Overview
This position will be posted until filled
Working in support of an assigned portfolio of programs and faculties, and collaborating closely with Deans, Program Chairs, Faculty and other internal and external partners, the Advisor, Co-op & Career Education provides student-centred co-op program administration and career advising and leads a variety of extra-curricular career education initiatives in support of career outcomes for Lakehead students and graduates.
Responsibilities
Career Education, Co-op & Career Advising (40%):
• Organizing, designing and delivering career exploration and skill-building events, course content, workshops and other programming for students, alumni, a
Responsabilités
Administer co-op programs for an assigned portfolio
Overview
This position will be posted until filled
Working within the strategy set by Lakehead’s Partner Relations Committee, the Specialist, Employer Relations & Industry Partnerships will develop and maintain meaningful relationships that connect early career talent with workplaces across Ontario.
Responsibilities
• Support employment outcomes for Lakehead students and graduates by building and maintaining effective partnerships with employers across a range of industries within assigned geographic territories. This includes direct outreach through telephone, email, digital platforms including social media, and in-person engagement at industry events and community activities.
• Work co
Responsabilités
Build and maintain partnerships with employers in assigned territories
Negotiate co-op and graduate employment terms
Conduct site monitoring visits and coach students and employers
Plan on and off-campus career events
Exigences
Post-secondary diploma or degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum three years in career development, recruitment, sales or marketing
Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle
Strong relationship-building and public speaking skills
Overview
This position will be posted until filled
Lakehead University is seeking a strategic and visionary Director, Career Services & Co-op to provide leadership, planning, and operational oversight for a vital department within Student Affairs. The portfolio includes overall accountability for career advising and co-curricular programming connected to the career development of current students, as well as accountability for co-operative program administration, working with a team on effective co-op student preparation, advising and job development. An ambassador for Lakehead in the community, the Director creates and executes a robust employer relations strategy, and drives job developme
Responsabilités
Lead career and employer services across campuses
Develop an Employer Relations Strategy and work-integrated learning opportunities
Manage, hire and coach a multi-tiered team
Align services with deans, chairs and faculty
Exigences
5 to 7 years of leadership in university career services or employer relations
Knowledge of co-op best practices and career development theory
Budget development and financial analysis skills
Familiarity with Canadian employment legislation and federal/provincial programs
Overview
*This position will be posted until filled.
Lakehead University invites applications for a Companion Animal Technician to support companion animal teaching within the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP). This role supports clinical skills instruction, live-animal teaching, and professional communications laboratories within the Animal Education Facility.
This role will contribute to the delivery of the accredited veterinary curriculum within the CDVMP at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay campus, working collaboratively within a team-taught curriculum delivery model alongside OVC faculty colleagues. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Veterinary Scien
Responsabilités
Demonstrate and support companion animal laboratories
Coordinate intake, care and discharge of privately owned dogs
Support communications labs and simulated clients
Prepare clinical skills labs and dog housing facilities
Exigences
Veterinary Technician diploma from an accredited program
VTNE and OAVT ethics exam completion
Current OAVT registration
Companion animal practice and clinical skills instruction experience
Overview
*This position will be posted until filled.
Lakehead University invites applications for a Large Animal Technician to support large animal teaching and clinical skills training within the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP). This role supports live-animal laboratories, facility operations, and large animal care within the Animal Education Facility.
This position will contribute to the delivery of the accredited veterinary curriculum within the CDVMP at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay campus, working collaboratively within a team-taught curriculum delivery model alongside OVC faculty colleagues. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Veterinary Science
Responsabilités
Demonstrate and support large animal laboratories
Coordinate care and handling of teaching animals
Supervise and support large animal care staff
Maintain animal housing and clinical skills labs
Exigences
Veterinary technician diploma from an accredited program
VTNE and OAVT ethics exam completion
Current OAVT registration
Large animal practice and live-animal teaching experience
Overview
*This position will be posted until filled.
Lakehead University invites applications for an Anatomy Laboratory Technician to support the delivery of the anatomy and pathology curriculum within the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP). This position plays a critical role in laboratory-based teaching, specimen preparation, and the safe, compliant operation of anatomy and pathology teaching facilities.
This position will contribute to the delivery of the accredited veterinary curriculum within the CDVMP at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay campus, working collaboratively within a team-taught curriculum delivery model alongside OVC faculty colleagues. Reporting t
Responsabilités
Demonstrate and support anatomy and pathology laboratory instruction
Prepare and set up laboratory sessions
Manage cadavers and biological specimens
Maintain reference collections
Exigences
Master's degree in comparative anatomy, pathology or related field
Minimum two years of relevant experience
Valid Ontario driver's licence and rabies titre
Ability to work safely with biological and chemical hazards
Overview
As a member of Physical Plant, this role supports the Grounds, Shipping and Housekeeping Departments.
*This position will be posted until filled.
Responsibilities
• Perform a wide variety of tasks within the Physical Plant, Grounds, and Shipping/Receiving, including support for electricians.
• Groundskeeping responsibilities such as lawn mowing, whip-weeding, and snow shoveling.
• Shipping/Receiving responsibilities such as delivering packages and assisting with office and furniture moves.
• Serve as Electrical Helper by assisting electricians with lighting fixture replacements, providing tools, materials, and basic support.
• Housekeeping duties: cleaning, office moves, ligh
Responsabilités
Grounds maintenance, mowing and snow shoveling
Shipping, receiving and package delivery
Electrical helper duties for electricians
Housekeeping, office moves and light bulb replacement
Exigences
Minimum Grade 12 education
Valid Class G2 driver's licence with good driving record
WHMIS certification or ability to obtain it
Forklift and TDG certification considered an asset
Overview
This position will remain open until filled.
Lakehead University is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader for the position of Director, Facilities Management. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance & Administration, the Director provides leadership and oversight for the planning, development, operation, maintenance, and renewal of the University’s physical infrastructure and facilities operations across campus.
This role is responsible for ensuring that University facilities support an exceptional environment for teaching, learning, research, and student life while aligning with the University’s Strategic Plan and government directives.
The Director oversees facilities ope
Responsabilités
Lead facilities operations, maintenance, custodial, grounds and shipping/receiving
Manage capital projects from concept through completion
Develop and monitor annual operating and capital budgets
Lead and develop managers and staff in a unionized environment
Exigences
Undergraduate degree in engineering, facilities management, architecture or planning
12-15 years of progressive facilities leadership experience
Experience leading teams in a unionized environment
Strong financial and budget administration experience
At Pacific Blue Cross, we're committed to improving health and wellbeing for British Columbians. As our Senior Manager, Total Rewards, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the programs and strategies that support our people and enable organizational success.
Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, you'll provide leadership across compensation, benefits, payroll, pension, and rewards programs while helping the organization navigate growth, transformation, and an evolving workforce landscape. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, requiring someone who can balance long-term planning with operational excellence.
We're seeking a trusted leader wh
Responsabilités
Lead total rewards initiatives, including variable pay, salary structures and benefit plans
Ensure readiness for collective bargaining, pension governance and payroll compliance
Drive data-informed decisions using workforce analytics and market data
Strengthen operational excellence and systems across total rewards
Exigences
Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration or a related field
8 to 10 years of HR leadership, including 4 years in total rewards or compensation and benefits
Knowledge of compensation and benefit regulations, such as the Pay Transparency Act
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems such as Workday
At Pacific Blue Cross, we're committed to improving health and wellbeing for British Columbians. As our Claims Fraud Investigator, you will play a vital role in protecting our members, providers, and benefit programs by identifying, investigating, and addressing suspected fraud, abuse, and non-compliant activity related to dental and extended health claims.
Reporting to the Director, Claims Fraud & Abuse Investigations, you will leverage your investigative expertise, critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail to identify suspicious claim activity, conduct comprehensive investigations, and pursue the recovery of ineligible funds. This role combines data analysis, evidence-
Responsabilités
Lead complex dental and extended health fraud investigations
Analyze large claims and billing datasets to detect anomalies
Gather evidence and prepare detailed investigative reports
Collaborate with providers, legal teams and law enforcement
Exigences
Bachelor's degree in criminology, business or equivalent
Certified Fraud Examiner or equivalent
3 to 5 years of fraud or claims investigation experience
Knowledge of fraud and insurance abuse schemes
Critical thinkingAnalytical skillsAttention to detailDecision makingRegulatory complianceLaw enforcementFraud detection
At Pacific Blue Cross, we're committed to improving health and wellbeing for British Columbians. As our Director, Data & Insights Office, you'll have a rare opportunity to build and shape a critical enterprise capability that will influence how decisions are made across the organization for years to come.
Reporting to the Vice President, Information Technology & Enterprise Transformation, you will lead the development of PBC's enterprise data, analytics, and AI strategy, helping transform data from an operational asset into a strategic advantage. Working closely with executive leaders and business partners, you will establish the foundations that enable trusted insights, stronger decision-m
Responsabilités
Build and lead the enterprise Data & Insights Office
Drive enterprise data strategy and modernization
Enable data-driven decision-making and self-service analytics
Champion analytics and AI innovation
Exigences
Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, Statistics or equivalent
At Pacific Blue Cross, we're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of British Columbians. As our Strategic Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial direction of Thrive, one of Pacific Blue Cross’s largest and most significant multi-year transformation programmes.
This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in complex project environments and enjoys partnering with project teams to turn business ideas into sound financial decisions. Acting as the dedicated finance lead for the programme, you will work closely with Project Managers, Finance leaders, business stakeholders, and executive sponsors to evaluate investments, develop business ca
Responsabilités
Act as finance lead for the Thrive transformation programme
Build and maintain multi-year financial models
Monitor forecasts, budgets, variances and benefits realization
Challenge assumptions and provide decision-ready recommendations
Exigences
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related discipline
CPA, CFA or equivalent finance credential
5 to 8 years of FP&A or corporate finance experience
Experience with NPV, IRR, DCF and cost-benefit methods
At Pacific Blue Cross, we're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of British Columbians. As our Senior Specialist, Payroll and Benefits, you'll play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately, supported through competitive benefits and pension programs, and receive exceptional service throughout their employment journey.
Working across HR, Finance, HRIS(Human Resources Information System), and external partners, you'll bring senior-level expertise to payroll, benefits, pensions, compliance, reporting, and process improvement. You'll take ownership of complex payroll and benefits activities, act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, and serve as a key backup to the Manag
Responsabilités
Run bi-weekly payroll, reconciliations, remittances and year-end reporting
Administer employee benefits and pension programs and inquiries
Strengthen payroll controls, support audits and regulatory reporting
Act as subject matter expert and backup for the Manager, Payroll and Benefits
Exigences
PCP designation required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR, business or related field
Five years progressive payroll, benefits and pension experience
Workday or HRIS payroll system experience, Workday highly preferred
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At Pacific Blue Cross, we're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of British Columbians. As the health and benefits landscape continues to evolve, we're looking beyond our traditional offerings to explore new partnerships, and solutions that can create greater value for our members and customers.
We're looking for a Senior Manager, Product Management (Third-Party Offerings) who can help us discover what's next.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, externally focused product leader who thrives on building relationships, connecting ideas, and turning opportunities into action. You'll engage with digital health companies, service providers, industry leaders, and other o
Responsabilités
Build a network of strategic partners in digital health and adjacent sectors
Identify and shape new product and partnership opportunities
Lead an innovation and pilot pipeline and prioritize concepts
Turn successful pilots into scalable business cases
Exigences
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in product, sales or marketing
At Pacific Blue Cross, we're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of British Columbians. Our products play an important role in how we deliver on that commitment, and we're continuing to evolve how we manage, measure, and grow our offerings to create greater value for our members, clients, and organization.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Product Management (Insurance Products) to lead the strategy, performance, and evolution of our individual and group insurance product portfolio.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned insurance and product leader who wants to do more than manage existing products. You'll help shape where our portfolio goes next, establ
Responsabilités
Piloter la stratégie et la performance du portefeuille de produits d'assurance
Transformer les données et analyses de marché en recommandations stratégiques
Élaborer et exécuter les feuilles de route produits
Influencer les décisions au niveau des cadres supérieurs
Exigences
Baccalauréat en administration, marketing ou économie, ou expérience équivalente
Au moins 5 ans d'expérience en gestion de produits, marketing ou ventes
Expérience dans l'assurance ou la santé
Expérience en leadership et développement d'équipe
At Pacific Blue Cross, we're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of British Columbians. As the regulatory and business landscape continues to evolve, we're focused on strengthening our approach to risk, compliance, governance, and organizational resilience so we can continue to operate effectively and create value for our members and customers.
We're looking for an experienced Risk & Compliance Analyst / Auditor who can help us strengthen how we identify, assess, and manage risk across Pacific Blue Cross.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic risk and compliance professional who enjoys working at the intersection of regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, a
Responsabilités
Identify, assess and monitor enterprise risks
Test internal controls and document findings
Support regulatory compliance and governance
Prepare for audits and maintain documentation
Exigences
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
3 to 5 years in insurance or financial industry
Working knowledge of internal control and risk management
Control testing and remediation experience
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At Pacific Blue Cross, we're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of British Columbians. Delivering on that commitment means ensuring our claims management practices are consistent, compliant, and focused on delivering quality outcomes for our members.
We're looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Advisor to bring their Disability Management and claims expertise into a role where they can have a broader impact across our operations.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Disability Management professional who is ready to step away from day-to-day claims adjudication and use their expertise in a different way. You'll independently conduct quality assurance review
Responsabilités
Conduct independent claims file audits and quality assurance reviews
Assess claims management practices for risk and compliance
Turn audit findings into recommendations for training and performance
Coordinate audits by internal and external reviewers
Exigences
Certificate in Disability Management or bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Health Sciences or related field
5 to 8 years of STD, LTD, life and AD&D claims experience
At Pacific Blue Cross, we're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of British Columbians. Our strategic clients are an important part of delivering on that commitment and supporting them means building strong relationships while continuously looking for ways to improve how we work together.
We're looking for an experienced Strategic Account Executive to manage some of our most complex and highly customized client relationships, bringing together exceptional client service, strategic thinking, organization, and problem-solving.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced group benefits or strategic account professional who wants to go beyond traditional account management.
Responsabilités
Manage a book of complex strategic client accounts
Lead annual planning, renewals and retention
Identify client and operational pain points and improvements
Lead projects from identification to implementation
Exigences
Six years of sales experience, four in group benefits or insurance
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related field
BC Life and Accident & Sickness licence
In-depth knowledge of group insurance products and underwriting
At Pacific Blue Cross, we’re committed to improving the health and wellbeing of British Columbians. Our insurance products are an important part of how we deliver on that commitment, and we’re continuing to strengthen how we manage, optimize, and grow our product offerings to deliver greater value for our members, clients, and organization.
We’re looking for an experienced Insurance Manager, Product Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of insurance products, with a focus on managing performance, identifying opportunities for growth, and maximizing the value of our existing offerings.
This is an exciting opportunity for an insurance product professional who wants to generate business im
Responsabilités
Own and manage an insurance product portfolio and monitor its performance
Identify opportunities to grow the value of existing product offerings
Turn product, customer and market insights into recommendations
Lead business-unit staff, setting priorities, accountability and performance goals
Exigences
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of sales or marketing experience with revenue accountability
About Pacific Blue Cross
Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) is British Columbia’s leading health benefits provider, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of members and communities across the province. Guided by values of collaboration, accountability, integrity, and innovation, PBC fosters a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence. With a strong focus on digital modernization, operational efficiency, and enhanced member experiences, PBC is transforming how it delivers value to its members and partners.
Perks
• Flexible working hours of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.e., 37.5 hours per week).
• Paid vacation starts at 4 weeks per year, and increases with years of
Responsabilités
Develop enterprise technology strategy with the SVP and CIO
Establish and maintain enterprise architecture principles and roadmaps
Lead IT governance, compliance oversight and risk management
Manage IT as a value-driven business function and prioritize investments
Exigences
10 to 12 years in IT strategy, enterprise architecture or IT business management
7+ years of people management experience
Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and IT governance
Strong analytical skills with IT performance metrics
About Pacific Blue Cross
Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.
We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a
Responsabilités
Lead end-to-end IT audits from planning through reporting
Assess cybersecurity, access, change and system development controls
Review technology risks in system implementations and digital transformation projects
Build relationships with business and IT stakeholders
Exigences
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Relevant designation such as CPA, CISA, CIA or CISSP
5-8 years of internal or external audit experience
About Pacific Blue Cross
Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.
We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a
Responsabilités
Plan, design, test and deliver technology-driven products with a self-organized team
Analyze business requirements and design software features
Develop, customize and enhance program code and interfaces
Create test plans and automated test scripts
Exigences
Experience with software development life cycle and industry standards
Subject matter expertise in web, mobile or data
Ability to support production systems and respond to off-hours trouble calls
About Pacific Blue Cross
Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.
We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a
Responsabilités
Review, analyze and investigate disability claims
Decide claim acceptance or denial and document rationale
Develop case management and return-to-work plans
Coordinate referrals to treatment providers and rehabilitation services
Exigences
Professional disability or benefits claims experience
Ability to interpret contract wording and medical documentation
About Pacific Blue Cross
Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.
We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a
Responsabilités
Gather and document business requirements with stakeholders
Write detailed user stories for the development team
Map and analyze current business processes
Perform quality assurance duties within a self-organized team
Exigences
Experience as a business or systems analyst
Quality assurance and testing experience
Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
Strong communication and presentation skills
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