Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
Title: Clinical Manager
Division: Clinical Services
Affiliation: Non-unionized
Site: Fort Albany, ON
Reports to: Director of Patient Care
Status: Permanent Full-time
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Clinical Manager (Coastal).
Life at WAHA
A beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA
What We Do
There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.
At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.
Who You Are
Exceptional leadership skills and departmental management core competencies
Excellent analytical skills, sound judgement and decision making
Knowledge and competence in expanded scope of northern nursing practice
Proven leadership skills
Exceptionally self-motivated, directed and detail oriented
Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
What You’ll Do
In collaboration with Director, set strategic vision for the site meeting WAHA’s mission, vision, and values
Clinical Expert and Mentor:
Support nurses in their assessment of patients and advanced judgement through consultation, to identify care needs and most appropriate plan of care
Support and assist in patient care emergencies
Liaise with the nurse, PCC, nurse practitioner, physician, to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patient and family
Support nursing care to ensure medications/treatments are prescribed by a physician and/or according to established policies and protocols
Manage daily patient and administrative workflows, staffing, and planning for professional development of employees (hiring, onboarding, schedules, performance reviews, attendance management, payroll entry).
Anticipate and manage the momentum of change within a collaborative, interprofessional environment
Monitor patient volumes, quality of care, and performance of staff to identify areas for improvement
Communicate key information with community members/leaders and collaborate on community health priorities
What Your Bring
Baccalaureate, Nursing Sciences (BSN, BScN)
Master of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist or equivalent graduate preparation (i.e. Master of Health Administration)
Leadership Designation: LEADS, Lean Six Sigma certified, HCQM, other.
Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, CTAS
Valid Driver’s License (ON)
Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset
Why Choose Us
Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan
Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
Relocation paid by the organization
Housing provided by the organization
Annual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow
Competition #: 2025-220
Deadline: This position will remain open till filled.
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 .
Title: Clinical Manager
Division: Clinical Services
Affiliation: Non-unionized
Site: Fort Albany, ON
Reports to: Director of Patient Care
Status: Permanent Full-time
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Clinical Manager (Coastal).
Life at WAHA
A beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA
What We Do
There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.
At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.
Who You Are
Exceptional leadership skills and departmental management core competencies
Excellent analytical skills, sound judgement and decision making
Knowledge and competence in expanded scope of northern nursing practice
Proven leadership skills
Exceptionally self-motivated, directed and detail oriented
Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
What You’ll Do
In collaboration with Director, set strategic vision for the site meeting WAHA’s mission, vision, and values
Clinical Expert and Mentor:
Support nurses in their assessment of patients and advanced judgement through consultation, to identify care needs and most appropriate plan of care
Support and assist in patient care emergencies
Liaise with the nurse, PCC, nurse practitioner, physician, to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patient and family
Support nursing care to ensure medications/treatments are prescribed by a physician and/or according to established policies and protocols
Manage daily patient and administrative workflows, staffing, and planning for professional development of employees (hiring, onboarding, schedules, performance reviews, attendance management, payroll entry).
Anticipate and manage the momentum of change within a collaborative, interprofessional environment
Monitor patient volumes, quality of care, and performance of staff to identify areas for improvement
Communicate key information with community members/leaders and collaborate on community health priorities
What Your Bring
Baccalaureate, Nursing Sciences (BSN, BScN)
Master of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist or equivalent graduate preparation (i.e. Master of Health Administration)
Leadership Designation: LEADS, Lean Six Sigma certified, HCQM, other.
Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, CTAS
Valid Driver’s License (ON)
Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset
Why Choose Us
Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan
Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
Relocation paid by the organization
Housing provided by the organization
Annual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow
Competition #: 2025-220
Deadline: This position will remain open till filled.
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 .
ONE Health Information Technology Services
About ONE HITS
ONE Health Information Technology Services (ONE HITS) is a not-for-profit shared service organization dedicated to delivering integrated, scalable IT solutions to healthcare partners across Northeastern and Northwestern Ontario. Our core services include:
Build and maintenance of the Hospital Information System (HIS) and supporting software
System infrastructure management
Level 2 helpdesk support
HIS and infrastructure upgrade services
Service level metrics and reporting
A range of optional, non-mandatory services /li>
Currently, ONE HITS supports a unified Electronic Health Information System (HIS) live in 23 hospitals across Northeastern Ontario, with 12 additional hospitals in Northwestern Ontario currently in the early stages of their transition to a shared system.
With the vison of connecting health, improving outcomes, ONE Health Information Technology Service (ONE HITS) empowers healthcare partners with integrated services that drive better outcomes, enhance collaboration and enables innovation.
Our core values, Accountable, Bold, Collaborative, Dynamic, and Resourceful, guide the way we work and lead. They shape our culture, influence our decisions, and reflect the standards we hold ourselves to every day.
ONE HITS offers a fully work from home experience, a modern corporate team dynamic, a comprehensive wage and benefits package and HOOPP Pension Plan to employees.
We are currently recruiting for a Chief Operating and Financial Officer and invite qualified leaders to consider this unique opportunity to join our executive team. A detailed job description follows.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating and Financial Officer (COFO) provides executive oversight for member-facing operational teams including Business Systems and Operational Support, as well as ONE HITS-specific corporate service functions including Finance and Accounting, Privacy and Risk.
The COFO is responsible for ensuring operational excellence sn strong financial governance. The role oversees both operational and corporate service functions and plays a key leadership role in aligning organizational strategy, service delivery, financial sustainability, and business growth initiatives.
As a senior member of the executive leadership team, the COFO collaborates closely with internal leaders, Member hospitals, vendors, and governing bodies to support organizational effectiveness, innovation, accountability, and sustainable growth.
The role is accountable for fostering a culture of operational excellence, strategic thinking, collaboration, accountability, and exceptional member service across the organization.
Roles and Responsibilities (Subject to Change)
Executive Leadership and Organizational Strategy
Provide executive leadership across operational and corporate service functions to support the organization’s strategic direction and operational priorities.
Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to develop and execute organizational strategies, operational plans, and corporate priorities.
Lead organizational planning activities related to operational performance, financial sustainability, service excellence, and organizational growth.
Support organizational transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors on operational, financial, governance, and organizational matters.
Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, operational excellence, and member-focused service delivery.
Operational Leadership and Member Services
Provide executive oversight and leadership for member-facing operational teams, including:
Business Systems (applications, implementations, integrations, configuration, and build services for member hospitals)
Operational Support Services (development and delivery of reliable and high-quality services to members across all facets of the ONE HITS service catalog)
Ensure operational services are delivered effectively, consistently, and in alignment with organizational commitments, service standards, and member expectations.
Oversee operational planning, resource allocation, service delivery frameworks, and performance monitoring across operational teams.
Collaborate with member hospitals and partners to support operational priorities, project delivery, service enhancements, and organizational initiatives.
Lead operational escalation management and support resolution of significant service delivery or operational issues.
Support the successful implementation and operationalization of new technologies, services, and member initiatives.
Establish operational performance indicators, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to support accountability, transparency, and service excellence.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational effectiveness, member satisfaction, service consistency, and organizational efficiency.
Directly supervise the Manager of Operational Support, Manager of Business Systems, Manager of Business Applications Build, at additional portfolios as assigned.
Financial Leadership and Stewardship
Provide executive leadership and oversight for all organizational financial operations and accounting functions, including:
Finance and Accounting
Budgeting and Forecasting
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Financial Controls and Compliance
Audit Coordination
Financial Planning and Performance Management
Lead the development and coordination of annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with organizational leaders and the CEO.
Provide strategic financial analysis, forecasting, modelling, and business insights to support organizational planning and decision-making.
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting for senior leadership, the Board of Directors, Member hospitals, and external stakeholders.
Monitor financial performance, identify risks and variances, and implement mitigation and corrective strategies as required.
Ensure strong internal financial controls and compliance with applicable accounting standards, funding agreements, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate annual external audit activities and maintain effective relationships with auditors, funding partners, and governing bodies.
Support long-term financial sustainability through effective financial stewardship and strategic resource planning.
Directly supervise the ONE HITS Financial Analyst
Risk Management and Compliance
Provide executive oversight for ONE HITS enterprise risk management.
Ensure organizational compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and internal policies.
Lead enterprise risk management activities, including identification, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting of operational, financial, privacy, cybersecurity, and organizational risks.
Support the development and maintenance of organizational governance frameworks, policies, and compliance programs.
Collaborate with internal leaders and external partners to support organizational preparedness, business continuity, and incident response activities.
Provide leadership related to organizational insurance, liability management, and risk mitigation strategies.
Support Board and Committee reporting related to privacy, risk, compliance, governance, and organizational accountability matters.
Partner Relations and Member Engagement
Develop and maintain strong relationships with Member hospitals, executive leaders, vendors, partners, and external partners.
Support member engagement initiatives and ensure organizational responsiveness to member needs and operational priorities.
Represent the organization at meetings, committees, partnerships, and sector initiatives as required.
Attend and present operational, financial, risk, privacy, and organizational performance reports to the Board of Directors and Committees as requested.
Collaborate with healthcare partners to support strategic alignment, shared initiatives, and service excellence.
Education, Certifications and Licensing
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related field required.
Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Health Administration, Finance, or a related discipline is considered an asset.
Additional certifications or education in leadership, healthcare administration, operational management, privacy, risk management, or project management are considered assets.
Experience
Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in finance, operations, healthcare administration, corporate services, or related executive leadership roles.
Demonstrated executive leadership experience overseeing operational services, financial functions, and organizational performance within a complex environment.
Experience leading member-facing operational teams and service delivery functions is strongly preferred.
Experience working within healthcare, digital health, health information systems, shared services, or public sector organizations is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, business case development, operational leadership, budgeting, and financial management.
Experience leading enterprise risk management, privacy, governance, or compliance functions is considered an asset.
Experience supporting Boards of Directors and multi-stakeholder governance environments is strongly preferred.
Experience working in multi-site, multi-partner, or shared services environments is considered an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Executive Leadership and Strategic Thinking
Demonstrated ability to provide executive leadership in complex operational and financial environments.
Strong strategic thinking, business planning, and organizational leadership capabilities.
Ability to balance operational execution with long-term organizational planning and sustainability.
Strong business development, partnership development, and organizational growth capabilities.
Ability to identify opportunities and translate strategic priorities into operationally successful initiatives.
Operational and Service Delivery Excellence
Strong understanding of operational management, service delivery models, organizational performance, and shared services environments.
Ability to oversee complex operational teams supporting member organizations and healthcare environments.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Financial Expertise and Governance
Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, accounting standards, financial controls, and organizational governance.
Ability to interpret complex financial and operational information and provide strategic recommendations.
Strong understanding of enterprise risk management, accountability frameworks, compliance, and organizational stewardship.
Knowledge of healthcare funding models, public sector reporting requirements, and shared services governance structures is considered an asset.
Communication and Relationship Management
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with executive leaders, Boards, member hospitals, staff, and external partners.
Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and partner management capabilities.
Ability to present complex operational and financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Leadership and Organizational Culture
Strong people leadership and team development skills.
Ability to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and service excellence.
Demonstrated commitment to integrity, professionalism, and ethical leadership.
Ability to lead organizational change and support growth and transformation initiatives.
About ONE HITS
ONE Health Information Technology Services (ONE HITS) is a not-for-profit shared service organization dedicated to delivering integrated, scalable IT solutions to healthcare partners across Northeastern and Northwestern Ontario. Our core services include:
Build and maintenance of the Hospital Information System (HIS) and supporting software
System infrastructure management
Level 2 helpdesk support
HIS and infrastructure upgrade services
Service level metrics and reporting
A range of optional, non-mandatory services /li>
Currently, ONE HITS supports a unified Electronic Health Information System (HIS) live in 23 hospitals across Northeastern Ontario, with 12 additional hospitals in Northwestern Ontario currently in the early stages of their transition to a shared system.
With the vison of connecting health, improving outcomes, ONE Health Information Technology Service (ONE HITS) empowers healthcare partners with integrated services that drive better outcomes, enhance collaboration and enables innovation.
Our core values, Accountable, Bold, Collaborative, Dynamic, and Resourceful, guide the way we work and lead. They shape our culture, influence our decisions, and reflect the standards we hold ourselves to every day.
ONE HITS offers a fully work from home experience, a modern corporate team dynamic, a comprehensive wage and benefits package and HOOPP Pension Plan to employees.
We are currently recruiting for a Chief Operating and Financial Officer and invite qualified leaders to consider this unique opportunity to join our executive team. A detailed job description follows.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating and Financial Officer (COFO) provides executive oversight for member-facing operational teams including Business Systems and Operational Support, as well as ONE HITS-specific corporate service functions including Finance and Accounting, Privacy and Risk.
The COFO is responsible for ensuring operational excellence sn strong financial governance. The role oversees both operational and corporate service functions and plays a key leadership role in aligning organizational strategy, service delivery, financial sustainability, and business growth initiatives.
As a senior member of the executive leadership team, the COFO collaborates closely with internal leaders, Member hospitals, vendors, and governing bodies to support organizational effectiveness, innovation, accountability, and sustainable growth.
The role is accountable for fostering a culture of operational excellence, strategic thinking, collaboration, accountability, and exceptional member service across the organization.
Roles and Responsibilities (Subject to Change)
Executive Leadership and Organizational Strategy
Provide executive leadership across operational and corporate service functions to support the organization’s strategic direction and operational priorities.
Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to develop and execute organizational strategies, operational plans, and corporate priorities.
Lead organizational planning activities related to operational performance, financial sustainability, service excellence, and organizational growth.
Support organizational transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors on operational, financial, governance, and organizational matters.
Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, operational excellence, and member-focused service delivery.
Operational Leadership and Member Services
Provide executive oversight and leadership for member-facing operational teams, including:
Business Systems (applications, implementations, integrations, configuration, and build services for member hospitals)
Operational Support Services (development and delivery of reliable and high-quality services to members across all facets of the ONE HITS service catalog)
Ensure operational services are delivered effectively, consistently, and in alignment with organizational commitments, service standards, and member expectations.
Oversee operational planning, resource allocation, service delivery frameworks, and performance monitoring across operational teams.
Collaborate with member hospitals and partners to support operational priorities, project delivery, service enhancements, and organizational initiatives.
Lead operational escalation management and support resolution of significant service delivery or operational issues.
Support the successful implementation and operationalization of new technologies, services, and member initiatives.
Establish operational performance indicators, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to support accountability, transparency, and service excellence.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational effectiveness, member satisfaction, service consistency, and organizational efficiency.
Directly supervise the Manager of Operational Support, Manager of Business Systems, Manager of Business Applications Build, at additional portfolios as assigned.
Financial Leadership and Stewardship
Provide executive leadership and oversight for all organizational financial operations and accounting functions, including:
Finance and Accounting
Budgeting and Forecasting
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Financial Controls and Compliance
Audit Coordination
Financial Planning and Performance Management
Lead the development and coordination of annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with organizational leaders and the CEO.
Provide strategic financial analysis, forecasting, modelling, and business insights to support organizational planning and decision-making.
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting for senior leadership, the Board of Directors, Member hospitals, and external stakeholders.
Monitor financial performance, identify risks and variances, and implement mitigation and corrective strategies as required.
Ensure strong internal financial controls and compliance with applicable accounting standards, funding agreements, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate annual external audit activities and maintain effective relationships with auditors, funding partners, and governing bodies.
Support long-term financial sustainability through effective financial stewardship and strategic resource planning.
Directly supervise the ONE HITS Financial Analyst
Risk Management and Compliance
Provide executive oversight for ONE HITS enterprise risk management.
Ensure organizational compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and internal policies.
Lead enterprise risk management activities, including identification, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting of operational, financial, privacy, cybersecurity, and organizational risks.
Support the development and maintenance of organizational governance frameworks, policies, and compliance programs.
Collaborate with internal leaders and external partners to support organizational preparedness, business continuity, and incident response activities.
Provide leadership related to organizational insurance, liability management, and risk mitigation strategies.
Support Board and Committee reporting related to privacy, risk, compliance, governance, and organizational accountability matters.
Partner Relations and Member Engagement
Develop and maintain strong relationships with Member hospitals, executive leaders, vendors, partners, and external partners.
Support member engagement initiatives and ensure organizational responsiveness to member needs and operational priorities.
Represent the organization at meetings, committees, partnerships, and sector initiatives as required.
Attend and present operational, financial, risk, privacy, and organizational performance reports to the Board of Directors and Committees as requested.
Collaborate with healthcare partners to support strategic alignment, shared initiatives, and service excellence.
Education, Certifications and Licensing
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related field required.
Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Health Administration, Finance, or a related discipline is considered an asset.
Additional certifications or education in leadership, healthcare administration, operational management, privacy, risk management, or project management are considered assets.
Experience
Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in finance, operations, healthcare administration, corporate services, or related executive leadership roles.
Demonstrated executive leadership experience overseeing operational services, financial functions, and organizational performance within a complex environment.
Experience leading member-facing operational teams and service delivery functions is strongly preferred.
Experience working within healthcare, digital health, health information systems, shared services, or public sector organizations is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, business case development, operational leadership, budgeting, and financial management.
Experience leading enterprise risk management, privacy, governance, or compliance functions is considered an asset.
Experience supporting Boards of Directors and multi-stakeholder governance environments is strongly preferred.
Experience working in multi-site, multi-partner, or shared services environments is considered an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Executive Leadership and Strategic Thinking
Demonstrated ability to provide executive leadership in complex operational and financial environments.
Strong strategic thinking, business planning, and organizational leadership capabilities.
Ability to balance operational execution with long-term organizational planning and sustainability.
Strong business development, partnership development, and organizational growth capabilities.
Ability to identify opportunities and translate strategic priorities into operationally successful initiatives.
Operational and Service Delivery Excellence
Strong understanding of operational management, service delivery models, organizational performance, and shared services environments.
Ability to oversee complex operational teams supporting member organizations and healthcare environments.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Financial Expertise and Governance
Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, accounting standards, financial controls, and organizational governance.
Ability to interpret complex financial and operational information and provide strategic recommendations.
Strong understanding of enterprise risk management, accountability frameworks, compliance, and organizational stewardship.
Knowledge of healthcare funding models, public sector reporting requirements, and shared services governance structures is considered an asset.
Communication and Relationship Management
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with executive leaders, Boards, member hospitals, staff, and external partners.
Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and partner management capabilities.
Ability to present complex operational and financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Leadership and Organizational Culture
Strong people leadership and team development skills.
Ability to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and service excellence.
Demonstrated commitment to integrity, professionalism, and ethical leadership.
Ability to lead organizational change and support growth and transformation initiatives.
Promeus
Vice President, Quality, Risk, Patient Experience, Professional Practice & Chief Nursing Executive (VP and CNE)
William Osler Health System (Osler) is one of Ontario’s largest and most dynamic community academic health systems, serving 1.3 million residents across one of the fastest-growing and most diverse regions in the province. Osler is comprised of three hospital sites: Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital, and the Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness, as well as a Reactivation Care Unit and a Withdrawal Management Centre. With an annual budget of $950 million and more than 15,000 team members and physicians, Osler delivers high-quality, patient- centred care through skilled, professional, multidisciplinary teams and is the primary clinical partner for Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Medicine. Osler is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada and recognized nationally for excellence in patient safety, including the CCHL Excellence in Patient Safety Award. Osler has also been named one of the Greater Toronto's Top Employers.
The Position
This is a defining executive leadership opportunity within one of Ontario's largest and most dynamic community academic health systems. At a time of significant organizational growth, continued academic growth, and ongoing digital transformation, the VP and CNE will play a central role in shaping the future of clinical excellence, patient-centred care, and organizational performance across Osler.
As a key member of the Executive Team and Clinical Operations Leadership, the VP and CNE provides enterprise-wide leadership for quality and patient safety, professional practice, patient experience and health justice, enterprise risk management, ethics and spiritual care, emergency preparedness, and business continuity. Building upon a strong and highly respected foundation, the VP and CNE will advance strategic priorities related to quality and patient safety, professional practice excellence, workforce development, academic practice partnerships, digital innovation, and equitable, person-centred care. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board while fostering a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and improvement.
Key leadership priorities for the new VP and CNE will be to:
Advance quality, patient safety, and clinical excellence within a Just Culture.
Lead and support effective governance in practice, quality and risk
Continue to strengthen professional practice, nursing leadership, and workforce development.
Enhance patient experience, health justice, and person-centred care.
Further Osler's academic mandate through practice partnerships, education, and interprofessional learning.
Lead clinical transformation through digital innovation and evidence-informed practice.
Continue to advance organizational resilience through strong risk management, emergency preparedness, and business continuity.
Contribute to organizational strategy, growth, and transformation as a member of the Executive Team.
Experience
The ideal candidate is a highly respected healthcare executive with progressive senior leadership experience in a complex hospital, integrated health system, or similarly sophisticated environment. They bring demonstrated success advancing quality, patient safety, professional practice, patient experience, and organizational transformation, coupled with a strong understanding of clinical governance, academic practice, and health system partnerships. Recognized for their strategic leadership, hospital operational acumen, and ability to build trusted relationships, they work effectively with Boards, physicians, clinicians, academic partners, government, and health system stakeholders to advance organizational priorities. The successful candidate is a collaborative and emotionally intelligent leader who excels in navigating complexity, fostering alignment, and driving continuous improvement in support of exceptional patient care and organizational performance.To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume or query to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel at resumes@promeus.ca .
William Osler Health System and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers employment equity and diversity in the workplace and communities served. We welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and 2SLGBTQI+ persons.
Vice President, Quality, Risk, Patient Experience, Professional Practice & Chief Nursing Executive (VP and CNE)
William Osler Health System (Osler) is one of Ontario’s largest and most dynamic community academic health systems, serving 1.3 million residents across one of the fastest-growing and most diverse regions in the province. Osler is comprised of three hospital sites: Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital, and the Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness, as well as a Reactivation Care Unit and a Withdrawal Management Centre. With an annual budget of $950 million and more than 15,000 team members and physicians, Osler delivers high-quality, patient- centred care through skilled, professional, multidisciplinary teams and is the primary clinical partner for Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Medicine. Osler is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada and recognized nationally for excellence in patient safety, including the CCHL Excellence in Patient Safety Award. Osler has also been named one of the Greater Toronto's Top Employers.
The Position
This is a defining executive leadership opportunity within one of Ontario's largest and most dynamic community academic health systems. At a time of significant organizational growth, continued academic growth, and ongoing digital transformation, the VP and CNE will play a central role in shaping the future of clinical excellence, patient-centred care, and organizational performance across Osler.
As a key member of the Executive Team and Clinical Operations Leadership, the VP and CNE provides enterprise-wide leadership for quality and patient safety, professional practice, patient experience and health justice, enterprise risk management, ethics and spiritual care, emergency preparedness, and business continuity. Building upon a strong and highly respected foundation, the VP and CNE will advance strategic priorities related to quality and patient safety, professional practice excellence, workforce development, academic practice partnerships, digital innovation, and equitable, person-centred care. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board while fostering a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and improvement.
Key leadership priorities for the new VP and CNE will be to:
Advance quality, patient safety, and clinical excellence within a Just Culture.
Lead and support effective governance in practice, quality and risk
Continue to strengthen professional practice, nursing leadership, and workforce development.
Enhance patient experience, health justice, and person-centred care.
Further Osler's academic mandate through practice partnerships, education, and interprofessional learning.
Lead clinical transformation through digital innovation and evidence-informed practice.
Continue to advance organizational resilience through strong risk management, emergency preparedness, and business continuity.
Contribute to organizational strategy, growth, and transformation as a member of the Executive Team.
Experience
The ideal candidate is a highly respected healthcare executive with progressive senior leadership experience in a complex hospital, integrated health system, or similarly sophisticated environment. They bring demonstrated success advancing quality, patient safety, professional practice, patient experience, and organizational transformation, coupled with a strong understanding of clinical governance, academic practice, and health system partnerships. Recognized for their strategic leadership, hospital operational acumen, and ability to build trusted relationships, they work effectively with Boards, physicians, clinicians, academic partners, government, and health system stakeholders to advance organizational priorities. The successful candidate is a collaborative and emotionally intelligent leader who excels in navigating complexity, fostering alignment, and driving continuous improvement in support of exceptional patient care and organizational performance.To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume or query to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel at resumes@promeus.ca .
William Osler Health System and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers employment equity and diversity in the workplace and communities served. We welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and 2SLGBTQI+ persons.
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Executive Director
The Belleville General Hospital Foundation (BGHF) is the fundraising partner for Quinte Health's Belleville General Hospital, inspiring community philanthropy to support exceptional healthcare close to home. For more than 47 years, the Foundation has helped fund leading-edge medical equipment, technology, facility improvements, and strategic capital projects that enhance healthcare across the Quinte region.
As healthcare needs continue to evolve, so too does the role of philanthropy. BGHF is entering an exciting period of opportunity, with ambitious plans to expand its impact, strengthen community engagement, and help support the next generation of healthcare investments across the region. With a dedicated team, an engaged Board, a strong donor community, and significant future fundraising opportunities on the horizon, the Foundation is well positioned to build upon its success and further elevate its contribution to local healthcare. The Foundation has an opportunity to further strengthen community awareness, deepen philanthropic engagement, and inspire support for healthcare priorities across the Quinte region.
The Position
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide strategic leadership for the Foundation and serve as its primary ambassador throughout the community. As a visible leader, relationship builder, and storyteller, the Executive Director will help elevate awareness of local healthcare needs, communicate the impact of philanthropy, and inspire meaningful community investment in healthcare across the region.
The Executive Director will work closely with donors, volunteers, community leaders, healthcare partners, and Board members to advance philanthropic support for healthcare priorities. Building upon a strong foundation of community generosity, the successful candidate will help strengthen major gift fundraising, planned giving, donor stewardship, and long-term philanthropic relationships, while ensuring the continued success of annual fundraising initiatives and signature events. Equally important, the Executive Director will help shape the Foundation's future direction, support organizational growth and effectiveness, and foster meaningful partnerships that advance healthcare across the region. The successful candidate will play a key role in positioning the Foundation for future campaign opportunities and helping to mobilize community support around transformative healthcare investments.
The Person
The ideal candidate is a relationship-focused leader who is energized by community engagement and inspired by the impact of philanthropy. They are a visible and credible community leader who enjoys building relationships, connecting people to a shared purpose, and serving as an ambassador for the Foundation and the healthcare needs of the region.
An engaging communicator and trusted ambassador, they are equally comfortable meeting with major donors, speaking at community events, collaborating with healthcare leaders, and working alongside volunteers and Board members. They possess the ability to tell compelling stories, build trust, inspire philanthropy, and strengthen the Foundation's profile and presence throughout the community. This opportunity will appeal to a leader who is passionate about community impact and motivated by the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare philanthropy across the Quinte region.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume quoting the position title to resumes@promeus.ca .
An Executive Brief is available upon request.
BGHF and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowersmemployment equity and diversity in the workplace and communities served. We welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons.
Executive Director
The Belleville General Hospital Foundation (BGHF) is the fundraising partner for Quinte Health's Belleville General Hospital, inspiring community philanthropy to support exceptional healthcare close to home. For more than 47 years, the Foundation has helped fund leading-edge medical equipment, technology, facility improvements, and strategic capital projects that enhance healthcare across the Quinte region.
As healthcare needs continue to evolve, so too does the role of philanthropy. BGHF is entering an exciting period of opportunity, with ambitious plans to expand its impact, strengthen community engagement, and help support the next generation of healthcare investments across the region. With a dedicated team, an engaged Board, a strong donor community, and significant future fundraising opportunities on the horizon, the Foundation is well positioned to build upon its success and further elevate its contribution to local healthcare. The Foundation has an opportunity to further strengthen community awareness, deepen philanthropic engagement, and inspire support for healthcare priorities across the Quinte region.
The Position
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide strategic leadership for the Foundation and serve as its primary ambassador throughout the community. As a visible leader, relationship builder, and storyteller, the Executive Director will help elevate awareness of local healthcare needs, communicate the impact of philanthropy, and inspire meaningful community investment in healthcare across the region.
The Executive Director will work closely with donors, volunteers, community leaders, healthcare partners, and Board members to advance philanthropic support for healthcare priorities. Building upon a strong foundation of community generosity, the successful candidate will help strengthen major gift fundraising, planned giving, donor stewardship, and long-term philanthropic relationships, while ensuring the continued success of annual fundraising initiatives and signature events. Equally important, the Executive Director will help shape the Foundation's future direction, support organizational growth and effectiveness, and foster meaningful partnerships that advance healthcare across the region. The successful candidate will play a key role in positioning the Foundation for future campaign opportunities and helping to mobilize community support around transformative healthcare investments.
The Person
The ideal candidate is a relationship-focused leader who is energized by community engagement and inspired by the impact of philanthropy. They are a visible and credible community leader who enjoys building relationships, connecting people to a shared purpose, and serving as an ambassador for the Foundation and the healthcare needs of the region.
An engaging communicator and trusted ambassador, they are equally comfortable meeting with major donors, speaking at community events, collaborating with healthcare leaders, and working alongside volunteers and Board members. They possess the ability to tell compelling stories, build trust, inspire philanthropy, and strengthen the Foundation's profile and presence throughout the community. This opportunity will appeal to a leader who is passionate about community impact and motivated by the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare philanthropy across the Quinte region.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume quoting the position title to resumes@promeus.ca .
An Executive Brief is available upon request.
BGHF and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowersmemployment equity and diversity in the workplace and communities served. We welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons.