Clinical Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health and Healthcare Innovation Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (The Royal) Ottawa, Ontario The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (The Royal) is one of Canada’s foremost academic health science centres dedicated exclusively to mental health and addiction care. Located in Ottawa and affiliated with the University of Ottawa, The Royal integrates specialized clinical care, research, education, and innovation to advance understanding, treatment, and recovery for people living with mental illness and addiction. At the heart of this work is The Royal’s Research Institute, a globally recognized centre for mental health and addiction research and innovation. Guided by the belief that “Research is Care,” the Institute supports more than 170 active research projects and 41 interventional clinical trials. It brings together scientists, clinician-scientists, trainees, clinical leaders, patients, families, and partners to accelerate the translation of discovery into improvements in care. The Royal is entering an important period of research growth, supported by a landmark philanthropic investment from the Waverley House Foundation and other donors. This investment will support the recruitment of outstanding. research leaders and the establishment of several Clinical Research Chairs, strengthening The Royal’s capacity to advance discovery and position the organization as a global leader in mental health and addiction research and care. The Opportunity The Royal is seeking an internationally recognized clinician-scientist to serve as Clinical Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health and Healthcare Innovation (Chair). The successful candidate will build and lead a globally recognized research program at the intersection of artificial intelligence, mental health, and healthcare transformation, with a particular emphasis on generative and agentic AI. Supported by protected research time, competitive start-up funding, dedicated research infrastructure, and strong institutional and philanthropic commitment, the Clinical Research Chair will develop and evaluate AI-enabled approaches that improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care navigation, and health outcomes. The Clinical Research Chair will join a highly collaborative academic and clinical environment with access to advanced health data and imaging platforms, interventional psychiatry programs, and a growing network of academic, healthcare, government, industry, and innovation partners. The Clinical Research Chair will also help establish an Ottawa Centre of Excellence in AI and Mental Health, connecting scientific discovery, clinical validation, talent development, policy, implementation, and commercialization. Areas of research may include generative and agentic AI, clinical decision support, personalized digital interventions, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, interventional psychiatry, responsible AI, clinical trials, implementation science, healthcare innovation, and commercialization. Key priorities for the Clinical Research Chair  will include: Establish and grow a distinctive, internationally recognized research program in artificial intelligence and mental health, with particular emphasis on generative and agentic AI. Advance AI-enabled mental health care by developing and evaluating innovative approaches to clinical decision support, personalized interventions, treatment selection, and patient outcomes. Translate discovery into clinical and system impact, moving promising innovations through rigorous evaluation, clinical trials, implementation, and broader adoption. Advance responsible and patient-centred AI through strong governance, rigorous validation, privacy and cybersecurity safeguards, equitable design, and meaningful human oversight. Build research capacity by recruiting and mentoring trainees, emerging investigators, and interdisciplinary collaborators across mental health, medicine, engineering, computer science, and related fields. Strengthen The Royal’s national and international leadership through partnerships with academic institutions, healthcare organizations, government, industry, and people with lived experience, including helping to establish an Ottawa Centre of Excellence in AI and Mental Health. Secure competitive peer-reviewed funding and complementary investment to build a sustainable program with lasting scientific, clinical, and health system impact. Experience The successful candidate will be an accomplished clinician-scientist with a national or international reputation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health. They will bring a distinguished record of research achievement and scholarly productivity, success securing competitive peer-reviewed funding, experience leading complex research programs and interdisciplinary teams, and a demonstrated ability to translate research into clinical practice, health policy, or system improvement. Candidates will hold an MD or MD/PhD from a recognized academic institution and be certified, or eligible for certification, by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or hold an equivalent international credential. They must be eligible for medical licensure in Ontario and for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at the University of Ottawa. Advanced research training and substantive expertise in artificial intelligence, data science, digital health, biomedical engineering, computer science, or a related field would be considered an asset. A collaborative and innovative research leader, the successful candidate will bring the scientific credibility, clinical insight, technical fluency, and relationship-building skills to work across disciplines and organizational boundaries. They will be committed to mentorship, responsible innovation, meaningful engagement with patients and families, and translating research into improvements for patients, communities, and health systems. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please submit your CV or contact Heather Spiegel or Judy Mandelman at  resumes@promeus.ca . An Executive Brief is available upon request.

Oak Valley Health is seeking an exceptional physician executive to serve as its next Chief of Staff - an influential enterprise leadership role at a defining moment for the organization and the communities it serves. Serving more than 490,000 patients annually, Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations, providing hospital-based care through Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital and the Reactivation Care Centre, while also supporting home care and primary care services across the communities it serves. Guided by its 2024–2029 Strategic Plan, Integrated Care for Healthier Communities , the organization is advancing an ambitious agenda focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience, strengthening integrated care, investing in its people, and expanding its academic, digital and clinical capabilities. This work includes the redevelopment of Uxbridge Hospital, the continued evolution of integrated models of care, and the expansion of services to meet the needs of some of Canada’s fastest-growing and most culturally diverse communities. Reporting to the Board of Directors and working in close partnership with the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Chief of Staff is Oak Valley Health’s senior physician leader and a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. The Chief of Staff will bring a strong physician voice to enterprise decision-making and help shape the organization’s clinical strategy, culture and performance. As Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee, the Chief of Staff will provide strategic leadership to Oak Valley Health’s medical, dental, midwifery and extended class nursing staff. They will strengthen physician engagement and accountability, develop physician leadership capacity, and champion the highest standards of quality, patient safety and professional practice. Working across clinical, administrative and governance boundaries, the Chief of Staff will build alignment around complex decisions and help translate Oak Valley Health’s strategy into better outcomes for patients and communities. This is an opportunity for an accomplished physician leader to have meaningful influence across a growing health system - helping to define how care is delivered today while building the clinical leadership, partnerships and capabilities Oak Valley Health will need for the future. The successful candidate will be a highly credible, collaborative and politically astute physician leader who can build trust, lead through influence and navigate complexity. They will bring progressive physician leadership experience, a strong record of advancing quality and patient safety, and demonstrated success engaging physicians, developing clinical leaders and addressing performance and accountability with sound judgment. Candidates must hold an MD and certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the College of Family Physicians of Canada. They will have at least 10 years of clinical practice experience and five years of progressively senior physician leadership experience. The successful candidate must have an existing clinical practice at Oak Valley Health or be able to establish one.  Odgers does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.   To Apply To fill this position, Oak Valley Health has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged and should be submitted online ideally by October 22, 2026 at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/31936 We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Oak Valley Health is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Oak Valley Health throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.   Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.

Position Overview Organization:  Sienna Senior Living Title:  Senior Director, Clinical Services, Long Term Care Reports To:  Vice President, Quality & Clinical Services Team:  11 Location:  Hybrid. Head office is at: 302 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, Ontario. The successful candidate will visit the head office roughly 1x a week and will be in the field conducting site visits 3x a week. Moderate travel (a week a month every 2-3 months) to Ottawa, Alberta, British Columbia will be required. Compensation:  $135,000-$165,000 plus fulsome benefits including RRSP match, STIP (annual), LTIP, vacation. Compensation will be determined commensurate with experience. Use of AI: AI is not currently utilized at any stage of the hiring process. Is This You? Are you a clinical leader who is energized by the opportunity to influence quality and care delivery at scale? Do you have the experience of leading across a complex, multi-jurisdictional Long-Term Care and Continuing Care environment, while balancing national consistency with the realities of individual communities? Are you comfortable setting expectations for clinical performance, resident safety and quality outcomes while holding leaders accountable for delivering against them? Do you thrive in highly regulated environments where clinical excellence and regulatory readiness go hand in hand? Can you interpret evolving regulatory requirements, translate them into practical guidance, and build systems that keep communities’ inspection-ready, not simply when an inspection is approaching, but as part of a culture of continuous quality improvement? Are you confident using clinical data, quality indicators and regulatory findings to identify trends, prioritize opportunities and drive meaningful improvement? Most importantly, are you a trusted clinical partner and people leader who can influence without relying solely on authority? Can you lead, coach and develop a team of Clinical Care Partners while building strong relationships with operational and clinical leaders across the organization? If you are motivated by the opportunity to strengthen safe, effective and person-centered care for residents across a national network, and are ready to bring both strategic perspective and operational discipline to that challenge, this could be the opportunity for you. Interested? Read on. The Organization Sienna Senior Living (Sienna) is a purpose driven organization, and they believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity and respect.   They aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where their ~14,500 team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. Sienna is a publicly traded company (TSX: SIA) and one of Canada’s leading owners and operators of seniors’ residences with high quality assets in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Serving ~12,000 residences, Sienna offers a full range of seniors’ living options including independent living (Aspira Retirement Living), assisted living, memory care, long-term care and specialized programs and services. They currently operate 42 long-term care communities (6,572 beds), 40 retirement residences (4,575 suites), and 12 managed residences (1,362 beds/suites). At Sienna, they empower their team members across Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta to help our residents live the life they desire and deserve.  Their purpose is simple: to cultivate happiness in daily life!   What Sienna Offers: They aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work.  They offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:   A competitive compensation and vacation package Employer Paid Health & Dental Benefits RRSP with Company Match Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR) Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs The Position Reporting to the Vice President, Quality & Clinical Services, and overseeing a team of 11, the Senior Director, Clinical Services Long-term & Continuing Care provides operational leadership and oversight of clinical performance, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes across Long-Term Care (LTC) and Continuing Care communities nationally. This role is accountable for ensuring consistent, high-quality clinical care delivery across a complex, multi-jurisdictional, highly regulated environment. Through leadership of the Clinical Care Partner team, the Senior Director ensures communities are supported to meet and exceed regulatory requirements, maintain inspection readiness, and deliver safe, effective, and person-centered care. Key Accountabilities Provide leadership and oversight of clinical performance across all LTC and Continuing Care communities nationally. Ensure consistent delivery of safe, high-quality, and person-centered care aligned with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. Monitor clinical indicators, performance trends, and emerging risks, ensuring timely intervention and support. Support communities in achieving and sustaining strong outcomes in clinical programs including but not limited to falls, medication safety, responsive behaviours, continence, and skin and wound care. Ensure consistent interpretation and application of regulatory requirements across LTC and Continuing Care environments. Support accreditation and sustainment activities. Provide resources and expertise to maintain accreditation survey readiness. Ensure Clinical Care Partners are effectively deployed and conducting site visits in alignment with defined service level agreements and quality assurance expectations. Support the development, coaching, and performance management of Clinical Care Partners. Collaborate with Executive Directors and Directors of Care to address complex clinical, regulatory, and operational challenges. Support the implementation of enterprise clinical programs, standards, and quality frameworks within communities. Partner with the Senior Director, Quality & Clinical Programs to support the development and ongoing refinement of Resident Care and Quality & Risk manuals for LTC and CC. The Ideal Candidate Bachelor’s degree in nursing (Master’s preferred). Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Willing to obtain registration with other provincial nursing colleges. Minimum of 10 years’ progressive leadership experience in healthcare, preferably within Long-Term Care and/or Continuing Care environments. Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. Ability to travel across Canada to conduct in-person site visits. Demonstrated experience managing clinical operations within highly regulated healthcare settings. Ideally will have knowledge of regulatory frameworks across BC, Alberta, and Ontario. Must have complex, multi-site oversight experience, ideally having overseen 30+ sites within one province – accountability for a large, complex portfolio with geographical spread. Experience leading teams responsible for compliance, inspections, and clinical performance improvement. Strong operational leadership and execution focus. Deep understanding of regulatory compliance and inspection processes. Ability to lead and influence in complex, multi-site environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on risk identification and mitigation. Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills. Application Instructions Preston Human Capital Group has been retained by Sienna Senior Living to conduct this executive search. If you would like to be considered as a candidate for the Senior Director, Clinical Services, Long Term Care opportunity, please email your application to Lindsay Preston, Managing Partner ( lindsay@phcap.ca ). Please include: A Cover Letter, not exceeding one page. An accurate and complete CV, outlining your career achievements. Please note, the application deadline is September 27, 2026, at 5pm ET. Sienna Senior Living and Preston Human Capital Group are committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.  In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the role and requirements have been made known. If you require accommodation, please make this known to Lindsay Preston. We thank you for your interest in the opportunity. Please note that only those who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

President and Chief Executive Officer Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) is one of Ontario’s largest community-based health systems, serving one of Ontario's fastest-growing and most diverse communities. Formed through the voluntary integration of Grand River Hospital and St. Mary's General Hospital, WRHN provides a broad range of acute, specialized, regional, and community services across Waterloo Wellington and beyond. With approximately 900 beds and 8,500 staff, physicians, and volunteers, an annual operating budget approaching $1 billion, and regional programs serving approximately 10% of Ontario’s population, WRHN is home to major regional programs in cancer, cardiac care, renal care, stroke, mental health and addictions, and other specialized services. As the organization continues to come together as One WRHN, it does so in a region distinguished by an exceptional academic, research, and technology ecosystem, creating opportunities to explore new approaches to care and health system improvement. The Position Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead WRHN at a pivotal time in its evolution. The CEO will have meaningful opportunity to influence and shape the future of One WRHN, bringing people together around a shared culture, purpose, and vision for what the organization can become. They will inspire confidence and optimism while maintaining an unwavering focus on quality, patient-centred care, the experiences of patients and families, and the needs and well-being of the communities WRHN serves. Working closely with a talented leadership team, staff, and physicians, the CEO will bring the focus, judgement, and leadership required to realize WRHN’s considerable potential. Externally, the CEO will be a visible and trusted leader for WRHN. They will champion the new hospital and broader multi-site redevelopment vision, strengthen relationships with government, healthcare, and community partners, and advance WRHN's role as a collaborative regional and provincial health system leader. The CEO will also build on WRHN’s academic, research, and innovation strengths, deepening its relationship with the University of Waterloo, and other academic partners, and drawing on the region's broader ecosystem to translate possibilities into meaningful improvements in care, access, workforce experience, and health system performance. The Person The successful candidate will be an accomplished healthcare executive with significant experience leading complex organizations through transformation, growth, and change. They will bring a sophisticated understanding of healthcare delivery and Ontario's publicly funded health system, together with strong business, financial, and operational acumen. Strategic, curious, and future-focused, they will be energized by the potential to do things differently, open to fresh ideas and meaningful partnerships, and willing to look beyond conventional approaches to healthcare. They will translate vision into progress, empower a strong leadership team, and draw on the expertise, creativity, and ideas of others. Authentic, compassionate, inclusive, and highly collaborative, they will listen well, build trust, and value diverse perspectives. Visible and approachable, they will invest time in WRHN's people and communities, bringing the emotional intelligence and empathy to understand their experiences and the ability to engage, energize, and bring people with them as WRHN continues to evolve. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel, at resumes@promeus.ca . WRHN and Promeus Inc. are committed to creating an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of the communities served. We welcome applications from women, racialized persons, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.