1-Year Term
About the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. But if it occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work. We also provide caring, compassionate support in the wake of workplace tragedy. Our employees describe the culture as Collaborative, Evolving, Service-Minded and Team-Focused.
About the Role
WCB has changed. We are an accountable organization committed to helping injured workers recover and safely return to work. We are seeking a Health Services Portfolio Manager (HSPM) who is passionate about healthcare that delivers measurable recovery and return-to-work (RTW) outcomes while ensuring value for money. Reporting to Health Services leadership, the HSPM is a key member of the Health Services team and works collaboratively across WCB to advance RTW-focused, outcome-driven health services. This role is accountable for the end-to-end management of a portfolio of health services programs, projects, and initiatives designed to prevent work disability and support optimal recovery.
Key Responsibilities
The HSPM leads the development, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of health services programs. Grounded in evidence and best practice, the role ensures programs are timely, effective, and aligned with organizational priorities. The HSPM provides program insights, performance reporting, and guidance to internal teams to support consistent and effective use of services.
Vendor accountability is central to this role. The HSPM manages the performance of healthcare programs, service providers, and health care advisors to ensure WCB achieves strong RTW outcomes and value for investment. This includes monitoring performance, addressing issues proactively, and maintaining regular communication with service provider groups and the broader healthcare community.
The HSPM anticipates and responds to risks and challenges, working with internal and external partners to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
Our Focus
What: Timely access to quality healthcare that supports recovery and enables return to work, delivered in a cost-effective and accountable way.
Why: To keep Nova Scotia healthy, working, and moving forward, while ensuring injured workers receive the healthcare they need following a workplace injury.
Your Experience & Skills
- A university degree in Business, Health, Science, or a related field.
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a program management, project management and/ or an insurance or health management environment.
- Experience managing health or disability insurance, using outcome‑based models, provider accountability, and contract performance management.
- Proven ability to use data analytics and performance dashboards to improve recovery, control costs, and deliver measurable return‑to‑work results.
Skills and Attributes
- Align programs with return‑to‑work goals
- Hold vendors accountable for cost, quality, and results
- Use data and visuals to track and share performance
- Manage change and risks effectively
- Communicate clearly and build strong working relationships
We offer a competitive compensation package ranging from $69,709 - $87,131.
Perks of Joining Our Team
- Flexibility/Hybrid work model
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- A passionate team and a supportive work environment
Application Details
Please use the Apply Now button to fill out your Candidate Profile and submit your application for the job opening. Job applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the close date of the posting.
Accommodation Request
WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with job candidates and employees to request reasonable accommodation in a confidential manner. To request accommodation, please contact the Human Resource team by email at recruitment@wcb.ns.ca. All information received will be kept confidential.
To learn more about the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, navigate to the About Us section of our website.