Promeus
Chief Finance and Corporate Services Officer
Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP) is a leading provider of supportive housing and community mental health services, recognized for its values-driven approach and strong community partnerships. The organization employs more than 500 staff, manages over 1,200 housing units, and delivers services to more than 5,000 individuals annually, operating at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and community services. With an annual operating budget approaching $80 million and a growing capital development portfolio, SHIP is expanding its housing and service footprint across West Toronto, Dufferin County, and the Regions of Peel and Waterloo. As SHIP advances its long-term growth strategy, the organization is seeking a strategic and mission-driven Chief Finance and Corporate Services Officer (CFCO) to join its senior leadership team.
The Position
Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Finance and Corporate Services Officer (CFCO) will provide enterprise leadership across SHIP’s finance and corporate services portfolio, including Finance, Information Technology, Housing Development, Property Management, and Office Services. This executive role is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s financial strategy, corporate infrastructure, and operational systems are positioned to support SHIP’s continued growth and long- term sustainability.
SHIP is entering a period of significant expansion, including multiple housing development initiatives and a growing property portfolio. The CFCO will play a central role in aligning financial strategy, capital planning, and corporate operations with the organization’s long-term growth strategy. This includes strengthening capital governance, supporting disciplined oversight of development projects and housing assets, and ensuring that internal systems, processes, and reporting structures are scalable as the organization grows.
Working closely with the CEO, senior leadership team, and Board of Directors, the CFCO will translate complex financial and operational information into strategic insight that supports sound decision-making. The role also provides leadership in modernizing corporate infrastructure, strengthening data and technology platforms, and ensuring that SHIP’s corporate services functions operate in a coordinated and effective manner. This is a rare opportunity for a senior finance executive to help shape the infrastructure of a mission-driven organization that is expanding its impact across the housing and community mental health sectors.
The Person
The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative finance executive who brings both strong technical expertise and the ability to operate effectively within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. They will demonstrate sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a collaborative leadership style that supports alignment across teams and functions. Candidates will bring a professional accounting designation (CPA) along with senior financial leadership experience in a complex organization. Experience within publicly funded sectors, such as healthcare, housing, social services, or government environments, will be an asset. Familiarity with capital development, unionized workplaces, and organizations experiencing growth or transformation will also be valuable. Above all, the successful candidate will share SHIP’s commitment to compassion, inclusion, and community impact, and will be motivated by the opportunity to support an organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals facing mental health and housing challenges.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume—quoting the position title—to resumes@promeus.ca . An Executive Brief is available upon request.
SHIP and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers equity in the workplace and communities served. We welcome applications from women, racialized persons, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
Chief Finance and Corporate Services Officer
Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP) is a leading provider of supportive housing and community mental health services, recognized for its values-driven approach and strong community partnerships. The organization employs more than 500 staff, manages over 1,200 housing units, and delivers services to more than 5,000 individuals annually, operating at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and community services. With an annual operating budget approaching $80 million and a growing capital development portfolio, SHIP is expanding its housing and service footprint across West Toronto, Dufferin County, and the Regions of Peel and Waterloo. As SHIP advances its long-term growth strategy, the organization is seeking a strategic and mission-driven Chief Finance and Corporate Services Officer (CFCO) to join its senior leadership team.
The Position
Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Finance and Corporate Services Officer (CFCO) will provide enterprise leadership across SHIP’s finance and corporate services portfolio, including Finance, Information Technology, Housing Development, Property Management, and Office Services. This executive role is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s financial strategy, corporate infrastructure, and operational systems are positioned to support SHIP’s continued growth and long- term sustainability.
SHIP is entering a period of significant expansion, including multiple housing development initiatives and a growing property portfolio. The CFCO will play a central role in aligning financial strategy, capital planning, and corporate operations with the organization’s long-term growth strategy. This includes strengthening capital governance, supporting disciplined oversight of development projects and housing assets, and ensuring that internal systems, processes, and reporting structures are scalable as the organization grows.
Working closely with the CEO, senior leadership team, and Board of Directors, the CFCO will translate complex financial and operational information into strategic insight that supports sound decision-making. The role also provides leadership in modernizing corporate infrastructure, strengthening data and technology platforms, and ensuring that SHIP’s corporate services functions operate in a coordinated and effective manner. This is a rare opportunity for a senior finance executive to help shape the infrastructure of a mission-driven organization that is expanding its impact across the housing and community mental health sectors.
The Person
The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative finance executive who brings both strong technical expertise and the ability to operate effectively within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. They will demonstrate sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a collaborative leadership style that supports alignment across teams and functions. Candidates will bring a professional accounting designation (CPA) along with senior financial leadership experience in a complex organization. Experience within publicly funded sectors, such as healthcare, housing, social services, or government environments, will be an asset. Familiarity with capital development, unionized workplaces, and organizations experiencing growth or transformation will also be valuable. Above all, the successful candidate will share SHIP’s commitment to compassion, inclusion, and community impact, and will be motivated by the opportunity to support an organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals facing mental health and housing challenges.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume—quoting the position title—to resumes@promeus.ca . An Executive Brief is available upon request.
SHIP and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers equity in the workplace and communities served. We welcome applications from women, racialized persons, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
Southlake Health
Join Southlake’s Board of Directors!
For 100 years and counting, Southlake Health has built healthy communities through leading edge care with an unwavering pride for people, place and performance. Over the years, Southlake Health has evolved into one of Canada’s top healthcare organizations. Southlake Health is a network of expertise, compassion and excellence that delivers health and wellness, close to home. Named by Newsweek as one the top three community hospitals in Ontario, Southlake has also been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and one of the GTA’s Top Employers.
With 6,000 staff, medical staff, volunteers and learners, as well as an operating budget in excess of $650 million, Southlake Health operates several sites to deliver care to patients across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. It also provides specialized cardiac and cancer care to patients as far north as Muskoka and as far south as North York through its regional programs.
Southlake Health is committed to growing alongside the communities its serves. State-of-the-art technologies, advanced research and the latest techniques help patients in every stage of life. In a recognition of its commitment to quality and patient safety, Southlake Health has received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada for the past 16 years.
Southlake Health recently launched its new Strategy for the Decade Ahead, rooted in an exciting redevelopment project to transform the organization into a Distributed Health Network. It is committed to advancing innovation, embracing digital modernization, and fostering a culture centered on inclusion, belonging, and accountability. To navigate this pivotal journey, Southlake is inviting seasoned leaders to join its Board of Directors, where your expertise will be instrumental in guiding its strategic vision for delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable healthcare to the communities it serves.
Southlake’s Board Directors are entrusted with governance oversight and independent judgment, ensuring robust stewardship of public resources, optimal organizational performance, and sustained progress toward its strategic objectives.
Southlake is seeking professionals who demonstrate a strong commitment to public service, aligning with our purpose – building healthy communities through leading edge care, innovative partnerships and amazing people – and who provide thoughtful, independent insights into complex decisions within a dynamic healthcare landscape.
Individuals with senior-level leadership and governance experience in one or more of the following domains are encouraged to apply:
Financial Oversight and Capital Strategy: Proficiency in managing complex budgets, public-sector financial management, and capital planning.
Infrastructure and Redevelopment Governance: Experience overseeing major construction projects and long-term infrastructure strategy.
Digital Health and System Transformation: Governance expertise in digital strategy and large-scale change initiatives.
Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Risk Management: Knowledge in cyber risk oversight, privacy compliance, and enterprise risk frameworks.
Data, Analytics, and Responsible AI: Familiarity with advanced analytics and governance in responsible innovation, including AI.
Board Commitment
Board positions are volunteer roles requiring a commitment of approximately 10–20 hours per month, including participation in Board and committee meetings. Current committees include:
Governance & People
Quality & Safety
Finance, Property & Audit
While these roles are unpaid, they offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery and system transformation in Ontario.
How to apply
If you are interested in leveraging your expertise to enhance Southlake Health or wish to nominate a qualified candidate, please submit a letter or email detailing your background and interest by March 13, 2026 to:
Chair, Board of Directors
c/o Vanessa Girmenia, Southlake Health
596 Davis Drive, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P9
or via email: vtuzi@southlake.ca
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Ontario.
Join Southlake’s Board of Directors!
For 100 years and counting, Southlake Health has built healthy communities through leading edge care with an unwavering pride for people, place and performance. Over the years, Southlake Health has evolved into one of Canada’s top healthcare organizations. Southlake Health is a network of expertise, compassion and excellence that delivers health and wellness, close to home. Named by Newsweek as one the top three community hospitals in Ontario, Southlake has also been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and one of the GTA’s Top Employers.
With 6,000 staff, medical staff, volunteers and learners, as well as an operating budget in excess of $650 million, Southlake Health operates several sites to deliver care to patients across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. It also provides specialized cardiac and cancer care to patients as far north as Muskoka and as far south as North York through its regional programs.
Southlake Health is committed to growing alongside the communities its serves. State-of-the-art technologies, advanced research and the latest techniques help patients in every stage of life. In a recognition of its commitment to quality and patient safety, Southlake Health has received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada for the past 16 years.
Southlake Health recently launched its new Strategy for the Decade Ahead, rooted in an exciting redevelopment project to transform the organization into a Distributed Health Network. It is committed to advancing innovation, embracing digital modernization, and fostering a culture centered on inclusion, belonging, and accountability. To navigate this pivotal journey, Southlake is inviting seasoned leaders to join its Board of Directors, where your expertise will be instrumental in guiding its strategic vision for delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable healthcare to the communities it serves.
Southlake’s Board Directors are entrusted with governance oversight and independent judgment, ensuring robust stewardship of public resources, optimal organizational performance, and sustained progress toward its strategic objectives.
Southlake is seeking professionals who demonstrate a strong commitment to public service, aligning with our purpose – building healthy communities through leading edge care, innovative partnerships and amazing people – and who provide thoughtful, independent insights into complex decisions within a dynamic healthcare landscape.
Individuals with senior-level leadership and governance experience in one or more of the following domains are encouraged to apply:
Financial Oversight and Capital Strategy: Proficiency in managing complex budgets, public-sector financial management, and capital planning.
Infrastructure and Redevelopment Governance: Experience overseeing major construction projects and long-term infrastructure strategy.
Digital Health and System Transformation: Governance expertise in digital strategy and large-scale change initiatives.
Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Risk Management: Knowledge in cyber risk oversight, privacy compliance, and enterprise risk frameworks.
Data, Analytics, and Responsible AI: Familiarity with advanced analytics and governance in responsible innovation, including AI.
Board Commitment
Board positions are volunteer roles requiring a commitment of approximately 10–20 hours per month, including participation in Board and committee meetings. Current committees include:
Governance & People
Quality & Safety
Finance, Property & Audit
While these roles are unpaid, they offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery and system transformation in Ontario.
How to apply
If you are interested in leveraging your expertise to enhance Southlake Health or wish to nominate a qualified candidate, please submit a letter or email detailing your background and interest by March 13, 2026 to:
Chair, Board of Directors
c/o Vanessa Girmenia, Southlake Health
596 Davis Drive, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P9
or via email: vtuzi@southlake.ca
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Ontario.
