LHH Knightsbridge
Client Organization: Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
Position Title: VP People, Learning and Development
Location: Scarborough
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) provides a caring community for seniors across the Greater Toronto Area. As one of the largest not-for-profit long-term care and seniors service organization in Canada, Yee Hong is at the leading edge of seniors care, with a breadth of services and programming to advance seniors care now and in the future. Yee Hong operates 805 long-term care beds at four sites and provides a wide array of community-based programs and in-home services to support over 15,000 seniors and caregivers to live independently across the Greater Toronto Area. Yee Hong delivers high quality and culturally appropriate services to enable seniors to live their lives to the fullest – in the healthiest, most independent and dignified ways. Yee Hong is a recognized leader in culturally appropriate long-term care, and in home and community-based services for ethno-racially diverse seniors, caregivers and family members.
Yee Hong’s annual operating budget is over $80M. Yee Hong operates in the Central and Central East Ontario Health Regions and participates in four Ontario Health Teams. The organization also builds system leadership and capacity with their advocacy, research, education/training, consulting, and caregiver support offerings. Yee Hong is accredited with “Exemplary Standing” by Accreditation Canada and proud of being recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital.
Yee Hong continues to explore new ways of delivering services, promoting innovation, collaboration, and a culture of excellence throughout the organization of over 1,300 employees. During a period of rapid healthcare system transformation and growth, Yee Hong has been awarded with licenses with their system partners to build 800 new long-term care beds and is building other seniors housing, including a life lease building, and retirement homes with Yee Hong Seniors Living. Yee Hong recently opened a 10- bed residential hospice in November 2020 and is providing virtual palliative care in the community. Yee Hong’s Private Career College offers a Personal Support Worker Certificate and leadership development program.
Yee Hong’s new Strategic Plan for 2022-2024 includes an ambitious growth agenda, requiring transformative leadership to drive change within the organization and with public and private partners, to sustain, scale and grow the organization to meet community needs. Yee Hong Centre works collaboratively with the Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation as its fundraising partner, and Yee Hong Seniors Living – a newly formed subsidiary focusing on building retirement homes that has the Centre and Foundation as shareholders.
Further information on Yee Hong can be found on the website, www.yeehong.com .
THE OPPORTUNITY
As Yee Hong looks towards the organization’s future and next stage of growth, there is an exciting opportunity for the VP, People, Learning and Development to have a significant impact on the strategic growth and positioning of Yee Hong as a leading care organization with an entrepreneurial approach, supportive and dynamic culture, and a client-centric approach to care.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the VP People, Learning and Development will play a lead role in developing engaging and dynamic human resources and organizational development strategies and programs. The VP People, Learning and Development will take a creative and future-minded approach to attracting, retaining, developing, and inspiring the depth of talent across Yee Hong, in order to deliver on the organization’s vision, mission and strategies. They will be critical in the the creation of corporate strategies and driving the engagement of employees to achieve Yee Hong’s strategic aims and successfully implement cultural, process and technological change across the organization. The VP People, Learning and Development will lead and mentor a team of 11 HR staff, including a Human Resource Manager, Human Resource Advisors and an Occupational Health & Safety Manager.
POSITION PRIORITIES
Strategy & Programs
Act as a trusted strategic partner and advisor to the CEO and senior team on all matters relating to human resources and organizational development.
Consult, design and implement, with business units across Yee Hong, an innovative and competitive multi-year people strategy, in alignment and support of the strategic plan, that attracts, develops and retains the current and next generation of talent.
Develop operational plans to execute on the people strategy by mobilizing knowledge resources across the organization and within cross-functional teams.
Strategic internal and external positioning of Yee Hong’s stellar people experience, including: brand, reputation, and organizational culture to attract the next generation of talent through effective marketing, communications and engagement. Develop effective corporate people- related communications and a compelling growth story for talent attraction and retention, ensuring alignment with business unit communications.
Learning & Development
Continuously research, tailor and implement leading people programs, practices and policies
Develop progressive talent development and management approaches and tools, which foster and promote transformative leadership at all levels of the organization.
Design and implement outcomes-oriented recruitment, retention and people development programs including but not limited to emerging leader, late career, and other programs to accelerate and deepen talent development
Develop and implement a sustainable learning management program and system
Organizational Effectiveness
Research and promote leading practices in organizational effectiveness to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and other business unit leaders on organizational structures (as a whole and within service deliver and back office business units), tailored leadership and employee practices and policies, innovative strategies and compensation/total rewards and recognition programs tailored to the talent pools of different business lines (e.g., LTC, consulting, education, home care, hospice, etc.) that motivate, develop and retain staff, and leading practices in organizational culture, design and development.
Implement strategies to optimize, streamline and improve people-related processes and cost structure, including mobilizing people resources across business units, reducing duplication and sharing expertise.
Work closely with service delivery units at Yee Hong and key enabling departments (IT, Finance, Operations) to assess needs and develop tailored programs and approaches.
Advance human resources technology and information systems including integration with other systems/platforms.
Culture
Lead and inspire the development of a progressive organizational culture that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in addition to service delivery excellence, growth and innovation.
Review and advance the HR department and associated human resources specialists and advisors to build on strengths, address weaknesses and strengthen the organization’s HR infrastructure for growth.
Act as an inspirational and transformational leader; champion and role model effective organizational wellness, organizational culture, leadership, coaching and development practices for current and emerging leaders.
Promote a healthy and positive working environment, encompassing occupational health and safety policies and programs and organizational wellness strategies.
Maintain a positive and effective labour relations environment, responsible for collective bargaining, grievance/arbitration management, and non-union staff engagement.
Foster open communication and an inclusive, accessible, and equitable working environment.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The VP People, Learning and Development will be a human resources leader who will bring:
Ideally 10-15 years of progressive experience with multi-site HR leadership, diverse business lines, preferably with experience in service delivery.
A post-secondary degree in Business or Human Resources Management and professional human resources designation such as CHRP, or equivalent. Master’s degree.
Strategic thinking, with exceptional understanding of an interest in current issues in human resources, employee engagement, learning and development.
Experience creating and communicating a strong organizational brand and leveraging a variety of recruitment platforms, including social media.
Demonstrated track record, experience and expertise in organizational effectiveness, restructuring and change management.
Ability to work collaboratively at multiple sites, areas and levels of the organization.
Strong labour relations experience and multiple years working in a management capacity within a unionized environment.
Experience using HR KPIs to monitor performance and drive growth.
Demonstrated self-awareness of own assumptions, values, principles, strengths and limitations and actively seeks opportunities for personal learning, growth, and character building.
Demonstrated cultural humility and ability to lead, influence, develop and manage people within a diverse environment with a leadership style that is visionary, creative, collaborative and empowerment-oriented, in keeping with the vision, mission and values of Yee Hong.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills; experience in presenting to external audiences and working with a dedicated Board of Directors.
Exemplary partnership, consensus-building, conflict resolution and negotiation skills; outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to manage effective relationships across a talented, multidisciplinary team.
Open, collaborative communication, and a high degree of responsiveness and accessibility to senior leaders and colleagues in resolving issues and building consensus amongst groups of diverse stakeholders.
Leadership in thriving in a results-oriented, complex environment; ability to prioritize and balance numerous complex issues in a very demanding environment, coupled with sound decision-making, time management and internal and external customer service skills. Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check (with vulnerable sector screen) result.
Yee Hong is Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) employer, and is committed to conducting an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Should you have any questions regarding this important and meaningful opportunity, or wish to forward a cover letter and current resume for consideration, please contact:
Caroline McLean, Co-Partner caroline.mclean@lhhknightsbridge.com 416-928-4539 Madiha Rashid, Consultant madiha.rashid@lhhknightsbridge.com 416-928-4549
About LHH Knightsbridge – www.lhhknightsbridge.com LHH helps organizations simplify the complexity associated with transforming their leadership and workforce so they can accelerate results, with less risk.
As global leaders in Leadership and Talent Development, Career Solutions and Executive, Interim and Mid- Level Search, we assist organizations in finding new talent, and helping their employees navigate change, become better leaders, develop better careers, and transition into new jobs. We have the local expertise, global infrastructure, and industry leading technology and analytics required to simplify the complexity associated with executing critical talent and workforce initiatives, reducing brand and operational risk. Teams across Canada and around the world leverage our proven programs and global experience to deliver tailored solutions to clients that align talent with the needs of their business.
Client Organization: Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
Position Title: VP People, Learning and Development
Location: Scarborough
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) provides a caring community for seniors across the Greater Toronto Area. As one of the largest not-for-profit long-term care and seniors service organization in Canada, Yee Hong is at the leading edge of seniors care, with a breadth of services and programming to advance seniors care now and in the future. Yee Hong operates 805 long-term care beds at four sites and provides a wide array of community-based programs and in-home services to support over 15,000 seniors and caregivers to live independently across the Greater Toronto Area. Yee Hong delivers high quality and culturally appropriate services to enable seniors to live their lives to the fullest – in the healthiest, most independent and dignified ways. Yee Hong is a recognized leader in culturally appropriate long-term care, and in home and community-based services for ethno-racially diverse seniors, caregivers and family members.
Yee Hong’s annual operating budget is over $80M. Yee Hong operates in the Central and Central East Ontario Health Regions and participates in four Ontario Health Teams. The organization also builds system leadership and capacity with their advocacy, research, education/training, consulting, and caregiver support offerings. Yee Hong is accredited with “Exemplary Standing” by Accreditation Canada and proud of being recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital.
Yee Hong continues to explore new ways of delivering services, promoting innovation, collaboration, and a culture of excellence throughout the organization of over 1,300 employees. During a period of rapid healthcare system transformation and growth, Yee Hong has been awarded with licenses with their system partners to build 800 new long-term care beds and is building other seniors housing, including a life lease building, and retirement homes with Yee Hong Seniors Living. Yee Hong recently opened a 10- bed residential hospice in November 2020 and is providing virtual palliative care in the community. Yee Hong’s Private Career College offers a Personal Support Worker Certificate and leadership development program.
Yee Hong’s new Strategic Plan for 2022-2024 includes an ambitious growth agenda, requiring transformative leadership to drive change within the organization and with public and private partners, to sustain, scale and grow the organization to meet community needs. Yee Hong Centre works collaboratively with the Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation as its fundraising partner, and Yee Hong Seniors Living – a newly formed subsidiary focusing on building retirement homes that has the Centre and Foundation as shareholders.
Further information on Yee Hong can be found on the website, www.yeehong.com .
THE OPPORTUNITY
As Yee Hong looks towards the organization’s future and next stage of growth, there is an exciting opportunity for the VP, People, Learning and Development to have a significant impact on the strategic growth and positioning of Yee Hong as a leading care organization with an entrepreneurial approach, supportive and dynamic culture, and a client-centric approach to care.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the VP People, Learning and Development will play a lead role in developing engaging and dynamic human resources and organizational development strategies and programs. The VP People, Learning and Development will take a creative and future-minded approach to attracting, retaining, developing, and inspiring the depth of talent across Yee Hong, in order to deliver on the organization’s vision, mission and strategies. They will be critical in the the creation of corporate strategies and driving the engagement of employees to achieve Yee Hong’s strategic aims and successfully implement cultural, process and technological change across the organization. The VP People, Learning and Development will lead and mentor a team of 11 HR staff, including a Human Resource Manager, Human Resource Advisors and an Occupational Health & Safety Manager.
POSITION PRIORITIES
Strategy & Programs
Act as a trusted strategic partner and advisor to the CEO and senior team on all matters relating to human resources and organizational development.
Consult, design and implement, with business units across Yee Hong, an innovative and competitive multi-year people strategy, in alignment and support of the strategic plan, that attracts, develops and retains the current and next generation of talent.
Develop operational plans to execute on the people strategy by mobilizing knowledge resources across the organization and within cross-functional teams.
Strategic internal and external positioning of Yee Hong’s stellar people experience, including: brand, reputation, and organizational culture to attract the next generation of talent through effective marketing, communications and engagement. Develop effective corporate people- related communications and a compelling growth story for talent attraction and retention, ensuring alignment with business unit communications.
Learning & Development
Continuously research, tailor and implement leading people programs, practices and policies
Develop progressive talent development and management approaches and tools, which foster and promote transformative leadership at all levels of the organization.
Design and implement outcomes-oriented recruitment, retention and people development programs including but not limited to emerging leader, late career, and other programs to accelerate and deepen talent development
Develop and implement a sustainable learning management program and system
Organizational Effectiveness
Research and promote leading practices in organizational effectiveness to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and other business unit leaders on organizational structures (as a whole and within service deliver and back office business units), tailored leadership and employee practices and policies, innovative strategies and compensation/total rewards and recognition programs tailored to the talent pools of different business lines (e.g., LTC, consulting, education, home care, hospice, etc.) that motivate, develop and retain staff, and leading practices in organizational culture, design and development.
Implement strategies to optimize, streamline and improve people-related processes and cost structure, including mobilizing people resources across business units, reducing duplication and sharing expertise.
Work closely with service delivery units at Yee Hong and key enabling departments (IT, Finance, Operations) to assess needs and develop tailored programs and approaches.
Advance human resources technology and information systems including integration with other systems/platforms.
Culture
Lead and inspire the development of a progressive organizational culture that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in addition to service delivery excellence, growth and innovation.
Review and advance the HR department and associated human resources specialists and advisors to build on strengths, address weaknesses and strengthen the organization’s HR infrastructure for growth.
Act as an inspirational and transformational leader; champion and role model effective organizational wellness, organizational culture, leadership, coaching and development practices for current and emerging leaders.
Promote a healthy and positive working environment, encompassing occupational health and safety policies and programs and organizational wellness strategies.
Maintain a positive and effective labour relations environment, responsible for collective bargaining, grievance/arbitration management, and non-union staff engagement.
Foster open communication and an inclusive, accessible, and equitable working environment.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The VP People, Learning and Development will be a human resources leader who will bring:
Ideally 10-15 years of progressive experience with multi-site HR leadership, diverse business lines, preferably with experience in service delivery.
A post-secondary degree in Business or Human Resources Management and professional human resources designation such as CHRP, or equivalent. Master’s degree.
Strategic thinking, with exceptional understanding of an interest in current issues in human resources, employee engagement, learning and development.
Experience creating and communicating a strong organizational brand and leveraging a variety of recruitment platforms, including social media.
Demonstrated track record, experience and expertise in organizational effectiveness, restructuring and change management.
Ability to work collaboratively at multiple sites, areas and levels of the organization.
Strong labour relations experience and multiple years working in a management capacity within a unionized environment.
Experience using HR KPIs to monitor performance and drive growth.
Demonstrated self-awareness of own assumptions, values, principles, strengths and limitations and actively seeks opportunities for personal learning, growth, and character building.
Demonstrated cultural humility and ability to lead, influence, develop and manage people within a diverse environment with a leadership style that is visionary, creative, collaborative and empowerment-oriented, in keeping with the vision, mission and values of Yee Hong.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills; experience in presenting to external audiences and working with a dedicated Board of Directors.
Exemplary partnership, consensus-building, conflict resolution and negotiation skills; outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to manage effective relationships across a talented, multidisciplinary team.
Open, collaborative communication, and a high degree of responsiveness and accessibility to senior leaders and colleagues in resolving issues and building consensus amongst groups of diverse stakeholders.
Leadership in thriving in a results-oriented, complex environment; ability to prioritize and balance numerous complex issues in a very demanding environment, coupled with sound decision-making, time management and internal and external customer service skills. Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check (with vulnerable sector screen) result.
Yee Hong is Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) employer, and is committed to conducting an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Should you have any questions regarding this important and meaningful opportunity, or wish to forward a cover letter and current resume for consideration, please contact:
Caroline McLean, Co-Partner caroline.mclean@lhhknightsbridge.com 416-928-4539 Madiha Rashid, Consultant madiha.rashid@lhhknightsbridge.com 416-928-4549
About LHH Knightsbridge – www.lhhknightsbridge.com LHH helps organizations simplify the complexity associated with transforming their leadership and workforce so they can accelerate results, with less risk.
As global leaders in Leadership and Talent Development, Career Solutions and Executive, Interim and Mid- Level Search, we assist organizations in finding new talent, and helping their employees navigate change, become better leaders, develop better careers, and transition into new jobs. We have the local expertise, global infrastructure, and industry leading technology and analytics required to simplify the complexity associated with executing critical talent and workforce initiatives, reducing brand and operational risk. Teams across Canada and around the world leverage our proven programs and global experience to deliver tailored solutions to clients that align talent with the needs of their business.
Promeus
Executive Vice President, Patient Care and Chief Nursing Executive
In April 2017, Hotel Dieu Hospital (HDH) and Kingston General Hospital (KGH) joined together to create the Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). KHSC, together with the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario and Kingston General Health Research Institute, is southeastern Ontario’s complex, acute, and specialty care, research and teaching hospital. This integration was the result of many years of collaboration between the two sites, and the establishment of a novel governance structure that enables site-specific approaches to both secular and catholic healthcare.
The Executive Vice President, Patient Care and Chief Nursing Executive will have an opportunity to join a dynamic, resilient, and committed Executive Team in an organization that provides exceptional system leadership and innovative regional clinical programs, with an exciting upcoming major capital expansion project. With two main sites located in the vibrant downtown core near Kingston’s beautiful waterfront and Queen’s University, KHSC is founded on a legacy of compassion and partnership, steeped in history, and committed to excellence.
The Position
The Executive Vice President, Patient Care and Chief Nurse Executive (EVP/CNE), together with a highly qualified team of Executive Directors, Directors, and Managers, will provide the executive leadership for a range of clinical programs at KHSC. This is an extraordinary portfolio encompassing multiple clinical programs, and professional practice across all disciplines. The EVP/CNE will provide vision, strategy, and team-based leadership to ensure that KHSC continues to provide innovative, inspirational, and high-quality patient care programs and services across all inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services. The EVP/CNE will also play a key role, in partnership with the Executive Team and direct reports, in the areas of operational efficiency, business and clinical services planning, quality and risk management, financial and utilization management, infection prevention & control, and patient safety. The EVP/CNE will be accountable for fostering an environment in which collaboration is valued and excellence in clinical care and professional development is promoted and achieved. Additionally, the EVP/CNE will play a key role in enabling better care integration with healthcare partners and providers across the continuum of care to ensure better coordination of care across the region.
Key leadership initiatives for the new EVP/CNE will be to:
Collaborate with the Executive Team, physicians, staff, patients and families, and partners, to lead, plan, and deliver healthcare services throughout post-pandemic recovery and into the future.
Support the organization in its achievement of key clinical, academic, and research milestones that drive a high performing, compassionate, caring, and innovative patient-focused culture.
Continue to advance an ambitious Strategic Plan by executing on deliverables that enhance clinical excellence, support teamwork, and collaborative/integrated models of care in a rapidly changing healthcare world.
Facilitate and strengthen KHSC’s relationship with its system partners to improve access, flow, and coordination of services, while continuing to advance partnership efforts and other integrated care initiatives.
Oversee the development and implementation of strategies that focus on optimizing operational performance, reinforcing fiscal accountability, and improving value for money.
Lead an integrated vision of collaborative practice, while providing leadership to professional practice, education, and future strategic directions.
Implement effective strategies aligned with organizational priorities that complement the operational agenda, while ensuring resources effectively meet demand.
Experience
The successful candidate will be a visionary, highly relational, accomplished nursing executive with a passion for patients, people, and high-quality performance. You will be an exceptional and inspiring people leader with at least 5-7 years of progressive VP-level experience, ideally in an academic hospital environment, along with a track record of leading patient engagement, system integration, clinical transformation, and improving business effectiveness and operational efficiency. In addition to having strong credentials, you will be an exceptional relationship developer with a history of working with high-performing teams and achieving results through excellence in execution. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .
Executive Vice President, Patient Care and Chief Nursing Executive
In April 2017, Hotel Dieu Hospital (HDH) and Kingston General Hospital (KGH) joined together to create the Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). KHSC, together with the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario and Kingston General Health Research Institute, is southeastern Ontario’s complex, acute, and specialty care, research and teaching hospital. This integration was the result of many years of collaboration between the two sites, and the establishment of a novel governance structure that enables site-specific approaches to both secular and catholic healthcare.
The Executive Vice President, Patient Care and Chief Nursing Executive will have an opportunity to join a dynamic, resilient, and committed Executive Team in an organization that provides exceptional system leadership and innovative regional clinical programs, with an exciting upcoming major capital expansion project. With two main sites located in the vibrant downtown core near Kingston’s beautiful waterfront and Queen’s University, KHSC is founded on a legacy of compassion and partnership, steeped in history, and committed to excellence.
The Position
The Executive Vice President, Patient Care and Chief Nurse Executive (EVP/CNE), together with a highly qualified team of Executive Directors, Directors, and Managers, will provide the executive leadership for a range of clinical programs at KHSC. This is an extraordinary portfolio encompassing multiple clinical programs, and professional practice across all disciplines. The EVP/CNE will provide vision, strategy, and team-based leadership to ensure that KHSC continues to provide innovative, inspirational, and high-quality patient care programs and services across all inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services. The EVP/CNE will also play a key role, in partnership with the Executive Team and direct reports, in the areas of operational efficiency, business and clinical services planning, quality and risk management, financial and utilization management, infection prevention & control, and patient safety. The EVP/CNE will be accountable for fostering an environment in which collaboration is valued and excellence in clinical care and professional development is promoted and achieved. Additionally, the EVP/CNE will play a key role in enabling better care integration with healthcare partners and providers across the continuum of care to ensure better coordination of care across the region.
Key leadership initiatives for the new EVP/CNE will be to:
Collaborate with the Executive Team, physicians, staff, patients and families, and partners, to lead, plan, and deliver healthcare services throughout post-pandemic recovery and into the future.
Support the organization in its achievement of key clinical, academic, and research milestones that drive a high performing, compassionate, caring, and innovative patient-focused culture.
Continue to advance an ambitious Strategic Plan by executing on deliverables that enhance clinical excellence, support teamwork, and collaborative/integrated models of care in a rapidly changing healthcare world.
Facilitate and strengthen KHSC’s relationship with its system partners to improve access, flow, and coordination of services, while continuing to advance partnership efforts and other integrated care initiatives.
Oversee the development and implementation of strategies that focus on optimizing operational performance, reinforcing fiscal accountability, and improving value for money.
Lead an integrated vision of collaborative practice, while providing leadership to professional practice, education, and future strategic directions.
Implement effective strategies aligned with organizational priorities that complement the operational agenda, while ensuring resources effectively meet demand.
Experience
The successful candidate will be a visionary, highly relational, accomplished nursing executive with a passion for patients, people, and high-quality performance. You will be an exceptional and inspiring people leader with at least 5-7 years of progressive VP-level experience, ideally in an academic hospital environment, along with a track record of leading patient engagement, system integration, clinical transformation, and improving business effectiveness and operational efficiency. In addition to having strong credentials, you will be an exceptional relationship developer with a history of working with high-performing teams and achieving results through excellence in execution. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .
Mirams Becker
Vice President, Long-Term Care
peopleCare has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the eighth year in a row. We are a growing family owned, mission driven, values-based organization that provides outstanding care and exceptional experiences in long-term care and retirement living. Our staff are engaged, enthusiastic and strive to exceed expectations. We encourage out-of-the box thinking and ideas and are always looking for talented people who embrace change with a positive attitude. Offering great wellness and recognition programs is important to us.
We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program. This distinction is thanks to the efforts of our outstanding team of skilled and dedicated individuals working collaboratively with our partners to drive excellence in operations, care, and services. Noted as a great place to work, other strengths include our investment in leadership development and staff education, high level of engagement in our communities, and building meaningful and mutually beneficial partnerships to address staffing shortages and drive positive systemic change.
These are exciting times at peopleCare, as we are growing fast as we continue to expand our horizons and seek new opportunities to raise the bar in Changing the World of Senior Living. That’s where your talents and ideas come in! If you enjoy challenges and working with people – and want to create meaningful experiences for our residents, families, staff, and partners – then apply to the great opportunity below.
peopleCare is currently seeking a Vice President, Long-Termn Care, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Leadership Support Team. The Vice President, Long Term Care provide strategic and operational leadership of peopleCare’s long term care homes. The Vice President will work closely with the senior leadership team to maintain peopleCare’s culture of excellence through service delivery enhancement and resident-centred care.
Leadership, Strategy & Planning:
As a member of the Leadership Support Team, participate in development and execution of the organization’s strategy.
Operational Excellence/Resident Care:
Oversees peopleCare’s long-term care operations through the Executive Directors
Advises the Leadership Support Team on all policy matters related to the management of the long-term care operations, and provides information and advice on significant issues
Financial Management
In consultation with the Chief Financial Officer, supports the Executive Directors in development and achievement of annual operating and capital budgets
Compliance & Legislative Requirements:
Ensure compliance with all legislated requirements and continuous improvement in health and safety is the highest priority.
Culture & Engagement:
Lead and develop a culture in the organization’s care communities consistent with organization’s Mission, Vision, Values and brand standards, so team members are engaged to deliver the best care to their residents.
Collaborate with internal resources to ensure the optimum working environment so that the organization’s team members, who value their work, are engaged and providing the best care to residents.
Leadership & Talent Management
Provides leadership to achieve overall annual long-term care operation performance objectives
Mentors direct reports and provides direction and guidance as required
Ensures broad organizational capacity relating to long term care operations, including people (e.g. talent management, succession planning), processes and structures
Strategic Partnerships, Systems Integration and Advocacy
Represents the long-term care operations at the local, regional, and provincial levels.
Fosters strategic relationships/partnerships with a broad range of external stakeholders, including ministries, Ontario Health, regulatory bodies, stakeholder organizations, academic partners, community and others in the healthcare system to address organizational issues, strengthen the long-term care sector and facilitate positive health system change
Oversees implementation of terms of agreements established between peopleCare’s long-term care operations and its funders and business partners
Knowledge, Skill & Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Vice President, Long Term Care will have a combination of the following knowledge, skills and experience:
Bachelor / Master’s degree in a relevant field (Nursing, Health Administration, Business Administration) or equivalent from a recognized university
Minimum 10 years progressive senior leadership experience in a healthcare setting (public or private)
Demonstrated senior leadership abilities, with management style that is visionary, creative, collaborative, and supportive of the vision, goals, and mission and values of peopleCare Communities
The ability to collaborate and build meaningful relationships with peers on the senior leadership team to strive for common goals
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Expert knowledge of current trends and legislation in long term care and community services, as well as the health care environment pertaining to clinical and professional issues
Current knowledge of regulatory bodies and the Regulated Health Professions Act, as well as demonstrated knowledge of professional governance and the operation of colleges and directives
Systems thinker with demonstrated track record of facilitating positive change and passion for improving resident outcomes and quality of care
Demonstrated ability to innovate with a business mindset
Exemplary partnership, consensus-building, decision making, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to foster partnerships and effective relationships, both internally and externally, with health care leaders, medical practitioners, community partners, academic partners and other program or service providers
Demonstrated commitment to professional and staff development and to the enhancement of academic excellence
Project management skills and ability to balance numerous complex issues in a very demanding environment, coupled with strong organizational, time management and customer service skills
Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check (with vulnerable sector screen) result
To Apply
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/vp-long-term-care-peoplecare-communities/ by no later than November 26, 2021. Candidates will be considered immediately. For additional information contact Hayley Becker at 647-267-8170 or Hayley@miramsbecker.com .
peopleCare Communities 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.
peopleCare Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.
Vice President, Long-Term Care
peopleCare has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the eighth year in a row. We are a growing family owned, mission driven, values-based organization that provides outstanding care and exceptional experiences in long-term care and retirement living. Our staff are engaged, enthusiastic and strive to exceed expectations. We encourage out-of-the box thinking and ideas and are always looking for talented people who embrace change with a positive attitude. Offering great wellness and recognition programs is important to us.
We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program. This distinction is thanks to the efforts of our outstanding team of skilled and dedicated individuals working collaboratively with our partners to drive excellence in operations, care, and services. Noted as a great place to work, other strengths include our investment in leadership development and staff education, high level of engagement in our communities, and building meaningful and mutually beneficial partnerships to address staffing shortages and drive positive systemic change.
These are exciting times at peopleCare, as we are growing fast as we continue to expand our horizons and seek new opportunities to raise the bar in Changing the World of Senior Living. That’s where your talents and ideas come in! If you enjoy challenges and working with people – and want to create meaningful experiences for our residents, families, staff, and partners – then apply to the great opportunity below.
peopleCare is currently seeking a Vice President, Long-Termn Care, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Leadership Support Team. The Vice President, Long Term Care provide strategic and operational leadership of peopleCare’s long term care homes. The Vice President will work closely with the senior leadership team to maintain peopleCare’s culture of excellence through service delivery enhancement and resident-centred care.
Leadership, Strategy & Planning:
As a member of the Leadership Support Team, participate in development and execution of the organization’s strategy.
Operational Excellence/Resident Care:
Oversees peopleCare’s long-term care operations through the Executive Directors
Advises the Leadership Support Team on all policy matters related to the management of the long-term care operations, and provides information and advice on significant issues
Financial Management
In consultation with the Chief Financial Officer, supports the Executive Directors in development and achievement of annual operating and capital budgets
Compliance & Legislative Requirements:
Ensure compliance with all legislated requirements and continuous improvement in health and safety is the highest priority.
Culture & Engagement:
Lead and develop a culture in the organization’s care communities consistent with organization’s Mission, Vision, Values and brand standards, so team members are engaged to deliver the best care to their residents.
Collaborate with internal resources to ensure the optimum working environment so that the organization’s team members, who value their work, are engaged and providing the best care to residents.
Leadership & Talent Management
Provides leadership to achieve overall annual long-term care operation performance objectives
Mentors direct reports and provides direction and guidance as required
Ensures broad organizational capacity relating to long term care operations, including people (e.g. talent management, succession planning), processes and structures
Strategic Partnerships, Systems Integration and Advocacy
Represents the long-term care operations at the local, regional, and provincial levels.
Fosters strategic relationships/partnerships with a broad range of external stakeholders, including ministries, Ontario Health, regulatory bodies, stakeholder organizations, academic partners, community and others in the healthcare system to address organizational issues, strengthen the long-term care sector and facilitate positive health system change
Oversees implementation of terms of agreements established between peopleCare’s long-term care operations and its funders and business partners
Knowledge, Skill & Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Vice President, Long Term Care will have a combination of the following knowledge, skills and experience:
Bachelor / Master’s degree in a relevant field (Nursing, Health Administration, Business Administration) or equivalent from a recognized university
Minimum 10 years progressive senior leadership experience in a healthcare setting (public or private)
Demonstrated senior leadership abilities, with management style that is visionary, creative, collaborative, and supportive of the vision, goals, and mission and values of peopleCare Communities
The ability to collaborate and build meaningful relationships with peers on the senior leadership team to strive for common goals
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Expert knowledge of current trends and legislation in long term care and community services, as well as the health care environment pertaining to clinical and professional issues
Current knowledge of regulatory bodies and the Regulated Health Professions Act, as well as demonstrated knowledge of professional governance and the operation of colleges and directives
Systems thinker with demonstrated track record of facilitating positive change and passion for improving resident outcomes and quality of care
Demonstrated ability to innovate with a business mindset
Exemplary partnership, consensus-building, decision making, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to foster partnerships and effective relationships, both internally and externally, with health care leaders, medical practitioners, community partners, academic partners and other program or service providers
Demonstrated commitment to professional and staff development and to the enhancement of academic excellence
Project management skills and ability to balance numerous complex issues in a very demanding environment, coupled with strong organizational, time management and customer service skills
Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check (with vulnerable sector screen) result
To Apply
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/vp-long-term-care-peoplecare-communities/ by no later than November 26, 2021. Candidates will be considered immediately. For additional information contact Hayley Becker at 647-267-8170 or Hayley@miramsbecker.com .
peopleCare Communities 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.
peopleCare Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.
