Chief Scientist and Vice-President, Evidence Standards — Ottawa
CADTH
CADTH is transforming how health technology assessment can support better health, better patient experience, and better value.
For almost thirty years, CADTH has enabled evidence-based, coherent, fair, and transparent decisions on the assessment, adoption, and use of health technology, including medical, dental, and surgical devices, procedures, and programs; pharmaceuticals; and diagnostic tests.
Today and in the future, with its new 2018-2021 strategic plan as its guide, CADTH will expand its focus to include health technology assessment across all phases of the technology life cycle, increased collaboration and stakeholder engagement, and supporting implementation.
Reporting to the President and CEO as a member of the executive team, the Chief Scientist and Vice-President, Evidence Standards (CS/VP), will play a central role in driving and delivering on CADTH’s new strategic priorities.
As the CS/VP, you will lead CADTH’s companion science groups, including Health Economics, Scientific Advice, and Scientific Affairs. You will ensure the CADTH products and services delivered within its scientific directorates are relevant, timely, and of high quality. You will lead and provide guidance and mentorship to a highly skilled team, including more than thirty staff and a large cohort of external partners and consultants on a range of projects. You will also play an external client-facing and partnership-building role, representing CADTH within Canada and abroad.
As the ideal candidate, you are a respected health economist or scientist with an advanced degree, or a clinician-scientist with significant experience leading a multidisciplinary team in a complex multi-stakeholder health care eco-system. You are politically astute and understand the social and political challenges and issues that decision-makers across Canada are facing in the development of sound health policy. You have an extensive working knowledge of health technology assessment methods, evidence-based medicine, and clinical trial design, and a demonstrated track record of advancing an agenda in challenging and complex circumstances.
You are a proven strategic thinker and leader with experience in large-scale program design, implementation, and evaluation, with the ability to anticipate and respond to changing context and priorities. You bring a collaborative, strategic, organized approach to your work, and have the ability to effectively articulate and promote a common vision. Your ability to communicate in both official languages would be considered an asset.
If you are interested in joining the CADTH team, we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter in confidence to Michael Naufal and Collin Ritch at mnaufal@boyden.com and critch@boyden.com. Please include “Chief Scientist and VP, Evidence Standards” in the subject line of your email.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
Nov 09, 2018
Full time
Chief Scientist and Vice-President, Evidence Standards — Ottawa
CADTH
CADTH is transforming how health technology assessment can support better health, better patient experience, and better value.
For almost thirty years, CADTH has enabled evidence-based, coherent, fair, and transparent decisions on the assessment, adoption, and use of health technology, including medical, dental, and surgical devices, procedures, and programs; pharmaceuticals; and diagnostic tests.
Today and in the future, with its new 2018-2021 strategic plan as its guide, CADTH will expand its focus to include health technology assessment across all phases of the technology life cycle, increased collaboration and stakeholder engagement, and supporting implementation.
Reporting to the President and CEO as a member of the executive team, the Chief Scientist and Vice-President, Evidence Standards (CS/VP), will play a central role in driving and delivering on CADTH’s new strategic priorities.
As the CS/VP, you will lead CADTH’s companion science groups, including Health Economics, Scientific Advice, and Scientific Affairs. You will ensure the CADTH products and services delivered within its scientific directorates are relevant, timely, and of high quality. You will lead and provide guidance and mentorship to a highly skilled team, including more than thirty staff and a large cohort of external partners and consultants on a range of projects. You will also play an external client-facing and partnership-building role, representing CADTH within Canada and abroad.
As the ideal candidate, you are a respected health economist or scientist with an advanced degree, or a clinician-scientist with significant experience leading a multidisciplinary team in a complex multi-stakeholder health care eco-system. You are politically astute and understand the social and political challenges and issues that decision-makers across Canada are facing in the development of sound health policy. You have an extensive working knowledge of health technology assessment methods, evidence-based medicine, and clinical trial design, and a demonstrated track record of advancing an agenda in challenging and complex circumstances.
You are a proven strategic thinker and leader with experience in large-scale program design, implementation, and evaluation, with the ability to anticipate and respond to changing context and priorities. You bring a collaborative, strategic, organized approach to your work, and have the ability to effectively articulate and promote a common vision. Your ability to communicate in both official languages would be considered an asset.
If you are interested in joining the CADTH team, we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter in confidence to Michael Naufal and Collin Ritch at mnaufal@boyden.com and critch@boyden.com. Please include “Chief Scientist and VP, Evidence Standards” in the subject line of your email.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
We are seeking an innovative leader who can work in collaboration to advance our research, quality and academic missions into the future.
Reporting to the President & CEO of the Hospital/CEO of the Research Institute, the Executive Vice President (EVP), Research, Quality & Academics is a member of the Senior Leadership Council (SLC) of the Hospital and provides leadership, oversight and strategic direction to a diverse portfolio of health professionals and scientists in the areas of research and development, quality improvement, professional practice, patient and family centred care and academics. With the immediate goal of integrating research, professional practice, quality and academics at the hospital, the long term goal is to develop, innovate and grow in these arenas.
As the individual with expert knowledge in research, professional practice, education, quality improvement and clinical safety, the successful incumbent will nurture a sense of urgency, cultural commitment, and enthusiasm around the concepts of discovery, continuous quality improvement, innovation and learning. Building on the passion, commitment of staff, physicians, scientists and volunteers, the EVP leads a division dedicated to the development of an academic health sciences organization that fosters discovery, next‑practice, learning, and exceeding legislative and accreditation requirements.
As a natural progressive thinker, the incumbent provides leadership for the overall scientific, quality improvement and academic mission of the Institute and the Hospital.
To assure integration of education and research activities in the Hospital, the Institute, (NOSM) and Lakehead University, the EVP provides strategic direction in corporate visioning, planning, service excellence, and human organizational development. The EVP assumes the primary oversight for education and other scholarly inter‑professional activities while fostering an environment of creative collaboration with key partners that promote the academic and scientific mission of the Hospital and the Institute.
The EVP is responsible and oversees the Hospital Division and Institute annual budgets and regularly evaluates expenditures to ensure the Division and the Institute operate within budget. The EVP seeks and develops a variety of internal and external funding sources in support of the Institute.
Education and Experience
* A PhD or Master's Degree is required;
NOTE:
* The opportunity exists for the EVP, Research, Quality and Academics to act as the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE).
Qualified applicants with a Masters or PhD in Nursing are encouraged to apply.
Working with the President & CEO and the Boards of Directors, the incumbent must be experienced and adept at strategic planning, development and implementation, appearing before Boards, Councils and Committees to present and defend complex issues. The skills required have been gained through progressive work experience in:
* A minimum of 10 years in healthcare with a diversified background that includes clinical or applied research, and
experience in healthcare quality and professional practice and a demonstrated track record in progressive leadership roles;
* Expertise in assessing health care trends and emerging health care innovations to develop novel, practical approaches for delivering and improving care;
* Experience in launching and growing novel health care quality improvement ideas and initiatives with a proven record of driving sustainable change and growth;
* Effective, demonstrated leadership in advancing Patient and Family Centred Care and professional practice in a progressive environment;
* Outstanding credentials in research or academic leadership.
* A strategic, systems thinker with experience leading large scale quality improvement initiatives and transforming concepts into research designs;
* working with researchers, funding agencies and representatives from all levels of government, academia and the community;
* sourcing, recruiting and managing research and academic professionals;
* coordinating, facilitating, and advocating for collaborative research projects;
* program and policy development;
* communications and public relations.
Desirable Skills and Abilities
* Expertise in change management, quality, safety and continuous quality improvement;
* Proven leadership skills to establish broad scale, longer‑term objectives, goals, or projects, to initiate, develop, and successfully implement programs, within changing priorities, and across multiple program;
* Advanced conceptualization skills to identify opportunities or initiatives, and ability to think creatively to allow for idea integration into project plans;
* Persuasive advocacy and negotiation skills combined with the ability to influence key stakeholders, staff at all levels, representatives of other hospitals and research institutes, volunteers, and potential donors, as well as to secure funding;
* Ability to drive financial improvements through alternate service delivery options and to differentiate the organization by identifying unique opportunities to meet community expectations and achieve positive outcomes;
* Proven ability to build strong coalitions with key leaders including physicians and to develop a network of local, regional, provincial and national relations in the healthcare community, including professional associations, to identify opportunities and seek input to achieve strategic goals;
* Skilled at mentoring, teaching and coaching with a demonstrated commitment to learning, research and knowledge transfer;
* Demonstrated performance as an independent investigator and researcher with ability to secure external funding awards for research projects, staff and infrastructure;
* Skilled at conflict resolution, at dealing constructively with criticism, seeking support when needed, and at preventing systemic discrimination;
* Understanding of group interactions to move a specific agenda;
* Demonstrated record of results achievements;
* Fostering a learning environment where mistakes are considered learning opportunities;
* Experienced at providing clear expectations and account-abilities, at intervening swiftly and consistently when organizational performance is slipping, developing and respectfully challenging others in power to establish the truth or achieve goals;
* Entrepreneurial mindset and experience driving innovation and growth in a health care environment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Linguistic profile:
Incumbent must be a persuasive speaker and presenter, with the ability to speak, lecture, write and read in English;
French language skill is considered an asset.
Computer skills:
Incumbent has ability to comfortably use Microsoft Office computer applications.
Travel:
Incumbent must be available to travel internationally, nationally and provincially.
The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. As one tool in the recruitment screening process, all offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Criminal Records Check (CRC) to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.
The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centred Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.
Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.
If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified individuals.
Interested applicants should submit a resume outlining relative previous experience and training no later than 1630
hours on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 . #18NON104
Nov 08, 2018
Full time
We are seeking an innovative leader who can work in collaboration to advance our research, quality and academic missions into the future.
Reporting to the President & CEO of the Hospital/CEO of the Research Institute, the Executive Vice President (EVP), Research, Quality & Academics is a member of the Senior Leadership Council (SLC) of the Hospital and provides leadership, oversight and strategic direction to a diverse portfolio of health professionals and scientists in the areas of research and development, quality improvement, professional practice, patient and family centred care and academics. With the immediate goal of integrating research, professional practice, quality and academics at the hospital, the long term goal is to develop, innovate and grow in these arenas.
As the individual with expert knowledge in research, professional practice, education, quality improvement and clinical safety, the successful incumbent will nurture a sense of urgency, cultural commitment, and enthusiasm around the concepts of discovery, continuous quality improvement, innovation and learning. Building on the passion, commitment of staff, physicians, scientists and volunteers, the EVP leads a division dedicated to the development of an academic health sciences organization that fosters discovery, next‑practice, learning, and exceeding legislative and accreditation requirements.
As a natural progressive thinker, the incumbent provides leadership for the overall scientific, quality improvement and academic mission of the Institute and the Hospital.
To assure integration of education and research activities in the Hospital, the Institute, (NOSM) and Lakehead University, the EVP provides strategic direction in corporate visioning, planning, service excellence, and human organizational development. The EVP assumes the primary oversight for education and other scholarly inter‑professional activities while fostering an environment of creative collaboration with key partners that promote the academic and scientific mission of the Hospital and the Institute.
The EVP is responsible and oversees the Hospital Division and Institute annual budgets and regularly evaluates expenditures to ensure the Division and the Institute operate within budget. The EVP seeks and develops a variety of internal and external funding sources in support of the Institute.
Education and Experience
* A PhD or Master's Degree is required;
NOTE:
* The opportunity exists for the EVP, Research, Quality and Academics to act as the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE).
Qualified applicants with a Masters or PhD in Nursing are encouraged to apply.
Working with the President & CEO and the Boards of Directors, the incumbent must be experienced and adept at strategic planning, development and implementation, appearing before Boards, Councils and Committees to present and defend complex issues. The skills required have been gained through progressive work experience in:
* A minimum of 10 years in healthcare with a diversified background that includes clinical or applied research, and
experience in healthcare quality and professional practice and a demonstrated track record in progressive leadership roles;
* Expertise in assessing health care trends and emerging health care innovations to develop novel, practical approaches for delivering and improving care;
* Experience in launching and growing novel health care quality improvement ideas and initiatives with a proven record of driving sustainable change and growth;
* Effective, demonstrated leadership in advancing Patient and Family Centred Care and professional practice in a progressive environment;
* Outstanding credentials in research or academic leadership.
* A strategic, systems thinker with experience leading large scale quality improvement initiatives and transforming concepts into research designs;
* working with researchers, funding agencies and representatives from all levels of government, academia and the community;
* sourcing, recruiting and managing research and academic professionals;
* coordinating, facilitating, and advocating for collaborative research projects;
* program and policy development;
* communications and public relations.
Desirable Skills and Abilities
* Expertise in change management, quality, safety and continuous quality improvement;
* Proven leadership skills to establish broad scale, longer‑term objectives, goals, or projects, to initiate, develop, and successfully implement programs, within changing priorities, and across multiple program;
* Advanced conceptualization skills to identify opportunities or initiatives, and ability to think creatively to allow for idea integration into project plans;
* Persuasive advocacy and negotiation skills combined with the ability to influence key stakeholders, staff at all levels, representatives of other hospitals and research institutes, volunteers, and potential donors, as well as to secure funding;
* Ability to drive financial improvements through alternate service delivery options and to differentiate the organization by identifying unique opportunities to meet community expectations and achieve positive outcomes;
* Proven ability to build strong coalitions with key leaders including physicians and to develop a network of local, regional, provincial and national relations in the healthcare community, including professional associations, to identify opportunities and seek input to achieve strategic goals;
* Skilled at mentoring, teaching and coaching with a demonstrated commitment to learning, research and knowledge transfer;
* Demonstrated performance as an independent investigator and researcher with ability to secure external funding awards for research projects, staff and infrastructure;
* Skilled at conflict resolution, at dealing constructively with criticism, seeking support when needed, and at preventing systemic discrimination;
* Understanding of group interactions to move a specific agenda;
* Demonstrated record of results achievements;
* Fostering a learning environment where mistakes are considered learning opportunities;
* Experienced at providing clear expectations and account-abilities, at intervening swiftly and consistently when organizational performance is slipping, developing and respectfully challenging others in power to establish the truth or achieve goals;
* Entrepreneurial mindset and experience driving innovation and growth in a health care environment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Linguistic profile:
Incumbent must be a persuasive speaker and presenter, with the ability to speak, lecture, write and read in English;
French language skill is considered an asset.
Computer skills:
Incumbent has ability to comfortably use Microsoft Office computer applications.
Travel:
Incumbent must be available to travel internationally, nationally and provincially.
The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. As one tool in the recruitment screening process, all offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Criminal Records Check (CRC) to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.
The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centred Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.
Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.
If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified individuals.
Interested applicants should submit a resume outlining relative previous experience and training no later than 1630
hours on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 . #18NON104
With a deep commitment to fostering healthy people and healthy communities for generations, the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is made up of over 23,400 employees, 2,600 physicians, 5,500 learners, and 7,000 volunteers who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia. The Authority’s services are divided across four management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. NSHA has an annual operating budget of over $2 billion and a mission to provide people-centered, high-quality, safe, and sustainable health and wellness for Nova Scotians and to engage Nova Scotians to create a healthier future for all.
The NSHA Vice President and Chief, Zone Operations reports to the President and CEO of the Authority and provides strategic and operational leadership to site and zone operations. The Vice President and Chief is responsible for improving operational effectiveness and efficiency and enhancing integration of programs and services with sites and communities across the four management zones. Leading a team of four Zone Executive Directors, the Vice President and Chief oversees the development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of province-wide and local strategies that allow the organization to deliver safe, high-quality medical care while utilizing resources in an efficient, effective, and sustainable manner. The Vice President and Chief also establishes the policies and procedures necessary to improve operational effectiveness and enhance decision-making at the local level, empowering zone and site leadership to identify and manage emergent issues and risks while operating within the Authority’s overall strategic objectives and patient-centric mandate.
As the ideal candidate, you are an experienced senior executive with an extensive background of operational leadership in a complex, multi-site organization, and you bring a deep understanding of strategic health system transformation and administration. You possess strong project management and operational acumen, with demonstrated skills related to problem-solving, project execution, and achieving results. You have exceptional communication skills, the ability to build rapport and buy-in among a wide variety of stakeholders, and a keen understanding of the bigger picture that allows you to identify opportunities for efficiency and quality improvements that others overlook. You can quickly understand complex systems and identify creative solutions to multivariate problems. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience and a record of success in leading and executing large scale operational initiatives and strategies.
Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment.
Nova Scotia Health Authority is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are: Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, contact Robert Fleming, Andrea Forbes-Hurley, or Jeff Forbes at 1-866-822-6022, or submit your application online at: www.kbrs.ca/Careers/12577
Nov 06, 2018
Full time
With a deep commitment to fostering healthy people and healthy communities for generations, the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is made up of over 23,400 employees, 2,600 physicians, 5,500 learners, and 7,000 volunteers who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia. The Authority’s services are divided across four management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. NSHA has an annual operating budget of over $2 billion and a mission to provide people-centered, high-quality, safe, and sustainable health and wellness for Nova Scotians and to engage Nova Scotians to create a healthier future for all.
The NSHA Vice President and Chief, Zone Operations reports to the President and CEO of the Authority and provides strategic and operational leadership to site and zone operations. The Vice President and Chief is responsible for improving operational effectiveness and efficiency and enhancing integration of programs and services with sites and communities across the four management zones. Leading a team of four Zone Executive Directors, the Vice President and Chief oversees the development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of province-wide and local strategies that allow the organization to deliver safe, high-quality medical care while utilizing resources in an efficient, effective, and sustainable manner. The Vice President and Chief also establishes the policies and procedures necessary to improve operational effectiveness and enhance decision-making at the local level, empowering zone and site leadership to identify and manage emergent issues and risks while operating within the Authority’s overall strategic objectives and patient-centric mandate.
As the ideal candidate, you are an experienced senior executive with an extensive background of operational leadership in a complex, multi-site organization, and you bring a deep understanding of strategic health system transformation and administration. You possess strong project management and operational acumen, with demonstrated skills related to problem-solving, project execution, and achieving results. You have exceptional communication skills, the ability to build rapport and buy-in among a wide variety of stakeholders, and a keen understanding of the bigger picture that allows you to identify opportunities for efficiency and quality improvements that others overlook. You can quickly understand complex systems and identify creative solutions to multivariate problems. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience and a record of success in leading and executing large scale operational initiatives and strategies.
Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment.
Nova Scotia Health Authority is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are: Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, contact Robert Fleming, Andrea Forbes-Hurley, or Jeff Forbes at 1-866-822-6022, or submit your application online at: www.kbrs.ca/Careers/12577
Our Shared Purpose: Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital
The Organization
On Aug. 1, 2017, Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital (the Network) officially united under a single health network , to advance the health of our patients, clients and residents, and our urban communities. The Network’s more than 10,000 staff and physicians serve communities from Etobicoke to Scarborough. With an annual budget of more than $1 billion and 1,100 inpatient beds, the Network provides the full spectrum of care from primary, secondary, community, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care.
Rooted in the legacy of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, the three organizations share a commitment to Catholic healthcare, a vocation to serve the most vulnerable and those most in need with compassion and dignity; to improve health and the overall social determinants of health, rather than just treat disease. True to Catholic Social Teaching, a calling to social justice and the common good, our organizations prioritize a holistic and compassionate approach, recognizing the whole person in the community, the fundamental link between spirituality and healing, and the diverse cultural and spiritual needs of those served.
Fast facts* :
1,100 beds + 288 long term care beds
177,658 emergency visits
853,395 ambulatory care visits
6,097 births
1,398 medical staff (physicians, dentists, midwives)
6,066 medical trainees and health professional learners
10,063 employees
*2017-18
About our sites:
Providence Healthcare provides rehabilitation, palliative care, long-term care and community programs in Toronto. Through Providence Hospital’s inpatient and outpatient programs, adults of all ages rehabilitate after strokes, orthopaedic surgery, lower limb amputations or other complex medical conditions generally associated with aging. The hospital’s palliative care program offers seven days a week patient admissions for people approaching the end of life. Short-term respite admissions are available for palliative patients who require inpatient care before returning home to spend their final days. The Cardinal Ambrozic Houses of Providence long-term care home provides the highest standards of comfort, care and safety to 288 residents. An Adult Day Program for people with moderate to severe dementia cares for the most vulnerable clients around the clock.
St. Joseph’s Health Centre is a community teaching health centre affiliated with the University of Toronto that has served the communities of west Toronto and beyond for nearly a century. It is a vital resource for people and families at every stage in their lives, including family birthing, specialized paediatric services, family medicine and dedicated programs for the growing senior population. Its teams also help to diagnose and manage chronic illnesses at its ambulatory clinics. St. Joseph’s areas of specialty include mental health, cardiology, diabetes and nephrology, with St. Joseph’s also being home to tertiary care programs in bariatrics, thoracic surgery and hepatobiliary surgery. These programs support not only our local community, but are a valued resource at a regional and provincial level.
St. Michael’s Hospital is a fully affiliated University of Toronto teaching and research-intensive hospital, and is a hub for care, ranging from primary and secondary care to highly complex tertiary and quaternary care for patients from across the province. St. Michael’s is downtown Toronto’s adult trauma centre – an urban focal point for neurosurgery, complex cardiac and cardiovascular care, diabetes and osteoporosis care, minimally invasive surgery, and care of those who experience disadvantage. It is also one of the province’s major sites of care for critically ill patients and runs provincial programs in the treatment of diseases such as multiple sclerosis and cystic fibrosis – the largest of such clinics in Canada.
St. Michael’s is currently undergoing a major redevelopment project that will help position the site to become Canada’s premier critical care hospital. The project includes a new 17-storey patient care tower at the corner of Queen and Victoria streets, a renovated Emergency Department and significant upgrades to improve the existing hospital space.
Governance:
The health network of Providence, St. Joseph’s and St. Michael’s is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised largely of members from the legacy boards of each of the three sites as well as ex-officio members. It is supported by a single executive team .
The Position: Vice President People and Transformation
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Reports to: President and Chief Executive Officer
THE POSITION
The Vice President People and Transformation plays a critical role in the Network by supporting and enhancing the impact and the well-being of our most important asset, our people, and by enabling the transformation of both our own organization, and the broader health system.
As the strategic leader of the Human Resources Department, the VP People and Transformation defines and oversees implementation of the Network’s Strategic Human Resources Management Plan, aligns Human Resources Department activities with the overall objectives of the organization, advises management on human resource management issues, and plays a central role in advancing the wellness of the Network’s people, as a core element of quality. The VP also leads the operational activities of the HR Department, including staffing, compensation, pensions and benefits, HRIS, labour and employee relations, and leadership and organizational development.
The VP People and Transformation plays a key role in supporting and advancing the network’s unique values-based culture, by demonstrating principled leadership, and ensuring that all human resources management, corporate health, and leadership and organizational development practices are aligned with the Network’s mission, values, and strategy.
As the executive lead for transformation, the VP People and Transformation works with the President and CEO and other senior colleagues to define and execute the Network’s transformation agenda. This includes advancing external partnerships in an increasingly integrated health system, developing new, cross-continuum models of care, and ensuring that the full range of services and capabilities within the Network works together as effectively as possible to optimize the health of the patients, clients and families we serve.
Reporting the Chief Executive Officer, this role requires superior relationship management skills to navigate all stakeholders both within the Network and in the broader health system. This includes accountability of governance to the Board of Directors, as well as presence on external committees. This role requires an authentic leader, with the ability to develop strong teams, both functionally and as a business partner. As a key member of the Executive team, the VP People and Transformation plays a central role in influencing the leadership team to achieve and advance the Network strategy, with an eye to challenge the status quo.
As a leader at Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, the ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership capability defined by the Canadian College of Health Leaders’ LEADS framework:
Leads Self
Demonstrates courtesy, compassion and respect for others regardless of background or lifestyle.
Demonstrates that each person has a right to be respected and accepts people as they are.
Engages Others
Strives for results while recognizing the efforts of the whole team.
Achieves Results
Demonstrates integrity of character. Uses resources available to enhance the delivery of quality care.
Develops Coalitions
Strives to help build a work environment of trust and collaboration.
Systems Transformation
Strives for excellence in the delivery of care, work life, education and research.
Key Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
As part of his or her overall mandate, the Vice President, People and Transformation will:
Provide strategic leadership of all aspects of the organization’s practices and strategies in Human Resources, including management and executive development, employee and labour relations, performance management, total reward programs, people development, diversity, organization planning and effectiveness, talent acquisition and retention, succession planning and employee engagement
Support the executive team in implementing the Network’s strategic HR management plan by developing and deploying programs, policies and structures that will advance the identified directions at the line level
Provide guidance and tactical assistance to all programs and departments across the Network in the management of HR issues
Be responsible for change readiness assessment, change strategy and vision, change management planning, stakeholder engagement and management, organizational risk analysis and organizational design. Focus people management approaches to bring leading edge techniques and processes to the organization by designing and implementing strategies to effectively align people strategies with operational demands
Provide strategic leadership of a network-wide process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, competency models, and change management
Ensure sound employee and labour relations across the Network, through interest based collective bargaining and proactive, collaborative relationships with union partners
Provide leadership in continuous improvement, and in achieving operational excellence and fiscal management across the portfolio
Enhance and oversee the network’s performance management process, including process design, material design, development, and training
Foster and advance staff engagement through the application of best practices in HR management. Implement programs and strategies that will enhance teamwork, collaboration and a strong sense of community within the hospital
Ensure that the network complies with all relevant legislation and regulations affecting human resources
In partnership with the President and CEO and the Executive Team, develop the transformation agenda for the Network, as a central element of the Network’s strategy
Engage, align and support health system partners, including primary care, community and home care, social services and non-traditional partners, and peer hospitals and clinics, building on the Network’s existing leadership role as the Hospital Resource Partner in two TC-LHIN sub-regions
Screen, prioritize, and develop external relationships to achieve the Network’s goals in health system transformation, ranging from service agreements, to joint ventures or integrations, at the program level or the enterprise level
Advance new models of care, with particular emphasis on cross-continuum pathways, bundled funding arrangements, and population health models
In partnership with the President and CEO, and the VP Strategy and Public Affairs, work with government and relevant agencies to enable health system transformation and new models of care
Ensure the continuous development of direct reports through leadership, education, coaching and performance management
Promote a culture of learning, innovation, change and accountability within the HR and Transformation Team
Lead special projects and take on other responsibilities consistent with the skills and experience of the position, as assigned from time to time by the President and CEO
Relationships:
The VP People and Transformation functions as an executive for the organization and must be highly skilled in building relationships with executives, Board members, hospital staff, medical staff, the Ministry of Health, and peers in the sector and relevant agencies. The mission and values of the Network have deep roots, in the approach to patient care and employee care across all three sites. It is essential that the VP People and Transformation is truly committed living these values.
THE CANDIDATE
The role of Vice President, People and Transformation is demanding, requiring an exceptional combination of leadership ability, a demonstrated track record of achievement, and a variety of personal and professional attributes equal to the opportunity of this role.
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree, or ideally a Master’s Degree, in Business Management, Health Administration, Organizational Development, or a related area. The candidate will have relevant, progressive experience in strategic leadership of human resources and transformation, with demonstrated success in delivering against strategy, flourishing in a strong team-oriented environment, and desire to ‘raise the bar’ of performance. Ideally, a qualified candidate will have provided senior leadership to a portfolio of services similar to those constituting this portfolio, in a complex, dynamic organization. An appreciation for strategic leadership of HR programs in a public sector, multi-stakeholder environment is required, along with demonstrated competence in developing internal and external partnerships to advance system transformation.
The candidate sought will possess the following key competencies, record of experience and academic preparation:
A minimum of 10 years in a health system leadership role, with a focus on strategic system transformation
A minimum of 5 years in strategic leadership of a human resources portfolio in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity
Knowledge of the principles and methods of managing organizational change, and organizational development
Experience driving and managing transformational change, and in helping an organization successfully implement and transition through change, including developing integrated or bundled care models, and other transformational business models
Experience establishing and advancing external partnerships
Experience in a unionized environment
A spirit of enterprise and innovation; this executive must continuously seek out new and better approaches, both in the delivery of HR services, and in health system transformation
Strong personal ‘hands on’ leadership and management skills, with an exceptional ability to build and mentor strong teams, and to motivate and encourage continuous learning
Demonstrated leadership in overseeing efficient portfolio operations with focus on both quality and fiscal accountability in service delivery
Excellent interpersonal skill as applied in negotiation scenarios, conflict resolution and consensus building. The individual should wish to be accessible to all levels of the organization, and understand the importance of effective communication
Tact and diplomacy combined with a bias for action
Exemplary facilitation, communication and listening skills
A reputation for openness, honesty, integrity and trustworthiness
Constancy of purpose, resilience and enthusiasm
A leadership and management style that is positive, collaborative, consultative, honest, participatory, respectful and empowering.
COMPENSATION
A competitive compensation package will be provided.
Nov 01, 2018
Full time
The Organization
On Aug. 1, 2017, Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital (the Network) officially united under a single health network , to advance the health of our patients, clients and residents, and our urban communities. The Network’s more than 10,000 staff and physicians serve communities from Etobicoke to Scarborough. With an annual budget of more than $1 billion and 1,100 inpatient beds, the Network provides the full spectrum of care from primary, secondary, community, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care.
Rooted in the legacy of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, the three organizations share a commitment to Catholic healthcare, a vocation to serve the most vulnerable and those most in need with compassion and dignity; to improve health and the overall social determinants of health, rather than just treat disease. True to Catholic Social Teaching, a calling to social justice and the common good, our organizations prioritize a holistic and compassionate approach, recognizing the whole person in the community, the fundamental link between spirituality and healing, and the diverse cultural and spiritual needs of those served.
Fast facts* :
1,100 beds + 288 long term care beds
177,658 emergency visits
853,395 ambulatory care visits
6,097 births
1,398 medical staff (physicians, dentists, midwives)
6,066 medical trainees and health professional learners
10,063 employees
*2017-18
About our sites:
Providence Healthcare provides rehabilitation, palliative care, long-term care and community programs in Toronto. Through Providence Hospital’s inpatient and outpatient programs, adults of all ages rehabilitate after strokes, orthopaedic surgery, lower limb amputations or other complex medical conditions generally associated with aging. The hospital’s palliative care program offers seven days a week patient admissions for people approaching the end of life. Short-term respite admissions are available for palliative patients who require inpatient care before returning home to spend their final days. The Cardinal Ambrozic Houses of Providence long-term care home provides the highest standards of comfort, care and safety to 288 residents. An Adult Day Program for people with moderate to severe dementia cares for the most vulnerable clients around the clock.
St. Joseph’s Health Centre is a community teaching health centre affiliated with the University of Toronto that has served the communities of west Toronto and beyond for nearly a century. It is a vital resource for people and families at every stage in their lives, including family birthing, specialized paediatric services, family medicine and dedicated programs for the growing senior population. Its teams also help to diagnose and manage chronic illnesses at its ambulatory clinics. St. Joseph’s areas of specialty include mental health, cardiology, diabetes and nephrology, with St. Joseph’s also being home to tertiary care programs in bariatrics, thoracic surgery and hepatobiliary surgery. These programs support not only our local community, but are a valued resource at a regional and provincial level.
St. Michael’s Hospital is a fully affiliated University of Toronto teaching and research-intensive hospital, and is a hub for care, ranging from primary and secondary care to highly complex tertiary and quaternary care for patients from across the province. St. Michael’s is downtown Toronto’s adult trauma centre – an urban focal point for neurosurgery, complex cardiac and cardiovascular care, diabetes and osteoporosis care, minimally invasive surgery, and care of those who experience disadvantage. It is also one of the province’s major sites of care for critically ill patients and runs provincial programs in the treatment of diseases such as multiple sclerosis and cystic fibrosis – the largest of such clinics in Canada.
St. Michael’s is currently undergoing a major redevelopment project that will help position the site to become Canada’s premier critical care hospital. The project includes a new 17-storey patient care tower at the corner of Queen and Victoria streets, a renovated Emergency Department and significant upgrades to improve the existing hospital space.
Governance:
The health network of Providence, St. Joseph’s and St. Michael’s is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised largely of members from the legacy boards of each of the three sites as well as ex-officio members. It is supported by a single executive team .
The Position: Vice President People and Transformation
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Reports to: President and Chief Executive Officer
THE POSITION
The Vice President People and Transformation plays a critical role in the Network by supporting and enhancing the impact and the well-being of our most important asset, our people, and by enabling the transformation of both our own organization, and the broader health system.
As the strategic leader of the Human Resources Department, the VP People and Transformation defines and oversees implementation of the Network’s Strategic Human Resources Management Plan, aligns Human Resources Department activities with the overall objectives of the organization, advises management on human resource management issues, and plays a central role in advancing the wellness of the Network’s people, as a core element of quality. The VP also leads the operational activities of the HR Department, including staffing, compensation, pensions and benefits, HRIS, labour and employee relations, and leadership and organizational development.
The VP People and Transformation plays a key role in supporting and advancing the network’s unique values-based culture, by demonstrating principled leadership, and ensuring that all human resources management, corporate health, and leadership and organizational development practices are aligned with the Network’s mission, values, and strategy.
As the executive lead for transformation, the VP People and Transformation works with the President and CEO and other senior colleagues to define and execute the Network’s transformation agenda. This includes advancing external partnerships in an increasingly integrated health system, developing new, cross-continuum models of care, and ensuring that the full range of services and capabilities within the Network works together as effectively as possible to optimize the health of the patients, clients and families we serve.
Reporting the Chief Executive Officer, this role requires superior relationship management skills to navigate all stakeholders both within the Network and in the broader health system. This includes accountability of governance to the Board of Directors, as well as presence on external committees. This role requires an authentic leader, with the ability to develop strong teams, both functionally and as a business partner. As a key member of the Executive team, the VP People and Transformation plays a central role in influencing the leadership team to achieve and advance the Network strategy, with an eye to challenge the status quo.
As a leader at Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, the ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership capability defined by the Canadian College of Health Leaders’ LEADS framework:
Leads Self
Demonstrates courtesy, compassion and respect for others regardless of background or lifestyle.
Demonstrates that each person has a right to be respected and accepts people as they are.
Engages Others
Strives for results while recognizing the efforts of the whole team.
Achieves Results
Demonstrates integrity of character. Uses resources available to enhance the delivery of quality care.
Develops Coalitions
Strives to help build a work environment of trust and collaboration.
Systems Transformation
Strives for excellence in the delivery of care, work life, education and research.
Key Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
As part of his or her overall mandate, the Vice President, People and Transformation will:
Provide strategic leadership of all aspects of the organization’s practices and strategies in Human Resources, including management and executive development, employee and labour relations, performance management, total reward programs, people development, diversity, organization planning and effectiveness, talent acquisition and retention, succession planning and employee engagement
Support the executive team in implementing the Network’s strategic HR management plan by developing and deploying programs, policies and structures that will advance the identified directions at the line level
Provide guidance and tactical assistance to all programs and departments across the Network in the management of HR issues
Be responsible for change readiness assessment, change strategy and vision, change management planning, stakeholder engagement and management, organizational risk analysis and organizational design. Focus people management approaches to bring leading edge techniques and processes to the organization by designing and implementing strategies to effectively align people strategies with operational demands
Provide strategic leadership of a network-wide process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, competency models, and change management
Ensure sound employee and labour relations across the Network, through interest based collective bargaining and proactive, collaborative relationships with union partners
Provide leadership in continuous improvement, and in achieving operational excellence and fiscal management across the portfolio
Enhance and oversee the network’s performance management process, including process design, material design, development, and training
Foster and advance staff engagement through the application of best practices in HR management. Implement programs and strategies that will enhance teamwork, collaboration and a strong sense of community within the hospital
Ensure that the network complies with all relevant legislation and regulations affecting human resources
In partnership with the President and CEO and the Executive Team, develop the transformation agenda for the Network, as a central element of the Network’s strategy
Engage, align and support health system partners, including primary care, community and home care, social services and non-traditional partners, and peer hospitals and clinics, building on the Network’s existing leadership role as the Hospital Resource Partner in two TC-LHIN sub-regions
Screen, prioritize, and develop external relationships to achieve the Network’s goals in health system transformation, ranging from service agreements, to joint ventures or integrations, at the program level or the enterprise level
Advance new models of care, with particular emphasis on cross-continuum pathways, bundled funding arrangements, and population health models
In partnership with the President and CEO, and the VP Strategy and Public Affairs, work with government and relevant agencies to enable health system transformation and new models of care
Ensure the continuous development of direct reports through leadership, education, coaching and performance management
Promote a culture of learning, innovation, change and accountability within the HR and Transformation Team
Lead special projects and take on other responsibilities consistent with the skills and experience of the position, as assigned from time to time by the President and CEO
Relationships:
The VP People and Transformation functions as an executive for the organization and must be highly skilled in building relationships with executives, Board members, hospital staff, medical staff, the Ministry of Health, and peers in the sector and relevant agencies. The mission and values of the Network have deep roots, in the approach to patient care and employee care across all three sites. It is essential that the VP People and Transformation is truly committed living these values.
THE CANDIDATE
The role of Vice President, People and Transformation is demanding, requiring an exceptional combination of leadership ability, a demonstrated track record of achievement, and a variety of personal and professional attributes equal to the opportunity of this role.
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree, or ideally a Master’s Degree, in Business Management, Health Administration, Organizational Development, or a related area. The candidate will have relevant, progressive experience in strategic leadership of human resources and transformation, with demonstrated success in delivering against strategy, flourishing in a strong team-oriented environment, and desire to ‘raise the bar’ of performance. Ideally, a qualified candidate will have provided senior leadership to a portfolio of services similar to those constituting this portfolio, in a complex, dynamic organization. An appreciation for strategic leadership of HR programs in a public sector, multi-stakeholder environment is required, along with demonstrated competence in developing internal and external partnerships to advance system transformation.
The candidate sought will possess the following key competencies, record of experience and academic preparation:
A minimum of 10 years in a health system leadership role, with a focus on strategic system transformation
A minimum of 5 years in strategic leadership of a human resources portfolio in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity
Knowledge of the principles and methods of managing organizational change, and organizational development
Experience driving and managing transformational change, and in helping an organization successfully implement and transition through change, including developing integrated or bundled care models, and other transformational business models
Experience establishing and advancing external partnerships
Experience in a unionized environment
A spirit of enterprise and innovation; this executive must continuously seek out new and better approaches, both in the delivery of HR services, and in health system transformation
Strong personal ‘hands on’ leadership and management skills, with an exceptional ability to build and mentor strong teams, and to motivate and encourage continuous learning
Demonstrated leadership in overseeing efficient portfolio operations with focus on both quality and fiscal accountability in service delivery
Excellent interpersonal skill as applied in negotiation scenarios, conflict resolution and consensus building. The individual should wish to be accessible to all levels of the organization, and understand the importance of effective communication
Tact and diplomacy combined with a bias for action
Exemplary facilitation, communication and listening skills
A reputation for openness, honesty, integrity and trustworthiness
Constancy of purpose, resilience and enthusiasm
A leadership and management style that is positive, collaborative, consultative, honest, participatory, respectful and empowering.
COMPENSATION
A competitive compensation package will be provided.
Job Summary
As part of its growth and transformation, LHSC is now seeking an articulate, visionary Human Resources (“HR”) leader to join the organization as the Vice President (“VP”) of People & Culture.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer (“CPO”), the VP, People & Culture will take on a senior, strategic and high-profile role within the organization. Leveraging centralized “centres of excellence” and currently managing a team of four (4) Directors and nearly 200 indirect reports, the successful candidate will act as a critical business partner and trusted advisor to the CPO while providing strategic leadership, direction and oversight for the human capital and organizational development strategies.
The VP of People & Culture will consistently demonstrate strong business acumen and emotional intelligence, possess significant human resource functional knowledge, and will bring leadership, vision, creativity and passion in driving outcomes through industry-leading people strategies and practices.
The ideal candidate will be a system thinker and team player with a proven track record of aligning Human Resources and operating strategies. The VP, People & Culture will be charged with developing a comprehensive organizational People Strategy to align with the hospital’s new Strategic Plan, and with implementing relevant and impactful people practices for this innovative healthcare leader.
Core Responsibilities Include:
Provide strategic advice to the CPO and senior leadership team to address complex needs and issues, ensuring the human impacts of business decisions are factored into planning and decision-making
Provide strategic direction in the development and delivery of HR programs including organizational structure, labour and employee relations, recruitment, occupational health & safety, performance management, total compensation, training, succession, culture and engagement
Development and review of performance indicators to ensure programs are effective and meaningful
Ensuring resolution of the organization’s most complex and high risk people issues
Develop and implement an annual People and Culture agenda in alignment with the company’s business goals and plans
Support organizational change-management projects, communications, and transition plans
Intentionally build relational trust to drive strategic partnerships and ensure productive working relationships with stakeholders within the organization, region and province
Qualifications: Education, Years Of Experience
Masters degree in Human Resources, Public Policy, or other relevant field
CHRL designation or equivalent experience
10 years of recent related experience in a unionized environment, including a minimum of five (5) years in a senior leadership capacity in a complex, highly-regulated, human resources environment, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Solid understanding of employment-related legislation related to governing employers in Ontario
Experience in program leadership relating to people, strategy, finance and resource utilization
In-depth development knowledge of organizational and HR, OD leading practices, policies, processes and evaluation tools
Experience in internal/external communications would be an asset
A demonstrated commitment to collaborative relationships and an ability to thrive in an environment that focuses on patient and family-centred care
Demonstrated behaviours supporting our core values of Compassion, Teamwork, Curiosity and Accountability
To apply, please visit our Careers website at: https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/careers . (Job Posting #63338).
Deadline to apply is November 24, 2018.
Oct 29, 2018
Full time
Job Summary
As part of its growth and transformation, LHSC is now seeking an articulate, visionary Human Resources (“HR”) leader to join the organization as the Vice President (“VP”) of People & Culture.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer (“CPO”), the VP, People & Culture will take on a senior, strategic and high-profile role within the organization. Leveraging centralized “centres of excellence” and currently managing a team of four (4) Directors and nearly 200 indirect reports, the successful candidate will act as a critical business partner and trusted advisor to the CPO while providing strategic leadership, direction and oversight for the human capital and organizational development strategies.
The VP of People & Culture will consistently demonstrate strong business acumen and emotional intelligence, possess significant human resource functional knowledge, and will bring leadership, vision, creativity and passion in driving outcomes through industry-leading people strategies and practices.
The ideal candidate will be a system thinker and team player with a proven track record of aligning Human Resources and operating strategies. The VP, People & Culture will be charged with developing a comprehensive organizational People Strategy to align with the hospital’s new Strategic Plan, and with implementing relevant and impactful people practices for this innovative healthcare leader.
Core Responsibilities Include:
Provide strategic advice to the CPO and senior leadership team to address complex needs and issues, ensuring the human impacts of business decisions are factored into planning and decision-making
Provide strategic direction in the development and delivery of HR programs including organizational structure, labour and employee relations, recruitment, occupational health & safety, performance management, total compensation, training, succession, culture and engagement
Development and review of performance indicators to ensure programs are effective and meaningful
Ensuring resolution of the organization’s most complex and high risk people issues
Develop and implement an annual People and Culture agenda in alignment with the company’s business goals and plans
Support organizational change-management projects, communications, and transition plans
Intentionally build relational trust to drive strategic partnerships and ensure productive working relationships with stakeholders within the organization, region and province
Qualifications: Education, Years Of Experience
Masters degree in Human Resources, Public Policy, or other relevant field
CHRL designation or equivalent experience
10 years of recent related experience in a unionized environment, including a minimum of five (5) years in a senior leadership capacity in a complex, highly-regulated, human resources environment, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Solid understanding of employment-related legislation related to governing employers in Ontario
Experience in program leadership relating to people, strategy, finance and resource utilization
In-depth development knowledge of organizational and HR, OD leading practices, policies, processes and evaluation tools
Experience in internal/external communications would be an asset
A demonstrated commitment to collaborative relationships and an ability to thrive in an environment that focuses on patient and family-centred care
Demonstrated behaviours supporting our core values of Compassion, Teamwork, Curiosity and Accountability
To apply, please visit our Careers website at: https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/careers . (Job Posting #63338).
Deadline to apply is November 24, 2018.
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (MS Society) is a world leader focused on accelerating research and improving quality of life for those living with and affected by multiple sclerosis. Positioning people at the center of everything they do, the core support of the MS Society has been from tens of thousands of dedicated individuals, companies and foundations in communities across Canada. A growing 1,500 volunteers serve on MS Society chapter boards and councils, with an additional 13,500 volunteers who facilitate service programs, fundraising events, public awareness campaigns and social activities. Working collaboratively across the country, the MS Society’s employees, volunteers and donors raise funds to support research into the causes and treatments of MS. The head office of the MS Society is located in Toronto with divisional offices located in Dartmouth, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton and Vancouver.
Based in Toronto, Ontario and operating on a national level, the Assistant Vice President, Research reports to and works collaboratively with the Vice President, Research on a variety of key initiatives including developing innovative research programs while working seamlessly with a team of researchers across the country and globally. A trusted advisor to the Vice President, Research, the MS Society Senior Leadership Team and to MS Society leaders across Canada, she/he is a highly credible leader that can positively impact and influence a wide range of key internal and external MS Society stakeholders including volunteers and donors. The AVP Research will act as an effective ambassador to raise awareness and funds for MS Society research through impactful presentations, discussions, professional networking and social media. The Assistant Vice President, Research is a leader with the ability to distill complex scientific information and design effective research programs. She/he will be able to effortlessly incorporate scientific information into MS Society’s research operations and powerfully communicate to both internal and external stakeholders. She/he will have a proven track record of success in the development and implementation of both strategic research programs and operating plans with the ability to connect the dots from long-term vision to day-to-day accountability and reality.
The ideal Assistant Vice President, Research is a trusted and transparent senior executive and research leader with proven experience: executing and driving the innovative and strategic research direction of a dynamic organization; inspiring and collaborating with Senior Leadership Teams across an organization; effectively developing a wide range of research, industry, government, philanthropic and key stakeholder relationships; and successfully establishing sustainable funding for research programs that, through a data driven lens, add meaningful value to the MS Society of Canada. Confident working in rapidly changing industries or organizations, this transformative leader is an exceptional communicator experienced in driving change, growth and possibility across functions and geographies. An effective mentor and coach, the AVP Research, will have ideally completed research at the doctoral level in the health science field and have five to ten years of progressively responsible leadership and research experience within academic, research and educational institutions, healthcare organizations and related foundations, government, and/or the not-for-profit, public or private sector. Specific understanding of multiple sclerosis and/or neurological disease research is an asset.
The MS Society is at an exciting time in its history, with a new President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Pamela Valentine, who brings a depth of scientific experience combined with a drive and passion for innovation. With the integrated voice of team members, volunteers, and people living with and affected by MS, the MS Society is currently developing a new Strategic Plan and fundraising campaign. The MS Society is demystifying the disease, removing barriers, and is on the cusp of breakthrough research that will stop disease progression, empowering more people to live their best lives and drive change that will lead to a future free from MS. This is an exciting time for an outstanding and executive research leader to join the MS Society of Canada and play a role in breakthrough research and scientific discoveries that will contribute to the MS Society of Canada’s mission to find a cure for multiple sclerosis for many years to come.
How to Apply
If you are interested in exploring this exciting MS Society Assistant Vice President, Research position at the MS Society of Canada, please provide a detailed cover letter and resume highlighting your relevant leadership, business and research experience to Lisa Heidman LL.B., ICD.D, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Arlington Partners International at lisaheidman@arlingtonpartnersinc.com and Mireille Macia, Senior Client Partner, Assessment at mireillemacia@arlingtonpartnersinc.com .
We look very forward to exploring your candidacy.
Oct 23, 2018
Full time
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (MS Society) is a world leader focused on accelerating research and improving quality of life for those living with and affected by multiple sclerosis. Positioning people at the center of everything they do, the core support of the MS Society has been from tens of thousands of dedicated individuals, companies and foundations in communities across Canada. A growing 1,500 volunteers serve on MS Society chapter boards and councils, with an additional 13,500 volunteers who facilitate service programs, fundraising events, public awareness campaigns and social activities. Working collaboratively across the country, the MS Society’s employees, volunteers and donors raise funds to support research into the causes and treatments of MS. The head office of the MS Society is located in Toronto with divisional offices located in Dartmouth, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton and Vancouver.
Based in Toronto, Ontario and operating on a national level, the Assistant Vice President, Research reports to and works collaboratively with the Vice President, Research on a variety of key initiatives including developing innovative research programs while working seamlessly with a team of researchers across the country and globally. A trusted advisor to the Vice President, Research, the MS Society Senior Leadership Team and to MS Society leaders across Canada, she/he is a highly credible leader that can positively impact and influence a wide range of key internal and external MS Society stakeholders including volunteers and donors. The AVP Research will act as an effective ambassador to raise awareness and funds for MS Society research through impactful presentations, discussions, professional networking and social media. The Assistant Vice President, Research is a leader with the ability to distill complex scientific information and design effective research programs. She/he will be able to effortlessly incorporate scientific information into MS Society’s research operations and powerfully communicate to both internal and external stakeholders. She/he will have a proven track record of success in the development and implementation of both strategic research programs and operating plans with the ability to connect the dots from long-term vision to day-to-day accountability and reality.
The ideal Assistant Vice President, Research is a trusted and transparent senior executive and research leader with proven experience: executing and driving the innovative and strategic research direction of a dynamic organization; inspiring and collaborating with Senior Leadership Teams across an organization; effectively developing a wide range of research, industry, government, philanthropic and key stakeholder relationships; and successfully establishing sustainable funding for research programs that, through a data driven lens, add meaningful value to the MS Society of Canada. Confident working in rapidly changing industries or organizations, this transformative leader is an exceptional communicator experienced in driving change, growth and possibility across functions and geographies. An effective mentor and coach, the AVP Research, will have ideally completed research at the doctoral level in the health science field and have five to ten years of progressively responsible leadership and research experience within academic, research and educational institutions, healthcare organizations and related foundations, government, and/or the not-for-profit, public or private sector. Specific understanding of multiple sclerosis and/or neurological disease research is an asset.
The MS Society is at an exciting time in its history, with a new President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Pamela Valentine, who brings a depth of scientific experience combined with a drive and passion for innovation. With the integrated voice of team members, volunteers, and people living with and affected by MS, the MS Society is currently developing a new Strategic Plan and fundraising campaign. The MS Society is demystifying the disease, removing barriers, and is on the cusp of breakthrough research that will stop disease progression, empowering more people to live their best lives and drive change that will lead to a future free from MS. This is an exciting time for an outstanding and executive research leader to join the MS Society of Canada and play a role in breakthrough research and scientific discoveries that will contribute to the MS Society of Canada’s mission to find a cure for multiple sclerosis for many years to come.
How to Apply
If you are interested in exploring this exciting MS Society Assistant Vice President, Research position at the MS Society of Canada, please provide a detailed cover letter and resume highlighting your relevant leadership, business and research experience to Lisa Heidman LL.B., ICD.D, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Arlington Partners International at lisaheidman@arlingtonpartnersinc.com and Mireille Macia, Senior Client Partner, Assessment at mireillemacia@arlingtonpartnersinc.com .
We look very forward to exploring your candidacy.
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
“ Create a world-class health experience ”
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), a 137-bed community hospital located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, serves a catchment area known as west Northumberland County. NHH serves a mixed urban and rural population of approximately 60,000 residents in west Northumberland comprising the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs approximately 600 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians and volunteers. With an operating budget of $70 million, NHH is an active member of the Central East Local Health Integration Network (CE LHIN).
Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of senior management team. The Vice President and CFO will develop strategies that result in the efficient utilization of financial resources and will be responsible for Materials Management services at NHH. Translating the hospitals’ strategic directions into outcomes, the Vice President will work with the leadership team to enhance the quality of care delivered, further realize a positive workplace culture and build partnerships internally and externally.
With a decade of senior leadership experience in a complex health care environment, outstanding analytical skills and superb communication skills, the new Vice President & CFO will have an ability to work effectively with administration, trustees, directors, managers, staff, physicians, partners and the community. The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Commerce, Master’s Degree in Health Administration or Business Administration (an asset), and a CPA designation.
For more information on this outstanding opportunity, or to submit your application in confidence, please contact:
Jim Stonehouse, Partner Pa mela Colquhoun, Partner
jstonehouse@fourcornersgroup.com pcolquhoun@fourcornersgroup.com
416-593-0900 x2240 416-593-0900 x2070
Oct 23, 2018
Full time
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
“ Create a world-class health experience ”
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), a 137-bed community hospital located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, serves a catchment area known as west Northumberland County. NHH serves a mixed urban and rural population of approximately 60,000 residents in west Northumberland comprising the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs approximately 600 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians and volunteers. With an operating budget of $70 million, NHH is an active member of the Central East Local Health Integration Network (CE LHIN).
Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of senior management team. The Vice President and CFO will develop strategies that result in the efficient utilization of financial resources and will be responsible for Materials Management services at NHH. Translating the hospitals’ strategic directions into outcomes, the Vice President will work with the leadership team to enhance the quality of care delivered, further realize a positive workplace culture and build partnerships internally and externally.
With a decade of senior leadership experience in a complex health care environment, outstanding analytical skills and superb communication skills, the new Vice President & CFO will have an ability to work effectively with administration, trustees, directors, managers, staff, physicians, partners and the community. The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Commerce, Master’s Degree in Health Administration or Business Administration (an asset), and a CPA designation.
For more information on this outstanding opportunity, or to submit your application in confidence, please contact:
Jim Stonehouse, Partner Pa mela Colquhoun, Partner
jstonehouse@fourcornersgroup.com pcolquhoun@fourcornersgroup.com
416-593-0900 x2240 416-593-0900 x2070
With a deep commitment to fostering healthy people and healthy communities – for generations, the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is made up of over 23,400 employees, 2,600 physicians, 5,500 learners, and 7,000 volunteers who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia. The Authority’s services are divided across four management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. NSHA has an annual operating budget of over $2 billion and a responsibility to provide people-centered, high quality, safe, and sustainable health and wellness for Nova Scotians and to engage Nova Scotians to create a healthier future for all.
Reporting to the President and CEO, the NSHA’s Vice President, Medicine is responsible for overseeing all medical staffing matters and providing the clinical, operational, strategic, and cultural leadership necessary to deliver high-value medical services across the continuum of care. The Medical Directors of each of NSHA’s management zones will report to the Vice President, who will set the strategic direction for physician recruitment, engagement, privileging, credentialing, and retention across the province. The Vice President will also establish the policies, procedures, and programs necessary to manage medical staff affairs, oversee medical structures, evaluate and execute evidence-based health services plans, direct future physician resource planning, and champion an agenda of constant improvement, innovation, and research.
As the ideal candidate, you are a senior physician leader with significant leadership experience within a complex, multi-site health sciences organization. A highly visible leader, you have proven your ability to authentically engage with, listen to, and foster strong relationships with, a wide variety of stakeholders. Your leadership style has been described as mature, balanced, and thoughtful. You are an adept problem solver who combines strategic orientation and courage of conviction to distill complex, system information into solid organizational decision making.
A seasoned leader , you have the innate ability to lead change and innovation and can work effectively with the executive leadership team to embed excellence and efficiency into patient care and health services. You have a demonstrated understanding of budgets and long-term financial planning, strong human resources capabilities, and the ability to engage, mentor, and empower teams. You will ensure that your mandate to help improve the delivery of health care in Nova Scotia is realized by creating a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and improvement. Your well-developed change management skills will empower your team to achieve the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of NSHA.
Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment.
Nova Scotia Health Authority is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are: Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, contact Robert Fleming or Jeff Forbes at 1-866-822-6022, or submit your application online at: www.kbrs.ca/Careers/12561
Oct 23, 2018
Full time
With a deep commitment to fostering healthy people and healthy communities – for generations, the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is made up of over 23,400 employees, 2,600 physicians, 5,500 learners, and 7,000 volunteers who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia. The Authority’s services are divided across four management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. NSHA has an annual operating budget of over $2 billion and a responsibility to provide people-centered, high quality, safe, and sustainable health and wellness for Nova Scotians and to engage Nova Scotians to create a healthier future for all.
Reporting to the President and CEO, the NSHA’s Vice President, Medicine is responsible for overseeing all medical staffing matters and providing the clinical, operational, strategic, and cultural leadership necessary to deliver high-value medical services across the continuum of care. The Medical Directors of each of NSHA’s management zones will report to the Vice President, who will set the strategic direction for physician recruitment, engagement, privileging, credentialing, and retention across the province. The Vice President will also establish the policies, procedures, and programs necessary to manage medical staff affairs, oversee medical structures, evaluate and execute evidence-based health services plans, direct future physician resource planning, and champion an agenda of constant improvement, innovation, and research.
As the ideal candidate, you are a senior physician leader with significant leadership experience within a complex, multi-site health sciences organization. A highly visible leader, you have proven your ability to authentically engage with, listen to, and foster strong relationships with, a wide variety of stakeholders. Your leadership style has been described as mature, balanced, and thoughtful. You are an adept problem solver who combines strategic orientation and courage of conviction to distill complex, system information into solid organizational decision making.
A seasoned leader , you have the innate ability to lead change and innovation and can work effectively with the executive leadership team to embed excellence and efficiency into patient care and health services. You have a demonstrated understanding of budgets and long-term financial planning, strong human resources capabilities, and the ability to engage, mentor, and empower teams. You will ensure that your mandate to help improve the delivery of health care in Nova Scotia is realized by creating a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and improvement. Your well-developed change management skills will empower your team to achieve the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of NSHA.
Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment.
Nova Scotia Health Authority is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are: Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, contact Robert Fleming or Jeff Forbes at 1-866-822-6022, or submit your application online at: www.kbrs.ca/Careers/12561
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is seeking a highly respected strategic leader to join its Executive Team as Vice President, Corporate Services .
An independent, not-for-profit organization, CIHI provides essential information on Canada’s health systems and the health of Canadians. With an annual budget of approximately $111M, CIHI is funded by the federal, provincial and territorial governments. Its 700 staff are located primarily in Ottawa and Toronto, with regional offices in Victoria and Montréal. It works closely with its funders and key stakeholders to create and maintain a broad range of data and information used to accelerate improvements in health care, health system performance, and population health across Canada.
This role is based in Ottawa and reports to the President and CEO. The Vice President, Corporate Services provides vision, leadership and direction in formulating strategies, programs, policies and procedures for CIHI’s Human Resources & Administration, Strategy & Operations, Privacy & Legal, and Finance Branches.
As an ideal candidate, you bring a university degree in a relevant field combined with 15 years of progressively senior leadership experience that includes strategic, operational and financial planning in a complex health, not for profit, or public environment. A systems and integrative thinker who is skilled at balancing innovation and risk, CIHI will benefit greatly from your demonstrable experience developing and implementing strategic priorities, programs and business plans. You are an outstanding communicator and relationship builder adept at building partnerships and collaborative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Trusted, confident, creative, diplomatic and politically astute are all terms that peers would use to describe you. An experienced change leader with a collegial and participative style, you are recognized as a team builder with an eye for talent, able to cultivate empowered and high performing teams aligned with a culture of innovation and excellence. Previous experience reporting to, or supporting, a Board of Directors is preferred. Proficiency in English and French is an asset.
To apply for this position, please submit your application and related materials to rrankin@boyden.com and state the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
Oct 18, 2018
Full time
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is seeking a highly respected strategic leader to join its Executive Team as Vice President, Corporate Services .
An independent, not-for-profit organization, CIHI provides essential information on Canada’s health systems and the health of Canadians. With an annual budget of approximately $111M, CIHI is funded by the federal, provincial and territorial governments. Its 700 staff are located primarily in Ottawa and Toronto, with regional offices in Victoria and Montréal. It works closely with its funders and key stakeholders to create and maintain a broad range of data and information used to accelerate improvements in health care, health system performance, and population health across Canada.
This role is based in Ottawa and reports to the President and CEO. The Vice President, Corporate Services provides vision, leadership and direction in formulating strategies, programs, policies and procedures for CIHI’s Human Resources & Administration, Strategy & Operations, Privacy & Legal, and Finance Branches.
As an ideal candidate, you bring a university degree in a relevant field combined with 15 years of progressively senior leadership experience that includes strategic, operational and financial planning in a complex health, not for profit, or public environment. A systems and integrative thinker who is skilled at balancing innovation and risk, CIHI will benefit greatly from your demonstrable experience developing and implementing strategic priorities, programs and business plans. You are an outstanding communicator and relationship builder adept at building partnerships and collaborative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Trusted, confident, creative, diplomatic and politically astute are all terms that peers would use to describe you. An experienced change leader with a collegial and participative style, you are recognized as a team builder with an eye for talent, able to cultivate empowered and high performing teams aligned with a culture of innovation and excellence. Previous experience reporting to, or supporting, a Board of Directors is preferred. Proficiency in English and French is an asset.
To apply for this position, please submit your application and related materials to rrankin@boyden.com and state the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
Vice President, Resident & Family Experience (Chief Nursing Executive) will strategically dedicate leadership resources to further elevate our culture of resident and family centered care and service excellence as we aspire to change the world of senior living by ensuring that the organization living out its mission, vision and values results in a resident-centred experience across all of peopleCare Communities service environments inclusive of independent/Retirement Living, Assisted Living, Long Term Care communities.
This newly created role will collaborate with our home leadership teams in leveraging best practices and developing innovative new ways to improve the care experience while supporting our teams with the following responsibilities: resident satisfaction and complaints; compliance and regulatory commitments; clinical and professional practice; and implementing new care and service partnerships with system stakeholders.
The Vice President, Resident and Family Experience is also responsible to ensure that programs uphold the residents’ right to autonomy, choice, dignity and respect while meeting the required standards and contract obligations and market/industry conditions.
Key Roles and Responsibilities;
Participate on the people Care executive team, and in the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan and Direction;
Develop, support and monitor implementation plans supporting the Strategic plan as they pertain to the clinical priorities of the organization.
Provide leadership to all aspects of service delivery focusing on aligning service capacities to contract and legislative obligations for the optimal resident results;
Lead teams through a “servant leadership” approach that models the organizations’ values and their associated behaviours; mentor leaders to build an empowered and engaged workforce;
Ensure the organization is in position to achieve Accreditation with exemplary status;
Model critical thinking skills, problem-solving behaviours, advocacy and a “can do” mentality to quality service;
Provide educational opportunities for all departments of peopleCare communities to incorporate resident-centred philosophy in their day-to-day operations;
Develop and maintain relationships with community partners that are characterized by shared responsibility and success, open communication and transparency, and collaboration and advocate for the timely resolution of service delivery issues that impact resident experience;
Collaborate on the development and implementation and maintain a fully resident-centred quality management system, inclusive of performance measures;
Instill innovation and creative thinking and behaviour at all levels of the organization to constantly seek ways to improve services and to challenge the status quo;
Provide leadership to environmental scanning and trending initiatives; and develop entrepreneurial capacities within the leadership team to create value-added opportunities for residents and steward the distribution of resources to ensure maximum benefit to the resident;
Serve as the Executive Sponsor for specific projects and initiatives as assigned by the President;
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor’s Degree of Science, Nursing (Masters Preferred)
Registered Nurse (in good standing with the college of Nurses)
10 years of leadership/management experience at the executive level and with key functions that will fall within the Vice President, Resident Experience responsibilities required
Demonstrated experience in setting and achieving long range strategic directions, managing vision & purpose, identifying emerging trends, managing and guiding
Strong customer focus, commitment to continuous quality improvement and results-oriented management style
Proven analytical, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills with the ability to operate at a strategic level to develop and achieve shared goals and organizational objectives
Superior communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus
Oct 16, 2018
Full time
Vice President, Resident & Family Experience (Chief Nursing Executive) will strategically dedicate leadership resources to further elevate our culture of resident and family centered care and service excellence as we aspire to change the world of senior living by ensuring that the organization living out its mission, vision and values results in a resident-centred experience across all of peopleCare Communities service environments inclusive of independent/Retirement Living, Assisted Living, Long Term Care communities.
This newly created role will collaborate with our home leadership teams in leveraging best practices and developing innovative new ways to improve the care experience while supporting our teams with the following responsibilities: resident satisfaction and complaints; compliance and regulatory commitments; clinical and professional practice; and implementing new care and service partnerships with system stakeholders.
The Vice President, Resident and Family Experience is also responsible to ensure that programs uphold the residents’ right to autonomy, choice, dignity and respect while meeting the required standards and contract obligations and market/industry conditions.
Key Roles and Responsibilities;
Participate on the people Care executive team, and in the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan and Direction;
Develop, support and monitor implementation plans supporting the Strategic plan as they pertain to the clinical priorities of the organization.
Provide leadership to all aspects of service delivery focusing on aligning service capacities to contract and legislative obligations for the optimal resident results;
Lead teams through a “servant leadership” approach that models the organizations’ values and their associated behaviours; mentor leaders to build an empowered and engaged workforce;
Ensure the organization is in position to achieve Accreditation with exemplary status;
Model critical thinking skills, problem-solving behaviours, advocacy and a “can do” mentality to quality service;
Provide educational opportunities for all departments of peopleCare communities to incorporate resident-centred philosophy in their day-to-day operations;
Develop and maintain relationships with community partners that are characterized by shared responsibility and success, open communication and transparency, and collaboration and advocate for the timely resolution of service delivery issues that impact resident experience;
Collaborate on the development and implementation and maintain a fully resident-centred quality management system, inclusive of performance measures;
Instill innovation and creative thinking and behaviour at all levels of the organization to constantly seek ways to improve services and to challenge the status quo;
Provide leadership to environmental scanning and trending initiatives; and develop entrepreneurial capacities within the leadership team to create value-added opportunities for residents and steward the distribution of resources to ensure maximum benefit to the resident;
Serve as the Executive Sponsor for specific projects and initiatives as assigned by the President;
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor’s Degree of Science, Nursing (Masters Preferred)
Registered Nurse (in good standing with the college of Nurses)
10 years of leadership/management experience at the executive level and with key functions that will fall within the Vice President, Resident Experience responsibilities required
Demonstrated experience in setting and achieving long range strategic directions, managing vision & purpose, identifying emerging trends, managing and guiding
Strong customer focus, commitment to continuous quality improvement and results-oriented management style
Proven analytical, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills with the ability to operate at a strategic level to develop and achieve shared goals and organizational objectives
Superior communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus
Vice President, Research & Innovation
St. Michael’s Hospital, Providence Healthcare and St. Joseph’s Health Centre (the Network), fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, the largest research entity in Canada, is seeking an international leader in research and innovation to serve as their next Vice President, Research & Innovation.
On August 1, 2017, three hospitals in Toronto, Ontario, Canada officially united under a single health network (Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital) to advance the health of our patients, clients and residents, and our urban communities. The Network’s more than 10,000 staff and physicians serve communities from Etobicoke to Scarborough. With an annual budget of more than $1 billion and 1,100 inpatient beds, the Network provides the full spectrum of care from primary, secondary, community, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care.
The Network is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto (U of T), the largest research entity in Canada. The Faculty of Medicine at U of T is ranked the top medical school in Canada, and among the top 20 worldwide. U of T Medicine researchers collaborate with researchers all over the world. Last year, they co-authored more than 12,000 papers with researchers in 153 counties ranging from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. The Faculty of Medicine and its affiliated hospitals form one of the leading health sciences centres for research and education in North America. The hub centres on the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network – nine teaching hospitals fully affiliated with U of T and four associate member institutions – and extends to another 20 community-affiliated hospitals and healthcare sites in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.
Research at the Network is conducted by 244 world-class scientists in two main areas - the Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, which focuses on basic and translational science research, and the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, which focuses on clinical and health services research. Our Network’s research funding totals $78 million annually. The Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science is home to basic science and translational research at the Network. Our researchers target common and high burden illnesses that are important to patients. Our research teams strive to make discoveries that will improve patients’ lives. The Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute runs clinical trials and specializes in research on health services and policy, population health, global health, indigenous health and knowledge translation research at the Network. Our focus is on conducting research and disseminating knowledge that is relevant for our health-care system and important to our patients.
The VP, Research and Innovation role is a rich mix of operational and strategic responsibilities. Reporting to the President and CEO, the VP, Research and Innovation will provide leadership in promoting the Network’s research culture by fostering an environment conducive to high quality scholarship informed by and grounded in the Network’s values and focused on the highest quality patient care. In addition to oversight of the larger research portfolio, the Vice President will have an expanded role with responsibilities for working directly with the Network’s Executive Committee and the Research & Education Committee of the Network's Board on developing a vision for the future of research within the three hospitals as well as trans-institutional strategies. The successful candidate will also work closely with leaders from the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network (TAHSN), a dynamic network of academic health organizations comprised of the University of Toronto and 13 academic hospitals including Providence, St. Joseph’s and St. Michael’s.
The next Vice President will be a leader in the world of health research. The successful candidate will bring a spirit of excitement in innovation, build partnerships that drive an entrepreneurial focus, lead with collaboration and keep research teams across the Network focused on both the Network’s vision and the ability to deliver with excellence and impact. With an impeccable reputation as a scholar with an impact on the world of research, the successful candidate must be intellectually adventurous, possess a passion for research discovery, appreciate the importance of different types of research across many different disciplines, embrace a culture of discovery in a hospital environment and enjoy building bridges across the Network and beyond.
For more information on this outstanding opportunity further, or to submit your application in confidence, please contact:
Jim Stonehouse, Partner Pamela Colquhoun, Partner
jstonehouse@fourcornersgroup.com pcolquhoun@fourcornersgroup.com
416-593-0900 x2240 416-593-0900 x2070
The Network is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, and members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Oct 16, 2018
Full time
Vice President, Research & Innovation
St. Michael’s Hospital, Providence Healthcare and St. Joseph’s Health Centre (the Network), fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, the largest research entity in Canada, is seeking an international leader in research and innovation to serve as their next Vice President, Research & Innovation.
On August 1, 2017, three hospitals in Toronto, Ontario, Canada officially united under a single health network (Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital) to advance the health of our patients, clients and residents, and our urban communities. The Network’s more than 10,000 staff and physicians serve communities from Etobicoke to Scarborough. With an annual budget of more than $1 billion and 1,100 inpatient beds, the Network provides the full spectrum of care from primary, secondary, community, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care.
The Network is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto (U of T), the largest research entity in Canada. The Faculty of Medicine at U of T is ranked the top medical school in Canada, and among the top 20 worldwide. U of T Medicine researchers collaborate with researchers all over the world. Last year, they co-authored more than 12,000 papers with researchers in 153 counties ranging from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. The Faculty of Medicine and its affiliated hospitals form one of the leading health sciences centres for research and education in North America. The hub centres on the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network – nine teaching hospitals fully affiliated with U of T and four associate member institutions – and extends to another 20 community-affiliated hospitals and healthcare sites in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.
Research at the Network is conducted by 244 world-class scientists in two main areas - the Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, which focuses on basic and translational science research, and the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, which focuses on clinical and health services research. Our Network’s research funding totals $78 million annually. The Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science is home to basic science and translational research at the Network. Our researchers target common and high burden illnesses that are important to patients. Our research teams strive to make discoveries that will improve patients’ lives. The Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute runs clinical trials and specializes in research on health services and policy, population health, global health, indigenous health and knowledge translation research at the Network. Our focus is on conducting research and disseminating knowledge that is relevant for our health-care system and important to our patients.
The VP, Research and Innovation role is a rich mix of operational and strategic responsibilities. Reporting to the President and CEO, the VP, Research and Innovation will provide leadership in promoting the Network’s research culture by fostering an environment conducive to high quality scholarship informed by and grounded in the Network’s values and focused on the highest quality patient care. In addition to oversight of the larger research portfolio, the Vice President will have an expanded role with responsibilities for working directly with the Network’s Executive Committee and the Research & Education Committee of the Network's Board on developing a vision for the future of research within the three hospitals as well as trans-institutional strategies. The successful candidate will also work closely with leaders from the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network (TAHSN), a dynamic network of academic health organizations comprised of the University of Toronto and 13 academic hospitals including Providence, St. Joseph’s and St. Michael’s.
The next Vice President will be a leader in the world of health research. The successful candidate will bring a spirit of excitement in innovation, build partnerships that drive an entrepreneurial focus, lead with collaboration and keep research teams across the Network focused on both the Network’s vision and the ability to deliver with excellence and impact. With an impeccable reputation as a scholar with an impact on the world of research, the successful candidate must be intellectually adventurous, possess a passion for research discovery, appreciate the importance of different types of research across many different disciplines, embrace a culture of discovery in a hospital environment and enjoy building bridges across the Network and beyond.
For more information on this outstanding opportunity further, or to submit your application in confidence, please contact:
Jim Stonehouse, Partner Pamela Colquhoun, Partner
jstonehouse@fourcornersgroup.com pcolquhoun@fourcornersgroup.com
416-593-0900 x2240 416-593-0900 x2070
The Network is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, and members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
