About the role
Why Choose Northwood?
Make an Impact. Be Inspired. Join Northwood!
Are you looking for a career where you can make a real impact? At Northwood, care is at the heart of everything we do—but we’re also about community, innovation, and creating meaningful connections.
As Atlantic Canada’s largest not-for-profit continuing care organization, we are a dynamic team of change makers, problem-solvers, and compassionate professionals who believe in the power of connection.
When you join Northwood, you become part of a forward-thinking, inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a meaningful next step, you’ll find a place to thrive here.
We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We recognize that every candidate brings unique strengths, and we strive to create an equitable hiring experience for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
Ready to love what you do? Join Northwood and be part of something bigger!
Responsibilities
Provides support across quality, risk management, accreditation, performance measurement, and special projects, including assisting with planning, coordination, integration, and problem-solving as needed.
Works with program-based teams to initiate and implement quality improvement initiatives.
Fosters a culture of quality and person-centered care and customer service.
Supports teams across the organization to identify evidence based best practice and integrate this evidence into their care practice.
Provides oversight and coordination for the Ethics Committee, ensuring alignment with organizational values, standards, and quality framework.
Tasks:
Provides support in the maintenance of organization-wide standards and the quality model.
Researches and advises on local industry regulations and national standards.
Supports the Accreditation Canada continuous quality improvement and on-site survey process and assists in monitoring compliance
Participates in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures.
Collects and inputs audit data, conducts surveys and prepares reports as required.
Provides support for the Learning Management System (LMS), including user support, troubleshooting, reporting, and system-related inquiries.
Supports Northwood initiatives/projects.
Assists in the development of quality improvement processes and procedures for existing and future services/programs.
Supports organizational quality and safety initiatives, participates in committees, working groups, or projects as directed by the Manager, Quality, Research & Organizational Performance.
Completes other tasks as required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Health Related Field is preferred.
Two years of Healthcare work experience in the administration, coordination and evaluation of Quality Improvement Programs or a combination of healthcare education and relevant work experience.
Experience and Education in the following areas are required:
Continuing Care Sector
Demonstrated ability to distinguish between fovernance and operation level quality improvement and quality monitoring
Risk Management
Resesarch
Data mangement and statistical analysis
Presentation and report writing
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including the ability to create, edit, and format documents: develop and analyze spreadsheets; and prepare professional reports and presentations. Comforatble navigating and supporting organizational systems such as Learing Management Systems, and data entry/remorting platforms. Able to troubleshoot basic issues, generate reports, and adapt to new technologies or software applications as required
Healthcare experience in the administration, coordination and evaluation of Quality Improvement Programs preferred
Experience in the following areas are considered an asset
Accreditation
Privacy
Ethics
Program/Policy Analysis
Relevant project planning and project management
Location
Northwood Corporate Office
Department
Quality, Research & Organizational Performance
Schedule
80 hours bi-weekly, Days
How to apply
Please click Apply!
Company
Northwoodcare Group Inc.
Location
10 - Executive - HFX
Opening Date
Nov 18, 2025
Starting Date
Nov 18, 2025
Requirements
Type
Description
Status
TDFED-003
College Diploma
Required Before Job Starts
About Northwood
Northwood is Nova Scotia’s original senior citizen advocate, dating back to 1962. Since that time, we have led the way as Nova Scotia’s most dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change. We are the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada and are recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love! When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, incorporating revolutionary designed, responsive care. From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people, not on profit margins.
Northwood is a full spectrum health, lifestyle and continuing care organization with a staff of more than 1,700. We are continuously recognized as a great place to work, with the distinction of being one of Nova Scotia’s Top Employers as well as a Top Employer in Atlantic Canada. These special designations recognize employers who lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
About the role
Why Choose Northwood?
Make an Impact. Be Inspired. Join Northwood!
Are you looking for a career where you can make a real impact? At Northwood, care is at the heart of everything we do—but we’re also about community, innovation, and creating meaningful connections.
As Atlantic Canada’s largest not-for-profit continuing care organization, we are a dynamic team of change makers, problem-solvers, and compassionate professionals who believe in the power of connection.
When you join Northwood, you become part of a forward-thinking, inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a meaningful next step, you’ll find a place to thrive here.
We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We recognize that every candidate brings unique strengths, and we strive to create an equitable hiring experience for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
Ready to love what you do? Join Northwood and be part of something bigger!
Responsibilities
Provides support across quality, risk management, accreditation, performance measurement, and special projects, including assisting with planning, coordination, integration, and problem-solving as needed.
Works with program-based teams to initiate and implement quality improvement initiatives.
Fosters a culture of quality and person-centered care and customer service.
Supports teams across the organization to identify evidence based best practice and integrate this evidence into their care practice.
Provides oversight and coordination for the Ethics Committee, ensuring alignment with organizational values, standards, and quality framework.
Tasks:
Provides support in the maintenance of organization-wide standards and the quality model.
Researches and advises on local industry regulations and national standards.
Supports the Accreditation Canada continuous quality improvement and on-site survey process and assists in monitoring compliance
Participates in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures.
Collects and inputs audit data, conducts surveys and prepares reports as required.
Provides support for the Learning Management System (LMS), including user support, troubleshooting, reporting, and system-related inquiries.
Supports Northwood initiatives/projects.
Assists in the development of quality improvement processes and procedures for existing and future services/programs.
Supports organizational quality and safety initiatives, participates in committees, working groups, or projects as directed by the Manager, Quality, Research & Organizational Performance.
Completes other tasks as required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Health Related Field is preferred.
Two years of Healthcare work experience in the administration, coordination and evaluation of Quality Improvement Programs or a combination of healthcare education and relevant work experience.
Experience and Education in the following areas are required:
Continuing Care Sector
Demonstrated ability to distinguish between fovernance and operation level quality improvement and quality monitoring
Risk Management
Resesarch
Data mangement and statistical analysis
Presentation and report writing
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including the ability to create, edit, and format documents: develop and analyze spreadsheets; and prepare professional reports and presentations. Comforatble navigating and supporting organizational systems such as Learing Management Systems, and data entry/remorting platforms. Able to troubleshoot basic issues, generate reports, and adapt to new technologies or software applications as required
Healthcare experience in the administration, coordination and evaluation of Quality Improvement Programs preferred
Experience in the following areas are considered an asset
Accreditation
Privacy
Ethics
Program/Policy Analysis
Relevant project planning and project management
Location
Northwood Corporate Office
Department
Quality, Research & Organizational Performance
Schedule
80 hours bi-weekly, Days
How to apply
Please click Apply!
Company
Northwoodcare Group Inc.
Location
10 - Executive - HFX
Opening Date
Nov 18, 2025
Starting Date
Nov 18, 2025
Requirements
Type
Description
Status
TDFED-003
College Diploma
Required Before Job Starts
About Northwood
Northwood is Nova Scotia’s original senior citizen advocate, dating back to 1962. Since that time, we have led the way as Nova Scotia’s most dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change. We are the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada and are recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love! When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, incorporating revolutionary designed, responsive care. From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people, not on profit margins.
Northwood is a full spectrum health, lifestyle and continuing care organization with a staff of more than 1,700. We are continuously recognized as a great place to work, with the distinction of being one of Nova Scotia’s Top Employers as well as a Top Employer in Atlantic Canada. These special designations recognize employers who lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.