8 Vice President jobs

      Integrated Vice President, People and Strategy St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) is a leader in providing outstanding healthcare and support to clients (residents, patients, participants), families, and the broader community. SJHCG provides a continuum of integrated services that provide innovative and integrated solutions for older adults and caregivers. SJHCG’s campus of care includes: long-term care, post acute care (rehabilitation, complex medical, palliative), transitional care, Seniors affordable housing, Adult Day Programs, Respite Care, social, recreational and intergenerational programming, seniors outreach (Nurse Led Outreach Team, Community, Retirement and LTC Behavioural Supports Ontario, Specialized Geriatric Services) and social enterprise partnerships (SEED and Guelph Youth Farm).  St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford (SJLCB) is the largest long-term care home in Brantford & Brant County and one of only two not-for-profit homes in the area. SJLCB offers an ideal environment for socializing, recreation, and friendly interactions. The campus of care offers medical and support services that are specifically designed to make the life of residents more comfortable and enjoyable. SJLCB also includes a 10-bed residential hospice (Stedman Community Hospice) which provides whole person care with a multi-disciplinary team who journey with the patient and their family through their final days. Our Day Programs provide a caring environment where individuals living with a life limiting illness can interact with others experiencing similar challenges and gain support from a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. The palliative Community Outreach Team in partnership with community partners support individuals and families diagnosed with a life limiting disease, dealing with end of life issues or trying to cope with the loss of a loved one. Guelph and Area was one of the first 12 Ontario Health Teams announced last year with over 33 direct and associate members. Brantford Brant Ontario Health Team was approved in November 2020. Both communities have a successful history along the integration continuum and continue to work broadly with both health and non-health sector partners to support transformation of our local health care system. For more information about SJHCG and SJLCB, please visit their websites: www.sjhcg.ca and www.sjlc.ca/st-joseph-s-lifecare-centre .   The Position St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph and St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford are seeking an exceptional leader for the role of Integrated Vice President, People and Strategy (VP/HR). Reporting to the President, the VP will provide the overall strategic vision and leadership for Human Resources, Strategy, Volunteer Services, Library Services, Infection Control, Occupational Health & Safety, and Clinical Education programs. A key strategic advisor, the VP/HR will provide leadership to a broad range of change initiatives that will effectively position the organizations to advance HR best practices and proactively respond to market trends. The VP/HR will participate in creating and sustaining an organization that fosters a highly engaged, performance-oriented workforce whose outcomes are aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the Sisters of St. Joseph.  Key leadership initiatives for the new VP/HR will be to: Lead the organizations’ strategic planning process and provide leadership for its execution. Provide leadership, guidance, and counsel to members of the Senior Leadership Team across the organizations on people-related matters and HR systems, processes, and policies. Leverage business metrics and strategies that champion a culture of excellence and action orientation. Champion key organizational initiatives that empower staff engagement and development, build leadership capacity, enhance workplace health, safety, and wellness, and further develop constructive and open labour relations. Partner across the organization to build a more dynamic talent pipeline in anticipation of emerging workforce needs, including frontline staff and key strategic projects. Participate in and contribute to the St. Joseph’s Health System HR table. Participate in and contribute to the Ontario Health Teams in Guelph and Brantford.   Experience In addition to a relevant degree and CHRE designation (or equivalent), the successful candidate will have at least 7-10 years of progressive experience in the not-for-profit, health care, and/or a similarly complex environment/sector. This is a leadership role that requires a leader who can successfully balance operations and strategy, and has led an HR function in a complex, multi-stakeholder, unionized environment. A proactive and pragmatic leader, the successful candidate will have the transformational ability to guide culture change to create a successful and progressive people culture. Recognized as an effective HR change leader and successful in building relationships, you have demonstrated your commitment to implementing HR best practices and building a high-performance culture. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .

    Integrated Vice President, Finance and Information Services/Chief Financial Officer   St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) is a leader in providing outstanding healthcare and support to clients (residents, patients, participants), families, and the broader community. SJHCG provides a continuum of integrated services that provide innovative and integrated solutions for older adults and caregivers. SJHCG’s campus of care includes: long-term care, post acute care (rehabilitation, complex medical, palliative), transitional care, Seniors affordable housing, Adult Day Programs, Respite Care, social, recreational and intergenerational programming, seniors outreach (Nurse Led Outreach Team, Community, Retirement and LTC Behavioural Supports Ontario, Specialized Geriatric Services) and social enterprise partnerships (SEED and Guelph Youth Farm). St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford (SJLCB) is the largest long-term care home in Brantford & Brant County and one of only two not-for-profit homes in the area. SJLCB offers an ideal environment for socializing, recreation, and friendly interactions. The campus of care offers medical and support services that are specifically designed to make the life of residents more comfortable and enjoyable. SJLCB also includes a 10-bed residential hospice (Stedman Community Hospice) which provides whole person care with a multi-disciplinary team who journey with the patient and their family through their final days. Our Day Programs provide a caring environment where individuals living with a life limiting illness can interact with others experiencing similar challenges and gain support from a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. The palliative Community Outreach Team in partnership with community partners support individuals and families diagnosed with a life limiting disease, dealing with end of life issues or trying to cope with the loss of a loved one. Guelph and Area was one of the first 12 Ontario Health Teams announced last year with over 33 direct and associate members. Brantford Brant Ontario Health Team was approved in November 2020. Both communities have a successful history along the integration continuum and continue to work broadly with both health and non-health sector partners to support transformation of our local health care system. For more information about SJHCG and SJLCB, please visit their websites: www.sjhcg.ca and www.sjlc.ca/st-joseph-s-lifecare-centre . The Position St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph and St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford are seeking an exceptional leader for the role of Integrated Vice President, Finance and Information Services/Chief Financial Officer (VP/CFO). Reporting to the President, the VP will provide the overall strategic vision and leadership for Finance, Information Systems, Communication and Technology Services (ICT), Nutrition Services, Environmental Services, Health Records, Decision Support, Purchasing and Materials Management. A key strategic advisor, the VP/CFO will be accountable for creating innovative approaches to applying funding and technology practices, as well as developing and implementing system-level initiatives/partnerships. The VP will lead initiatives that optimize corporate performance by connecting services across the system, while ensuring that his/her respective teams provide a highly customer-oriented approach to all key stakeholders. Additionally, the VP/CFO will act as the Administrator of St. Joseph’s Housing Corporation which includes managing the contract with the property management company of the residences, overseeing the corporation’s finances, and acting as a resource for development opportunities.  Key leadership initiatives for the new VP/CFO will be to: Provide strategic and operational leadership regarding financial opportunities and challenges, clinical services planning, projected growth and government funding changes, investment and business planning, and risk management initiatives. Provide insight and guidance regarding opportunities to diversify funding and revenue streams. Continue to advance the housing redevelopment and other future capital planning requirements that contribute to the vision for a “campus of care”. Continue to support and execute on an innovative IT strategy. Act as a key trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team, facilitating cross-functional collaboration in developing and implementing strategies that drive integrated patient care. Participate in and contribute to the St. Joseph’s Health System Finance table. Participate in and contribute to the Ontario Health Teams in Guelph and Brantford. Experience In addition to a relevant degree and an accounting designation, the successful candidate will have at least 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience, ideally in health care and/or a similarly complex public sector environment. This is a leadership role that requires a leader who can effectively balance operations and strategy, while fostering a culture of financial and digital innovation. The incumbent will have the transformational ability to implement leading practices in fiscal accountability and corporate governance while contributing to both the strategic and operational financial leadership across both organizations. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .

SVP, Clinical Services + CNE Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario          Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is a global leader in pediatric health, dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives. CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research and education, with a commitment to working with partners to advance seamless care that is provided where, when and how it is needed. Every year, CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. CHEO is located in the Nation’s capital on the Ottawa Health Sciences Campus, in a beautiful park-like setting. CHEO President and CEO Alex Munter awarded favourite CEO of the year award by Faces Magazine. The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario has twice been named best place to work in Canadian health care by Forbes, twice named one of Canada’s most admired corporate cultures by Waterstone Human Capital and ranked one of the world’s best children’s hospitals by Newsweek. For the eighth time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. CHEO is currently seeking a new Senior Vice-President, Clinical Services and Chief Nurse Executive to provide overall direction and delivery of effective and efficient patient services and programs for the Hospital’s in-patient and ambulatory care portfolios. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent is responsible for establishing and implementing the organization’s strategic plan for Patient Services in accordance with the Vision, Mission, Values, Strategic Directions, Goals and Objectives of the hospital. As Chief Nursing Executive, she/he is responsible for developing and leading the implementation of a vision and strategic goals for the nursing discipline. The SVP, Clinical Services & CNE also Co-Chairs the Clinical Operations Steering Committee, in a dyad leadership model with the Chief of Staff & Chief Medical Officer. The successful candidate will possess a Masters’ degree in nursing or other health related discipline, and professional Nursing Designation as a Registered Nurse (RN). They will bring a minimum ten to thirteen years of progressive clinical experience in nursing, combined with significant leadership and management experience, in a complex healthcare organization, ideally with an academic affiliation. The successful candidate will have a strong personal alignment with CHEO’s vision, mission, and values. She/he will bring a passion for pediatric health and, if not direct experience leading in a pediatric environment, an understanding of the unique needs of these patients and their families. She/he will have experience leading in - and fostering - a culture of data driven decision making and optimization. They will bring a commitment to nursing excellence, with proven ability to implement, evidence-based practice to this Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO). A compelling communicator, she/he has earned leadership credibility by fostering collaboration, inspiring, developing and supporting staff, and promoting a culture of innovation. If this describes you and you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact on pediatric care and help children and youth live their best lives, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/svp-clinical-services-cne-cheo Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and Mirams Becker are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace; we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons.                                                                                                      Hayley Becker hayley@miramsbecker.com 647-267-8170

Vice President, Capital Planning, Facilities & Business Development Southlake Regional Health Centre Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and north into Simcoe-Muskoka. Our team of nearly 3,500 staff, 580 physicians, 800 volunteers, 950 students and 70 Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. Since 2016, Southlake has been awarded the highest distinction of Exemplary from Accreditation Canada as a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety. With an annual operating budget of approximately $450 million, Southlake serves a rapidly growing and aging population and has developed an exciting plan for new facilities to serve our communities into the future. Part of the Southlake Community Ontario Health Team, with our partners we are bringing integrated care to northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Position Description Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Capital Planning, Facilities & Business Development provides leadership in the provision of services that support high quality patient care throughout the hospital, including Capital Planning and Facilities Operations. The Vice President leads the hospital’s facilities capital planning activities which includes master planning, space planning and allocation, facilities renovation, facility redevelopment and expansion including municipal, regional and provincial planning and development approvals. The Vice President also leads the day-to-day operation of hospital facilities with respect to maintenance, biomedical engineering, environmental services, transport, plant operations, property management, security, emergency preparedness, parking, retail operations and food services.   Finally, the incumbent will oversee business enterprises, commercial ventures, and related real estate / leasing components. The preferred candidate will have strong working knowledge of hospital master planning and capital redevelopment. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience in health care facility operations and maintenance.  Entrepreneurial, progressive and a capable leader, the professional sought for this role is passionate about how facility functionality, design and operations contribute to patient care excellence. For more information or to apply in confidence, please reach out to Jim Stonehouse, Pamela Colquhoun or Sharon Iadipaolo at jstonehouse@boyden.com , pcolquhoun@boyden.com and siadipaolo@boyden.com .   At Southlake Regional Health Centre, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. It is the responsibility of all Southlake Regional Health Centre employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.

          Vice President, Clinical Support Services and Redevelopment Humber River Hospital   Humber River Hospital (HRH) is one of Canada’s largest community acute care hospitals, serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area.  HRH is committed to revolutionizing patient care in its diverse community.  Affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, HRH is North America’s first fully digital hospital.  Awarded Accreditation with Exemplary Standing in 2018 and, since its opening in 2015, HRH has received numerous awards and accolades for technological advancements and innovation. Humber River Hospital is now seeking a highly qualified health care leader who is passionate about delivering the highest quality of patient care, through innovation, collaboration, and engagement.  Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, this new leader will oversee a talented leadership team supporting strategy across a large and diverse portfolio covering clinical issues, asset and services contract management, redevelopment of 3 acute sites and the construction of a 320 bed long term care facility. The portfolio includes Pharmacy, Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Environmental Services, Facilities Management and Planning, Managed Equipment Services planning, Strategic Assets Management and Redevelopment of HRH’s three sites.  She/he will establish strategy for and oversee external service providers in order to ensure that HRH’s clinical programs are afforded with the highest level of support in the provision of care to HRH’s patients, families and community.  The successful candidate will possess a minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in senior management healthcare roles, ideally with significant experience or exposure to clinical programs. She/he will possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Health Service Administration, Business Administration, or related area of graduate study.  In the ideal, the selected candidate will be a Regulated Health Professional; however, strong leaders across a variety of healthcare domains will be considered.  The successful candidate will preferably have experience leading large and complex re-development projects.  As important as the formal experience and preparation, the successful candidate will possess fundamental leadership qualities – superb business acumen, collaboration, innovation, communication and demonstrated people leadership skills across the health care community, demonstrating the ability to succeed in approval of strategic development initiatives. If this describes you and you are looking for an opportunity to make a greater impact to patient care and the healthcare system in Ontario, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/vp-clinical-support-services-redevelopment-humber-river-hospital

VICE PRESIDENT – PEOPLE, MISSION & VALUES St. Joseph’s Care Group (SJCG) is seeking a Vice President, People, Mission & Values to join our team. As one of Thunder Bay’s largest employers, SJCG is located on Lake Superior’s north shore and surrounded by the beauty of nature, giving SJCG employees, physicians, and volunteers the opportunity to experience a perfect balance of urban and rural life.  THE ORGANIZATION SJCG has been making a difference in the lives of the people of Northwestern Ontario since 1884, combining tradition and innovation and offering a broad range of programs and services in Addictions & Mental Health, Rehabilitative Care and Seniors’ Health. SJCG operates multiple sites, employs over 2200 staff, and we pride ourselves on maintaining our core values of Care, Compassion, and Commitment.  As a recognized leader in delivering safe, high-quality health care with a demonstrated commitment to organizational excellence, SJCG has been awarded Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada. SJCG’s most important goals are to enhance the client-centred care we provide today and to ensure we continue to meet our strategic priorities well into the future. THE OPPORTUNITY The Vice President, People, Mission & Values (VP-PMV) is an integral member of St. Joseph’s Care Group’s executive Leadership Team, and is actively involved in the development and advancement of St. Joseph’s Care Group’s (SJCG) Strategic Plan.  The role is one of leader, negotiator and partner; directing, facilitating and collaborating with internal and external partners to establish and maintain the corporate functions required to meet the needs of SJCG and our clients. The VP-PMV has responsibility for ensuring the Mission and Values of SJCG are integrated into all that we do and are demonstrated and upheld by our people, fostering a positive and respectful culture where Care, Compassion and Commitment are the cornerstones of all interactions.  The ideal candidate will be graduate from a recognized post-secondary business program majoring in Human Resources/Labour Relations, preferably at a Masters level, with proven experience in progressively more responsible management roles, including within an executive team.  You will have significant experience in a leadership capacity in comparable, complex organizations, preferably in the healthcare industry, with demonstrated experience working in a values–based environment. If this sounds like the right fit for you, please visit our website (sjcg.net) for a full role description. St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing high quality client-centred care by building a respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Individuals who speak a second language including French, Finnish, Italian, Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, etc. are encouraged to apply. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

  Vice President, Diagnostics and Chief Information Officer A creative and strategic thinker, with a strong understanding of healthcare transformation and patient-centred care, will see this permanent, full-time position – at our St. Catharines Site – as a unique opportunity to lead by example and have a deep impact on Niagara Health as we continue on a bold new journey to create a healthier Niagara. As Niagara Health’s new Vice President, Diagnostics and Chief Information Officer, you’ll provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives across Niagara Health, along with providing strategic leadership and oversight of our diagnostic and lab services, using an innovative, patient-centred approach. As VP and CIO, you’ll direct the planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems in accordance with the purpose and core values of Niagara Health, and enable results within our 10-Year Strategic Plan, while implementing the ICT Strategic Plan and leading the implementation of a new Comprehensive Electronic Health Record. Reporting directly to the President, and as a member of the executive team, you’ll work collaboratively with front-line staff, leaders, the executive team, the Board of Directors and community leaders to achieve organizational goals. Specifically, as VP, Diagnostics and Chief Information Officer, you will be responsible for: Elevating our technology strategy and building enterprise-wide innovation in support of our organizational strategic plan; Collaborating with Niagara Ontario Health Team partners on technology innovations to enable seamless care/transitions; Driving a patient-centred approach to diagnostic and lab services through people, processes, and systems; Authorizing and overseeing the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, and support of all hardware and software based on hospital-wide needs; Developing configuration and monitoring standards for network performance, and patient care standards, and implementing and monitoring controls to ensure that standards are maintained; Developing and implementing all IT, diagnostic, and lab policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, patient care, and service provision; Overseeing negotiation and administration of vendor, consultant and service contracts; Maintaining awareness of changing IT and diagnostic trends and regulations which might impact the hospital and take corrective action, as required; Developing an annual budget, providing justification when needed, and reviewing and comparing actual results to planned budgetary performance; Leading, coaching, and mentoring team members to help them realize their potential; and Demonstrating strong leadership, working collaboratively with others and fostering effective relationships to achieve success. To join our dynamic team as VP, Diagnostics and Chief Information Officer, you must be an authentic leader with the ability to build effective relationships internally and externally, and a knowledge base and skill set that include : A minimum of 10 years’ leadership experience. 5 years’ experience in a healthcare environment, preferred. Master’s degree in information technology, healthcare administration, business or a related field, or a combination of formal education and experience. Deep understanding of the healthcare system and experience working in complex clinical environments. Experience implementing an enterprise-wide electronic health information system, an asset. Proven record of accomplishment in strategic leadership in information technology and diagnostic services, implementation, monitoring and reporting, preferably in the broader public sector. Demonstrated operational experience to lead and manage professional, diverse teams. Demonstrated experience in effective internal and external relationship-building. Experience with negotiations, and conflict management and negotiation skills, to facilitate the resolution of complex or contentious issues. PMP designation or demonstrated experience in project management leadership for complex, multi-user group projects. Advanced communication abilities to effectively translate complex issues in a way that is meaningful to partners. Ability to effectively facilitate internal and external stakeholder engagements. Critical, conceptual and analytical thinking abilities to connect the dots between different strategic priorities, informed by leading practices within IT, diagnostics and lab services. Track record as a self-sufficient leader, able to manage a team and program with little oversight. We’re especially interested in connecting if you Value diversity, equity and inclusion; Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara; Identify as a member of a historically underrepresented, excluded or marginalized group (e.g. LGBTQIA+, person with a disability, Indigenous, member of a racialized group); and Have a background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service. Discover a team environment of Extraordinary Caring – and great quality of life We are Niagara Health and our CORE values inspire us to be EXTRAORDINARY: Compassion in Action, Driven by Optimism, Achieving Ambitious Results. We are a multi-site hospital that provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, 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. We serve over 450,000 Niagara residents across six sites. Our team is made up of more than 4,800 employees, 600 physicians and 850 volunteers who we count on to deliver extraordinary caring. In fact, Accreditation Canada has awarded Niagara Health with Exemplary Standing, a clear demonstration of our team’s commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. To join Niagara Health is to spend more time enjoying life than commuting. Nestled between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, and best known for its tourist attractions, the area offers great geographical advantages. Our hospital sites are located in thriving communities, where affordable housing, a myriad of recreational and cultural activities, and diverse settings make both family and single living a rewarding experience. For more information on Niagara Health, visit www.niagarahealth.on.ca . Please apply online, by Monday, November 30, 2020, at https://careers.niagarahealth.on.ca/erecruit/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyUID=000000018709 Join us on twitter @ nhscareers Niagara Health is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Vice President – Strategy, Planning and Stakeholder Engagement An authentic leader, able to build effective relationships internally and externally, will find in this permanent, full-time position – at our St. Catharines Site – a unique opportunity to lead by example and have a deep impact on Niagara Health as we continue on a bold new journey to create a healthier Niagara. Niagara Health has a 10-year Strategic Plan with initiatives and targets confirmed annually. The newly-created role of Vice President – Strategy, Planning and Stakeholder Engagement will be pivotal to the success of the Strategic Plan, by developing a framework and designing a strategic planning process that engages the Board of Directors, the executive team as well as the leadership group to translate the strategy into annual and multi-year operating plans. As our new VP, you will develop a government relations and stakeholder engagement plan to establish and nurture community relationships. Reporting directly to the President, and as a member of the executive team, you will work collaboratively with front-line staff, leaders, the executive team, the Board and community leaders to achieve organizational goals. Specifically, as VP, Strategy, Planning and Stakeholder Engagement, you will be responsible for: Designing a framework for strategic and corporate planning, including development and reporting cycles. Leading the annual planning cycle, engaging with colleagues and teams to ensure metrics are established and monitored, and that operational plans are aligned with strategic objectives. Ensuring budget, workforce, technology and communications plans are aligned with strategy, and that risks are identified and mitigated where possible. Working with Finance and Decision Support, identifying the information, insights, and market intelligence to support corporate performance in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment. Establishing a Project Management Office (PMO) to support individual strategic and corporate priorities, with Project Managers supporting client work on strategic initiatives, and reporting to an initiative lead sponsor, and to the PMO for standards, approach to planning and reporting. Stakeholder/Government Relations Developing and implementing a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan that helps identify key stakeholders to establish and nurture community relationships. The plan will assign the lead relationship manager for various key stakeholders and develop a common framework for connecting and reporting on engagement activities. Engaging key stakeholders at the provincial, regional and local governments on a variety of initiatives, as required. Leadership Leading a team of professionals in the delivery of the role’s mandate. Coaching and mentoring team members to help them realize their potential. Respectfully holding people accountable for their deliverables. Working collaboratively with others and fostering effective relationships. To join our dynamic team as VP, Strategy, Planning and Stakeholder Engagement, you must be a creative and strategic thinker with political savvy to navigate Niagara's political environment, and a knowledge base and skill set that include : A minimum of 10 years’ leadership experience. Proven track record in strategic plan development, implementation, monitoring and reporting, preferably in the broader public sector. Demonstrated experience in effective stakeholder planning and engagement, including government relations. Deep understanding of the healthcare system and experience working in complex clinical environments. Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business or a related field, or a combination of formal education and experience. PMP designation or demonstrated experience in project management leadership for complex multi-user group projects. Advanced communication abilities to effectively translate complex issues in a way that is meaningful to partners, and the ability to effectively facilitate stakeholder engagements. Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with a variety of people and teams to deliver results. Critical, conceptual and analytical thinking abilities to connect the dots between different strategic priorities, informed by leading practices. Superior negotiation, conflict management and negotiation skills to facilitate resolution of complex or contentious issues that are acceptable to participants. Track record as a self-sufficient leader, able to manage a team and program with little oversight. We’re especially interested in connecting if you Value diversity, equity and inclusion; Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara; Identify as a member of a historically underrepresented, excluded or marginalized group (e.g. LGBTQIA+, person with a disability, Indigenous, member of a racialized group); Have a background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer service. Discover a team environment of Extraordinary Caring – and great quality of life We are Niagara Health and our CORE values inspire us to be EXTRAORDINARY: Compassion in Action, Driven by Optimism, Achieving Ambitious Results. We are a multi-site hospital that provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, 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. We serve over 450,000 Niagara residents across six sites. Our team is made up of more than 4,800 employees, 600 physicians and 850 volunteers who we count on to deliver extraordinary caring. In fact, Accreditation Canada has awarded Niagara Health with Exemplary Standing, a clear demonstration of our team’s commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. To join Niagara Health is to spend more time enjoying life than commuting. Nestled between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, and best known for its tourist attractions, the area offers great geographical advantages. Our hospital sites are located in thriving communities, where affordable housing, a myriad of recreational and cultural activities, and diverse settings make both family and single living a rewarding experience. For more information on Niagara Health, visit www.niagarahealth.on.ca . Please apply online, by Sunday, November 29, 2020, at https://careers.niagarahealth.on.ca/eRecruit/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyUID=000000018627 Join us on twitter @ nhscareers Niagara Health is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.