Lead the Future of Home and Community Care in Canada
For more than 125 years, VON Canada has been a trusted leader in home and community care, helping people live independently, safely, and with dignity in their homes and communities.
Through the dedication of its staff and volunteers, VON strengthens and eases the pressure on health systems, supports families and caregivers, and improves quality of life for thousands of Canadians each year. VON currently operates across Ontario and Nova Scotia, delivering nursing, personal support, home care, and community health services in more than 1,200 communities.
Today, VON is an innovator and trusted partner to governments, health system leaders, and community organizations. As demand grows and needs change, the organization is focused on practical innovation, strong operations, and care models that are integrated, patient centric, and built to last.
VON is now seeking an exceptional, caring, and high performing President & Chief Executive Officer to build on its success. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO will set clear strategic direction, embody and promote a culture of compassion, and lead a dedicated team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to the people and the communities VON serves. To this end, they will strengthen key partnerships, drive innovation in both the operations and delivery of care, champion sustainable growth, and enhance VON’s position at the forefront of health policy and integrated home and community care in Canada.
If you are energized by healthcare transformation and the opportunity to lead one of Canada’s largest and most important and cherished non-profit organization, we invite you to explore this exceptional leadership role. Visit boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/3227 to apply and contact Michael Naufal or Collin Ritch ( critch@boyden.com ) with any questions.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Lead the Future of Home and Community Care in Canada
For more than 125 years, VON Canada has been a trusted leader in home and community care, helping people live independently, safely, and with dignity in their homes and communities.
Through the dedication of its staff and volunteers, VON strengthens and eases the pressure on health systems, supports families and caregivers, and improves quality of life for thousands of Canadians each year. VON currently operates across Ontario and Nova Scotia, delivering nursing, personal support, home care, and community health services in more than 1,200 communities.
Today, VON is an innovator and trusted partner to governments, health system leaders, and community organizations. As demand grows and needs change, the organization is focused on practical innovation, strong operations, and care models that are integrated, patient centric, and built to last.
VON is now seeking an exceptional, caring, and high performing President & Chief Executive Officer to build on its success. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO will set clear strategic direction, embody and promote a culture of compassion, and lead a dedicated team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to the people and the communities VON serves. To this end, they will strengthen key partnerships, drive innovation in both the operations and delivery of care, champion sustainable growth, and enhance VON’s position at the forefront of health policy and integrated home and community care in Canada.
If you are energized by healthcare transformation and the opportunity to lead one of Canada’s largest and most important and cherished non-profit organization, we invite you to explore this exceptional leadership role. Visit boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/3227 to apply and contact Michael Naufal or Collin Ritch ( critch@boyden.com ) with any questions.
Director, People and Culture
Partners Community Health (PCH) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to transforming how seniors and aging adults experience care across Mississauga and West Toronto. Through a strong commitment to partnership, PCH integrates healthcare, wellness, and community services to deliver coordinated, person-centred care that responds to the evolving needs of individuals and their families. PCH operates Wellbrook Place, a state-of-the-art seniors campus that includes two long-term care homes and an Integrated Seniors’ Hub. Together, these services form the foundation of an innovative model of care that combines clinical excellence with inclusive, community-based programming. Guided by its 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan, PCH is advancing integrated models of care, strengthening system partnerships, and expanding its role in research, education, and innovation across the aging continuum. As the organization enters its next phase of growth, PCH is seeking a strategic and values-driven Director, People and Culture (Director) to join its Senior Leadership Team.
The Position
Reporting to the Vice President, Business Operations and Chief Financial Officer, with a dotted line to the President, the Director provides strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of human resources, labour relations, and organizational development. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director plays a central role in shaping and advancing the organization’s people strategy to support its next phase of growth.
Having moved through a period of rapid growth and workforce stabilization, PCH is now focused on strengthening its people practices, enhancing workforce capability, and building a more mature and integrated People and Culture function. The Director will lead this next phase by establishing clear structures, strengthening core HR operations, and introducing programs that support a high-performing, engaged workforce.
The Director oversees a broad portfolio that includes labour relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, learning and development, employee engagement, occupational health and safety, and HR systems. A key focus of the role will be to stabilize and optimize foundational HR processes while advancing a more strategic, forward-looking approach to workforce planning and organizational development. The Director will also play an important role in shaping a positive and inclusive workplace culture, grounded in the organization’s values of compassion, excellence, inclusivity, and creativity. As a visible and trusted leader, they will build credibility with staff, leaders, and labour partners, while fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Operating in a complex, regulated healthcare environment, this role requires a leader who can balance hands-on operational leadership with strategic thinking, bringing structure and discipline while supporting innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term organizational performance. The Director will also ensure that people practices support safe, high-quality, resident-centred care and comply with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and applicable regulations.
The Person
The ideal candidate is an experienced HR leader with a strong track record of leading people and culture functions in complex, unionized environments. They bring deep expertise across core HR disciplines, including labour relations, talentmanagement, and organizational development, along with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally. They are a credible and collaborative leader who builds trust across teams, leaders, and labour partners, and who is comfortable navigating complexity and change. With a strong understanding of workforce challenges within healthcare or similarly regulated sectors, they are able to translate strategy into practical, actionable solutions that support both people and performance. Aligned with PCH’s values of compassion, excellence, inclusivity, and creativity, the successful candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to shape the organization’s people strategy and contribute to a high- performing, engaged, and inclusive workplace.
This is an upcoming vacancy and the salary range for the position is $135,000 – $169,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package including an RRSP program. Compensation is currently under review and will be determined based on experience.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the position title, to resumes@promeus.ca . An Executive Brief is available upon request.
PCH and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and advances equity in the workplace and in the communities served. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, people with disabilities, and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Director, People and Culture
Partners Community Health (PCH) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to transforming how seniors and aging adults experience care across Mississauga and West Toronto. Through a strong commitment to partnership, PCH integrates healthcare, wellness, and community services to deliver coordinated, person-centred care that responds to the evolving needs of individuals and their families. PCH operates Wellbrook Place, a state-of-the-art seniors campus that includes two long-term care homes and an Integrated Seniors’ Hub. Together, these services form the foundation of an innovative model of care that combines clinical excellence with inclusive, community-based programming. Guided by its 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan, PCH is advancing integrated models of care, strengthening system partnerships, and expanding its role in research, education, and innovation across the aging continuum. As the organization enters its next phase of growth, PCH is seeking a strategic and values-driven Director, People and Culture (Director) to join its Senior Leadership Team.
The Position
Reporting to the Vice President, Business Operations and Chief Financial Officer, with a dotted line to the President, the Director provides strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of human resources, labour relations, and organizational development. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director plays a central role in shaping and advancing the organization’s people strategy to support its next phase of growth.
Having moved through a period of rapid growth and workforce stabilization, PCH is now focused on strengthening its people practices, enhancing workforce capability, and building a more mature and integrated People and Culture function. The Director will lead this next phase by establishing clear structures, strengthening core HR operations, and introducing programs that support a high-performing, engaged workforce.
The Director oversees a broad portfolio that includes labour relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, learning and development, employee engagement, occupational health and safety, and HR systems. A key focus of the role will be to stabilize and optimize foundational HR processes while advancing a more strategic, forward-looking approach to workforce planning and organizational development. The Director will also play an important role in shaping a positive and inclusive workplace culture, grounded in the organization’s values of compassion, excellence, inclusivity, and creativity. As a visible and trusted leader, they will build credibility with staff, leaders, and labour partners, while fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Operating in a complex, regulated healthcare environment, this role requires a leader who can balance hands-on operational leadership with strategic thinking, bringing structure and discipline while supporting innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term organizational performance. The Director will also ensure that people practices support safe, high-quality, resident-centred care and comply with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and applicable regulations.
The Person
The ideal candidate is an experienced HR leader with a strong track record of leading people and culture functions in complex, unionized environments. They bring deep expertise across core HR disciplines, including labour relations, talentmanagement, and organizational development, along with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally. They are a credible and collaborative leader who builds trust across teams, leaders, and labour partners, and who is comfortable navigating complexity and change. With a strong understanding of workforce challenges within healthcare or similarly regulated sectors, they are able to translate strategy into practical, actionable solutions that support both people and performance. Aligned with PCH’s values of compassion, excellence, inclusivity, and creativity, the successful candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to shape the organization’s people strategy and contribute to a high- performing, engaged, and inclusive workplace.
This is an upcoming vacancy and the salary range for the position is $135,000 – $169,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package including an RRSP program. Compensation is currently under review and will be determined based on experience.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the position title, to resumes@promeus.ca . An Executive Brief is available upon request.
PCH and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and advances equity in the workplace and in the communities served. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, people with disabilities, and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Unity Health Toronto is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare networks serving patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care. With an annual budget of more than $1.6 billion and 1,578 inpatient beds, Unity Health’s clinical services span primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care, rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care. With Providence Healthcare (PHC) in the east, St. Joseph’s Health Centre (SJHC) in the west, and St Michael’s Hospital (SMH), an academic setting in the heart of downtown, Unity Health spans the breadth of Toronto’s geography. Unity Health serves almost 1.5 million people from the communities surrounding its three hospitals. Outside of the immediate catchment areas, Unity Health supports a broad distribution of patients within Ontario who are cared for in its leading regional specialty programs, including trauma, neurosurgery, transplant, and others. A wide range of people and communities, each with unique needs, rely on Unity Health to provide them with the best possible care experiences.
Reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer (VP & CFO) plays a critical leadership position in shaping the strategic direction, financial stewardship, and operational effectiveness of Unity Health Toronto. This position will be entrusted to an accomplished executive bringing deep expertise in finance, healthcare management, and enterprise leadership. Accountability encompasses the leadership and oversight of all financial systems, shaping long-term priorities aligned with organizational vision and fiscal capacity, and ensuring rigorous stewardship of operating budgets, capital planning, investments, strategic sourcing, supply chain and overall financial sustainability.
The VP & CFO will develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies that foster an organizational culture of strong financial stewardship and that underpin fiscal sustainability, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in alignment with funding and regulatory standards. The role will ensure rigorous oversight of revenue cycle performance, expense management, and financial indicators, alongside the establishment of robust internal controls to mitigate risk and safeguard assets. In close partnership with the President and CEO and senior leadership team, the VP & CFO will inform strategic decision-making through financial analysis and risk assessment, while identifying opportunities for growth, efficiency, and operational optimization. Leadership of finance, accounting, and administrative functions will be coupled with a commitment to building and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability. The VP & CFO will represent the organization across external forums, advocating for the organization’s interests and advance its standing as an academic healthcare leader.
With 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare finance, including a minimum of five years at the executive level, the successful candidate will demonstrate a proven record of financial stewardship, strategic planning, and transformation within complex healthcare environments. Deep knowledge of Ontario’s healthcare regulations, reimbursement models, and sector dynamics is essential, together with highly developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal capabilities to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation or equivalent, preferably complemented by a Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related discipline.
For more information or to pursue this opportunity, please contact Pamela Colquhoun, Partner and Jim Stonehouse, Partner via Kathy Luu, kluu@boyden.com . This position is not currently vacant and is being recruited in anticipation of a planned transition to be determined in 2026.
We are committed to creating an environment where all of our people feel welcome and valued while being themselves and where our people can openly and safely share different perspectives that will inspire creativity and innovation that will support our ability to contend with the challenges of today’s health-care environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates welcome applications from those who are Indigenous, Black or Racialized, persons with disabilities, people who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
We are committed to ensuring a workplace that is accessible to persons with disabilities. This includes ensuring accessibility in the candidate application and selection process. Where additional accommodations are required, requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their accommodation requirements known to us.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Unity Health Toronto is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare networks serving patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care. With an annual budget of more than $1.6 billion and 1,578 inpatient beds, Unity Health’s clinical services span primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care, rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care. With Providence Healthcare (PHC) in the east, St. Joseph’s Health Centre (SJHC) in the west, and St Michael’s Hospital (SMH), an academic setting in the heart of downtown, Unity Health spans the breadth of Toronto’s geography. Unity Health serves almost 1.5 million people from the communities surrounding its three hospitals. Outside of the immediate catchment areas, Unity Health supports a broad distribution of patients within Ontario who are cared for in its leading regional specialty programs, including trauma, neurosurgery, transplant, and others. A wide range of people and communities, each with unique needs, rely on Unity Health to provide them with the best possible care experiences.
Reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer (VP & CFO) plays a critical leadership position in shaping the strategic direction, financial stewardship, and operational effectiveness of Unity Health Toronto. This position will be entrusted to an accomplished executive bringing deep expertise in finance, healthcare management, and enterprise leadership. Accountability encompasses the leadership and oversight of all financial systems, shaping long-term priorities aligned with organizational vision and fiscal capacity, and ensuring rigorous stewardship of operating budgets, capital planning, investments, strategic sourcing, supply chain and overall financial sustainability.
The VP & CFO will develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies that foster an organizational culture of strong financial stewardship and that underpin fiscal sustainability, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in alignment with funding and regulatory standards. The role will ensure rigorous oversight of revenue cycle performance, expense management, and financial indicators, alongside the establishment of robust internal controls to mitigate risk and safeguard assets. In close partnership with the President and CEO and senior leadership team, the VP & CFO will inform strategic decision-making through financial analysis and risk assessment, while identifying opportunities for growth, efficiency, and operational optimization. Leadership of finance, accounting, and administrative functions will be coupled with a commitment to building and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability. The VP & CFO will represent the organization across external forums, advocating for the organization’s interests and advance its standing as an academic healthcare leader.
With 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare finance, including a minimum of five years at the executive level, the successful candidate will demonstrate a proven record of financial stewardship, strategic planning, and transformation within complex healthcare environments. Deep knowledge of Ontario’s healthcare regulations, reimbursement models, and sector dynamics is essential, together with highly developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal capabilities to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation or equivalent, preferably complemented by a Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related discipline.
For more information or to pursue this opportunity, please contact Pamela Colquhoun, Partner and Jim Stonehouse, Partner via Kathy Luu, kluu@boyden.com . This position is not currently vacant and is being recruited in anticipation of a planned transition to be determined in 2026.
We are committed to creating an environment where all of our people feel welcome and valued while being themselves and where our people can openly and safely share different perspectives that will inspire creativity and innovation that will support our ability to contend with the challenges of today’s health-care environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates welcome applications from those who are Indigenous, Black or Racialized, persons with disabilities, people who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
We are committed to ensuring a workplace that is accessible to persons with disabilities. This includes ensuring accessibility in the candidate application and selection process. Where additional accommodations are required, requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their accommodation requirements known to us.
Job Number: J0326-0349 Job Title: Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (VP/CFO) Job Type: Full-Time Job Location: Alliston, Ontario Number of Open Positions: 1 Department: Administration Union: Non-Union Salary: $87.18 - $94.87/hour
Job Summary Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (VP/CFO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and provides strategic, financial, and operational leadership in support of the Hospital’s vision, mission, values and strategic priorities. The VP/CFO is accountable for the financial health and long-term sustainability of the organization, ensuring robust financial stewardship, enterprise risk management, internal controls, and performance oversight. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the VP/CFO participates in organizational strategic planning and priority setting, including the development and use of data-driven evaluation frameworks and Lean methodologies where appropriate. The VP/CFO actively engages with Ontario Health, regional partners, and other healthcare providers to advance integrated, cost-effective delivery of high-quality patient care. The incumbent models and demonstrates behaviours aligned with the Hospital’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Responsibilities • Provide assurance to the CEO and Board that appropriate financial controls, compliance frameworks, and fiscal management strategies are in place to meet legislative and mandated requirements. • Lead the development of multi-year financial plans, including operating and capital budgets. • Oversee a robust annual budget development process and implement reporting mechanisms to s upport accountability across the organization. • Ensure effective working capital management, cost containment strategies, and revenue optimization. • Direct external audit processes and ensure timely presentation of audited financial statements. • Maintain oversight of investments, insurance programs, banking agreements, procurement controls, and asset protection. • Ensure compliance with Ministry of Health funding policies, MIS standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. • Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for corporate and support services within the assigned portfolio including Capital Development and Facility Operations. • Collaborate with the Executive Team in advancing the Quality Improvement Plan and other quality and safety initiatives. • Establish performance metrics, reporting frameworks, and analytics to support informed decision-making. • Partnership and system integration • Collaborate with the Hospital Foundation to support capital planning and strategic fundraising initiatives. • Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for People & Culture, leadership development, and people services within the assigned portfolio • Ensure people strategies align with corporate goals, financial sustainability, and a high-performance, values-based culture • Build and sustain high-performing leadership teams within the portfolio. • Mentor and develop emerging leaders to support succession planning and organizational sustainability.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Health Administration preferred
Professional Accounting Designation, CPA required; (CA preferred or CGA)
University Degree in accounting, business administration or a related field
Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation preferred.
Leadership or executive education considered an asset.
Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in financial business administration
Minimum five (5) in a senior executive leadership role.
Experience within a healthcare environment strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with a Board of Directors in a public sector environment.
Experience managing diverse departments and complex portfolios
Strong understanding of Ministry of Health funding models, healthcare financial reporting and MIS standards.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale change and transformation initiatives.
Skills and Abilities
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and systems-level perspective.
Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, risk management, and internal controls.
Strong executive presence with the ability to engage effectively at Board and system levels.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proven ability to translate data into meaningful insights to support strategic decision-making.
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-service portfolios.
Skilled negotiator with experience managing vendor, consultant, and partnership agreements.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Strong change management and project leadership capabilities.
Politically astute with the ability to navigate competing priorities and stakeholder interests.
Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients, family and staff.
Models’ behaviour that is aligned with the values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.
Our Values
Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.
I ntegrity - We adhere to the highest ethical principles
C ompassion - We respond to our patients’ needs with empathy
A ccountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community
R espect - We embrace the diversity of our patients, staff and community
E xcellence - We support a culture of distinction
Hours of Work : Monday to Friday. Weekend work may be required as needed.
This is a new position. Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 6, 2026.
Other: Stevenson Memorial Hospital is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply including visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2s+ persons, and anyone else who will contribute to a diverse workplace.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request by notifying Human Resources at (705) 434-3377 ext 3354.
As part of our mandatory screening process, SMH will require professional references, verification of academic training and professional accreditation along with a current vulnerable sector screening check. (or Criminal Record Check – dependent on role.)
Please note that while this job is posted on Stevenson Memorial Hospital's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Stevenson Memorial Hospital careers site.
Mar 23, 2026
Full time
Job Number: J0326-0349 Job Title: Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (VP/CFO) Job Type: Full-Time Job Location: Alliston, Ontario Number of Open Positions: 1 Department: Administration Union: Non-Union Salary: $87.18 - $94.87/hour
Job Summary Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (VP/CFO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and provides strategic, financial, and operational leadership in support of the Hospital’s vision, mission, values and strategic priorities. The VP/CFO is accountable for the financial health and long-term sustainability of the organization, ensuring robust financial stewardship, enterprise risk management, internal controls, and performance oversight. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the VP/CFO participates in organizational strategic planning and priority setting, including the development and use of data-driven evaluation frameworks and Lean methodologies where appropriate. The VP/CFO actively engages with Ontario Health, regional partners, and other healthcare providers to advance integrated, cost-effective delivery of high-quality patient care. The incumbent models and demonstrates behaviours aligned with the Hospital’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Responsibilities • Provide assurance to the CEO and Board that appropriate financial controls, compliance frameworks, and fiscal management strategies are in place to meet legislative and mandated requirements. • Lead the development of multi-year financial plans, including operating and capital budgets. • Oversee a robust annual budget development process and implement reporting mechanisms to s upport accountability across the organization. • Ensure effective working capital management, cost containment strategies, and revenue optimization. • Direct external audit processes and ensure timely presentation of audited financial statements. • Maintain oversight of investments, insurance programs, banking agreements, procurement controls, and asset protection. • Ensure compliance with Ministry of Health funding policies, MIS standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. • Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for corporate and support services within the assigned portfolio including Capital Development and Facility Operations. • Collaborate with the Executive Team in advancing the Quality Improvement Plan and other quality and safety initiatives. • Establish performance metrics, reporting frameworks, and analytics to support informed decision-making. • Partnership and system integration • Collaborate with the Hospital Foundation to support capital planning and strategic fundraising initiatives. • Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for People & Culture, leadership development, and people services within the assigned portfolio • Ensure people strategies align with corporate goals, financial sustainability, and a high-performance, values-based culture • Build and sustain high-performing leadership teams within the portfolio. • Mentor and develop emerging leaders to support succession planning and organizational sustainability.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Health Administration preferred
Professional Accounting Designation, CPA required; (CA preferred or CGA)
University Degree in accounting, business administration or a related field
Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation preferred.
Leadership or executive education considered an asset.
Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in financial business administration
Minimum five (5) in a senior executive leadership role.
Experience within a healthcare environment strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with a Board of Directors in a public sector environment.
Experience managing diverse departments and complex portfolios
Strong understanding of Ministry of Health funding models, healthcare financial reporting and MIS standards.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale change and transformation initiatives.
Skills and Abilities
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and systems-level perspective.
Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, risk management, and internal controls.
Strong executive presence with the ability to engage effectively at Board and system levels.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proven ability to translate data into meaningful insights to support strategic decision-making.
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-service portfolios.
Skilled negotiator with experience managing vendor, consultant, and partnership agreements.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Strong change management and project leadership capabilities.
Politically astute with the ability to navigate competing priorities and stakeholder interests.
Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients, family and staff.
Models’ behaviour that is aligned with the values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.
Our Values
Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.
I ntegrity - We adhere to the highest ethical principles
C ompassion - We respond to our patients’ needs with empathy
A ccountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community
R espect - We embrace the diversity of our patients, staff and community
E xcellence - We support a culture of distinction
Hours of Work : Monday to Friday. Weekend work may be required as needed.
This is a new position. Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 6, 2026.
Other: Stevenson Memorial Hospital is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply including visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2s+ persons, and anyone else who will contribute to a diverse workplace.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request by notifying Human Resources at (705) 434-3377 ext 3354.
As part of our mandatory screening process, SMH will require professional references, verification of academic training and professional accreditation along with a current vulnerable sector screening check. (or Criminal Record Check – dependent on role.)
Please note that while this job is posted on Stevenson Memorial Hospital's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Stevenson Memorial Hospital careers site.
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Celebrating its 150th birthday in 2025, SickKids was named by Newsweek and Statista as the best children’s health-care centre in the world, topping the list of 250 children’s hospitals globally.
SickKids is seeking a distinguished Vice President, People and Culture to join its executive leadership team. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, this role provides strategic and operational leadership for Human Resources, Volunteer Resources, and Occupational Health & Safety Services. As a trusted advisor and member of the Senior Management Committee, the Vice President, People and Culture will shape and advance a future-ready people mandate—advancing the HR operating model through emerging technologies, automation, and insights—to enable clinical excellence, organizational agility, and long-term sustainability across one of the world’s leading paediatric health organizations.
The Vice President, People and Culture provides leadership across the full spectrum of the HR function, including talent management, organizational development, performance management, recruitment, total rewards, employee engagement, and workforce planning. A key priority of this portfolio is accelerating digital HR transformation—strengthening HR systems, payroll, and shared services; expanding self-service and omni-channel support; and deploying process automation and AI-enabled tools to streamline core processes, enhance the employee experience, and improve responsiveness and quality of service. The role also leads optimization and human-centred design to ensure HR services are intuitive, efficient, and scalable.
This role also encompasses executive leadership of Volunteer Resources and Occupational Health & Safety Services, including workplace safety, occupational health, accessibility, staff well-being, and workplace violence prevention. Through active participation on committees and close partnership with the Health Equity and Inclusion Office, this leader advances inclusive recruitment, workforce representation, and EDI initiatives—leveraging data and digital capabilities to measure impact and continuously improve outcomes.
An accomplished human resources senior executive with prior C-suite or equivalent experience within a large, complex organization, the candidate sought will bring a progressive, technology-enabled approach to the HR function, alongside possessing an advanced business degree or equivalent experience. Demonstrated success in leading large, cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise change—particularly through modernization of HR services, process automation, and advanced people analytics—will be essential. Recognized as a visionary leader with strong executive presence, high emotional intelligence, and exceptional communication skills, this individual will provide confident, values-driven leadership, with a strong understanding of responsible AI, privacy, and governance, to position the portfolio as the “people and culture” executive function of the future.
To apply for this opportunity, please contact Jim Stonehouse, Partner or Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate at kluu@boyden.com .
This position is not currently vacant and is being recruited in anticipation of a planned transition in the summer of 2026.
SickKids is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to diversity within our organization.
SickKids is also committed to providing services in both official languages and our preference is to hire employees who are fluent in both English and French whenever possible.
Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Celebrating its 150th birthday in 2025, SickKids was named by Newsweek and Statista as the best children’s health-care centre in the world, topping the list of 250 children’s hospitals globally.
SickKids is seeking a distinguished Vice President, People and Culture to join its executive leadership team. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, this role provides strategic and operational leadership for Human Resources, Volunteer Resources, and Occupational Health & Safety Services. As a trusted advisor and member of the Senior Management Committee, the Vice President, People and Culture will shape and advance a future-ready people mandate—advancing the HR operating model through emerging technologies, automation, and insights—to enable clinical excellence, organizational agility, and long-term sustainability across one of the world’s leading paediatric health organizations.
The Vice President, People and Culture provides leadership across the full spectrum of the HR function, including talent management, organizational development, performance management, recruitment, total rewards, employee engagement, and workforce planning. A key priority of this portfolio is accelerating digital HR transformation—strengthening HR systems, payroll, and shared services; expanding self-service and omni-channel support; and deploying process automation and AI-enabled tools to streamline core processes, enhance the employee experience, and improve responsiveness and quality of service. The role also leads optimization and human-centred design to ensure HR services are intuitive, efficient, and scalable.
This role also encompasses executive leadership of Volunteer Resources and Occupational Health & Safety Services, including workplace safety, occupational health, accessibility, staff well-being, and workplace violence prevention. Through active participation on committees and close partnership with the Health Equity and Inclusion Office, this leader advances inclusive recruitment, workforce representation, and EDI initiatives—leveraging data and digital capabilities to measure impact and continuously improve outcomes.
An accomplished human resources senior executive with prior C-suite or equivalent experience within a large, complex organization, the candidate sought will bring a progressive, technology-enabled approach to the HR function, alongside possessing an advanced business degree or equivalent experience. Demonstrated success in leading large, cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise change—particularly through modernization of HR services, process automation, and advanced people analytics—will be essential. Recognized as a visionary leader with strong executive presence, high emotional intelligence, and exceptional communication skills, this individual will provide confident, values-driven leadership, with a strong understanding of responsible AI, privacy, and governance, to position the portfolio as the “people and culture” executive function of the future.
To apply for this opportunity, please contact Jim Stonehouse, Partner or Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate at kluu@boyden.com .
This position is not currently vacant and is being recruited in anticipation of a planned transition in the summer of 2026.
SickKids is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to diversity within our organization.
SickKids is also committed to providing services in both official languages and our preference is to hire employees who are fluent in both English and French whenever possible.
Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.
Nova Scotia Health (NSH) is the largest provincial health authority in the Maritimes providing health services to Nova Scotians, along with specialized health services to over one million Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. With a budget of over $3 billion (2025-26), NSH operates 9 regional hospitals, a quaternary care center, and over 135 other service sites (e.g., community hospitals, long-term care facilities, community services, support, and administrative offices). NSH’s expansive network of health professionals provides the healthcare and services needed by the province. As the largest employer in Nova Scotia, NSH is home to approximately 37,000 employees. It is supported by over 40 healthcare foundations and 33 auxiliaries that raise funds to support facilities, healthcare innovation, and services.
The Opportunity
As NSH continues to evolve and respond to ongoing workforce pressures, rising service expectations, and the need for province‑wide alignment, the organization is seeking a Vice President, People, Culture and Belonging , a strategic, relationship‑driven executive who will shape the experience of employees across the health system and influence culture at scale.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President, Medical and Clinical Operations (currently the Acting President and Chief Executive Officer), the Vice President will lead a maturing People Services function of roughly 500 professionals supporting a province‑wide operating model. This portfolio spans labour relations, HR operations, organizational development, talent acquisition, scheduling services, compensation and benefits, occupational health and safety, leadership development, and employee well‑being.
The Vice President will champion the continued modernization of HR processes and systems, embed data informed ‑decision-making‑, and strengthen NSH’s ability to plan its workforce proactively. They will deepen NSH’s culture of accountability, psychological safety, and belonging, ensuring employees feel valued, supported, and equipped to support excellent service delivery and exceptional care across the province.
For a seasoned executive with experience in complex, unionized environments and a passion impact, this role presents a rare opportunity to influence the experience of tens of thousands of employees and strengthen the performance of a system that impacts every community in Nova Scotia.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Provide strategic leadership that advances an integrated, future‑focused People Services function aligned with clinical and operational priorities.
Lead efforts to modernize HR service delivery, systems, and policies, improving consistency, efficiency, and employee experience across all four zones of NSH.
Champion a culture grounded in respect, inclusion, accountability, and psychological safety.
Develop an employee experience strategy and Employer Value Proposition that strengthen retention and engagement.
Oversee complex labour relations in a multi‑union environment, navigating negotiations, essential services planning, grievances, and policy frameworks with diplomacy and clarity.
Implement province‑wide workforce systems, including scheduling solutions, modern performance management frameworks, and contemporary compensation structures.
Strengthen succession planning, workforce analytics, and long‑term workforce sustainability.
Modernize HR technologies and processes, enhancing digital tools, data capabilities, and operational efficiency.
Provide inspirational leadership to a large, multidisciplinary HR team, building future capabilities and ensuring departmental stability.
Foster productive, trust‑based relationships with clinical leaders, unions, government partners, corporate functions, and external stakeholders.
Serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team and contribute meaningfully to system‑level strategic decisions.
Ideal Candidate Profile
As the ideal candidate, you are an experienced, highly credible HR or corporate services executive who has led large, complex teams within multi‑site, unionized environments. You bring deep expertise across labour relations, workforce planning, organizational development, culture, talent strategy, and HR modernization. Experience within healthcare, public‑sector, or government‑adjacent systems would be considered an asset.
You excel at operating in fast‑moving, high‑pressure environments, maintaining steadiness and professionalism while navigating sensitive issues. You are comfortable leading large-scale transformation, introducing modern HR technologies, improving processes, and building strategic workforce planning capacity.
You are a relationship-builder who collaborates effectively with executives, clinical leaders, unions, government, and system partners. You influence with credibility, communicate clearly, and bring humility, diplomacy, and integrity to complex conversations.
Above all, you care deeply about people. You foster inclusive, respectful workplaces where belonging, psychological safety, and employee well‑being are central. You are passionate about strengthening the systems that help people deliver their best work, and you are ready to make a meaningful impact on a health system that serves communities across Nova Scotia.
How to Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this exciting opportunity, please apply online at https://www.kbrs.ca/Career/17734201209190000008hvt . For more information or to ask any questions, please contact Erin MacDonald at emacdonald@kbrs.ca , Katherine Risley at krisley@kbrs.ca , or Daniella Sam at dsam@kbrs.ca .
Diversity and Accessibility Statement
Nova Scotia Health 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. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify through this online self-identification questionnaire .
KBRS will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to our team.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Nova Scotia Health (NSH) is the largest provincial health authority in the Maritimes providing health services to Nova Scotians, along with specialized health services to over one million Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. With a budget of over $3 billion (2025-26), NSH operates 9 regional hospitals, a quaternary care center, and over 135 other service sites (e.g., community hospitals, long-term care facilities, community services, support, and administrative offices). NSH’s expansive network of health professionals provides the healthcare and services needed by the province. As the largest employer in Nova Scotia, NSH is home to approximately 37,000 employees. It is supported by over 40 healthcare foundations and 33 auxiliaries that raise funds to support facilities, healthcare innovation, and services.
The Opportunity
As NSH continues to evolve and respond to ongoing workforce pressures, rising service expectations, and the need for province‑wide alignment, the organization is seeking a Vice President, People, Culture and Belonging , a strategic, relationship‑driven executive who will shape the experience of employees across the health system and influence culture at scale.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President, Medical and Clinical Operations (currently the Acting President and Chief Executive Officer), the Vice President will lead a maturing People Services function of roughly 500 professionals supporting a province‑wide operating model. This portfolio spans labour relations, HR operations, organizational development, talent acquisition, scheduling services, compensation and benefits, occupational health and safety, leadership development, and employee well‑being.
The Vice President will champion the continued modernization of HR processes and systems, embed data informed ‑decision-making‑, and strengthen NSH’s ability to plan its workforce proactively. They will deepen NSH’s culture of accountability, psychological safety, and belonging, ensuring employees feel valued, supported, and equipped to support excellent service delivery and exceptional care across the province.
For a seasoned executive with experience in complex, unionized environments and a passion impact, this role presents a rare opportunity to influence the experience of tens of thousands of employees and strengthen the performance of a system that impacts every community in Nova Scotia.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Provide strategic leadership that advances an integrated, future‑focused People Services function aligned with clinical and operational priorities.
Lead efforts to modernize HR service delivery, systems, and policies, improving consistency, efficiency, and employee experience across all four zones of NSH.
Champion a culture grounded in respect, inclusion, accountability, and psychological safety.
Develop an employee experience strategy and Employer Value Proposition that strengthen retention and engagement.
Oversee complex labour relations in a multi‑union environment, navigating negotiations, essential services planning, grievances, and policy frameworks with diplomacy and clarity.
Implement province‑wide workforce systems, including scheduling solutions, modern performance management frameworks, and contemporary compensation structures.
Strengthen succession planning, workforce analytics, and long‑term workforce sustainability.
Modernize HR technologies and processes, enhancing digital tools, data capabilities, and operational efficiency.
Provide inspirational leadership to a large, multidisciplinary HR team, building future capabilities and ensuring departmental stability.
Foster productive, trust‑based relationships with clinical leaders, unions, government partners, corporate functions, and external stakeholders.
Serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team and contribute meaningfully to system‑level strategic decisions.
Ideal Candidate Profile
As the ideal candidate, you are an experienced, highly credible HR or corporate services executive who has led large, complex teams within multi‑site, unionized environments. You bring deep expertise across labour relations, workforce planning, organizational development, culture, talent strategy, and HR modernization. Experience within healthcare, public‑sector, or government‑adjacent systems would be considered an asset.
You excel at operating in fast‑moving, high‑pressure environments, maintaining steadiness and professionalism while navigating sensitive issues. You are comfortable leading large-scale transformation, introducing modern HR technologies, improving processes, and building strategic workforce planning capacity.
You are a relationship-builder who collaborates effectively with executives, clinical leaders, unions, government, and system partners. You influence with credibility, communicate clearly, and bring humility, diplomacy, and integrity to complex conversations.
Above all, you care deeply about people. You foster inclusive, respectful workplaces where belonging, psychological safety, and employee well‑being are central. You are passionate about strengthening the systems that help people deliver their best work, and you are ready to make a meaningful impact on a health system that serves communities across Nova Scotia.
How to Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this exciting opportunity, please apply online at https://www.kbrs.ca/Career/17734201209190000008hvt . For more information or to ask any questions, please contact Erin MacDonald at emacdonald@kbrs.ca , Katherine Risley at krisley@kbrs.ca , or Daniella Sam at dsam@kbrs.ca .
Diversity and Accessibility Statement
Nova Scotia Health 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. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify through this online self-identification questionnaire .
KBRS will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to our team.