DHA Boards

Appointments to District Health Authority Boards

We are looking for qualified volunteers who will use their expertise to help shape and influence health care in Nova Scotia. Successful applicants will serve on one of the nine district health authority boards.

During your three-year term you will administer, manage, and provide general direction and the affairs of the district health authority.

By serving on a district health authority board you will enhance your skills in areas including, but not limited, to health care, corporate planning, performance monitoring and evaluation, and human resource management.

More information can be found on the Appointment Process page.

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To be considered for a Ministerial appointment, send your application to:

Executive Council Office
One Government Place, 5th Floor,
1700 Granville Street
PO Box 2125, Halifax, NS B3J 3B7
Fax: (902) 424-0667
Email: execounc@gov.ns.ca

If you have questions about your application call 424-5818 or toll-free 1-800-387-6665.

If you wish to be considered for a CHB nominated appointment, send your application to your local DHA/CHB Nominating Committee.

View DHAs and CHBs map.

District Health Authority Board Recruitment Ad

• View District Health Authority Board Recruitment Ad - English
• View District Health Authority Board Recruitment Ad - French

Can I apply for a Ministerial Appointment and an appointment by a Community Health Board?

Yes, but submit a separate application to each process.

Ineligibility

You are ineligible to serve at this time if you currently are a member of:

• a school board;
• a council of a regional municipality, municipality of a county or district, or an incorporated town;
• the House of Assembly;
• the House of Commons or Senate of Canada

Links to help with your application

Health Authorities Act

District Health Authorities Nominee Selection Regulations