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Director of Employee and Labour Relations A career-defining role for a senior HR professional with health care experience. Looking for an opportunity to build on your history of professional success? This is it. Here’s your chance to be part of an HR team focused on people & culture, thought leadership and innovation during one of the most significant health care transformation journeys in 50 years, establishing an Ontario Health Team. In this role, you will lead a small but mighty team to transform the HR Employee and Labour Relations Department of our large, complex, multi-site community hospital. If you’re up to the challenge, keep reading. Reporting to the VP, People and Organizational Development, you’ll lead enterprise-wide Labour and Employee Relations initiatives and strengthen the core Strategic HRBP and Labour Relations function. Leading by example as a valued HR partner, you’ll modernize the labour relations environment and introduce leading-edge programs and services to set us apart. Here's what you’ll get to achieve: You’ll take our HR Employee and Labour Relations department to the next level – whether through an enhanced service model or new HR technologies – and turn it into one of the leading HR departments in health care in Ontario. You’ll establish and monitor customer service benchmarks and help HRBPs establish true partnerships with businesses. You’ll act as a trusted advisor and coach/consult to help leaders be exceptional people leaders. You’ll develop and implement a “best in class” service delivery model integrated with the overall HR function. You’ll build, innovate, lead and inspire an engaged, high-performing team, and develop leaders through coaching and mentoring. You’ll set a clear vision for operational excellence, including strategy, practices and objectives. You’ll ensure the effective implementation of new initiatives and continuous improvement activities, operating policies, and best practice decision-making processes and procedures. Here are some standout aspects of the job: You’ll challenge the status quo and make change happen at Osler. You’ll innovate and transform the face of Employee and Labour Relations and, ultimately, HR. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and evolve your career. You’ll play a key strategic and tactical role in developing and executing a 5- to 10-Year Plan. You’ll be part of a dynamic organization that will be part of an Ontario Health Team. This mission-critical mandate calls for an impressive person like you: You’re a high performer with a reputation as a leader of change, adept at building productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders. You preferably hold a master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related discipline. You have at least 10 years’ progressive HR experience, with a track record of success in Labour & Employee Relations. Your strengths as a leader are backed by 7+ years in management. You’re customer-focused and able to deliver innovative solutions informed by stakeholder needs. You are action-oriented and can make quick, quality decisions and deliver superior results. You’ve worked in a unionized environment and built strong relationships with bargaining agents. You’re a persuasive communicator at all levels, able to influence others towards achieving goals. You thrive on balancing and meeting tight deadlines in a busy, fast-paced environment. And, of course, you’re totally comfortable using HR information systems. ABOUT US William Osler Health System (Osler) is a multi-site hospital system serving 1.3 million people in one of the fastest growing and most culturally diverse regions in Ontario. With our new 2019-24 Corporate Strategic Plan, Going Beyond for Healthier Communities , as our roadmap, we are shifting traditional thinking and re-imagining health care to help people live healthier lives, reduce chronic disease and improve access to care. At Osler, we are committed to providing safe, equitable, high-quality care in a fulfilling work environment that inspires our staff, physicians and volunteers to learn, innovate and grow. We are proud to be recognized, year after year, as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Here you will work alongside a highly-committed and respected team that understands what it means to go beyond to meet the health care needs of our communities. For more information and to apply To find out more about Osler, visit www.williamoslerhs.ca . To apply online, by Friday, December 13, 2019, go directly to https://careeropportunities.williamoslerhs.ca/ Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to proving accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca . While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

POSITION PROFILE  Client Organization: Niagara Health  Position Title: Director, Clinical Services, Executive Lead and CNO  Reports to: Executive Vice President, Clinical Services and CNE ABOUT NIAGARA HEALTH  Niagara Health is on a bold new journey to create a healthier Niagara.  The core values inspire the organizations and to be EXTRAORDINARY:  Compassion in Action  Driven by Optimism  Achieving Ambitious Results.  We are a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based services. Our team is made up of more than 4,800 employees, 600 physicians and 850 volunteers who we count on to deliver extraordinary care to every person, every time.  We provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to more than 450,000 residents across Niagara, including Acute Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Complex Care, Emergency and Urgent Care, Kidney Care, Long-Term Care, Mental Health and Addictions, Stroke Care and Surgical Care.  Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of our team’s commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. As a community-based academic centre, teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership are propelling us as we imagine a healthier Niagara.  THE OPPORTUNITY  Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Clinical Services/CNE, the successful candidate will be responsible for overall site management, as well as accountability for designated clinical program planning. You will be identified as the site leader for all operational issues and will draw upon your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to create a high-performing, engaged workforce. With a strong clinical background and passion for delivering quality patient centered care, you will be accountable for efficient and effective patient flow and access across the site.  In your clinical program role, you will ensure quality programs are developed, based on best practice. You will collaborate with your corporate partners. You will also be responsible for leading the review and assignment of all space needs across the site; manage the site capital process and budget. Recognizing that highly engaged people provide better patient care, you will establish an environment for staff, physicians and volunteers that enables them to provide quality, safe and extraordinary caring.  As CNO, you will communicate with the CNE and Director, Nursing Professional Practice, to make certain that the College of Nurses of Ontario standards, guidelines, reporting requirements and other obligations are met. The CNO will manage all nursing practice issues across the site including union meetings and Site HAC meetings.  The Director will lead a strong team of five managers committed to clinical excellence and patient satisfaction across the medicine program as well as provide guidance to all leaders at the Greater Niagara General Site in Niagara Falls and the Douglas Memorial Site in Fort Erie as Site Executive Lead. The Director will promote a culture characterized by personal responsibility and accountability, collaboration and professional and ethical conduct. The major accountabilities and expectations are;  Leads the Medicine Program Team from a quality, practice and strategy stand point across all five sites.  supports the achievement of the goals of the Medicine Program and site-specific plans by leading key initiatives and aligning organizational activity to them.  provides leadership to a diverse and skilled team of nursing and allied health professionals skilled in management and service delivery.  Works to ensure quality and practices standards of care and that patient experience is consistent across all sites and that patient and provider experience meets or exceeds corporate expectations.  ensures ongoing risk identification, evaluation and monitoring and facilitates the response to any and all site-specific issues at Greater Niagara General and Douglas Memorial sites.  The Director will play a significant role in the coming years in the capital, master and functional planning process for the new South Niagara Site.  partners with HR managers and Organizational Development to drive performance through analysis and performance improvement methodologies.  provides ongoing stewardship to the organizational design of NH, ensuring organizational structures support effective decision-making and high performance. oversees fiscal responsibility for the function and supports the organization’s fiscal plans.  continuously develops direct reports, using a collaborative leadership style with an emphasis on coaching, mentoring and leadership.  The Director Clinical Services, Executive Lead and CNO assumes other responsibilities as assigned.  THE IDEAL CANDIDATE  The Director will be an exceptional, inclusive and visionary leader, with a pragmatic, common sense approach. The ideal fit for the team and the organization as a whole is a lead by example collaborative individual that knows when to empower their team and when to roll up their sleeves and dig in alongside them. The individual must have a proven track record in a complex nursing leadership role.  The ideal candidate will possess an optimal combination of the following competencies, skills and attributes.  Must have five years’ demonstrated success as a senior level clinical leader. (Preferable 3 years at a Director level)  Working knowledge of the Public Hospitals Act, regulated legislation, labour agreements, hospital policies and procedures.  Strategic thinking, with experience in implementing change.  Proven experience with collaborating and building relationships with peers and leaders at all levels.  Ability to communicate and develop professional relationships with all levels of staff.  Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of labour management practices and experience effectively managing with related issues.  Experience with capital process and analyzing budgets.  Ability to effectively manage professional practice issues.  Experience with utilization or management of process and quality improvement methodologies.  Proven record of accomplishment in demonstrating our Purpose, Vision and Values.  Able to deal with diverse local, regional and provincial stakeholders.  Demonstrated tenacity and strength of character to ensure the efficient and effective completion of all mandates.  Proven leadership and team building skills with a personal presence that inspires confidence and credibility at all levels of NH. o Proven success in gaining credibility and building trust with senior decision-makers. Ability to influence outcomes and balance competing interests.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Possesses a high capacity for developing respectful and supportive interpersonal relationships. Ability to build effective working relationships with a dynamic, professional team.  Superior listening skills. Leads by example within the organization and demonstrates accountability for his/her personal behaviours and practices.  Proven conflict resolution and mediation skills.  Tact and diplomacy to be able to operate with sensitive issues and politically charged environment.  Customer-oriented focus with a commitment to excellence.  Results Driven Ability to identify bold solutions to complex problems and is able to capitalize upon new ideas, tools and technology.  Demonstrates leadership in executing plans in partnership with various stakeholders.  Superior analytical, problem solving and project management skills.  Sound Judgment Able to balance risks with knowledge and wisdom. Bases all decisions on the well-being of patients and families, fiscally sound practices and the organization’s vision and strategic goals.  Strong conceptual skills; systems thinking and ability to deal with ambiguity  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE   Master’s in Nursing, Education, Health Care Administration, or related discipline.  Bachelor of Science in Nursing  Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.  CONTACT INFORMATION  Should you have an interest in confidentially exploring this further or have any questions regarding this initiative, please contact LHH Knightsbridge search team below:  Lead Partner : Collin MacLeod  Phone number: 416-928-4534  Email: collin.macleod@lhhknightsbridge.com Research Consultant: Jill Renton  Phone number: 416-928-4535  Email: jill.renton@lhhknightsbridge.com

Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer and Vice President Customer Relationship Management (CRM), this role is responsible for effective customer relationship management across all assigned hospitals, ensuring that Plexxus services are delivered effectively by our service groups. Reporting to the Director, are Account Managers for each hospital. These Account Managers act as the single point of contact for the Customer Contract Executive (CCE) for all Plexxus services in their respective hospital. Account Managers may also have oversight of certain services within the hospital, such as contract management, local sourcing <$100k, in hospital logistics, environmental services, portering, linen, print shop. This varies by hospital.   The role requires extensive travel to assigned hospitals and to attend meetings at Plexxus offices in downtown Toronto and Richmond Hill. Accountabilities: Ensure effective processes are in place to manage the customer business relationship Lead and manage with a high degree of customer interaction and collaboration Have effective communication and change management processes in place at both the strategic and operational level, with support from individual hospitals as required Identify opportunities to grow our business, managing the introduction of new services and on-boarding of new customers Ensure effective customer feedback mechanisms are in place Meet regularly with the Hospital Customer Contract Executives (CCEs) and other hospital leaders to review business and service results, effectively manage the business relationship and unresolved issues Ensure all Plexxus Services are delivered as agreed to the Hospital Work closely with Plexxus service leaders (e.g. Logistics, Finance, Data Management, IT, HR) ensuring service requirements are set and met, service issues are resolved in a timely fashion and that, opportunities for increased savings and/or reduced costs are identified Manage the development of departmental business plans, including clear and measurable business objectives aligned with the corporate business plan Based on business plans develop and execute within budget targets and manage resources to ensure business objectives are achieved Attract, develop and retain management team with strong business leadership skills, relationship management and communication skills, with a high degree of subject matter expertise across the scope of services provided    Qualifications: 10-15 years leadership experience in Service Delivery or Account Management, in complex/challenging environments, with a commitment to providing a high level of customer service Proven relationship building/relationship management skills with a strong commitment to customer service Experience in a Health Care environment with acquired knowledge of hospital business models, clinical, operations and administration Leadership experience in Supply Chain especially Sourcing and Contract Management Ability to work in a complex and matrix environment with multiple stakeholders with diverse priorities Experience in process improvement, including development and implementation Strong talent management leadership, committed to developing individuals and teams Ability to lead cross-functional teams in achieving business objectives Ability to assess criticality of issues and make appropriate decisions on escalation Dynamic and fact-driven with the flexibility to change approach as the need arises Experience working in shared services organizations or broader public sector an asset Experience working in an SAP or Allscripts environment an asset    Education: Bachelor’s degree, Business degree preferred SCMP or other supply chain management designation is an asset    Demonstrated Leadership Competencies: Visioning Identifying long-term goals and championing the implementation of different or alternative ideas Visioning generates creative and strategic solutions that can be successfully implemented Think in innovative ways and support similar thinking in others Challenge and push the organization to constantly improve and grow Decisive Judgment Making good decisions in a timely and confident manner Making sound decisions with conviction C ha m p i on i n g Change Taking action to support and implement change initiatives effectively Actively lead change efforts through words as well as actions C ou r a g e of Convictions Having the personal courage to address difficult issues in the face of potential opposition Place a high importance on addressing the difficult issues B u si nes s Acumen Deep understanding of general business and financial concepts Effective at using at using this knowledge to understand important business issues related to their work Driving for results Challenging, pushing the organization and themselves to excel and achieve Assume personal responsibility for the success of the organization and persist, even when faced with obstacles, to achieve results N e g o tiation Identifying the needs and motives of both parties involved in working towards mutually beneficial agreements Seek solutions that benefit both parties through mutual gains R e s i li en c e Effectively dealing with work related problems, pressure, and stress in a professional and positive manner Exhibit resilience to maintain a positive attitude even when faced with frustration, pressure or change T ea m Leadership Leading others to accomplish team goals and objectives Foster teamwork and promote good team processes that best utilize the talents of the group to accomplish objectives Coaching and Developing Others Advising, assisting, mentoring and providing feedback to others to encourage and inspire the development of work-related competencies and long-term career growth Sincerely interested in the development and success of others R e l a tionship Management Exceptional people management skills Developing and maintaining positive relationships with individuals outside the work group Actively seek opportunities to build relationships important to the business Frequent contact with internal or external customers to assure satisfaction I n terpersonal Communication Communicating clearly and effectively with people inside and outside of the organization Listen effectively and develop rapport with others Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly; present information in a straightforward and logical way, and ensure that they are understood I n fluencing and Persuading Convincing others to adopt a course of action Display this competency to influence others without being excessively aggressive or pushy Understand their audience and modify their method of persuasion accordingly Interested candidates please apply by resume to Plexxus Human Resources at careers@plexxus.ca .  While Plexxus thanks all applicants, we advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Plexxus is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).  

About Us   The Department of Health and Wellness offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, we’re committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on collaborative primary health care, continuing care, improved supports for mental health and addictions, digital health, capital infrastructure, and more, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.   About Our Opportunity Adoption and use of digital health technologies by providers, planners and citizens has the potential to make the delivery of health care more accessible, convenient and cost-effective. As a subject matter expert in the field of Digital Health and health innovation you will be responsible for the development and execution of the provincial digital health strategy, ensuring alignment with provincial health priorities, policies and strategic directions. Working collaboratively with senior leadership across the Department, the health system, and Federal and Provincial stakeholders, you will advance the adoption and meaningful use of strategic digital health investments that will strengthen capacity and capability across the continuum of care. You will also guide the design, development, and deployment of business cases, provincial implementation plans, including benefits realization, and risk frameworks. You will build a team by providing strong leadership skills, while managing all aspects of an integrated provincial digital health program.   As a Department representative, you will increase the awareness of the impact that digital health initiatives and services can have on the Department’s strategic priorities for improving patient care, health status of citizens, health system responsiveness and value for money. About You   To be successful within this role you will possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field as well as demonstrated progressive leadership experience with a minimum of 3 years at a senior level (or acceptable equivalent). Certification in Health Information and Technology, Health Informatics, and/or Health Executive certification are considered an asset. As the successful candidate you will need to demonstrate the following requirements: experience and knowledge of Digital Health Systems and the impact innovation has on these systems experience in collecting, synthesizing and interpreting data with a goal for analysis and delivering sound advice experience working with partners and other stakeholders across industry, departments, and divisions to successfully achieve objectives. a clear communication style and ability to influence other key clients and partners a solutions-focused leader who can provide staff with strategic overviews and guide them through advanced methods in health systems design and system development lifecycles. experience in managing budgets and external reporting requirements Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Decisiveness, Strategic Orientation, Change Leadership, Team Leadership, Effective Interactive Communication, Self-Awareness and Personal Impact, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency. We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Salary Range:  $3,961.00 - $5,447.00 Bi-Weekly

Executive Director - Maltby Centre Kingston, Ontario Maltby Centre is the lead regional agency for Mental Health and Autism Services, with an experienced and compassionate team of professionals who provide high-quality, community-based health and support services to children and youth in Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A). Established in 1996 and formerly known as Pathways for Children & Youth - Maltby Centre is a registered charity and not-for-profit funded in part by the Ontario government. Through the work of over 120 dedicated staff, Maltby Centre is creating possibilities for change in young lives. Based out of Kingston, Ontario, the Executive Director of Maltby Centre provides stewardship to the agency to ensure the organization’s vision, mission and values are achieved. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide strong organizational leadership to the agency, and advise on matters of service policy, quality, evaluation and risk, and financial and human resources. The Executive Director will lead the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of the organization’s strategic plan, ensuring quality is entrenched in services, policies and procedures. The Executive Director will cultivate an engaged and transparent organizational culture, leading unionized and non-unionized teams across the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington regions. As Maltby Centre’s representative within the broader health and allied services community, the Executive Director will have the opportunity to lead, promote, develop, and sustain effective partnerships with individuals, agencies, external groups, the province and with Ministry representatives, as required, in support of their mission. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of ten years of experience as a senior leader within health agencies, social services or other not-for-profit organizations, as well as prior experience in an Executive Director or CEO role working closely with a volunteer Board of Directors. They will possess a Master’s degree in Social Work, Nursing, Health or Business Administration, or a related field. The next Executive Director will bring a demonstrated style of leadership that models staff empowerment, fosters cross-functional collaboration, staff recognition, and is an effective mentor. They will bring strength in Labour Relations management and in leadership of unionized teams. The ideal candidate will champion a commitment to a culture of continuous improvement and accountability, with deep experience in the development and execution of strategic organizational plans. As the chief spokesperson for Maltby Centre, the successful candidate will possess exceptional communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated achievement through innovative solution-seeking. French language proficiency (written and verbal) will be considered an asset.  To explore this key leadership position at Maltby Centre further, please contact Elaine Roper or Dania Zargaran at dania.zargaran@odgersberndtson.com or submit your resume and related information in confidence online https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en/careers/16188 Maltby Centre is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 , upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and Maltby Centre throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Position Summary Participates in the formulation of strategic objectives and operational plans to provide effective and efficient delivery of nursing and discharge services that meet the Northern Health Authority’s policies and health priorities, and provides leadership in the planning, delivery and evaluation of programs and services. The Director of Care anticipates, identifies and meets health needs of residents, ensuring the development, integration, and provision of a broad range of acute care services, facility based services within a value-based and service driven corporate business plan.  Qualifications A Masters degree in nursing or related discipline, along with a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing and seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in a leadership position responsible for the development,implementation and evaluation of operational and strategic plans, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Eligibility for registration with the BCCNP is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the operations of preventative health, mental health, home and community and rehabilitation programs as well as acute care hospitals and Health Centres, including an understanding of the interrelationships between the various professional/non-professional staff within the programs. Knowledge of local and regional community health issues. Ability to manage financial, material and human resources. Ability to foster effective working relationships, both internal and external, at all levels. Ability to balance multiple activities and projects concurrently. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Ability to provide leadership, guidance and direction to others. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Ability to operate related equipment including computer software applications. View Terrace Community

  Executive Director, Redevelopment and Facility Management Services Baycrest Health Sciences (Baycrest) is a global leader in geriatric residential living, health care, research, innovation and education, with a special focus on brain health and aging. One of the world’s top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, and an academic health science centre fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest provides an exemplary care experience for aging clients combined with an extensive clinical training program for students. Through its commercial and consulting arms, Baycrest is marketing its sought-after expertise and innovation to other health care organizations and long-term care homes, both in Canada and internationally. Founded in 1918 as the Jewish Home for the Aged, Baycrest continues to embrace the long-standing tradition of all great Jewish health care institutions to improve the well-being of people in their local communities and around the globe. For more information about Baycrest, please visit their website at baycrest.org . The Position The Executive Director, Redevelopment and Facility Management Services will provide overall strategic and operational leadership for helping to realize Baycrest’s campus of the future. The Executive Director will work in collaborative partnership with clinical and operational leaders to deliver outstanding customer service and enable Baycrest’s goal of introducing innovative residential and health care delivery models for older adults and their families . To help achieve this goal, the Executive Director will be an integral and influential leader in envisioning and implementing a campus redevelopment strategy that can build on Baycrest’s focus on providing better care and better opportunities for an aging population. Working with key partners, the Executive Director will be instrumental in creating the strategy, mapping out the approach and leading the execution of an integrated approach to master/campus planning.    Inherent in the role will be the ability of the Executive Director to lead Baycrest’s continued agenda of service expansion, intergenerational community engagement and the creation of a globally recognized “seniors-friendly” neighbourhood. In partnership with the Executive Vice President, the Executive Director will play a key role in developing and fostering successful strategic partnerships with the Baycrest Foundation, government, the community, and broader operations. Key leadership initiatives for the new Executive Director will be to: advance Baycrest’s growth and innovation agenda by leading an ambitious Campus Redevelopment Strategy that addresses the longer-term facility and redevelopment needs as well as leverages Baycrest’s master planning vision for the future of seniors’ care; envision and incorporate leading practices in seniors’ living and strategic approaches to integrated planning while maximizing team performance; oversee a range of initiatives including projects related to facility upgrades, renovations and sustainability; collaborate with other Baycrest leaders in a broad range of organization-wide planning and continuous improvement activities; provide executive-level guidance on the planning and implementation of a range of active projects and corporate strategies; and act as a trusted leader and advisor, supporting the facility services and redevelopment teams in operations and the achievement of key milestones. Experience The successful candidate will have at least five to seven years of progressive leadership experience, preferably in a similarly complex multi-site health care environment, with experience in capital planning, project execution and/or facility management. They will have demonstrated their ability to manage large projects, effectively engage key stakeholders, while meeting key milestones and deadlines. In addition, the candidate will be an exceptional communicator and relationship builder, effectively promoting collaboration and managing change.  To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the success of an innovative organization at the forefront of leading and delivering community health care.  Kensington Health is a not-for-profit, community-based model of specialized healthcare services that creates consistently better health outcomes by tirelessly pursuing the best ways to respond to unmet health needs within the communities we serve. With an overall budget of $70 million, it is a highly complex organization that operates as 9 individual business entities across the healthcare service continuum including residential and community care, ambulatory care and a research institute. The Kensington Health organizations are supported by the Kensington Health Foundation.   RESIDENTIAL & COMMUNITY DIVISION A 350-bed long-term care home, located in two adjoining residences. An expanding hospice that currently includes a 10-bed residence and a day program providing palliative and end-of-life care. An on-site and in-home community support program that enhances the social, intellectual and physical well-being of seniors and disabled adults. AMBULATORY DIVISION A state-of-the-art academic eye surgery and clinical centre of excellence providing ambulatory surgical procedures, medical vision care and ophthalmic training, education, and research. An ambulatory gastroenterology clinic providing endoscopy and colonoscopy screening procedures as well as infusion therapy. A community-based radiology clinic providing general x-ray, ultrasound, mammography, biopsies and bone mineral density services. The Eye Bank of Canada (Ontario division) which collects, preserves and distributes donated human eyes and tissue for sight restoration and sight-saving transplants and grafts. RESEARCH DIVISION The Kensington Research Institute supports the advancement of health care through the funding of research programs. We will look to you, as Director of Finance, to set priorities and provide financial leadership for the overall finance portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and leading a dynamic team of professionals, you will be responsible for planning, controllership and delivery of quality financial services. You will be a critical partner to Operations, providing financial insight, and will work closely with business leaders across the organization. The role requires someone who has an understanding of working within a diverse and complex funding environment and can reimagine financial management as the organization continues to grow and evolve. As Director of Finance, you will draw upon your management expertise and proven strengths as an analytical and creative thinker to: Provide business and financial leadership to the organization to support the successful execution of the organization’s strategy. Leading the reporting, monitoring and forecasting of the organization’s financial position. This includes developing and implementing appropriate analytical tools for reviewing financial and statistical information to enable effective decision making. Lead the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes to enable the organization to effectively plan, monitor and respond to business risks and opportunities. Forecasting and managing cash flow, including appropriate investment of excess cash, management of credit facilities and regular reporting on short and long term cash flow forecasts. Manage the controllership function to ensure that finances are in accordance with policies, procedures and generally accepted accounting principles. Lead and manage the annual audit process. Lead special engagements which include possible system conversions, internal control reviews and financial modelling to support business cases. Establish and maintain strong relationships and partnerships in a complex multi-stakeholder environment, including, but not limited to, external auditors, funders, banks and insurance providers.  Success as Director of Finance will call for an impressive profile that includes the following skill set: The ability to work effectively and in collaboration with leadership to support a culture of quality, performance and measurement. Demonstrated experience and accountability with financial operations, systems and internal control. Proven experience in financial reporting, accounting policies and procedures. Experience at a management level. Required Professional Designation/Certificate: Professional Accounting Designation (CPA). Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited university.   Required Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of generally accounting principles and best practices in reporting, planning, and budgeting. Superior communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills to work with a variety of leaders across the organization. Excellent knowledge of tools, systems and databases used in financial reporting and modelling. Proficiency in MS Office suite and database software. Required Skills & Abilities: Excellent relationship building, interpersonal skills and change management. Demonstrated analytical capabilities and superior oral and written communication skills. Ability to make and take responsibility for, and demonstrate commitment to appropriate decisions in a timely manner. Adaptability to constantly changing circumstances while maintaining a professional perspective. Willingness and ability to maintain flexibility in the event of unforeseen situations. Required Experience: Five to seven years of experience at a senior level at an Ontario health care organization and/or a similarly complex environment/sector. Remuneration: Based on experience + competitive benefit package   Location: Downtown Toronto. Please submit resumes by 11:59 PM on Thursday, December 5, 2019.   Kensington Health Centre thanks all applicants for their interest in advance however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please . Kensington Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity seeking groups. Candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the selection process, such as tests, skills demonstrations, etc. Kensington Health Centre is committed to providing reasonable accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.