Performance Improvement Consultant

DEPARTMENT: Performance Improvement

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 06 Jul 2026

ANTICIPATED END DATE: 31 Mar 2027

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Temporary full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE : Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Planning, the Performance Improvement Consultant contributes to the success of the department by acting as: a) a consultant in operational, clinical, and administrative process improvement, and b) a champion for innovative solutions and effective change management. This role ensures that process improvement initiatives are efficient and aligned with Network expectations and priorities. The consultant also leads work teams according to project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in health sciences or applied science;
• A graduate degree in a related field is an asset;
• Lean or Lean Six Sigma certificate – Black Belt or Green Belt (Black Belt certification must be completed within two years of hire);
• PMI certification is an asset;
• Knowledge of the Agile approach is an asset;
• A combination of training and experience deemed equivalent may be considered;
• Minimum of five years in process improvement or project management, change management or quality improvement;
• Experience in health field is an asset;
• Excellent skills using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio);
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and coaching skills;
• Sound judgment accompanied by listening, analysis, synthesis, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills;
• Transformational leadership;
• Ability to motivate and engage people and to act as a change agent;
• Innovativeness and creative reasoning in the performance of duties;
• Ability to advance several major projects simultaneously;
• Ability to travel within Vitalité Health Network and the province;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.
  

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.