VACANCY NUMBER:
0000025427

POSITION:
Continuous Improvement Specialist

DEPARTMENT:
Quality/Risk & Patient Safety

STATUS:
Regular Full-Time

# OF POSITIONS:
1

SALARY RANGE:
$86,888 - $106,144

POSTING DATE: 8 October 2025

BARGAINING UNIT:
Non-Union

The Continuous Improvement Specialist plays a key role in advancing organizational excellence through the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives. This role supports a culture of continuous learning and innovation, ensures alignment with accreditation standards and provincial requirements, and promotes high-quality, safe patient care. The Specialist collaborates closely with clinical and administrative leaders to identify opportunities for improvement, facilitate change, and monitor outcomes.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill, Experience)
-Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, business, or quality management (Master's preferred).
-Minimum 3 years of experience in quality improvement, performance measurement, or healthcare operations.
-Certification or training in Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent quality improvement methodology.
-Experience with accreditation processes (e.g. Accreditation Canada)
-Clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
-Experience in a community hospital or similar healthcare environment.
-Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
-Knowledge of patient safety and risk management principles.

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