated expense report as required.
• Coordinates internal and external meetings, speaking engagements and conference attendance, and travel arrangements; prepares presentations and speeches; screens incoming calls, emails and correspondence and responds independently when possible.
• Schedules and attends virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams or Zoom; provides basic support and troubleshooting to invitees/participants.
• Coordinates projects and tasks related to program development, program evaluation, committees, and similar initiatives, including identifying upcoming project milestones and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Provides information to inform and support project and event budget developments, tracks project budgets, and ensures budget reconciliation.

Qualifications

• College diploma in office administration, business administration, or a related field; or equivalent education and/or work experience is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years progressive experience in a fast-paced environment is required, preferably in healthcare or a not-for-profit organization.
• Bilingual in French and English is preferred (English communication skills at Advanced “C” level required).
• Advanced computer software skills in Microsoft Office suite and virtual environment are required.
• Demonstrated ability working in health and healthcare, particularly quality improvement, or patient safety is preferred.

Requirements

• Highly developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills including the ability to plan and collaborate with other teams across the organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills; well organized and attentive to detail.
• Professional tact and diplomacy and confidentiality required.
• Ability to work well in a dynamic and highly motivated team.

Benefits

Interested in learning more about what HEC has to offer? Visit Careers | Healthcare Excellence Canada to explore our culture, recruitment process, and the benefits of joining our team!