James Simpson

James Simpson is a seasoned health services administrator with extensive experience in operations and management within various health care organizations. Currently serving as a Health Services Administrator at Northern Health - BC since June 2020, James previously held the position of Assistant Director of Operations at The Good Samaritan Society, where leadership was provided across multiple services in British Columbia. Earlier roles include a managerial position at Interior Health Authority, where clinical excellence was ensured through effective staffing and stakeholder engagement, as well as a program administrator role overseeing a significant rehabilitation budget. James began a professional career at The Ottawa Hospital, progressing from Chief of Physiotherapy to Senior Physiotherapist, focusing on the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services. Academically, James holds a Master of Health Administration from the University of Ottawa and two undergraduate degrees from Queens University in Physical Therapy and Health Education.