Oak Valley Health (Markham Stouffville Hospital)
Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.
Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.
Who you are:
A healthcare leader who embodies our core values of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion, and Courage.
A patient-centered leader committed to delivering the highest standards of care to every patient, every day
A collaborative team player with outstanding communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills.
Passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and making a positive impact on patients, families, and team members.
What We Need:
Oak Valley Health is looking for an experienced operational leader to serve as Director, People Development and Wellbeing. Reporting to the Vice President, People and CHRO, this role is accountable for the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of Organizational Development, Learning and Leadership Development, Employee Experience, Occupational Health & Safety, Workplace Wellbeing, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB).
The Director translates OVH's People Plan 2026–2029 into annual work plans, dependable services and measurable improvements, particularly in Well-being and Belonging and Leadership and Growth. Working through managers and professional teams, the Director establishes priorities, service standards and clear accountabilities; manages budgets and resources; and resolves operational issues across the portfolio.
The successful candidate brings practical experience implementing and sustaining programs that improve employee and leader capability, performance, engagement, health and safety. This role requires sound judgment, active team leadership and the ability to balance daily service needs with planned improvements that support exceptional care and an extraordinary patient and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Portfolio Operations and Team Leadership
Lead day-to-day portfolio operations through managers and professional teams, ensuring responsive, consistent and coordinated services across OVH sites.
Translate approved People Plan priorities into annual operating plans with clear deliverables, owners, timelines and measures; monitor progress and address barriers to delivery.
Manage portfolio budgets, staffing, workload and external service providers; align resources to priorities and deliver within approved funding.
Coach and develop direct reports, set performance expectations, address performance concerns and build team capacity and succession coverage.
Maintain a portfolio scorecard covering service delivery, program outcomes and risks; use results and employee and leader feedback to improve services.
Talent Development Learning and Performance Management
Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of leadership development, employee learning, talent development and succession planning programs aligned with operational needs.
Identify capability gaps with leaders and subject matter experts; translate needs assessments into practical development plans and accessible learning opportunities.
Implement and maintain the performance and development review cycle, including goal setting, feedback, development planning, manager tools and training; monitor completion and quality in partnership with HR Business Partners.
Oversee learning schedules, content quality and program delivery; facilitate sessions and coach leaders when needed, and assess whether learning improves workplace practice.
Ensure effective use of the learning management system, including Workday LMS, for enrolment, learning records, completion reporting and evaluation; coordinate system improvements with HR Operations and Digital/IT.
Employee Experience Culture and Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
Coordinate employee engagement and People Pulse surveys, communicate findings and support leaders to implement and track meaningful action plans.
Deliver onboarding, recognition, team effectiveness and organizational development programs that respond to identified needs and support retention, psychological safety and OVH values.
Implement approved EDIB priorities through inclusive learning, leadership practices and employee programs; identify barriers and track actions and outcomes with relevant partners.
Support leaders with facilitation, coaching and practical change management tools to implement new practices and strengthen team effectiveness and accountability.
Occupational Health Safety and Workplace Wellbeing
Lead Occupational Health & Safety and workplace wellbeing services through qualified professionals, ensuring timely service, appropriate clinical oversight and protection of confidential employee health information.
Oversee employee health programs, disability and WSIB case management, attendance support, accommodation and safe return to work; coordinate complex matters with HR Business Partners, Labour Relations and operational leaders.
Ensure effective workplace safety processes, including hazard identification, incident review, workplace violence prevention, corrective action follow-up and support for Joint Health and Safety Committees.
Maintain portfolio policies, reporting and audit readiness to support applicable legislative, regulatory and accreditation requirements; address identified gaps and escalate unresolved risks.
Use injury, absence, disability and wellbeing trends to target prevention and early intervention, evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements with operational partners.
What you bring to the role:
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Health Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
CHRL or an equivalent professional designation is preferred. Relevant learning and development, coaching, occupational health and safety, or change management certification is an asset.
8 to 10 years of progressive experience in People & Culture, organizational development, talent management or related operational services, preferably in a complex healthcare environment.
At least 5 years of formal leadership experience, including accountability for multidisciplinary teams, budgets, service delivery and implementation of organization-wide programs.
Demonstrated direct experience designing, implementing and evaluating talent development, leadership learning and performance management programs, including manager tools, training and sustained adoption.
Experience leading Occupational Health & Safety, disability management, attendance support and workplace wellbeing services in a complex, unionized environment.
Experience delivering employee engagement, organizational development and EDIB initiatives, with evidence of practical improvements and measurable outcomes.
Working knowledge of relevant Ontario employment, occupational health and safety, accessibility, human rights and privacy requirements, collective agreements and healthcare accreditation expectations.
Strong operational planning, financial management, project delivery and continuous improvement skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and resolve service issues.
Effective facilitation, coaching, communication and relationship-building skills, with sound judgment and discretion in sensitive employee and organizational matters.
Ability to interpret workforce and program data, develop useful measures and turn findings into actions. Experience with HR information systems, learning management systems and survey platforms; Workday experience is an asset.
Work Schedule:
Full-time, days. Due to the 24/7 nature of hospital operations, occasional early morning, evening, weekend or after-hours availability may be required to support operational needs, major implementations, critical staffing issues or escalation events.
Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.
Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.
Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.
Who you are:
A healthcare leader who embodies our core values of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion, and Courage.
A patient-centered leader committed to delivering the highest standards of care to every patient, every day
A collaborative team player with outstanding communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills.
Passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and making a positive impact on patients, families, and team members.
What We Need:
Oak Valley Health is looking for an experienced operational leader to serve as Director, People Development and Wellbeing. Reporting to the Vice President, People and CHRO, this role is accountable for the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of Organizational Development, Learning and Leadership Development, Employee Experience, Occupational Health & Safety, Workplace Wellbeing, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB).
The Director translates OVH's People Plan 2026–2029 into annual work plans, dependable services and measurable improvements, particularly in Well-being and Belonging and Leadership and Growth. Working through managers and professional teams, the Director establishes priorities, service standards and clear accountabilities; manages budgets and resources; and resolves operational issues across the portfolio.
The successful candidate brings practical experience implementing and sustaining programs that improve employee and leader capability, performance, engagement, health and safety. This role requires sound judgment, active team leadership and the ability to balance daily service needs with planned improvements that support exceptional care and an extraordinary patient and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Portfolio Operations and Team Leadership
Lead day-to-day portfolio operations through managers and professional teams, ensuring responsive, consistent and coordinated services across OVH sites.
Translate approved People Plan priorities into annual operating plans with clear deliverables, owners, timelines and measures; monitor progress and address barriers to delivery.
Manage portfolio budgets, staffing, workload and external service providers; align resources to priorities and deliver within approved funding.
Coach and develop direct reports, set performance expectations, address performance concerns and build team capacity and succession coverage.
Maintain a portfolio scorecard covering service delivery, program outcomes and risks; use results and employee and leader feedback to improve services.
Talent Development Learning and Performance Management
Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of leadership development, employee learning, talent development and succession planning programs aligned with operational needs.
Identify capability gaps with leaders and subject matter experts; translate needs assessments into practical development plans and accessible learning opportunities.
Implement and maintain the performance and development review cycle, including goal setting, feedback, development planning, manager tools and training; monitor completion and quality in partnership with HR Business Partners.
Oversee learning schedules, content quality and program delivery; facilitate sessions and coach leaders when needed, and assess whether learning improves workplace practice.
Ensure effective use of the learning management system, including Workday LMS, for enrolment, learning records, completion reporting and evaluation; coordinate system improvements with HR Operations and Digital/IT.
Employee Experience Culture and Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
Coordinate employee engagement and People Pulse surveys, communicate findings and support leaders to implement and track meaningful action plans.
Deliver onboarding, recognition, team effectiveness and organizational development programs that respond to identified needs and support retention, psychological safety and OVH values.
Implement approved EDIB priorities through inclusive learning, leadership practices and employee programs; identify barriers and track actions and outcomes with relevant partners.
Support leaders with facilitation, coaching and practical change management tools to implement new practices and strengthen team effectiveness and accountability.
Occupational Health Safety and Workplace Wellbeing
Lead Occupational Health & Safety and workplace wellbeing services through qualified professionals, ensuring timely service, appropriate clinical oversight and protection of confidential employee health information.
Oversee employee health programs, disability and WSIB case management, attendance support, accommodation and safe return to work; coordinate complex matters with HR Business Partners, Labour Relations and operational leaders.
Ensure effective workplace safety processes, including hazard identification, incident review, workplace violence prevention, corrective action follow-up and support for Joint Health and Safety Committees.
Maintain portfolio policies, reporting and audit readiness to support applicable legislative, regulatory and accreditation requirements; address identified gaps and escalate unresolved risks.
Use injury, absence, disability and wellbeing trends to target prevention and early intervention, evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements with operational partners.
What you bring to the role:
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Health Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
CHRL or an equivalent professional designation is preferred. Relevant learning and development, coaching, occupational health and safety, or change management certification is an asset.
8 to 10 years of progressive experience in People & Culture, organizational development, talent management or related operational services, preferably in a complex healthcare environment.
At least 5 years of formal leadership experience, including accountability for multidisciplinary teams, budgets, service delivery and implementation of organization-wide programs.
Demonstrated direct experience designing, implementing and evaluating talent development, leadership learning and performance management programs, including manager tools, training and sustained adoption.
Experience leading Occupational Health & Safety, disability management, attendance support and workplace wellbeing services in a complex, unionized environment.
Experience delivering employee engagement, organizational development and EDIB initiatives, with evidence of practical improvements and measurable outcomes.
Working knowledge of relevant Ontario employment, occupational health and safety, accessibility, human rights and privacy requirements, collective agreements and healthcare accreditation expectations.
Strong operational planning, financial management, project delivery and continuous improvement skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and resolve service issues.
Effective facilitation, coaching, communication and relationship-building skills, with sound judgment and discretion in sensitive employee and organizational matters.
Ability to interpret workforce and program data, develop useful measures and turn findings into actions. Experience with HR information systems, learning management systems and survey platforms; Workday experience is an asset.
Work Schedule:
Full-time, days. Due to the 24/7 nature of hospital operations, occasional early morning, evening, weekend or after-hours availability may be required to support operational needs, major implementations, critical staffing issues or escalation events.
Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.
Mirams Becker Inc.
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) is a professional organization that represents physicians and other members of Ontario’s medical community. It was founded in 1880 and advocates for the well-being of their members and the health of Ontarians.
The OMA advocates for and supports doctors, seeking to strengthen their leadership role in caring for patients. The OMA continually seeks to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario's health-care system by courageously pursuing best practices, new ideas, solutions and opportunities for improvement. Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for six consecutive years, the OMA offers a respectful, bold, responsive and transparent workplace committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, employee wellbeing, continuous learning and a flexible hybrid work environment.
Senior Director, Organizational Development
The Senior Director, Organizational Development plays a key leadership role in ensuring the OMA's organizational design, policies, workforce capabilities and people practices evolve in step with modern best practices and emerging AI-enabled ways of working. Working at the intersection of People & Culture and Technology, the Senior Director will lead a practical, human-centred approach to organizational development and transformation that integrates equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, employee wellbeing and future workforce needs.
As the organizational steward for the human, behavioural and process changes associated with modernization, the Senior Director will ensure that roles, workflows, decision-making and workforce capabilities evolve intentionally as technology and business practices mature. The role will assess organizational readiness and change impacts, engage stakeholders, strengthen adoption and measure sustained behavioural and capability shifts. This work will extend beyond implementation to ensure that transformation delivers lasting value and that employees and leaders are equipped to work safely, effectively and confidently in an evolving environment.
The Senior Director will advance organizational effectiveness by using workforce data, behavioural insights and employee feedback to align structure, roles, policies, culture, employee programs and ways of working with the OMA's strategic priorities. The role will translate qualitative and quantitative information into practical workforce actions, strengthen organizational health and design strategies, and drive modernization and continuous improvement across People & Culture systems, practices and policy frameworks.
In partnership with Technology, People & Culture colleagues and business leaders, the Senior Director will design and steward a structured approach to digital, AI and people-related change. This will include readiness assessment, stakeholder mapping, change impact analysis, communications, reinforcement, measurement and ongoing iteration. The role will identify current and future skill gaps arising from new technologies and processes and partner with the Talent Development & Learning team and business leaders to support effective upskilling and reskilling.
The Senior Director will also help leaders and teams adapt human judgment, accountability and oversight as AI becomes more prevalent in the workplace. They will champion adoption approaches that balance productivity with wellbeing, equity, accessibility and trust, while advancing maturity in the responsible use of workforce metrics and people analytics. The role will ensure that qualitative and quantitative data are interpreted appropriately and used to inform organizational risks, priorities and recommendations.
Culture, equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, wellbeing and engagement will be embedded as core organizational design principles. The Senior Director will ensure these considerations are reflected across leadership practices, people systems, policies and decision-making frameworks through clear standards, practical tools and decision checkpoints. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, they will provide guidance on workforce risks and opportunities related to organizational change, culture, technology adoption and policy decisions, grounded in a strong understanding of human behaviour, organizational dynamics and equity impact.
The preferred candidate is a strategic and practical organizational development leader who has operated at a systems level and can connect organizational design, culture, workforce strategy, policy and technology-enabled transformation. They will bring demonstrated success leading complex enterprise change and advising senior leaders through ambiguity, with the judgment to balance modernization and productivity with employee experience, wellbeing, accessibility, equity and trust. A strong relationship builder and facilitator, the successful candidate will be able to align diverse stakeholders around shared outcomes and translate data, behavioural insights and employee feedback into clear recommendations and action.
The successful candidate will bring six to nine years of progressive experience in organizational development, organizational design, change management or a related field. This will include experience with organization-wide diagnostics, data-informed workforce strategy, enterprise change, culture and engagement, and advising senior leaders. Demonstrated success facilitating complex, multi-stakeholder processes in changing environments, leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex portfolios is required, along with a strong grounding in EDIA and inclusive organizational practices.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://miramsbecker.com/opportunities/senior-director-organization-development-oma . For additional information contact Penny Mirams at penny@miramsbecker.com or Natalie Woods at natalie@miramsbecker.com .
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluating or assessing of candidates.
The base salary range this new role is $150,000–$160,000
OMA and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) is a professional organization that represents physicians and other members of Ontario’s medical community. It was founded in 1880 and advocates for the well-being of their members and the health of Ontarians.
The OMA advocates for and supports doctors, seeking to strengthen their leadership role in caring for patients. The OMA continually seeks to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario's health-care system by courageously pursuing best practices, new ideas, solutions and opportunities for improvement. Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for six consecutive years, the OMA offers a respectful, bold, responsive and transparent workplace committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, employee wellbeing, continuous learning and a flexible hybrid work environment.
Senior Director, Organizational Development
The Senior Director, Organizational Development plays a key leadership role in ensuring the OMA's organizational design, policies, workforce capabilities and people practices evolve in step with modern best practices and emerging AI-enabled ways of working. Working at the intersection of People & Culture and Technology, the Senior Director will lead a practical, human-centred approach to organizational development and transformation that integrates equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, employee wellbeing and future workforce needs.
As the organizational steward for the human, behavioural and process changes associated with modernization, the Senior Director will ensure that roles, workflows, decision-making and workforce capabilities evolve intentionally as technology and business practices mature. The role will assess organizational readiness and change impacts, engage stakeholders, strengthen adoption and measure sustained behavioural and capability shifts. This work will extend beyond implementation to ensure that transformation delivers lasting value and that employees and leaders are equipped to work safely, effectively and confidently in an evolving environment.
The Senior Director will advance organizational effectiveness by using workforce data, behavioural insights and employee feedback to align structure, roles, policies, culture, employee programs and ways of working with the OMA's strategic priorities. The role will translate qualitative and quantitative information into practical workforce actions, strengthen organizational health and design strategies, and drive modernization and continuous improvement across People & Culture systems, practices and policy frameworks.
In partnership with Technology, People & Culture colleagues and business leaders, the Senior Director will design and steward a structured approach to digital, AI and people-related change. This will include readiness assessment, stakeholder mapping, change impact analysis, communications, reinforcement, measurement and ongoing iteration. The role will identify current and future skill gaps arising from new technologies and processes and partner with the Talent Development & Learning team and business leaders to support effective upskilling and reskilling.
The Senior Director will also help leaders and teams adapt human judgment, accountability and oversight as AI becomes more prevalent in the workplace. They will champion adoption approaches that balance productivity with wellbeing, equity, accessibility and trust, while advancing maturity in the responsible use of workforce metrics and people analytics. The role will ensure that qualitative and quantitative data are interpreted appropriately and used to inform organizational risks, priorities and recommendations.
Culture, equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, wellbeing and engagement will be embedded as core organizational design principles. The Senior Director will ensure these considerations are reflected across leadership practices, people systems, policies and decision-making frameworks through clear standards, practical tools and decision checkpoints. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, they will provide guidance on workforce risks and opportunities related to organizational change, culture, technology adoption and policy decisions, grounded in a strong understanding of human behaviour, organizational dynamics and equity impact.
The preferred candidate is a strategic and practical organizational development leader who has operated at a systems level and can connect organizational design, culture, workforce strategy, policy and technology-enabled transformation. They will bring demonstrated success leading complex enterprise change and advising senior leaders through ambiguity, with the judgment to balance modernization and productivity with employee experience, wellbeing, accessibility, equity and trust. A strong relationship builder and facilitator, the successful candidate will be able to align diverse stakeholders around shared outcomes and translate data, behavioural insights and employee feedback into clear recommendations and action.
The successful candidate will bring six to nine years of progressive experience in organizational development, organizational design, change management or a related field. This will include experience with organization-wide diagnostics, data-informed workforce strategy, enterprise change, culture and engagement, and advising senior leaders. Demonstrated success facilitating complex, multi-stakeholder processes in changing environments, leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex portfolios is required, along with a strong grounding in EDIA and inclusive organizational practices.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://miramsbecker.com/opportunities/senior-director-organization-development-oma . For additional information contact Penny Mirams at penny@miramsbecker.com or Natalie Woods at natalie@miramsbecker.com .
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluating or assessing of candidates.
The base salary range this new role is $150,000–$160,000
OMA and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.