Brant Community Healthcare System
Chief and Medical Director
Department of Internal Medicine
Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS)
BCHS is a two-site hospital system located in southwestern Ontario. It is comprised of the Brantford General Hospital and the Willett Urgent Care Centre in Paris. Serving a growing diverse population that include a large Indigenous community, our professional staff, staff and volunteers deliver exceptional primary and secondary acute care, rehab, complex continuing care, palliative care, health promotion and mental health services to the community.
With over 51,000 ER visits, 31,000 urgent care visits, 50,000 outpatient clinic visits, 1,500 births, and over 330 beds between the two sites, BCHS is the region’s acute healthcare system. In addition to the over 2,300 staff, professional staff and volunteers at the site, BCHS hosts hundreds of learners each year as an affiliated teaching site of the McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, know as the Grand Erie Six Nations Clinical Education Campus.
Key Accountabilities
Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Vice-President, Medical and Academic Affairs, the Chief and Medical Director of the Department of Internal Medicine will direct and develop the provision of medicine services for BCHS patients. The divisions comprising the Medicine department include General Internal Medicine, Oncology, Nephrology in addition to a number of medical subspecialties. The Chief and Medical Director is accountable for overseeing and evaluating all aspects of medical practice within the department including the development of policies and practices designed to ensure quality of service and compliance with health care laws and regulations to ensure quality, utilization, patient experience.
The new Chief and Medical Director of Internal Medicine will be accountable for key deliverables supporting the revitalization of the department including enhancement and expansion of the Hospital Based Internist service, , and implementation of a new Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU) along with other initiatives to support the growth of the Medicine service.
As Chief and Medical Director, the incumbent will ensure growth, development, efficiency, and best practice for the Department of Medicine. Additionally, they will participate in REACH Leadership Development, Medical Advisory Committee (MAC)and other administrative initiatives.
In partnership with hospital leadership and the Director of Clinical Services MIP, Ambulatory Care, Professional Practice & Allied Health, the Chief and Medical Director will lead the hospital in ensuring appropriate medical human resources planning, annual credentialing of professional staff, adoption of leading practices within the service, continued education and training of professional staff, achievement of key performance metrics, and the creation of a safe and healthy workplace for all department professional staff, staff and volunteers.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate must be an MD with an FRCP fellowship and be licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). They should have a minimum of five years experience practicing Internal Medicine, with leadership experience in a healthcare setting. They should have a proven record managing interdepartmental projects, engaging professional staff, leading change management initiatives, and supporting department standardization projects. Candidates with formal leadership training preferred. The ideal candidate should model our new organizational core values of Be Bold and Courageous, Commit to Excellence, Champion Equity and Be Trustworthy.
To express your interest in this key clinical leadership position, interested individuals should submit a letter of application and a resume to Dr. Andrew Burkett, Chief of Staff & Vice President Medical and Academic Affair, c/o Lebené Numekevor Lebene.Numekevor@bchsys.org by end of day April 3, 2026 .
Chief and Medical Director
Department of Internal Medicine
Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS)
BCHS is a two-site hospital system located in southwestern Ontario. It is comprised of the Brantford General Hospital and the Willett Urgent Care Centre in Paris. Serving a growing diverse population that include a large Indigenous community, our professional staff, staff and volunteers deliver exceptional primary and secondary acute care, rehab, complex continuing care, palliative care, health promotion and mental health services to the community.
With over 51,000 ER visits, 31,000 urgent care visits, 50,000 outpatient clinic visits, 1,500 births, and over 330 beds between the two sites, BCHS is the region’s acute healthcare system. In addition to the over 2,300 staff, professional staff and volunteers at the site, BCHS hosts hundreds of learners each year as an affiliated teaching site of the McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, know as the Grand Erie Six Nations Clinical Education Campus.
Key Accountabilities
Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Vice-President, Medical and Academic Affairs, the Chief and Medical Director of the Department of Internal Medicine will direct and develop the provision of medicine services for BCHS patients. The divisions comprising the Medicine department include General Internal Medicine, Oncology, Nephrology in addition to a number of medical subspecialties. The Chief and Medical Director is accountable for overseeing and evaluating all aspects of medical practice within the department including the development of policies and practices designed to ensure quality of service and compliance with health care laws and regulations to ensure quality, utilization, patient experience.
The new Chief and Medical Director of Internal Medicine will be accountable for key deliverables supporting the revitalization of the department including enhancement and expansion of the Hospital Based Internist service, , and implementation of a new Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU) along with other initiatives to support the growth of the Medicine service.
As Chief and Medical Director, the incumbent will ensure growth, development, efficiency, and best practice for the Department of Medicine. Additionally, they will participate in REACH Leadership Development, Medical Advisory Committee (MAC)and other administrative initiatives.
In partnership with hospital leadership and the Director of Clinical Services MIP, Ambulatory Care, Professional Practice & Allied Health, the Chief and Medical Director will lead the hospital in ensuring appropriate medical human resources planning, annual credentialing of professional staff, adoption of leading practices within the service, continued education and training of professional staff, achievement of key performance metrics, and the creation of a safe and healthy workplace for all department professional staff, staff and volunteers.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate must be an MD with an FRCP fellowship and be licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). They should have a minimum of five years experience practicing Internal Medicine, with leadership experience in a healthcare setting. They should have a proven record managing interdepartmental projects, engaging professional staff, leading change management initiatives, and supporting department standardization projects. Candidates with formal leadership training preferred. The ideal candidate should model our new organizational core values of Be Bold and Courageous, Commit to Excellence, Champion Equity and Be Trustworthy.
To express your interest in this key clinical leadership position, interested individuals should submit a letter of application and a resume to Dr. Andrew Burkett, Chief of Staff & Vice President Medical and Academic Affair, c/o Lebené Numekevor Lebene.Numekevor@bchsys.org by end of day April 3, 2026 .
Promeus
Medical Director, Severe Mental Illness
Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (The Royal)
Ottawa, Ontario
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (The Royal) is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care, teaching, and research hospitals. As a specialized academic health sciences centre, The Royal is committed to helping people living with mental illness and addiction into recovery faster. With over 500 beds and 19,000 outpatients served annually, The Royal delivers innovative, evidence-informed care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings including forensic psychiatry, geriatric mental health, operational stress injuries, schizophrenia, mood disorders and substance use disorders. Its campuses span Ottawa and Brockville, with strong partnerships across the region and province. As part of its renewed strategic direction (SPARQ: Sustainability, People, Access, Research, Quality), The Royal is seeking an accomplished physician leader to join its senior team in the role of Medical Director, Severe Mental Illness.
Reporting to the Senior Medical Officer & Deputy Chief of Staff, the Medical Director is accountable for setting the clinical and strategic direction across the Department of Severe Mental Illness, and ensuring alignment with The Royal’s broader organizational goals. In partnership with the Executive Director, this dyad leadership role plays a key part in translating strategy into meaningful clinical impact, fostering interprofessional collaboration, and driving continuous quality improvement across services.
This role provides medical leadership across services for individuals living with complex, chronic, and treatment- resistant illness, including schizophrenia, psychosis, neurodevelopmental conditions, and interventional psychiatry. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in the care of individuals with severe mental illness and a strong understanding of innovative, system-based models of care.
The successful candidate will be an experienced psychiatrist, licensed (or eligible for licensure) in Ontario, with a minimum of five years of leadership experience and a deep commitment to patient- and family-centred mental health care. With a track record in advancing access, innovation, and health system integration, they will bring clinical credibility, collaborative values, and the strategic acumen required to lead in a complex and evolving healthcare environment. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive academic health sciences centre at a time of exciting transformation.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the position title, to resumes@promeus.ca . An Executive Brief is available upon request.
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group and Promeus Inc. are committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our shared commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
Medical Director, Severe Mental Illness
Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (The Royal)
Ottawa, Ontario
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (The Royal) is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care, teaching, and research hospitals. As a specialized academic health sciences centre, The Royal is committed to helping people living with mental illness and addiction into recovery faster. With over 500 beds and 19,000 outpatients served annually, The Royal delivers innovative, evidence-informed care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings including forensic psychiatry, geriatric mental health, operational stress injuries, schizophrenia, mood disorders and substance use disorders. Its campuses span Ottawa and Brockville, with strong partnerships across the region and province. As part of its renewed strategic direction (SPARQ: Sustainability, People, Access, Research, Quality), The Royal is seeking an accomplished physician leader to join its senior team in the role of Medical Director, Severe Mental Illness.
Reporting to the Senior Medical Officer & Deputy Chief of Staff, the Medical Director is accountable for setting the clinical and strategic direction across the Department of Severe Mental Illness, and ensuring alignment with The Royal’s broader organizational goals. In partnership with the Executive Director, this dyad leadership role plays a key part in translating strategy into meaningful clinical impact, fostering interprofessional collaboration, and driving continuous quality improvement across services.
This role provides medical leadership across services for individuals living with complex, chronic, and treatment- resistant illness, including schizophrenia, psychosis, neurodevelopmental conditions, and interventional psychiatry. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in the care of individuals with severe mental illness and a strong understanding of innovative, system-based models of care.
The successful candidate will be an experienced psychiatrist, licensed (or eligible for licensure) in Ontario, with a minimum of five years of leadership experience and a deep commitment to patient- and family-centred mental health care. With a track record in advancing access, innovation, and health system integration, they will bring clinical credibility, collaborative values, and the strategic acumen required to lead in a complex and evolving healthcare environment. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive academic health sciences centre at a time of exciting transformation.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the position title, to resumes@promeus.ca . An Executive Brief is available upon request.
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group and Promeus Inc. are committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our shared commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
Boyden
Unity Health Toronto is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare networks serving patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care. With an annual budget of more than $1 billion and 1,578 inpatient beds, Unity Health’s clinical services span primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care, rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care. With Providence Healthcare (PHC) in the east, St. Joseph’s Health Centre (SJHC) in the west, and St Michael’s Hospital (SMH), an academic setting in the heart of downtown, Unity Health spans the breadth of Toronto’s geography. We serve almost 1.5 million people from the communities surrounding our three hospitals. Outside of our immediate catchment areas, we support a broad distribution of patients within Ontario who are cared for in our leading regional specialty programs, including trauma, neurosurgery, transplant, and others. A wide range of people and communities, each with unique needs, rely on Unity Health to provide them with the best possible care experiences.
The Vice President and Chief Medical Officer (VP and CMO) serves as a transformative physician leader for Unity Health Toronto, guiding medical affairs with vision, integrity, and a deep commitment to excellence. This role shapes the policies and practices that elevate medical quality, strengthen physician engagement, champion research and advance patient‑centred care across the network. With a dual reporting relationship to the President & CEO and the Board of Directors, the VP and CMO champions a unified approach to physician service delivery and quality, ensuring that clinical leadership remains a driving force in achieving Unity Health Toronto’s mission. The VP and CMO serves as an engaging physician leader who builds trust, unites clinicians across multiple sites, and drives alignment around shared goals.
As the organization’s senior medical advisor, the VP and CMO provides strategic direction that enables exceptional clinical performance across all Unity Health Toronto sites. Through thoughtful stewardship and expert insight, the VP and CMO enhances the Board’s clinical literacy, offering guidance on clinical strategy, material clinical risks, major capital and digital decisions that affect quality of care, and system‑level clinical integration. The VP and CMO fosters strong alignment between physicians and the organization; collaborates closely with the Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee on credentialing and professional practice; leads the recruitment, development, and support of Department Chiefs; and represents Unity Health Toronto across a wide range of internal and external partnerships.
The ideal VP and CMO brings a distinguished record of medical leadership, grounded in a deep understanding of best practices in clinical care delivery. With experience navigating the unique complexities of both community and academic environments, this trusted leader demonstrates exceptional communication skills, the ability to inspire collaboration, and the capacity to transform individual talent into a cohesive, high‑performing medical community. Embodying Unity Health Toronto’s values, the VP and CMO champions inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti‑racism, and fosters a culture where every patient, provider, and partner feels valued.
For more information or to pursue this opportunity, please contact Pamela Colquhoun, Partner and Jim Stonehouse, Partner via Kathy Luu kluu@boyden.com . This position is being recruited with an anticipated start date in August 2026.
We are committed to creating an environment where all of our people feel welcome and valued while being themselves and where our people can openly and safely share different perspectives that will inspire creativity and innovation that will support our ability to contend with the challenges of today’s health-care environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates welcome applications from those who are Indigenous, Black or Racialized, persons with disabilities, people who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
We are committed to ensuring a workplace that is accessible to persons with disabilities. This includes ensuring accessibility in the candidate application and selection process. Where additional accommodations are required, requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their accommodation requirements known to us.
Unity Health Toronto is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare networks serving patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care. With an annual budget of more than $1 billion and 1,578 inpatient beds, Unity Health’s clinical services span primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care, rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care. With Providence Healthcare (PHC) in the east, St. Joseph’s Health Centre (SJHC) in the west, and St Michael’s Hospital (SMH), an academic setting in the heart of downtown, Unity Health spans the breadth of Toronto’s geography. We serve almost 1.5 million people from the communities surrounding our three hospitals. Outside of our immediate catchment areas, we support a broad distribution of patients within Ontario who are cared for in our leading regional specialty programs, including trauma, neurosurgery, transplant, and others. A wide range of people and communities, each with unique needs, rely on Unity Health to provide them with the best possible care experiences.
The Vice President and Chief Medical Officer (VP and CMO) serves as a transformative physician leader for Unity Health Toronto, guiding medical affairs with vision, integrity, and a deep commitment to excellence. This role shapes the policies and practices that elevate medical quality, strengthen physician engagement, champion research and advance patient‑centred care across the network. With a dual reporting relationship to the President & CEO and the Board of Directors, the VP and CMO champions a unified approach to physician service delivery and quality, ensuring that clinical leadership remains a driving force in achieving Unity Health Toronto’s mission. The VP and CMO serves as an engaging physician leader who builds trust, unites clinicians across multiple sites, and drives alignment around shared goals.
As the organization’s senior medical advisor, the VP and CMO provides strategic direction that enables exceptional clinical performance across all Unity Health Toronto sites. Through thoughtful stewardship and expert insight, the VP and CMO enhances the Board’s clinical literacy, offering guidance on clinical strategy, material clinical risks, major capital and digital decisions that affect quality of care, and system‑level clinical integration. The VP and CMO fosters strong alignment between physicians and the organization; collaborates closely with the Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee on credentialing and professional practice; leads the recruitment, development, and support of Department Chiefs; and represents Unity Health Toronto across a wide range of internal and external partnerships.
The ideal VP and CMO brings a distinguished record of medical leadership, grounded in a deep understanding of best practices in clinical care delivery. With experience navigating the unique complexities of both community and academic environments, this trusted leader demonstrates exceptional communication skills, the ability to inspire collaboration, and the capacity to transform individual talent into a cohesive, high‑performing medical community. Embodying Unity Health Toronto’s values, the VP and CMO champions inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti‑racism, and fosters a culture where every patient, provider, and partner feels valued.
For more information or to pursue this opportunity, please contact Pamela Colquhoun, Partner and Jim Stonehouse, Partner via Kathy Luu kluu@boyden.com . This position is being recruited with an anticipated start date in August 2026.
We are committed to creating an environment where all of our people feel welcome and valued while being themselves and where our people can openly and safely share different perspectives that will inspire creativity and innovation that will support our ability to contend with the challenges of today’s health-care environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates welcome applications from those who are Indigenous, Black or Racialized, persons with disabilities, people who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
We are committed to ensuring a workplace that is accessible to persons with disabilities. This includes ensuring accessibility in the candidate application and selection process. Where additional accommodations are required, requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their accommodation requirements known to us.
Mirams Becker Inc.
Teladoc Health is the global virtual care leader, offering comprehensive virtual and hybrid care solutions spanning primary, mental health, expert medical, devices and licensed platform services. Teladoc Health serves the world's leading insurers, employers, and health systems and helps millions of people around the world resolve their healthcare needs with confidence.
Teladoc Health Canada is a Canadian company within the Teladoc Health Group, with a dedicated Canadian team across all functions of the business. Headquartered in Toronto, Teladoc Health Canada has more than 20 years of experience delivering virtual and hybrid health care to millions of Canadians coast to coast. Through experiences and learnings from Teladoc Health providing services in over 175 countries across the world, Teladoc Health Canada has access to world-class research and innovation, enhancing care delivery while maintaining a strong Canadian focus. Learn more at TeladocHealth.ca .
Summary of Position
The Chief Medical Officer, Canada, will be primarily responsible for ensuring Teladoc Health Canada provides high-quality medical services. This position oversees and supports the growing provider network, including physicians, nurse practitioners and other allied health professionals, across the full provider lifecycle (e.g. recruitment, credentialling, regular communications and engagement, evaluation and communication of feedback, and offboarding). As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team in Canada, the Chief Medical Officer will be representing Teladoc Health Canada with various stakeholders, especially in the medical and healthcare community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical Strategy and Oversight
Develop and lead the enterprise-wide clinical strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and innovation in care delivery
Oversee the clinical delivery of medical services, ensuring effective coordination with operational, and quality teams
Provide medical leadership for clinical governance by interpreting quality, safety, and compliance insights and ensuring appropriate clinical response
Set and maintain clinical policies, standards, and protocols that define appropriate medical practice and support consistent, high‑quality care across virtual platforms, in collaboration with quality and operational partners
Quality & Patient Safety
Be accountable for the clinical quality and safety of care delivered by the provider network, in alignment with established clinical best practices, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements (e.g., Accreditation Canada)
Review and act on quality, safety, and experience insights generated through organizational quality measurement and reporting processes, including addressing identified risks or performance issues
Ensure appropriate clinical response to quality findings, including provider feedback, coaching, remediation, and training through the clinical education function, and escalation or offboarding where required
Team Leadership and Management
Lead associate medical directors, clinical education, and provider network management teams to ensure effective delivery of clinical services
Recruit, credential, and manage a multidisciplinary provider network, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals
Provide clinical leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Regulatory Compliance
Comply with medical regulations and standards set by regulatory bodies such as the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as well as federal and provincial healthcare laws related to the Canada Health Act and college requirements
Ensure adherence to Privacy Laws, including reviewing PHI policies and procedures, overseeing privacy reporting and information requests
Liaise with medical regulatory authorities and contribute to shaping virtual care policy frameworks
Innovation & Technology Integration
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate clinical insights into platform development, ensuring technology supports clinical excellence
Champion data-driven care models, including AI-enabled triage, remote monitoring, and personalized care pathways
Strategic Leadership
As a member of the senior leadership team in Canada, collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategy and align medical responsibilities with business goals
Provide medical guidance in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs and capabilities
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership
Support partner and client presentations, providing medical insights as required
Collaborate and consult with other medical leaders within Teladoc Health including international initiatives supporting medical education, quality & safety, credentialing, training, and onboarding providers
Represent the organization in external forums, panels, and partnerships with government, regulators, insurers, and healthcare organizations
Partner internally and externally to guide research that measures quality and health outcomes
Financial Management
Identify relevant metrics to evaluate provider performance, define guidelines for minimum time commitments, incentive structures, and feedback loops to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of medical service delivery
Identify and mitigate risks or define investments required where related to patient safety and clinical service
Qualifications Required for Position
MD or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution
Licensed (or eligible for licensure) with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) or equivalent
Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience, including 5 years in a leadership or administrative role
Demonstrated success in medical governance, quality improvement, and physician engagement
Strong understanding of Canada’s healthcare system, hospital operations, and regulatory requirements
Experience with accreditation processes and performance metrics
Excellent communication, negotiation, and team-building skills
Preferred clinical backgrounds include Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, or Hospitalist practice
Why Join Teladoc Health?
Impactful, Connected Healthcare: Support millions of Canadians across the country with accessible care within rural regions & provincial health systems, at no cost to patients.
Focus on Quality & Safety: Upholding the highest excellence of clinical quality standards is paramount to Teladoc Health.
Collaborative, Supportive Network: Our diverse community is dedicated to transforming healthcare in Canada. Be a part of a growing team across Canada, that thrives on engagement, learning and growth.
Our Work Truly Matters: Recognized as the world leader in whole-person virtual care, Teladoc Health uses innovative platforms to provide accessible care across the full continuum of care, at every stage in a person’s health journey.
Growth and Innovation: We are growing rapidly - Come grow with us and support our expanding mission to make healthcare more accessible.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Teladoc Health we believe that personal and professional diversity is the key to innovation. We hire based solely on your strengths and qualifications, and the way in which those strengths can directly contribute to your success in your new position.
Teladoc Health Canada, Inc. uses artificial intelligence-assisted tools as part of our recruitment process, including to screen and evaluate candidates. These tools support, but do not replace, human judgment. Our hiring team makes all final decisions.
At Teladoc Health we thrive on difference and individuality. Teladoc Health is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for any stage of the recruitment process / interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please reach out to us at RecruitmentAccessibilityRequestsCanada@teladochealth.com
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/chief-medical-officer-canada-teledoc-health-canada . For additional information contact Hayley Becker at hayley@miramsbecker.com ; or Natalie Woods at natalie@miramsbecker.com .
Teladoc Health Canada 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.
Teladoc Health is the global virtual care leader, offering comprehensive virtual and hybrid care solutions spanning primary, mental health, expert medical, devices and licensed platform services. Teladoc Health serves the world's leading insurers, employers, and health systems and helps millions of people around the world resolve their healthcare needs with confidence.
Teladoc Health Canada is a Canadian company within the Teladoc Health Group, with a dedicated Canadian team across all functions of the business. Headquartered in Toronto, Teladoc Health Canada has more than 20 years of experience delivering virtual and hybrid health care to millions of Canadians coast to coast. Through experiences and learnings from Teladoc Health providing services in over 175 countries across the world, Teladoc Health Canada has access to world-class research and innovation, enhancing care delivery while maintaining a strong Canadian focus. Learn more at TeladocHealth.ca .
Summary of Position
The Chief Medical Officer, Canada, will be primarily responsible for ensuring Teladoc Health Canada provides high-quality medical services. This position oversees and supports the growing provider network, including physicians, nurse practitioners and other allied health professionals, across the full provider lifecycle (e.g. recruitment, credentialling, regular communications and engagement, evaluation and communication of feedback, and offboarding). As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team in Canada, the Chief Medical Officer will be representing Teladoc Health Canada with various stakeholders, especially in the medical and healthcare community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical Strategy and Oversight
Develop and lead the enterprise-wide clinical strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and innovation in care delivery
Oversee the clinical delivery of medical services, ensuring effective coordination with operational, and quality teams
Provide medical leadership for clinical governance by interpreting quality, safety, and compliance insights and ensuring appropriate clinical response
Set and maintain clinical policies, standards, and protocols that define appropriate medical practice and support consistent, high‑quality care across virtual platforms, in collaboration with quality and operational partners
Quality & Patient Safety
Be accountable for the clinical quality and safety of care delivered by the provider network, in alignment with established clinical best practices, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements (e.g., Accreditation Canada)
Review and act on quality, safety, and experience insights generated through organizational quality measurement and reporting processes, including addressing identified risks or performance issues
Ensure appropriate clinical response to quality findings, including provider feedback, coaching, remediation, and training through the clinical education function, and escalation or offboarding where required
Team Leadership and Management
Lead associate medical directors, clinical education, and provider network management teams to ensure effective delivery of clinical services
Recruit, credential, and manage a multidisciplinary provider network, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals
Provide clinical leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Regulatory Compliance
Comply with medical regulations and standards set by regulatory bodies such as the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as well as federal and provincial healthcare laws related to the Canada Health Act and college requirements
Ensure adherence to Privacy Laws, including reviewing PHI policies and procedures, overseeing privacy reporting and information requests
Liaise with medical regulatory authorities and contribute to shaping virtual care policy frameworks
Innovation & Technology Integration
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate clinical insights into platform development, ensuring technology supports clinical excellence
Champion data-driven care models, including AI-enabled triage, remote monitoring, and personalized care pathways
Strategic Leadership
As a member of the senior leadership team in Canada, collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategy and align medical responsibilities with business goals
Provide medical guidance in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs and capabilities
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership
Support partner and client presentations, providing medical insights as required
Collaborate and consult with other medical leaders within Teladoc Health including international initiatives supporting medical education, quality & safety, credentialing, training, and onboarding providers
Represent the organization in external forums, panels, and partnerships with government, regulators, insurers, and healthcare organizations
Partner internally and externally to guide research that measures quality and health outcomes
Financial Management
Identify relevant metrics to evaluate provider performance, define guidelines for minimum time commitments, incentive structures, and feedback loops to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of medical service delivery
Identify and mitigate risks or define investments required where related to patient safety and clinical service
Qualifications Required for Position
MD or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution
Licensed (or eligible for licensure) with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) or equivalent
Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience, including 5 years in a leadership or administrative role
Demonstrated success in medical governance, quality improvement, and physician engagement
Strong understanding of Canada’s healthcare system, hospital operations, and regulatory requirements
Experience with accreditation processes and performance metrics
Excellent communication, negotiation, and team-building skills
Preferred clinical backgrounds include Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, or Hospitalist practice
Why Join Teladoc Health?
Impactful, Connected Healthcare: Support millions of Canadians across the country with accessible care within rural regions & provincial health systems, at no cost to patients.
Focus on Quality & Safety: Upholding the highest excellence of clinical quality standards is paramount to Teladoc Health.
Collaborative, Supportive Network: Our diverse community is dedicated to transforming healthcare in Canada. Be a part of a growing team across Canada, that thrives on engagement, learning and growth.
Our Work Truly Matters: Recognized as the world leader in whole-person virtual care, Teladoc Health uses innovative platforms to provide accessible care across the full continuum of care, at every stage in a person’s health journey.
Growth and Innovation: We are growing rapidly - Come grow with us and support our expanding mission to make healthcare more accessible.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Teladoc Health we believe that personal and professional diversity is the key to innovation. We hire based solely on your strengths and qualifications, and the way in which those strengths can directly contribute to your success in your new position.
Teladoc Health Canada, Inc. uses artificial intelligence-assisted tools as part of our recruitment process, including to screen and evaluate candidates. These tools support, but do not replace, human judgment. Our hiring team makes all final decisions.
At Teladoc Health we thrive on difference and individuality. Teladoc Health is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for any stage of the recruitment process / interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please reach out to us at RecruitmentAccessibilityRequestsCanada@teladochealth.com
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/chief-medical-officer-canada-teledoc-health-canada . For additional information contact Hayley Becker at hayley@miramsbecker.com ; or Natalie Woods at natalie@miramsbecker.com .
Teladoc Health Canada 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.
