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OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Established in 1998, Hill House Hospice was the first residential hospice in Richmond Hill and the second in the Province of Ontario. Hill House was founded by Anne Gold who had a vision to bring residential hospice care to Canada. The Board of Directors is committed to building on over two decades of hospice services to the community and region and seeks an Executive Director who will lead the organization through the next stage of its evolution and growth. As a primary liaison with patients and their families and friends, the Executive Director will embody and embrace the vision, mission, and values of the Hospice, demonstrating a high level of compassion and empathy balanced by resilience for the physical and emotional realities of the work. A professional who has gained progressive leadership experience and responsibility, the successful candidate will be a self-starter who enjoys interacting with and managing staff and contractors, including health care colleagues, administration, and volunteers. The Executive Director will be an empathetic and listening leader who has developed strong interpersonal and conflict/grievance resolution skills. He/she will also require sensitivity to cultural diversity, and the ability to maintain an open mind, remain flexible, and be committed to teaching/coaching and being teachable/coachable. The Executive Director will be responsible to the Board of Directors for the daily leadership and management of the Hospice and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy. Recognizing the history and excellent reputation Hill House has in the community, the Executive Director will have the opportunity, along with the Board, to think innovatively and creatively about the future of the Hospice and its continued positive impact locally and in the region. Being aware and putting into practice current policies and best practices in hospice care, attending and speaking at hospice related conferences, and other development opportunities are part of the successful candidate’s professional and personal commitment to continuing education and excellence in hospice leadership. The Executive Director will recognize the value and importance of building and developing relationships with external stakeholders such as government (provincial, municipal, regional), and other healthcare facilities and providers (LHINS, hospitals, other hospices, Doctors). The successful candidate will embrace developing relationships and communicating with donors, community groups, local businesses, and media and will enjoy creating, promoting, and leading fundraising activities on behalf of the Hospice including, Hike for Hospice, the Hill House newsletter, and future fundraising initiatives. THE ORGANIZATION Hill House Hospice is a home-like alternative to institutional care and in-home care for those who are in the final stages of a terminal illness. It is a residential environment that is patient and family focused. The care team at Hill House understands that the patient and their loved ones are an integral part of the holistic approach to palliative care. Vision Every individual with a life-threatening illness receives palliative care appropriate to his or her needs.   Mission Provide palliative care to individuals diagnosed with terminal illness in a home-like setting Provide support to their families and friends Ensure that each patient is treated with dignity, respect and the highest standard of care.   Values Dignity Respect Quality Responsiveness KEY LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES The ED of the Hospice reports directly to the Board of Directors and oversees the implementation of the goals and objectives established in conjunction with the Board and to inform them of significant opportunities or threats facing the organization. Encompassed in the role are engagement with the Board of Directors, strategic planning, leadership and day-to-day operational management, internal and external communications with all stakeholders, and funding/revenue development/external relations for financial sustainability. Finance Ensures internal controls and finance policies are in place, implemented and in compliance with applicable policies, regulations and best practice requirements Oversees the cash flow and ensures financial stability for the organization Develops and executes an approved annual budget Monthly financial review and production of quarterly financial statements Liaises and oversees the annual external review of the financial statements Filing of tax returns – HST, and other applicable returns Fund Development and Fundraising Identifies opportunities for fund development for the hospice Identifies grant opportunities and submits applications Develops sponsorship programs Develops signature campaigns for fundraising opportunities Human Resources Ensures compliance with applicable legislation as it changes from time-to-time Ensures appropriate complement of skilled employees – clinical and non-clinical Develops and implements performance management tools for all employees and volunteers Develops, reviews and enforces human resource policies and procedures Collaborates with the Clinical Leadership team to develop clinical policies and procedures Develops and reviews compensation models and other employee benefits as appropriate Stakeholder Relations Establishes relationships in the community and in the broader health system Identifies and nurtures development opportunities for the hospice Recommends communication strategies and stakeholder mapping to the Board of Directors Participates in planning with health system providers Identifies and nurtures partnership opportunities with community members and health system stakeholders Governance Develops, in consultation and oversight, governance policies and procedures as appropriate In consultation with the Board Chair, develops board meeting agendas and ensures materials are relevant and supportive to the agenda In consultation with the Board Chair, develops board education sessions In consultation with the Treasurer, develops finance policies Supports the Board in developing a board education calendar Supports the Board in implementing board effectiveness tools (evaluations, skills matrix) Supports the Board in maintaining current by-laws Quality Develops and oversees the quality metrics for the hospice in collaboration with the clinical leadership Oversees the quality improvement planning process and the deliverables Leads and oversees the development of the quality mindset in all aspects of the hospice Builds a culture of quality improvement and innovation EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES 10+ years experience in senior management/leadership roles leading operations and people management Certified expertise in governance preferred Demonstrated competencies in HR, IT, finance and office operations Understanding of and/or experience in Hospice Palliative Care (HPC) a significant asset Proven track record in creating and maintaining a respectful and empowered workplace for staff Strong financial acumen and experience developing strategic and operational budgets Ability to handle multiple, concurrent issues, projects and tasks in a controlled and systematic manner to ensure design and production of high-quality deliverables Strong organizational, planning and time management skills Excellent assessment, decision making, problem solving, priority setting and critical thinking skills Polished verbal and written communications Proven public speaking and presentation abilities Commitment to upholding professional practice standards in responding to the patient and community needs Sensitivity to various cultural practices EDUCATION University degree preferably in business, non-profit management or health sciences Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation an asset LOCATION Hill House Hospice is located at: 36 Wright Street Richmond Hill, Ontario (North of Toronto) CAUSE LEADERSHIP INC. Cause Leadership Inc. is managing this search on behalf of Hill House Hospice. It is a cause based, leadership focused executive search & recruitment firm providing services to the charitable sector. PLEASE NOTE This job description is provided to capture the primary components of this role. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list. An individual may be required to perform other tasks which may not be listed but are consistent with the general intent of this role. A fuller Information Package will be provided to qualified applicants. We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Centennial Infant and Child Centre strengthens families and their young children with special needs to develop the confidence and skills for the best start in life. For over 50 years, Centennial Infant and Child Centre (The Centre) has supported thousands of infants, young children and their families in the City of Toronto through early intervention in-home services, pre-school education, consultation services and classroom assistance. Building on their excellent reputation within the pediatric community and with a focus on innovation, partnership-building, and meeting the high demand for their services, The Centre has begun their search for their next Executive Director. The Executive Director, reporting to a volunteer Board of Directors, will be responsible for establishing and implementing The Centre’s major goals and objectives, in alignment with the strategic plan. In addition to the Executive Director’s internally-focussed responsibilities for financial, human and physical resources management, The Centre’s success is heavily dependent on the Executive Director’s success in developing and strengthening relationships with various stakeholders, including but not limited to various government agencies, community partners, health providers, donors, funders and their dedicated and effective Foundation. As the ideal candidate you are an exceptional strategic thinker and change leader with an entrepreneurial mindset. You are characterised by others as a passionate leader of impeccable integrity, vision, and drive. The Centre would greatly benefit from your strong stakeholder and government relations skills and experience. You have exceptional business and financial acumen that has helped you identify and create opportunities for growth and innovation in previous roles. Your values align with The Centre’s and you are passionate about making a life-changing difference for the families they serve. To apply for this position, please submit your application and related materials to Nick Chambers and Chelsey Periard at cperiard@boyden.com and state the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail. CICC is committed to fostering a culture grounded in equity, diversity, and inclusion. The organization and its members encourage applications from Indigenous people, persons with a disability, racialized persons, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process by contacting Chelsey Periard at cperiard@boyden.com . We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.

  Chief Administrative Officer St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) are leaders in integrated care and one of the largest corporations in Canada devoted to delivering integrated care across the continuum. A history dating back to 1852, the Sisters of St. Joseph’s mission shapes and informs SJHS’s unique culture, which is the hallmark of their service. The Sisters’ legacy lives through each one of SJHS’s physicians, staff, researchers, learners, donors, and volunteers. The System encompasses five cities, with over fifteen thousand staff serving a population of over 2 million. Comprised of 6 members across the continuum of care as well as supporting a long term collaboration agreement with Niagara health, the health service delivery organizations are known for genuine compassion and caring, both locally and around the world. Each of the organizations offer services according to their strengths, from acute care, long-term care, and community care, to rehabilitation, hospice, community outreach, and mental health. SJHS is a sought-after leader in the delivery of integrated care, which is transforming patient care and outcomes. For more information about SJHS, please visit https://sjhs.ca/ . The Position In this newly created role, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) will be accountable for managing and continuously improving services that support the mission of SJHS, working towards enhancing and operationalizing the mission in all aspects of their leadership. Reporting to the President and CEO, the new CAO will be an influential member of the System Leadership Team and will provide operational leadership for a wide variety of administrative, fiscal, operational, and enabling functions to ensure the delivery of high value, high quality deliverables to support a system-wide, integrated approach to healthcare. The CAO will have operational oversight, at the System level, over Community Partnerships and Transformation, Public Affairs, Spiritual Care, and Group Purchasing. Strategically, at the System level, the role will have impact and influence over Human Resources, Quality, Finance, Eldercare, International Outreach, and the Centre for Integrated Solutions, ensuring true system performance, standards of best practice, and an exceptional patient care experience. Inherent in the role will be the ability to build out system capacity by leading and facilitating the optimization of integration across all system entities and partners consistent with a best practice approach to health service delivery across the continuum of care. With a vision to establish a model for “accountable care” at the System level, the CAO will be instrumental in developing the strategy for the System and executing on its key milestones. Working in close collaboration with the Presidents across the System, the CAO will continue to enhance internal business processes and further develop and build relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, as the Corporate Secretary, the CAO will act as a key resource to the SJHS Governance Committee and Board by informing governance best practices and performance standards across the System. In support of the Research and Academic mandate, the CAO will continue to support the development and implementation of a research vision, while building capacity for applied innovation. Key leadership initiatives for the new CAO will be to: Lead the pursuit of ongoing operational excellence to advance the System towards improved integration across the continuum of care. Provide strategic and operational leadership regarding business opportunities and challenges, projected population health forecasts and government funding changes, business planning, digital health, and risk management initiatives. Continue to build internal and external leadership and relationship capacity with a range of stakeholders (community, government, academia etc.). Launch various corporate initiatives that internalize quality benchmarks, key performance indicators, reinforce best governance practices, and improve operational capacity. Actively cultivate a network of partnerships to advance the strategic aims of the organization.   Experience The successful candidate will have 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in a large multi-site healthcare organization and/or a similarly complex environment/sector. In addition to possessing a graduate degree, the ideal candidate will be a passionate, visionary, and courageous healthcare leader that excels by building relationships, promoting collaboration, managing change, and seeking out innovative solutions. The successful candidate will have accomplishments that include strong fiscal and operational accountability in a similarly complex organization, as well as a commitment to leveraging the System to foster integration and systems thinking. With a focus on proactively seeking out strategic initiatives, business development opportunities, new forms of collaboration and driving complex solutions through influencing, consulting, and negotiating, the new CAO will have an exceptional combination of leadership ability, a demonstrated track record of achievement, and a strong commitment to innovation and ongoing process improvement.  To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .