Business Manager - Primary Health Care
- Halifax, NS
- On-site
- Posted Aug 31, 2026
- 1 position
$89,205–$109,276 / year
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Apply by
- Sep 15, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 38 hours per week
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Original job posting
The Business Manager oversees business operations, financial analysis, and contract management for the Primary Health Care portfolio. They are responsible for supporting strategic goals, managing vendor relationships, and supervising a team to ensure efficient resource utilization.
Job details
Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 225783Location: Central Zone, Mumford Professional Centre Department: PHC STRAT-ROBUST PRACTICE SUPPORT-CCZType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Management/Non Union PositionPosting Closing Date: 14-Sep-26About the Opportunity The Business Manager reports to the Health Services Director, Primary Health Care, Central Zone, and works in collaboration with the portfolio Leadership Team to support the business operations of the program, services and functional units of Primary Health Care, Central Zone. The Business Manager is responsible for managing new and existing contracts with family practices, vendors and other partners of NSH and oversees and participates in RFP processes for the portfolio. The Business Manager is responsible for providing business/financial expertise and analysis to ensure that the portfolio goals and objectives, and the overall strategic plan are achieved through evidence based decision making. The Business Manager is critical to the overall success of the of the portfolio by making effective business decision to maximize the available budget and promote efficient use of resources. In the clinical setting, the Business Manager is recognized as the key contact accountable for financial and statistical analysis, business operations and planning. In addition, the Business Manager will support the data quality of the Primary Health Care, CZ portfolio including the alignment of data onto the organization’s data programs (eg. Tableau). The business manager will supervise a small team that will assist in their work.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Graduate of a post-secondary degree/program in business, Health Administration or equivalent combination of training and or experience with emphasis on financial management Three to five years management experience required, preferable in a health care environment Professional designation and/or MBA preferred Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Project management training or certificate an asset Project management and change management experience Experience working and managing in unionized health care environment preferred Knowledge of financial information system, payroll system, budget processes and collective agreement terms Highly developed presentation and report writing skills Demonstrated leadership, communication , problem-solving and, teamwork skills Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills Effective interpersonal and group management skills Well developed time management and priority setting skills Computer Proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point) Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Compensation and Benefits Pay Scale Type: ManagementBand: 5Hourly Rate: $45.75 - $56.04Annual Salary: $89,205.21 - $109,276.38Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.What you'll love about Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
What you’ll do
The Business Manager oversees business operations, financial analysis, and contract management for the Primary Health Care portfolio. They are responsible for supporting strategic goals, managing vendor relationships, and supervising a team to ensure efficient resource utilization.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a post-secondary degree in business or health administration with three to five years of management experience. Proficiency in financial systems, budget processes, and strong leadership and analytical skills are required.
Benefits
• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Travel insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Defined benefit pension plan • Wellness programs • Development programs • Employee support programs
Listed skills
- Change Management · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
- Budgeting · Preferred
- Leadership · Preferred
- Critical Thinking · Preferred
- Financial analysis · Preferred
- Project management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Financial management
- Business operations
- Contract management
- RFP processes
- Financial analysis
- Statistical analysis
- Data quality
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Project management
- Change management
- Budgeting
- Presentation skills
- Report writing
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Report Writing
- Statistical Analysis
- Payroll Systems
- Business Operations
- Planning
- Analytical Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Data Quality
- Disabilities
- Financial Management
- French Language
- Healing
- Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Primary Health Care
- Request For Proposal
- Tableau (Business Intelligence Software)
- Time Management
- Master Of Business Administration (MBA)
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Finance & Accounting
- Data & Analytics
- Government & Public Sector
- Healthcare Manager
- Clinical Supervisor / Manager
- Health Service Managers
- Medical and Health Services Managers
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