Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge - Toronto, ON
Client Organization: Mackenzie Health
Position Title: Program Director, Surgical and Perioperative Services
Reports to: Associate Vice President
Location: Richmond Hill and Vaughan
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Acute Care Clinical Transformation and Growth, the Program Director, Surgical and Perioperative Services is responsible for all activities related to the administrative and patient care functions within the designated portfolio, including patient care delivery, operational planning, HR development, financial management, quality management and education and research. The Program Director will work in collaboration with clinical and program leaders to ensure activities and programs are consistent with Mackenzie Health’s strategic goals and objectives, and that efficient and effective administrative and clinical practices are provided.
The Organization
Mackenzie Health offers you the opportunity to:
Be part of a transformative healthcare organization recognized for innovation and excellence.
Lead a high-impact portfolio with the autonomy to shape strategy and outcomes. Collaborate with top-tier professionals in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Enjoy competitive compensation , comprehensive benefits , and professional development opportunities .
The Role
Mackenzie Health is seeking a visionary and dynamic Program Director, Surgical and Perioperative Services to lead one of the most critical portfolios in our acute care transformation journey. This is your opportunity to shape the future of surgical care in a high-performing, patient-centered environment.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Acute Care Clinical Transformation and Growth , you will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of surgical and perioperative services. You’ll work alongside a passionate team of clinical leaders, physicians, and stakeholders to deliver excellence in patient care, innovation, and system integration.
Primary Responsibilities
Champion clinical excellence and patient-centered care through continuous quality improvement.
Lead strategic planning , program development , and operational execution across surgical and perioperative services.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align practice standards and drive system-wide integration.
Provide inspirational leadership to interdisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of inquiry, accountability, and innovation.
Partner with physicians to develop and implement evidence-based policies and procedures. Navigate the evolving healthcare landscape, including Ontario Health dynamics and broader economic and political factors.
Required Qualifications & Experience
A Master’s degree in Health or Business Management and registration as a Registered Nurse.
Perioperative Nursing Certificate (preferred).
3–5 years of perioperative nursing experience and 5+ years in healthcare management, ideally at the Director level.
Proven success in quality improvement, resource optimization, and program evaluation.
Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship and change management skills.
Strong financial acumen and the ability to interpret and manage complex budgets.
Contact Information
Matt Dyck matthew.dyck@lhhknightsbridge.com
Client Organization: Mackenzie Health
Position Title: Program Director, Surgical and Perioperative Services
Reports to: Associate Vice President
Location: Richmond Hill and Vaughan
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Acute Care Clinical Transformation and Growth, the Program Director, Surgical and Perioperative Services is responsible for all activities related to the administrative and patient care functions within the designated portfolio, including patient care delivery, operational planning, HR development, financial management, quality management and education and research. The Program Director will work in collaboration with clinical and program leaders to ensure activities and programs are consistent with Mackenzie Health’s strategic goals and objectives, and that efficient and effective administrative and clinical practices are provided.
The Organization
Mackenzie Health offers you the opportunity to:
Be part of a transformative healthcare organization recognized for innovation and excellence.
Lead a high-impact portfolio with the autonomy to shape strategy and outcomes. Collaborate with top-tier professionals in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Enjoy competitive compensation , comprehensive benefits , and professional development opportunities .
The Role
Mackenzie Health is seeking a visionary and dynamic Program Director, Surgical and Perioperative Services to lead one of the most critical portfolios in our acute care transformation journey. This is your opportunity to shape the future of surgical care in a high-performing, patient-centered environment.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Acute Care Clinical Transformation and Growth , you will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of surgical and perioperative services. You’ll work alongside a passionate team of clinical leaders, physicians, and stakeholders to deliver excellence in patient care, innovation, and system integration.
Primary Responsibilities
Champion clinical excellence and patient-centered care through continuous quality improvement.
Lead strategic planning , program development , and operational execution across surgical and perioperative services.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align practice standards and drive system-wide integration.
Provide inspirational leadership to interdisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of inquiry, accountability, and innovation.
Partner with physicians to develop and implement evidence-based policies and procedures. Navigate the evolving healthcare landscape, including Ontario Health dynamics and broader economic and political factors.
Required Qualifications & Experience
A Master’s degree in Health or Business Management and registration as a Registered Nurse.
Perioperative Nursing Certificate (preferred).
3–5 years of perioperative nursing experience and 5+ years in healthcare management, ideally at the Director level.
Proven success in quality improvement, resource optimization, and program evaluation.
Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship and change management skills.
Strong financial acumen and the ability to interpret and manage complex budgets.
Contact Information
Matt Dyck matthew.dyck@lhhknightsbridge.com
Alberta Health Services
Your Opportunity: The University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) Medical Campus is one of Canada’s leading academic health sciences centers, known for excellence in research, innovation, education, and patient-centered care. As a major referral center for western and northern Canada, teams at the UAH, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, and Kaye Edmonton Clinic deliver expert care to the community and some of the most complex, critically ill patients in Canada. We are seeking a strategic and influential leader to serve as Senior Operating Officer (SOO) and guide the Campus into a new era of healthcare. The SOO supports accessible, safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. This role provides operational and strategic leadership for Site, Zone, and Provincial programs including Alberta Kidney Care North, Give Life Alberta, and Transplant Services. In the Edmonton Zone, the SOO—together with the Associate Zone Medical Director—is accountable for Virtual Home Hospital, Critical Care, Medicine, Cardiac Sciences, Neurosciences, Respiratory Therapy, Trauma (co-lead), and Ambulatory Care. The SOO leads change across local, zone, and provincial levels, supports strategic organizational initiatives, and contributes to achieving zone goals. The SOO fosters a respectful, culturally and psychologically safe environment for all patients, families, staff, physicians, volunteers, and visitors. Located in Edmonton, the UAH Campus spans four sites with 700+ beds and many specialty services. Edmonton, Alberta’s capital and “Festival City,” is home to 1.5 million residents, offering vibrant culture, urban amenities, and the largest urban parkland in North America.
Description: The Senior Operating Officer (SOO), University of Alberta Hospital, Mazankowski, and Kaye Edmonton Clinic, is a key leadership role in the Edmonton Zone. Reporting to the Chief Zone Officer, the SOO functions in dyad partnerships with the Facility Medical Director (FMD) and with the Associate Zone Medical Director and is accountable for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of a diverse portfolio of programs and services provided at the UAH Medical Campus and other site-based, Zone-wide programming. Working as administrative co-leads, the SOO and dyad partners will develop, implement, and evaluate strategic and operational plans, policies, budgets, and forecasts, making sound business cases for investment and funding decisions as required. You will manage financial, human, and capital resources, with a budget of over $678M and over 6,800 employees. You will make confident decisions and recommendations regarding those allocations in a complex environment with competing priorities. As the SOO, you will contribute to strategies and operational plans at the site, program and zone level, showing awareness of external factors and trends, anticipating challenges. You will put systems in place to determine risk tolerance, proactively monitor risks, and develop contingency plans to address them. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will establish and maintain positive working relationships with site administrative and physician leaders, patients and families, Foundation, the University of Alberta, community partners and stakeholders, zone and provincial colleagues. You will influence the direction of service delivery and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement supporting safe, high-quality care, innovation, and research and ensure effective engagement of staff, physicians, volunteers, external partners, and the community.
Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Senior Operating Officer Union: Exempt Executive Unit and Program: University of Alberta Hospital/MAZ/KEC Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 29-MAY-2025 Date Available: 04-AUG-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $91.00 Maximum Salary: $139.21 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a graduate degree in health care management, business administration, or a related health care field. Progressive senior leadership experience in a healthcare environment, including a minimum of five (5) years experience in a senior management (Executive Director level and above) role in clinical operations or healthcare operations. You bring leadership experience within a tertiary hospital and major academic medical centre, complemented by a strong track record of collaboration with academic partners. Your role has extended beyond institutional boundaries, demonstrating leadership and active engagement at the provincial level and across jurisdictions to drive system-wide impact. Equivalencies of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications: The successful candidate for this position will have demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability and comfort with decision-making responsibilities, the capacity to rapidly process and comprehend large amounts of detailed information, consider implications and consequences of new facts, and make decisions. This person will have demonstrated strategic, critical thinking, change management, and planning competencies. You can successfully undertake management responsibility for large-scale initiatives, including capital development involving significant dollar amounts and implications, and have effectively managed diverse human, financial, and physical resources within a complex environment. You have a proven track record of developing teams and managing change while creating innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Strong project management skills are essential, along with the ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines. You are experienced in fostering a collaborative, integrated, inclusive environment and excel at cultivating strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including peers, public agencies, government, boards (including Foundation Boards), committees, and other partners. This requires excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, as well as expert political acumen and the ability to be articulate, concise, compelling, and diplomatic. Proven negotiation, and mediation skills are essential.
Preferred Qualifications: Canadian Health Leader certification considered an asset.
Please note: All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening: A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.
We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Your Opportunity: The University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) Medical Campus is one of Canada’s leading academic health sciences centers, known for excellence in research, innovation, education, and patient-centered care. As a major referral center for western and northern Canada, teams at the UAH, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, and Kaye Edmonton Clinic deliver expert care to the community and some of the most complex, critically ill patients in Canada. We are seeking a strategic and influential leader to serve as Senior Operating Officer (SOO) and guide the Campus into a new era of healthcare. The SOO supports accessible, safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. This role provides operational and strategic leadership for Site, Zone, and Provincial programs including Alberta Kidney Care North, Give Life Alberta, and Transplant Services. In the Edmonton Zone, the SOO—together with the Associate Zone Medical Director—is accountable for Virtual Home Hospital, Critical Care, Medicine, Cardiac Sciences, Neurosciences, Respiratory Therapy, Trauma (co-lead), and Ambulatory Care. The SOO leads change across local, zone, and provincial levels, supports strategic organizational initiatives, and contributes to achieving zone goals. The SOO fosters a respectful, culturally and psychologically safe environment for all patients, families, staff, physicians, volunteers, and visitors. Located in Edmonton, the UAH Campus spans four sites with 700+ beds and many specialty services. Edmonton, Alberta’s capital and “Festival City,” is home to 1.5 million residents, offering vibrant culture, urban amenities, and the largest urban parkland in North America.
Description: The Senior Operating Officer (SOO), University of Alberta Hospital, Mazankowski, and Kaye Edmonton Clinic, is a key leadership role in the Edmonton Zone. Reporting to the Chief Zone Officer, the SOO functions in dyad partnerships with the Facility Medical Director (FMD) and with the Associate Zone Medical Director and is accountable for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of a diverse portfolio of programs and services provided at the UAH Medical Campus and other site-based, Zone-wide programming. Working as administrative co-leads, the SOO and dyad partners will develop, implement, and evaluate strategic and operational plans, policies, budgets, and forecasts, making sound business cases for investment and funding decisions as required. You will manage financial, human, and capital resources, with a budget of over $678M and over 6,800 employees. You will make confident decisions and recommendations regarding those allocations in a complex environment with competing priorities. As the SOO, you will contribute to strategies and operational plans at the site, program and zone level, showing awareness of external factors and trends, anticipating challenges. You will put systems in place to determine risk tolerance, proactively monitor risks, and develop contingency plans to address them. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will establish and maintain positive working relationships with site administrative and physician leaders, patients and families, Foundation, the University of Alberta, community partners and stakeholders, zone and provincial colleagues. You will influence the direction of service delivery and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement supporting safe, high-quality care, innovation, and research and ensure effective engagement of staff, physicians, volunteers, external partners, and the community.
Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Senior Operating Officer Union: Exempt Executive Unit and Program: University of Alberta Hospital/MAZ/KEC Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 29-MAY-2025 Date Available: 04-AUG-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $91.00 Maximum Salary: $139.21 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a graduate degree in health care management, business administration, or a related health care field. Progressive senior leadership experience in a healthcare environment, including a minimum of five (5) years experience in a senior management (Executive Director level and above) role in clinical operations or healthcare operations. You bring leadership experience within a tertiary hospital and major academic medical centre, complemented by a strong track record of collaboration with academic partners. Your role has extended beyond institutional boundaries, demonstrating leadership and active engagement at the provincial level and across jurisdictions to drive system-wide impact. Equivalencies of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications: The successful candidate for this position will have demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability and comfort with decision-making responsibilities, the capacity to rapidly process and comprehend large amounts of detailed information, consider implications and consequences of new facts, and make decisions. This person will have demonstrated strategic, critical thinking, change management, and planning competencies. You can successfully undertake management responsibility for large-scale initiatives, including capital development involving significant dollar amounts and implications, and have effectively managed diverse human, financial, and physical resources within a complex environment. You have a proven track record of developing teams and managing change while creating innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Strong project management skills are essential, along with the ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines. You are experienced in fostering a collaborative, integrated, inclusive environment and excel at cultivating strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including peers, public agencies, government, boards (including Foundation Boards), committees, and other partners. This requires excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, as well as expert political acumen and the ability to be articulate, concise, compelling, and diplomatic. Proven negotiation, and mediation skills are essential.
Preferred Qualifications: Canadian Health Leader certification considered an asset.
Please note: All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening: A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.
We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Oak Valley Health
ON
Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nishin-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands. We acknowledge that Indigenous Peoples were not asked to share their territory with settler populations and that we are all here as uninvited guests. We acknowledge and thank all generations of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island for their commitment, contributions, and protection of the land and its resources.
Who you are:
You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
What We Need:
A seasoned leader, to lead the strategic implementation and sustainment of high reliability principles across the hospital. This role ensures High Reliability Organization (HRO) practices are fully integrated into hospital operations, driving patient safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The Manager will foster a culture of safety, influence leadership, and ensure alignment with the hospital’s long-term quality goals.
Key Responsibilities:
· Strategic HRO Implementation: Lead the execution of high reliability principles across clinical and operational processes, ensuring alignment with the hospital’s safety and quality goals.
· Sustainability & Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and optimize HRO practices based on data, emerging risks, and best practices, ensuring ongoing organizational improvement.
· Culture of Safety: Cultivate a safety-driven culture by promoting transparent reporting, engaging staff in safety initiatives, and embedding just culture principles.
· Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate with hospital leadership to drive strategic change, ensuring HRO principles are integrated into all levels of operation.
· Staff Education & Compliance: Lead education programs to enhance staff understanding of HRO principles and ensure adherence to safety standards across departments.
What you bring to the role:
· Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
· Prior leadership experience within a healthcare or hospital environment.
· Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, or process improvement roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
· Strong understanding of high reliability organization (HRO) principles and how to implement them effectively in healthcare settings.
· Certification in Patient Safety (e.g., CPPS – Certified Professional in Patient Safety) is an asset.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present data and influence others at all levels of the organization.
· Proven ability to manage complex projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope, while aligning with organizational goals.
· Advanced skills in data analysis to identify safety risks and improvement opportunities. Ability to use data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
· Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address safety concerns, operational inefficiencies, and areas for improvement .
· Proven track record in leading organizational change initiatives, particularly in safety culture and quality improvement processes .
· Familiarity with healthcare regulatory standards, including those related to safety, quality, and patient care
Work Schedule:
Full-time, Management Position
Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.
Compensation:
BAND D
Range:
$55.07 - $68.82
Who we are:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.
Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB .
Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nishin-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands. We acknowledge that Indigenous Peoples were not asked to share their territory with settler populations and that we are all here as uninvited guests. We acknowledge and thank all generations of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island for their commitment, contributions, and protection of the land and its resources.
Who you are:
You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
What We Need:
A seasoned leader, to lead the strategic implementation and sustainment of high reliability principles across the hospital. This role ensures High Reliability Organization (HRO) practices are fully integrated into hospital operations, driving patient safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The Manager will foster a culture of safety, influence leadership, and ensure alignment with the hospital’s long-term quality goals.
Key Responsibilities:
· Strategic HRO Implementation: Lead the execution of high reliability principles across clinical and operational processes, ensuring alignment with the hospital’s safety and quality goals.
· Sustainability & Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and optimize HRO practices based on data, emerging risks, and best practices, ensuring ongoing organizational improvement.
· Culture of Safety: Cultivate a safety-driven culture by promoting transparent reporting, engaging staff in safety initiatives, and embedding just culture principles.
· Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate with hospital leadership to drive strategic change, ensuring HRO principles are integrated into all levels of operation.
· Staff Education & Compliance: Lead education programs to enhance staff understanding of HRO principles and ensure adherence to safety standards across departments.
What you bring to the role:
· Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
· Prior leadership experience within a healthcare or hospital environment.
· Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, or process improvement roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
· Strong understanding of high reliability organization (HRO) principles and how to implement them effectively in healthcare settings.
· Certification in Patient Safety (e.g., CPPS – Certified Professional in Patient Safety) is an asset.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present data and influence others at all levels of the organization.
· Proven ability to manage complex projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope, while aligning with organizational goals.
· Advanced skills in data analysis to identify safety risks and improvement opportunities. Ability to use data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
· Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address safety concerns, operational inefficiencies, and areas for improvement .
· Proven track record in leading organizational change initiatives, particularly in safety culture and quality improvement processes .
· Familiarity with healthcare regulatory standards, including those related to safety, quality, and patient care
Work Schedule:
Full-time, Management Position
Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.
Compensation:
BAND D
Range:
$55.07 - $68.82
Who we are:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.
Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB .
Boyden
Chief Technology Officer
Scarborough Health Network
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care, designing a more integrated healthcare system for one of Canada’s most diverse communities. For more than 850,000 people throughout the eastern Greater Toronto Area, this will mean quicker access to the safest, highest quality healthcare, right here in Scarborough. We operate three full-service hospitals and several community-based locations, with essential services including emergency, diagnostic imaging, surgery, and rehabilitation care. We are experts in stroke, mental health, and seniors care, as well as orthopaedics and chronic disease management. Our facilities feature advanced birthing centres for moms, newborns, and growing families. We host one of North America’s largest regional nephrology programs and cardiovascular rehabilitation services, and we are a designated cardiac centre for the Central East region of Ontario.
Our workforce comes from all over the world, speaks more than 20 languages, and brings their diverse perspectives to deliver compassionate and inclusive care tailored for our community. We are achieving greater health equity by providing accessible healthcare to newcomers, addressing health conditions prevalent among multicultural populations, and removing barriers to healthcare for everyone.
We are proud to be a leader in transforming how our health system is working together to improve the health of our community. Along with being a Scarborough Ontario Health Team partner and working collaboratively with the Scarborough Family Physicians Network, we are a key partner for the University of Toronto’s Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health; member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network; and partner with other universities and colleges. In addition, SHN Research Institute is at the forefront of multicultural health research, grounded in understanding the unique healthcare needs of Scarborough.
Underpinning our commitment to exceptional quality care is the Love, Scarborough fundraising campaign, helping us to Build It Forward through a multi-year capital expansion and renewal strategy. We are bringing innovative, state-of-the-art hospital facilities, equipment, and technology to our health network to meet Scarborough’s evolving needs into the future.
Reporting to the Vice President, Redevelopment and Technology, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for all aspects of the Information Communications Technology (ICT) and Cybersecurity portfolio, including Information Technology (IT), Information Systems (IS) and Enterprise Unified Communications (EUC) within the Scarborough Health Network, in alignment with its mission, vision, values, and strategic directions. In collaboration with the senior leadership team and key stakeholders, the CTO will provide an enterprise vision and direction for: the enhancement and evolution of clinical systems in support of SHN priority on patient safety and performance; and the business intelligence tools and systems to support clinical and administrative decision-making.
Key accountabilities include:
Strategic advisory capacity (local and regional) in the Digital and Cybersecurity domains.
Leading the development and implementation of SHN Digital Health Strategy and ensuring its alignment with all aspects of corporate strategy relating to patient safety, operational efficiency and performance management.
Establishing the Digital Services governance framework that will define the working relationship between the ICT Teams and other clinical and administration teams within SHN.
Identifying and assessing digital trends and opportunities, and related implications and visibility for SHN.
Ensuring that an enterprise-wide IT and Security risk management strategy and enabling programs and practices are successfully implemented and integrated across the hospital’s business model.
Providing leadership oversight and guidance on the cost effectiveness of SHN’s current and planned systems, practices, and investments.
Overseeing the streamlined operation of Digital Services to ensure Applications, Network Infrastructure, Telecom, Cybersecurity and Innovations teams align with the business objectives of the organization and external partners (Ontario Health, MOH, CCO, CEHC etc.).
Leading and managing a high performing team, setting the tone and establishing the necessary internal processes and structures to ensure a continued team culture of excellence and collaboration.
Working closely with the hospital’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and medical leadership and OH partners to lead transformative initiatives, while promoting standardization locally and at the regional level.
Networking with industry counterparts to share best practices information and lessons learned.
Providing technical input and strategic rationale to SLT for all projects, discussions, and recommendations involving technology based on industry standards and best practices.
Developing the tools, architecture, standards, policies and guidelines to create the maximum value for SHN
Directing the recruitment, training and development of staff within Digital Services in order to establish and maintain qualified staff and to ensure strategic continuity and quality results.
Responsible for regulatory compliance and risk management related to SHN use of IT.
Preparing the annual Digital Services operating plan and budget; managing and monitoring financial affairs; advising and recommending any required capital and extraordinary expenditures.
Working with Enterprise Risk Management to manage and report on SHN’s risk profile as it relates to cybersecurity and IT infrastructure
Working with the Regional Chief Information Security Officer to ensure the hospital complies with the Local Delivery Group cyber security operation model
With over 10 years’ experience in IT service management and service delivery in a Canadian healthcare organization, the CTO will also bring a record of accomplishment in enterprise-wide technology transformation initiatives. The CTO will possess outstanding communication skills, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to SHN’s values (Compassionate, Inclusive, Innovative, Courageous). A Bachelor’s degree in Health, Management, Technology or related field and a Master’s degree, is required.
To apply for this exceptional opportunity, please submit your application and related materials to Pamela Colquhoun, Partner, and Jim Stonehouse, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate kluu@boyden.com .
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Chief Technology Officer
Scarborough Health Network
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care, designing a more integrated healthcare system for one of Canada’s most diverse communities. For more than 850,000 people throughout the eastern Greater Toronto Area, this will mean quicker access to the safest, highest quality healthcare, right here in Scarborough. We operate three full-service hospitals and several community-based locations, with essential services including emergency, diagnostic imaging, surgery, and rehabilitation care. We are experts in stroke, mental health, and seniors care, as well as orthopaedics and chronic disease management. Our facilities feature advanced birthing centres for moms, newborns, and growing families. We host one of North America’s largest regional nephrology programs and cardiovascular rehabilitation services, and we are a designated cardiac centre for the Central East region of Ontario.
Our workforce comes from all over the world, speaks more than 20 languages, and brings their diverse perspectives to deliver compassionate and inclusive care tailored for our community. We are achieving greater health equity by providing accessible healthcare to newcomers, addressing health conditions prevalent among multicultural populations, and removing barriers to healthcare for everyone.
We are proud to be a leader in transforming how our health system is working together to improve the health of our community. Along with being a Scarborough Ontario Health Team partner and working collaboratively with the Scarborough Family Physicians Network, we are a key partner for the University of Toronto’s Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health; member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network; and partner with other universities and colleges. In addition, SHN Research Institute is at the forefront of multicultural health research, grounded in understanding the unique healthcare needs of Scarborough.
Underpinning our commitment to exceptional quality care is the Love, Scarborough fundraising campaign, helping us to Build It Forward through a multi-year capital expansion and renewal strategy. We are bringing innovative, state-of-the-art hospital facilities, equipment, and technology to our health network to meet Scarborough’s evolving needs into the future.
Reporting to the Vice President, Redevelopment and Technology, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for all aspects of the Information Communications Technology (ICT) and Cybersecurity portfolio, including Information Technology (IT), Information Systems (IS) and Enterprise Unified Communications (EUC) within the Scarborough Health Network, in alignment with its mission, vision, values, and strategic directions. In collaboration with the senior leadership team and key stakeholders, the CTO will provide an enterprise vision and direction for: the enhancement and evolution of clinical systems in support of SHN priority on patient safety and performance; and the business intelligence tools and systems to support clinical and administrative decision-making.
Key accountabilities include:
Strategic advisory capacity (local and regional) in the Digital and Cybersecurity domains.
Leading the development and implementation of SHN Digital Health Strategy and ensuring its alignment with all aspects of corporate strategy relating to patient safety, operational efficiency and performance management.
Establishing the Digital Services governance framework that will define the working relationship between the ICT Teams and other clinical and administration teams within SHN.
Identifying and assessing digital trends and opportunities, and related implications and visibility for SHN.
Ensuring that an enterprise-wide IT and Security risk management strategy and enabling programs and practices are successfully implemented and integrated across the hospital’s business model.
Providing leadership oversight and guidance on the cost effectiveness of SHN’s current and planned systems, practices, and investments.
Overseeing the streamlined operation of Digital Services to ensure Applications, Network Infrastructure, Telecom, Cybersecurity and Innovations teams align with the business objectives of the organization and external partners (Ontario Health, MOH, CCO, CEHC etc.).
Leading and managing a high performing team, setting the tone and establishing the necessary internal processes and structures to ensure a continued team culture of excellence and collaboration.
Working closely with the hospital’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and medical leadership and OH partners to lead transformative initiatives, while promoting standardization locally and at the regional level.
Networking with industry counterparts to share best practices information and lessons learned.
Providing technical input and strategic rationale to SLT for all projects, discussions, and recommendations involving technology based on industry standards and best practices.
Developing the tools, architecture, standards, policies and guidelines to create the maximum value for SHN
Directing the recruitment, training and development of staff within Digital Services in order to establish and maintain qualified staff and to ensure strategic continuity and quality results.
Responsible for regulatory compliance and risk management related to SHN use of IT.
Preparing the annual Digital Services operating plan and budget; managing and monitoring financial affairs; advising and recommending any required capital and extraordinary expenditures.
Working with Enterprise Risk Management to manage and report on SHN’s risk profile as it relates to cybersecurity and IT infrastructure
Working with the Regional Chief Information Security Officer to ensure the hospital complies with the Local Delivery Group cyber security operation model
With over 10 years’ experience in IT service management and service delivery in a Canadian healthcare organization, the CTO will also bring a record of accomplishment in enterprise-wide technology transformation initiatives. The CTO will possess outstanding communication skills, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to SHN’s values (Compassionate, Inclusive, Innovative, Courageous). A Bachelor’s degree in Health, Management, Technology or related field and a Master’s degree, is required.
To apply for this exceptional opportunity, please submit your application and related materials to Pamela Colquhoun, Partner, and Jim Stonehouse, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate kluu@boyden.com .
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
