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Ontario College of Family Physicians Chief Executive Officer Toronto, Ontario THE ORGANIZATION The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) represents more than 15,000 family physicians across the province. OCFP supports members by providing evidence-based education and professional development, promoting and recognizing leadership excellence in family medicine, and advocating for the vital role family physicians play in delivering the highest quality care to patients and families across Ontario. A not-for-profit and voluntary organization, the Ontario College of Family Physicians was established in 1954 and is the provincial chapter of the College of Family Physicians of Canada.   THE ROLE AND OPPORTUNITY This is an exciting opportunity to lead a prestigious College focused on the well-being of Ontario residents through Family Medicine. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is the operational head of OCFP and is principally responsible for all OCFP activities, services, financial affairs, risk management and results in accordance with related legislation, and the By-laws and policies of OCFP. The CEO fosters the values of the organization and provides leadership, counsel and guidance in planning and directing the OCFP, implementing the strategic plan and maintaining effective relations between OCFP and its members and with external stakeholders. The CEO represents OCFP and sets the tone for the organization internally as well as publicly.            PRIORITIES AND NEAR-TERM EXPECTATIONS In assuming this leadership position, the new CEO will want to address the following priorities: Working with the Board, position the OCFP to be a visible leader in post-COVID growth, identifying a strong place for primary care physicians and the Patient’s Medical Home model in Ontario. Implement the new strategic plan and develop an operating plan with aligned structure, clear deliverables, KPIs and financial metrics based on a strategic direction that is financially sustainable.  Establish immediate credibility and long-term relationships with all stakeholders – members (current and future), the Board of Directors, Committee members, political and bureaucratic stakeholders, national and provincial colleges. Continue development and implementation of policies and processes that support a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization with a culture of engagement and collaboration. Progress the College’s relevancy through strength in policy and advocacy while enhancing its suite of educational programs, services, events and benefits to attract interest and meet the changing needs of members. Embrace new ideas in both content and approach to ensure the College keeps pace with member expectations (virtual access, digital transformation, social media, mobile working, communication, etc.) while maintaining the College’s strengths. Develop new, innovative partnerships to enhance the College’s visibility and impact. Promote the College’s relevance across a diverse spectrum of Family Medicine care delivery models and settings.  Ensure regular communication with OCFP members to share and publicize the good work and successes of the College.   THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will possess the following experience, skills, knowledge, and attributes: Experience in a leadership role in the healthcare sector (primary care, associations, government, etc.) where one has developed the skills to be effective in management, membership and revenue growth, advocacy, relationship building, and government/public relations. Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and hands-on relationship builder; a connector and facilitator; collaborative; seeks consensus; strong partner. Strong government relations, advocacy and policy development experience; political acuity and ability to build relationships and advocate effectively with multiple levels of government; appreciates and understands the priorities and pressures of the healthcare system and can support the College in developing policy initiatives and influencing political decision-makers.  Innovative and creative; adaptive and open to exploring new ideas; proficient in new technologies; effective change management skills. Strategic thinker who sees the big picture and can keep others focused on priorities. Exceptional communication and presentation skills; credible with all audiences, large and small; ability to deliver messages compellingly; balances assertiveness with good listening skills as a thoughtful leader  Understands governance policies and best practices and can work effectively with the Board of Directors, and Board Committees. Demonstrates commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in a collaborative culture. People leadership skills and able to develop and lead a high performing team internally and establish a strong reputation for leadership externally in the primary care community. Fiscally accountable with the requisite organizational skills to oversee College operations effectively. CONTACT INFORMATION For further information about this opportunity, or to submit your expression of interest (cover letter and current resume), please contact Lindsay Millard ( lindsay.millard@lhhknightsbridge.com / 1 416-928-4573). About LHH Knightsbridge – www.lhhknightsbridge.com   The Ontario College of Family Physicians is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all members, employees and volunteers feel valued and respected. If you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the hiring process, please communicate your needs to the recruitment team.

Location: Charlottetown, PEI Health PEI, Prince Edward Island’s single health authority, is responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services across the province. With a budget of over $700M and employing approximately 6,350 staff, Health PEI oversees a diverse continuum of health services provided through its hospitals, primary care network, public long-term care nursing facilities, and community-based programs and services. Highly committed to ensuring the ongoing delivery of safe and quality health care, Health PEI’s vision is to be PEI’s One Island Health System supporting improved health for all Islanders. Health PEI is currently seeking its next Chief Executive Officer to provide inspiring leadership during an exciting period of systemic growth. Accountable to Health PEI’s Board of Directors  and working closely with PEI’s Deputy Minister of Health on the achievement of optimal health system performance, the CEO is the strategic and administrative head of Health PEI, responsible for the delivery of health services in accordance with the PEI Health Services Act and the PEI Provincial Health Plan.  The CEO will champion systems level transformation that models and promotes an exemplary commitment to patients, families and residents in balance with the prudent stewardship of financial and human resources, and the promotion of a cohesive and positive organizational culture that is focused on quality, patient safety, continuous improvement and employee wellness. In close collaboration with a diverse array of government, community and health system stakeholders and partners, the CEO holds ultimate responsibility for ensuring the delivery of an integrated population health approach to achieving the One Island Health System vision. As an ideal candidate, you are a highly strategic systems thinker and team leader with a proven record of achieving cultural and systemic change. Highly regarded for your bias to action, creativity and authenticity, you are an excellent communicator and relationship builder who can engender trust and confidence across a diverse constituency of stakeholders and partners. You are an inspiring and values-based people leader respected for your inclusive and transparent style, willingness to listen and engage, and for your passion to improve patient outcomes and standards of care through interprofessional collaborative practice. An evidence-based decision maker with a strong client and continuous improvement orientation, you possess the diplomacy, conviction and political acuity to serve as an advocate for the system and rally staff, stakeholders and residents in pursuit of innovation and performance excellence. Health PEI will benefit from your previous leadership (CEO, COO, EVP, etc.) experience in a large, complex, and dynamic health environment, and in your skill in facilitating a culture that attracts and retains top health human resources talent in a competitive market. Previous experience reporting to, or serving on, a Board of Directors is preferred. To learn more about this this outstanding health system leadership opportunity, please contact Andrew Dumont ( adumont@boyden.com ) or Renee Young ( ryoung@boyden.com ) at 613-742-3201. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.

Our Client, Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA), is seeking their next President & Chief Executive Officer.  WHCA comprises three rural acute care hospitals: Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH) in Fergus and North Wellington Health Care (NWHC) with hospital sites in Mount Forest (Louise Marshall Hospital - LMH) and Palmerston (Palmerston and District Hospital – PDH).  Each hospital site provides a comprehensive range of surgical, inpatient and outpatient services, including 24-7 emergency and obstetrical care. Together, WHCA has approximately 700 staff and 200 credentialed professional staff, and an annual budget of $59 million.  Both GMCH and NWHC have a dedicated group of volunteers and benefit from the exceptional support of their three Foundations. GMCH opened a new 45-bed greenfield hospital in 2020. NWHC operates 30 beds across its two hospital sites and is nearing completion of a $25 million emergency  and ambulatory care expansion at the LMH site.  In addition to a comprehensive offering of diagnostic services at each site, there are several other programs offered to support the communities served, including Oncology and Dialysis in partnership with Grand River Hospital.  WHCA has partnered with Guelph General Hospital in support of a shared health information system and are partners in an Ontario Health Team serving the residents of Guelph-Wellington. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring and empowering leader and influential communicator who understands and has a strong appreciation for the importance of rural health care.  Bringing a high degree of executive leadership insight, creativity, and enthusiasm for the mandate of the WHCA, the successful candidate will be a results-oriented leader with a bias to action and will be known for having the ability to leverage resources, set priorities, and negotiate solutions to complex problems. Candidates will possess experience in a senior leadership capacity in a healthcare setting ideally combined with a postgraduate degree in business or administration and demonstrated experience in developing an organization culture that engages staff, physicians, stakeholders, patients, and the community as owners and beneficiaries of organizational performance and outcomes. Wellington County is conveniently located in beautiful Southwestern Ontario, with the picturesque towns of Fergus and Elora, Mount Forest, Drayton, and Palmerston which offer an ideal lifestyle nestled in an active rural setting with close proximity to major urban areas. Interested candidates are asked to forward their resume and cover letter in confidence to:   Robb Callaghan, E-mail: rcallaghan@medfall.com .  A position profile and critical timelines will be provided at that time.  WHCA’s goal is to transition to a new CEO by September 2021 to coincide with the beginning of the Board year.

      Organization: Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf (BRCCED) Reports to:     President and Board of Directors Location:        Toronto, Ontario   The Opportunity A key transformational leadership role with a strategic and operational focus. An excellent opportunity for a values-based leader to build on the growth trajectory of a dynamic organization that drives excellence in the Deaf Community and Human Services sectors. Click here to see the Video. We, *Oxenham Consultants Inc., in partnership with our Client BRCCED, are searching for a CEO who will take this dynamic organization to greater levels of success through continued innovation, advocacy and collaboration, building organizational capacity resulting in enhanced effectiveness. If you are a leader who has had proven success in change management roles; developing new, innovative and progressive strategic plans leading to performance enhancements and reputation in the not-for-profit and/or health sector, we would welcome the opportunity to have a discussion with you. The Organization www.2.bobrumball.org The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf (formerly the Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf) was the first facility of its kind, and for over 50 years it has provided the Deaf Community a space without communication barriers. The programs and services offered are uniquely designed to meet the needs of the Deaf, hard of hearing and Deafblind people that address quality of life indicators. Since its inception as a community centre, the Bob Rumball Centre has expanded into offering a range of specialized services. These include serving those with developmental, physical, health, or mental health challenges, infants and young children, and newcomers to Canada as well as providing American Sign Language (ASL) classes and information to the general public. The Role Reporting to the President and the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead the organization, and champion its reputation, vision, mission and values, assuming the following key responsibilities. Strategic Planning: Continue the implementation of the Strategic Plan, employing an inclusive and collaborative planning process with the Board, the senior management team, and staff in the core areas of: delivery of specialized services through innovation, advocacy and collaboration, ensuring excellence in service delivery, building operational efficiencies and generation of new revenue sources, and optimizing the business processes. Operations: Ensure the resources, organizational structure, internal controls, and reporting structures are in place to support and measure operational performance and quality metrics. Evaluate programs and services and introduce appropriate actions to both maintain and improve quality of service delivery and the effective operation and administration of the organization. Financial Planning: In collaboration with the CFO, financial oversight including the annual budget, financial policies and procedures, financial controls, reporting, and analysis. Responsible for arranging an annual independent audit of BRCCED’s financial records. Program Planning/Continuous Improvement/Quality Assurance: Oversee the planning, implementation and ongoing evaluation of BRCCED’s programs; and introduce appropriate actions to both maintain and improve quality of service delivery and the effective operation and administration of the organization. Stakeholder Relations: Establish a strong, transparent and accountable relationship with the Board of Directors and its Committees; senior management and staff. Develop and sustain strong working relationships with relevant external stakeholders, including government(s), sector and corporate partners, donors, other related organizations. Human Resources: Build employee attraction and engagement in support of the BRCCED’s vision, purpose and values. Support the ongoing building of a team culture within BRCCED that lives its values, champions its vision and strategic objectives, encourages and inspires collaboration and sharing across the organization. Key Selection Criteria Professional Experience/Qualifications: 10+ years’ experience in a senior leadership role, with proven successes in change management and financial oversight; Direct work experience in the Deaf Community and/or Human Services sector is a preferred requirement. This experience may also come from work in other sectors (health care, long-term care, etc.) with an ability to understand/relate to the challenges faced by people in the Deaf Community and/or Human Services sector; Experience working and navigating across Federal and Provincial Ministries (e.g. Ministry of Health, MCCSS, etc.) is an asset; with an understanding of applicable legislation and emerging/best practices; Proven ability to develop and build strong internal and external relationships; Success in developing progressive strategic plans, leading to innovative programs and services; Demonstrated ability in building organizational capacity resulting in organizational effectiveness and efficiency, improved policies, procedures, processes, reports, metrics, data gathering and data management; Experience in a 24/7, unionized work environment is an asset.   Personal Characteristics, Skills and Competencies Forward-thinking and an operational strategist with leadership skills comprising integrity, credibility and the ability to win and inspire trust; Possesses realistic optimism; remains aware of, and confronts challenges while still striving to reach audacious goals; willingness to consider calculated risks; Exceptional interpersonal skills: ability to relate to, and interact with all stakeholders; Solid bi-lingual communication skills (Pre-existing/ongoing knowledge/training in American Sign Language and Deaf culture is a must) Strong commercial sense (an intuitive ability to prioritize initiatives/work and allocate human and financial resources to those matters offering the highest return opportunities for the people served by BRCCED and their families). Problem-solving and negotiation skills; Collaborative, collegial, inclusive, yet decisive leadership style; Education Post-graduate degree or equivalent is an asset; along with evidence of continuous professional and personal learning. BRCCED is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. BRCCED is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are compliant with applicable legislation. Applicants requiring accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to advise accordingly. BRCCED and Oxenham Consultants Inc. sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be selected for an interview.  Please apply by June 6, 2021 by submitting your resume, a letter of interest marked CV-LW-BRCCED and salary history/expectations to:  exec@oxenham.com   *About Oxenham Consultants Inc Oxenham Consultants Inc is a global executive search/recruitment and talent management firm head-officed in Toronto. We work with companies and candidates across diverse industries in local and global markets in private, public and not-for-profit sectors to provide one-of-a-kind talent solutions under our integrated Total Talent Stewardship™ program, comprising: Talent Acquisition, Talent Retention, Talent Analytics and Employer Branding. Our track record over the last 25 years has been to help companies build sustainable results leveraging their most valuable asset – their people.