Northern Health Authority (“Northern Health”) is one of British Columbia’s six health authorities and delivers health care services across northern British Columbia. Serving about 300,000 people, Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers services in over two dozen communities through 50 health locations. Northern Health also works collaboratively with the First Nations Health Authority and First Nations to support the health service needs in 55 Indigenous communities throughout the North. The populations of Northern Health’s communities range from a few hundred people to over 80,000 people.
Northern Health places a strong emphasis on working towards healthy communities and populations. Through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, and in partnership with communities and organizations, Northern Health’s mission is to provide exceptional health services for Northerners. More than 7,000 people work for Northern Health across over two dozen hospitals, 14 long-term care facilities, and many public health units and offices providing specialized care. Most of Northern Health’s services run within three geographic operating divisions: North East, Northern Interior, and North West. These are called Health Service Delivery Areas (HSDAs).
Northern Health is seeking a public health leader to join the North East Health Service Delivery Area. Reporting to the Chief Medical Health Officer, the Medical Health Officer, North East (MHO, NE), provides leadership, support and advice in community medicine and administration to various levels of the organization and to community leaders to improve the health of the population. The Medical Health Officer, NE participates in collaborative planning with other MHO’s, NH Executives, and the public health team regarding strategic directions, policy, goals and objectives, and resource allocation to achieve desired outcomes. The MHO, NE leads and participates in health authority-wide and HSDA initiatives and assists the CMHO in providing policy advice to the Executive Team and the Board.
The ideal candidate will be a specialist physician, eligible to be licensed in BC, with the education and experience that includes a Residency Program in Public Health and Preventive Medicine (completed or near completion). Other related Residency program experience combined with a Master of Health Sciences or Public Health will be considered. Ideally the candidate will have five or more years of experience in a senior position responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the Public Health programs, and in health promotion and disease prevention. A natural innovator who approaches public and preventive health from an educational perspective, the preferred candidate brings a collegial style and strong interpersonal skills that will allow them to build trusting and productive relationships with a wide variety of community, industry, health and enforcement agency leaders.
This is a career building and visible role that will allow you to work in a highly collegial environment. The position ideally is based in Fort St. John, located in northeastern British Columbia. Fort St. John is an ideal community to raise a family as the hobbies and interests of various family members can be supported. The area is famous for being a recreational paradise (skiing, fishing, hunting), has a vibrant arts and culture scene, offers affordable housing, and is multiculturally diverse. There is easy access to Vancouver, BC Edmonton, AB and Calgary, AB.
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We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.
Sep 16, 2021
Full time
Northern Health Authority (“Northern Health”) is one of British Columbia’s six health authorities and delivers health care services across northern British Columbia. Serving about 300,000 people, Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers services in over two dozen communities through 50 health locations. Northern Health also works collaboratively with the First Nations Health Authority and First Nations to support the health service needs in 55 Indigenous communities throughout the North. The populations of Northern Health’s communities range from a few hundred people to over 80,000 people.
Northern Health places a strong emphasis on working towards healthy communities and populations. Through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, and in partnership with communities and organizations, Northern Health’s mission is to provide exceptional health services for Northerners. More than 7,000 people work for Northern Health across over two dozen hospitals, 14 long-term care facilities, and many public health units and offices providing specialized care. Most of Northern Health’s services run within three geographic operating divisions: North East, Northern Interior, and North West. These are called Health Service Delivery Areas (HSDAs).
Northern Health is seeking a public health leader to join the North East Health Service Delivery Area. Reporting to the Chief Medical Health Officer, the Medical Health Officer, North East (MHO, NE), provides leadership, support and advice in community medicine and administration to various levels of the organization and to community leaders to improve the health of the population. The Medical Health Officer, NE participates in collaborative planning with other MHO’s, NH Executives, and the public health team regarding strategic directions, policy, goals and objectives, and resource allocation to achieve desired outcomes. The MHO, NE leads and participates in health authority-wide and HSDA initiatives and assists the CMHO in providing policy advice to the Executive Team and the Board.
The ideal candidate will be a specialist physician, eligible to be licensed in BC, with the education and experience that includes a Residency Program in Public Health and Preventive Medicine (completed or near completion). Other related Residency program experience combined with a Master of Health Sciences or Public Health will be considered. Ideally the candidate will have five or more years of experience in a senior position responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the Public Health programs, and in health promotion and disease prevention. A natural innovator who approaches public and preventive health from an educational perspective, the preferred candidate brings a collegial style and strong interpersonal skills that will allow them to build trusting and productive relationships with a wide variety of community, industry, health and enforcement agency leaders.
This is a career building and visible role that will allow you to work in a highly collegial environment. The position ideally is based in Fort St. John, located in northeastern British Columbia. Fort St. John is an ideal community to raise a family as the hobbies and interests of various family members can be supported. The area is famous for being a recreational paradise (skiing, fishing, hunting), has a vibrant arts and culture scene, offers affordable housing, and is multiculturally diverse. There is easy access to Vancouver, BC Edmonton, AB and Calgary, AB.
To explore this opportunity further, please click Apply .
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
Medical Officer of Health
Lead a public health organization in South West Ontario committed to working with the community to promote, protect, and improve health and well-being for all and enable all individuals to increase control over, and to improve, their health.
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) currently has an opportunity for an executive leadership role as its Medical Officer of Health (MOH). The MOH will provide critical public health leadership for a community of nearly 400,000 residents and lead a workforce of more than 200 public health professionals, within a strong and experienced executive leadership team. The MOH reports to an autonomous Board of Health which has a proud history of over 100 years of public health service in Ontario. In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the MOH is accountable to the Board of Health for achieving the mandate of the health unit to protect and promote the health of the population and to prevent disease.
The MOH is a vital member of the local health system, working intently with local hospitals, schools, health agencies, social services etc., to improve health and well-being of the community served. The MOH must also work effectively with fellow MOHs across the region and the province, the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) and the Ministry of Health to safeguard and enhance the public health system. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, public communications, testing, and community vaccination efforts have been effectively managed, and critical public health responsibilities are being maintained.
The Board is looking for an outstanding collaborative leader who understands the Ontario Public Health legislative framework and can provide leadership within the political context of public health. A public health leader who can, in collaboration with the CEO, maintain a positive public image for the health unit and positive and effective working relations with partner agencies, and be the spokesperson for the health unit on matters of public health significance and/or local emergency situations. A values-driven individual who will embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the health unit’s activities and in building healthier communities across Windsor-Essex County and the Township of Pelee.
The successful applicant must be licensed to practice medicine by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and hold a fellowship in Public Health and Preventive Medicine from The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or a certificate, diploma, or degree from a university in Canada that is granted after not less than one academic year of full-time post graduate studies or its equivalent in public health. The successful applicant will also have a proven track record of working in an organizational leadership team and collaboratively with other health disciplines and community-based service providers. Additional experience in financial management, strategic planning and business and risk management would be an asset.
To obtain more information or to express your interest in this leadership opportunity please call Tony Woolgar, Senior Partner and Head of National Healthcare Leadership Practice at 416 902 2974 or forward your resume, in complete confidence, to tony.woolgar@lesp.ca . The closing date for receipt of applications is October 1, 2021, but applications will be considered immediately upon receipt. To learn more about Windsor-Essex County Health Unit please visit their web site at www.wechu.org .
Legacy Executive Search Partners
3080 Yonge Street, Suite 6060 Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3N1
Aug 31, 2021
Full time
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
Medical Officer of Health
Lead a public health organization in South West Ontario committed to working with the community to promote, protect, and improve health and well-being for all and enable all individuals to increase control over, and to improve, their health.
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) currently has an opportunity for an executive leadership role as its Medical Officer of Health (MOH). The MOH will provide critical public health leadership for a community of nearly 400,000 residents and lead a workforce of more than 200 public health professionals, within a strong and experienced executive leadership team. The MOH reports to an autonomous Board of Health which has a proud history of over 100 years of public health service in Ontario. In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the MOH is accountable to the Board of Health for achieving the mandate of the health unit to protect and promote the health of the population and to prevent disease.
The MOH is a vital member of the local health system, working intently with local hospitals, schools, health agencies, social services etc., to improve health and well-being of the community served. The MOH must also work effectively with fellow MOHs across the region and the province, the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) and the Ministry of Health to safeguard and enhance the public health system. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, public communications, testing, and community vaccination efforts have been effectively managed, and critical public health responsibilities are being maintained.
The Board is looking for an outstanding collaborative leader who understands the Ontario Public Health legislative framework and can provide leadership within the political context of public health. A public health leader who can, in collaboration with the CEO, maintain a positive public image for the health unit and positive and effective working relations with partner agencies, and be the spokesperson for the health unit on matters of public health significance and/or local emergency situations. A values-driven individual who will embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the health unit’s activities and in building healthier communities across Windsor-Essex County and the Township of Pelee.
The successful applicant must be licensed to practice medicine by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and hold a fellowship in Public Health and Preventive Medicine from The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or a certificate, diploma, or degree from a university in Canada that is granted after not less than one academic year of full-time post graduate studies or its equivalent in public health. The successful applicant will also have a proven track record of working in an organizational leadership team and collaboratively with other health disciplines and community-based service providers. Additional experience in financial management, strategic planning and business and risk management would be an asset.
To obtain more information or to express your interest in this leadership opportunity please call Tony Woolgar, Senior Partner and Head of National Healthcare Leadership Practice at 416 902 2974 or forward your resume, in complete confidence, to tony.woolgar@lesp.ca . The closing date for receipt of applications is October 1, 2021, but applications will be considered immediately upon receipt. To learn more about Windsor-Essex County Health Unit please visit their web site at www.wechu.org .
Legacy Executive Search Partners
3080 Yonge Street, Suite 6060 Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3N1
Based in Peel Region, William Osler Health System (Osler) is one of Ontario’s largest and most dynamic community teaching hospitals, serving 1.3 million residents of Brampton, North Etobicoke, and Parts of Mississauga in one of Canada’s fastest growing and most diverse communities. Osler has three hospital sites: Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital and the Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness. With an annual budget of $900 million, Osler offers a wide range of health services, with high quality care provided by skilled, professional, multidisciplinary teams. The hospital is frequently named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers and is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.
Osler is ready to go beyond like never before to deliver safe, high-quality care through a new Strategic Plan that will take Osler on a five-year journey that pushes the boundaries on innovative, bold, collaborative and sustainable change, altering the way patients access and engage the health system. To support the achievement of the organization’s Mission, Osler’s staff, physicians, and volunteers go beyond every day to provide innovative health care delivered with compassion. Driven by its four Strategic Priorities: Quality Excellence, Organizational Effectiveness, People & Culture and Health System Leadership, Osler’s collective focus is to continuously drive value with available resources, achieve excellence in the quality of care provided to its community while enhancing the overall experience for patients and families and to play a leadership role in creating the health system of the future.
Reporting jointly to the Vice President Medical Affairs, Academics & Research and to the Vice President, Digital Strategy and Transformation, the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) will be a central role in leading the practice of Medical Informatics at William Osler Health System (WOHS). With a system-wide, holistic approach, the CMIO will help develop and communicate a vision for systems that will serve Osler’s patients and staff in the delivery of care, empowering staff and clients alike and building excitement for a large-scale transformation. They will play a leading role in the implementation of a new Hospital Information System, and will explore the impacts that AI, big data, and virtual care can have on the patient experience and clinical decision making.
As the ideal candidate, you bring a designation in good standing with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, and relevant field experience in healthcare and technology. You have a proven track record of being skilled in diagnosing and solving complex clinical process problems through innovative and creative systems solutions and providing detailed analysis. You are a strong communicator and collaborative leader and understand how to successfully navigate challenging projects while keeping stakeholders fully engaged and apprised of challenges and obstacles.
To explore this opportunity further in confidence, please submit your resume and letter of interest to Sarah Shaikh sarah.shaikh@odgersberndtson.com or online to https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en/careers/17328
William Osler Health System and Odgers Berndtson are committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, racially visible persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and others.
In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and William Osler Health System throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities
Aug 30, 2021
Full time
Based in Peel Region, William Osler Health System (Osler) is one of Ontario’s largest and most dynamic community teaching hospitals, serving 1.3 million residents of Brampton, North Etobicoke, and Parts of Mississauga in one of Canada’s fastest growing and most diverse communities. Osler has three hospital sites: Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital and the Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness. With an annual budget of $900 million, Osler offers a wide range of health services, with high quality care provided by skilled, professional, multidisciplinary teams. The hospital is frequently named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers and is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.
Osler is ready to go beyond like never before to deliver safe, high-quality care through a new Strategic Plan that will take Osler on a five-year journey that pushes the boundaries on innovative, bold, collaborative and sustainable change, altering the way patients access and engage the health system. To support the achievement of the organization’s Mission, Osler’s staff, physicians, and volunteers go beyond every day to provide innovative health care delivered with compassion. Driven by its four Strategic Priorities: Quality Excellence, Organizational Effectiveness, People & Culture and Health System Leadership, Osler’s collective focus is to continuously drive value with available resources, achieve excellence in the quality of care provided to its community while enhancing the overall experience for patients and families and to play a leadership role in creating the health system of the future.
Reporting jointly to the Vice President Medical Affairs, Academics & Research and to the Vice President, Digital Strategy and Transformation, the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) will be a central role in leading the practice of Medical Informatics at William Osler Health System (WOHS). With a system-wide, holistic approach, the CMIO will help develop and communicate a vision for systems that will serve Osler’s patients and staff in the delivery of care, empowering staff and clients alike and building excitement for a large-scale transformation. They will play a leading role in the implementation of a new Hospital Information System, and will explore the impacts that AI, big data, and virtual care can have on the patient experience and clinical decision making.
As the ideal candidate, you bring a designation in good standing with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, and relevant field experience in healthcare and technology. You have a proven track record of being skilled in diagnosing and solving complex clinical process problems through innovative and creative systems solutions and providing detailed analysis. You are a strong communicator and collaborative leader and understand how to successfully navigate challenging projects while keeping stakeholders fully engaged and apprised of challenges and obstacles.
To explore this opportunity further in confidence, please submit your resume and letter of interest to Sarah Shaikh sarah.shaikh@odgersberndtson.com or online to https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en/careers/17328
William Osler Health System and Odgers Berndtson are committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, racially visible persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and others.
In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and William Osler Health System throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities
