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Associate or Full Professor (tenured)
Western University is located on the traditional lands of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee and Lenaape Nations, lands connected with the London Township and Sombra Treaties of 1796, and the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum.
Founded in 1878, Western University is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive institutions and a proud member of the U15. Ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide, Western is home to over 42,000 students and 1,500 full-time faculty who are united by a passion for academic excellence, innovation, and global impact. Western delivers an academic experience second to none, challenging the best and brightest to meet the highest international standards while fostering discovery that drives real-world change. The Western Experience combines rigorous scholarship with lifelong opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth, cultivating a vibrant, diverse community dedicated to improving the world through education, research, and engagement.
The Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing , within Western’s Faculty of Health Sciences , has been preparing exceptional nurses and advancing health knowledge for more than a century. Recognized nationally and internationally for its leadership in nursing education, scholarship, and practice, the School is grounded in a collegial, collaborative culture that values innovation, mutual respect, and shared purpose. With dynamic undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, world-class faculty, and strong partnerships across health systems and communities, the School plays a central role in shaping the future of health care and advancing health equity. Research in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing is guided by key themes that include health promotion and wellness; mental health; chronic disease management; aging; and health system transformation.
Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Director of the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing will provide academic, strategic, and administrative leadership to one of Canada’s premier nursing schools. The Director will champion excellence in research and teaching, inspire innovation in curriculum and clinical education, and strengthen partnerships with health care systems, governments, and community organizations. A key focus will be continuing to advance the School’s vision for health equity and inclusivity, driving outward transformation through research and advocacy, while fostering stability and collaboration internally to support faculty, staff, and students in their shared mission.
As the ideal candidate, you are an accomplished scholar and academic leader with a profound understanding of the discipline of nursing—its values, complexity, and interdisciplinary nature. You hold a doctoral degree in Nursing or a related field and preferably are eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. You bring a record of excellence in teaching, research, and service, with achievements that go beyond the threshold for tenure and reflect a significant impact in your field. Deeply committed to health equity, inclusive excellence, and transformative education, you have demonstrated success in academic leadership and bring experience fostering collaborative, inclusive, and collegial environments where faculty, staff, and students thrive.
You are an established advocate and champion of nursing, fluent in navigating the evolving policy and health system landscape, and skilled at responding to shifting government and sector priorities. You bring a pluralistic and forward-looking vision of nursing, grounded in its interdisciplinary foundations, and the ability to mobilize people and partnerships around that vision. With integrity, insight, and the capacity to inspire others, you will strengthen the School’s impact across the health system and enhance its national and global reputation.
Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/ . The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University .
If you are interested in this opportunity to shape the future of nursing education and research at Western, please submit your application online at: https://boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/3016 . For more information, please contact Kathy Rahme ( krahme@boyden.com ) and Kate Ralston ( kralston@boyden.com ) at Boyden Executive Search. Salary and rank (Associate or Full Professor with tenure) will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Start date of July 1, 2026, or as negotiated.
Western University is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Applications are encouraged from women, members of racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation, please contact Kate Ralston at kralston@boyden.com .
Nov 04, 2025
Full time
Associate or Full Professor (tenured)
Western University is located on the traditional lands of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee and Lenaape Nations, lands connected with the London Township and Sombra Treaties of 1796, and the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum.
Founded in 1878, Western University is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive institutions and a proud member of the U15. Ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide, Western is home to over 42,000 students and 1,500 full-time faculty who are united by a passion for academic excellence, innovation, and global impact. Western delivers an academic experience second to none, challenging the best and brightest to meet the highest international standards while fostering discovery that drives real-world change. The Western Experience combines rigorous scholarship with lifelong opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth, cultivating a vibrant, diverse community dedicated to improving the world through education, research, and engagement.
The Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing , within Western’s Faculty of Health Sciences , has been preparing exceptional nurses and advancing health knowledge for more than a century. Recognized nationally and internationally for its leadership in nursing education, scholarship, and practice, the School is grounded in a collegial, collaborative culture that values innovation, mutual respect, and shared purpose. With dynamic undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, world-class faculty, and strong partnerships across health systems and communities, the School plays a central role in shaping the future of health care and advancing health equity. Research in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing is guided by key themes that include health promotion and wellness; mental health; chronic disease management; aging; and health system transformation.
Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Director of the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing will provide academic, strategic, and administrative leadership to one of Canada’s premier nursing schools. The Director will champion excellence in research and teaching, inspire innovation in curriculum and clinical education, and strengthen partnerships with health care systems, governments, and community organizations. A key focus will be continuing to advance the School’s vision for health equity and inclusivity, driving outward transformation through research and advocacy, while fostering stability and collaboration internally to support faculty, staff, and students in their shared mission.
As the ideal candidate, you are an accomplished scholar and academic leader with a profound understanding of the discipline of nursing—its values, complexity, and interdisciplinary nature. You hold a doctoral degree in Nursing or a related field and preferably are eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. You bring a record of excellence in teaching, research, and service, with achievements that go beyond the threshold for tenure and reflect a significant impact in your field. Deeply committed to health equity, inclusive excellence, and transformative education, you have demonstrated success in academic leadership and bring experience fostering collaborative, inclusive, and collegial environments where faculty, staff, and students thrive.
You are an established advocate and champion of nursing, fluent in navigating the evolving policy and health system landscape, and skilled at responding to shifting government and sector priorities. You bring a pluralistic and forward-looking vision of nursing, grounded in its interdisciplinary foundations, and the ability to mobilize people and partnerships around that vision. With integrity, insight, and the capacity to inspire others, you will strengthen the School’s impact across the health system and enhance its national and global reputation.
Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/ . The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University .
If you are interested in this opportunity to shape the future of nursing education and research at Western, please submit your application online at: https://boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/3016 . For more information, please contact Kathy Rahme ( krahme@boyden.com ) and Kate Ralston ( kralston@boyden.com ) at Boyden Executive Search. Salary and rank (Associate or Full Professor with tenure) will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Start date of July 1, 2026, or as negotiated.
Western University is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Applications are encouraged from women, members of racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation, please contact Kate Ralston at kralston@boyden.com .
Location: Guelph, ON, Canada
Guelph General Hospital (GGH) is a dynamic, comprehensive acute care facility providing a full range of services to the 200,000 residents of Guelph and Wellington County. Services include 24-hour emergency coverage, advanced technology and diagnostic support, and specialty programs such as being the Regional provider for general vascular surgery and a designated Provincial Centre of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery. The hospital employs over 1,600 staff, 400 professional staff and more than 200 Hospital volunteers.
At Guelph General Hospital, we are deeply committed to our Mission: delivering exemplary and equitable care for and with our community. Our values guide everything we do, and we’re proud to foster a culture that is compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired . If you're looking to join a team where these values are lived every day, we invite you to explore the opportunity below.
Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President, Patient Services and Chief Nursing Executive (VP & CNE) is a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and an active participant in the implementation, and monitoring of GGH’s vision, mission, values and strategic plan. The VP & CNE, in partnership with the SLT, and the Chief of Staff, is accountable for playing a key leadership role in hospital strategic planning, leadership team planning, decision-making and, ultimately, the delivery of high-quality clinical services, patient care and experience.
The VP & CNE has specific responsibility for ensuring service delivery strategies align with the corporate mission and strategic priorities. The VP & CNE also provides leadership in the development and implementation of hospital-wide activities and programs that promote a safe patient-centered environment and contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
Inherent in the role will be the ability of the VP & CNE, in both operational and professional practice roles, to lead and facilitate the integration of operations and inter-professional services for patient care, consistent with a high quality of care and best practice approach across all patient-focused programs. The VP & CNE will also play a key role in the areas of strategic planning, human resources, resource allocation and staff development. The VP & CNE is accountable for preserving and continuing to build the highly engaged, trusting and supportive GGH culture and work environment in which collaboration is valued and excellence in clinical care and professional development is promoted and achieved.
Operationally, the VP & CNE, together with the SLT, is also accountable for the overall success of the organization. In addition to the GGH accountabilities, the VP & CNE is equally accountable for continuing to work collaboratively with the regional and community partners, hospitals and service providers across the Waterloo Wellington health region to achieve the health system’s goals and further build and create opportunities for a highly evolved and effective integrated health system.
In this role, you will:
Be part of a visionary leadership team committed to delivering exemplary, equitable, and patient-centred care, while driving continuous quality improvement across the organization.
Lead within an organization that prioritizes the safety, well-being, and professional fulfillment of its people—where your voice and leadership truly matter.
Champion Guelph General Hospital’s commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and inclusive excellence, helping shape a culture of belonging and respect.
Collaborate with a high-performing team of healthcare professionals who are passionate about innovation, compassion, and excellence in care.
Enjoy living in a vibrant community with access to top-tier educational institutions, including a university and college, and a rich diversity of faith and cultural centres.
Guelph is the perfect location for health care professionals seeking to make the most of life’s experiences. From our expansive trails and waterways to internationally recognized arts and cultural events, to diverse restaurants and craft breweries, the Royal City has something for everyone.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
Undergraduate degree in Nursing combined with a postgraduate degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration or another related discipline.
7-10 years related senior leadership experience in a complex hospital/health care organization.
Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (must be able to obtain if an out of province candidate).
Leadership & Team Development Skills
Demonstrated leadership excellence with a focus on mentoring, empowering others, and cultivating a collaborative, adaptive team culture.
Committed to developing others through inclusive leadership that fosters growth, accountability, and shared success in inter-professional environments.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development, personal reflection, and continuous growth.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to set clear performance standards, exercise sound judgment, and inspire teams to exceed objectives.
Collaboration & Relationship Building
Builds strong, trust-based relationships with senior leadership, physicians, and staff across all levels of the organization
Skilled in building and sustaining strategic partnerships across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Experienced in engaging individuals and teams to build consensus and drive support for change initiatives aligned with organizational, program, and system-wide goals.
Effective team player who thrives in collaborative environments and contributes to a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose.
Strategic Thinking & Execution
Proven ability to lead clinical and administrative teams through transformational change, consistently delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and achieving performance targets.
Exceptional planning and innovative thinking capabilities, with a proven track record of translating strategic vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
Adept at navigating complex systems and advancing organizational priorities through systematic and progressive implementation.
Operational management expertise including exceptional financial, human resources, quality improvement, change management, planning, and utilization.
For additional information, or to apply for this outstanding opportunity, please submit your application and related materials to Jim Stonehouse, Partner via Kathy Luu ( kluu@boyden.com ).
All positions at GGH contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. GGH is committed to fostering a safe and healthy work environment which provides equal opportunities to people with disabilities. In pursuit of GGH’s vision of together, a healthier community for everyone, all employees are responsible for practicing the values of being compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired to provide the highest quality care and experience for patients and their families.
Oct 31, 2025
Full time
Location: Guelph, ON, Canada
Guelph General Hospital (GGH) is a dynamic, comprehensive acute care facility providing a full range of services to the 200,000 residents of Guelph and Wellington County. Services include 24-hour emergency coverage, advanced technology and diagnostic support, and specialty programs such as being the Regional provider for general vascular surgery and a designated Provincial Centre of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery. The hospital employs over 1,600 staff, 400 professional staff and more than 200 Hospital volunteers.
At Guelph General Hospital, we are deeply committed to our Mission: delivering exemplary and equitable care for and with our community. Our values guide everything we do, and we’re proud to foster a culture that is compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired . If you're looking to join a team where these values are lived every day, we invite you to explore the opportunity below.
Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President, Patient Services and Chief Nursing Executive (VP & CNE) is a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and an active participant in the implementation, and monitoring of GGH’s vision, mission, values and strategic plan. The VP & CNE, in partnership with the SLT, and the Chief of Staff, is accountable for playing a key leadership role in hospital strategic planning, leadership team planning, decision-making and, ultimately, the delivery of high-quality clinical services, patient care and experience.
The VP & CNE has specific responsibility for ensuring service delivery strategies align with the corporate mission and strategic priorities. The VP & CNE also provides leadership in the development and implementation of hospital-wide activities and programs that promote a safe patient-centered environment and contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
Inherent in the role will be the ability of the VP & CNE, in both operational and professional practice roles, to lead and facilitate the integration of operations and inter-professional services for patient care, consistent with a high quality of care and best practice approach across all patient-focused programs. The VP & CNE will also play a key role in the areas of strategic planning, human resources, resource allocation and staff development. The VP & CNE is accountable for preserving and continuing to build the highly engaged, trusting and supportive GGH culture and work environment in which collaboration is valued and excellence in clinical care and professional development is promoted and achieved.
Operationally, the VP & CNE, together with the SLT, is also accountable for the overall success of the organization. In addition to the GGH accountabilities, the VP & CNE is equally accountable for continuing to work collaboratively with the regional and community partners, hospitals and service providers across the Waterloo Wellington health region to achieve the health system’s goals and further build and create opportunities for a highly evolved and effective integrated health system.
In this role, you will:
Be part of a visionary leadership team committed to delivering exemplary, equitable, and patient-centred care, while driving continuous quality improvement across the organization.
Lead within an organization that prioritizes the safety, well-being, and professional fulfillment of its people—where your voice and leadership truly matter.
Champion Guelph General Hospital’s commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and inclusive excellence, helping shape a culture of belonging and respect.
Collaborate with a high-performing team of healthcare professionals who are passionate about innovation, compassion, and excellence in care.
Enjoy living in a vibrant community with access to top-tier educational institutions, including a university and college, and a rich diversity of faith and cultural centres.
Guelph is the perfect location for health care professionals seeking to make the most of life’s experiences. From our expansive trails and waterways to internationally recognized arts and cultural events, to diverse restaurants and craft breweries, the Royal City has something for everyone.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
Undergraduate degree in Nursing combined with a postgraduate degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration or another related discipline.
7-10 years related senior leadership experience in a complex hospital/health care organization.
Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (must be able to obtain if an out of province candidate).
Leadership & Team Development Skills
Demonstrated leadership excellence with a focus on mentoring, empowering others, and cultivating a collaborative, adaptive team culture.
Committed to developing others through inclusive leadership that fosters growth, accountability, and shared success in inter-professional environments.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development, personal reflection, and continuous growth.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to set clear performance standards, exercise sound judgment, and inspire teams to exceed objectives.
Collaboration & Relationship Building
Builds strong, trust-based relationships with senior leadership, physicians, and staff across all levels of the organization
Skilled in building and sustaining strategic partnerships across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Experienced in engaging individuals and teams to build consensus and drive support for change initiatives aligned with organizational, program, and system-wide goals.
Effective team player who thrives in collaborative environments and contributes to a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose.
Strategic Thinking & Execution
Proven ability to lead clinical and administrative teams through transformational change, consistently delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and achieving performance targets.
Exceptional planning and innovative thinking capabilities, with a proven track record of translating strategic vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
Adept at navigating complex systems and advancing organizational priorities through systematic and progressive implementation.
Operational management expertise including exceptional financial, human resources, quality improvement, change management, planning, and utilization.
For additional information, or to apply for this outstanding opportunity, please submit your application and related materials to Jim Stonehouse, Partner via Kathy Luu ( kluu@boyden.com ).
All positions at GGH contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. GGH is committed to fostering a safe and healthy work environment which provides equal opportunities to people with disabilities. In pursuit of GGH’s vision of together, a healthier community for everyone, all employees are responsible for practicing the values of being compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired to provide the highest quality care and experience for patients and their families.
Location: Ottawa preferred
Canadian Blood Services is an essential part of the country’s network of healthcare systems. Together, with donors, recipients, employees, partners and volunteers, Canadian Blood Services is Canada’s Lifeline , providing lifesaving products and services in transfusion and transplantation for Canadian patients, and safeguarding Canada's systems of life essentials in blood, plasma, stem cells, and organs and tissues.
Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is seeking an Associate Medical Director, Donation Policy and Studies (Associate Medical Director), reporting to the Medical Director, Donation Policy and Studies (Medical Director). The Associate Medical Director is a full-time role and is viewed as a likely successor to the Medical Director. The Donation Policy and Studies group focuses on biomedical donor research, epidemiology and social science research, focusing on donor related items such as safety, wellness, behaviour, motivation, and public and population health. This dynamic team leads evidence-based initiatives that inform national donation strategies and advance understanding of donor engagement across Canada.
The Associate Medical Director will be responsible for assisting with the leadership of donor health at CBS and ensuring that donation policies are relevant and aligned with evolving science and best practices. They will develop recommendations regarding policies affecting the safety and security of the blood supply, from the donor and recipient perspective, and will assess the impact and effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies. They will also develop key performance indicators, evaluate research outcomes and improve processes. Furthermore, the Associate Medical Director will build and nurture relationships with external partners, including other blood operators and academic institutions, and will facilitate collaboration and partnerships to enhance CBS’ capabilities and to promote knowledge sharing. The Associate Medical Director will play a leadership role on internal and external committees and will actively engage in national and international conferences. Finally, the Associate Medical Director will work closely with the CBS Donor Engagement & Corporate Reputation team by participating in media relations and stakeholder engagement activities.
As an ideal candidate, you have an MD degree, with specialty training in a relevant field and an academic appointment being considered assets. You have five years of related experience, including leadership, strategy and policy development within a complex organization and representing an organization externally. You possess strong analytical abilities, coupled with effective problem solving and decision-making skills, and you are a highly capable written and verbal communicator. You also have a proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders at all levels. You are known for your integrity, collaboration, adaptability, respect, and excellence in every situation and for your highly strategic and forward-thinking approach. This is a multifaceted role, both medically and organizationally, and requires a physician leader who places a high value on innovation and developing highly collaborative relationships to continue to advance the mission of CBS.
Are you ready to embark on a meaningful and inspiring journey, where what you do matters? Be part of Canada’s lifeline. Because we can all be the reason, the connection, that keeps Canadians living. To apply for this position, please visit boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/3023 . For more information, please email Paul Marshall at pmarshall@boyden.com .
Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. Canadian Blood Services is committed to reflecting Canada’s population in its organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
Location: Ottawa preferred
Canadian Blood Services is an essential part of the country’s network of healthcare systems. Together, with donors, recipients, employees, partners and volunteers, Canadian Blood Services is Canada’s Lifeline , providing lifesaving products and services in transfusion and transplantation for Canadian patients, and safeguarding Canada's systems of life essentials in blood, plasma, stem cells, and organs and tissues.
Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is seeking an Associate Medical Director, Donation Policy and Studies (Associate Medical Director), reporting to the Medical Director, Donation Policy and Studies (Medical Director). The Associate Medical Director is a full-time role and is viewed as a likely successor to the Medical Director. The Donation Policy and Studies group focuses on biomedical donor research, epidemiology and social science research, focusing on donor related items such as safety, wellness, behaviour, motivation, and public and population health. This dynamic team leads evidence-based initiatives that inform national donation strategies and advance understanding of donor engagement across Canada.
The Associate Medical Director will be responsible for assisting with the leadership of donor health at CBS and ensuring that donation policies are relevant and aligned with evolving science and best practices. They will develop recommendations regarding policies affecting the safety and security of the blood supply, from the donor and recipient perspective, and will assess the impact and effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies. They will also develop key performance indicators, evaluate research outcomes and improve processes. Furthermore, the Associate Medical Director will build and nurture relationships with external partners, including other blood operators and academic institutions, and will facilitate collaboration and partnerships to enhance CBS’ capabilities and to promote knowledge sharing. The Associate Medical Director will play a leadership role on internal and external committees and will actively engage in national and international conferences. Finally, the Associate Medical Director will work closely with the CBS Donor Engagement & Corporate Reputation team by participating in media relations and stakeholder engagement activities.
As an ideal candidate, you have an MD degree, with specialty training in a relevant field and an academic appointment being considered assets. You have five years of related experience, including leadership, strategy and policy development within a complex organization and representing an organization externally. You possess strong analytical abilities, coupled with effective problem solving and decision-making skills, and you are a highly capable written and verbal communicator. You also have a proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders at all levels. You are known for your integrity, collaboration, adaptability, respect, and excellence in every situation and for your highly strategic and forward-thinking approach. This is a multifaceted role, both medically and organizationally, and requires a physician leader who places a high value on innovation and developing highly collaborative relationships to continue to advance the mission of CBS.
Are you ready to embark on a meaningful and inspiring journey, where what you do matters? Be part of Canada’s lifeline. Because we can all be the reason, the connection, that keeps Canadians living. To apply for this position, please visit boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/3023 . For more information, please email Paul Marshall at pmarshall@boyden.com .
Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. Canadian Blood Services is committed to reflecting Canada’s population in its organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
Advancing human and societal health and well-being.
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.
Ranked among the top 100 universities globally and home to over 65 research institutes with more than 37,000 students, McMaster University prides itself as a hub for innovation, discovery, and growth. McMaster is focused on advancing human and societal health and well-being – in its community and around the world.
As one of Canada’s most research-intensive universities, faculty work across disciplines to discover creative solutions to complex problems, help to improve people’s lives and build a Brighter World for all. The University encompasses a vast range of disciplines and is a welcoming and inclusive community that values collaboration and interdisciplinarity while supporting and respecting its members and their contributions to the University’s shared mission and goals.
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at McMaster University is recognized as the birthplace of problem-based learning and evidence-based medicine, one of the most transformative innovations in medical education and practice over the past 150 years. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and collaborative learning, taught by world-renowned faculty, FHS fosters a culture of inquiry and innovation. Its globally recognized research, spanning high-impact studies and cross-disciplinary collaborations, positions McMaster at the forefront of advancing health worldwide. Drawing from the strengths in the schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Rehabilitation Sciences, as well as its Midwifery, Physician’s Assistant and Bachelor of Health Sciences programs, FHS is committed to educational excellence and to driving cutting-edge research that improves health care outcomes across communities and around the globe.
The V ice-President and Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences (VPD) holds a dual role as a Vice-President of the University, and as Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. As Vice-President, the VPD is a member of the President’s Executive and works in close collaboration with the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), Vice-President (Research), Vice-President (Operations and Finance), and the Vice-President (University Advancement) to support the President in strategic decision-making, and in advancing the strategic direction and priorities of the University, ensuring that the direction and operations of the Faculty of Health Sciences are aligned with the broader institution.
As Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, the VPD is responsible to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) for the operation, strategy, and management of FHS. The role provides academic leadership, oversees financial management, and builds partnerships with government, granting councils, hospitals, and community organizations. Key priorities include advancing education and research, promoting McMaster’s national and international reputation in health sciences, supporting innovation and commercialization, and fostering an environment where students, researchers, and clinicians can thrive.
As the next Vice-President and Dean, you are a distinguished scholar and have an internationally recognized record of interdisciplinary health sciences research, peer-reviewed publications, and research funding success. Preferably, you are a MD clinician-researcher, that is dually appointed to McMaster University and one of McMaster’s clinical partners and are licensed to practice (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario.
You bring extensive experience leading large, complex academic and clinical portfolios, with strong financial acumen and the ability to strategically allocate resources in challenging funding environments. You have an understanding of the Canadian (and preferably the Ontario) healthcare and academic systems and a proven ability to strengthen university–hospital partnerships and build collaborations with government, donors, and industry. As an academic leader, you are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and clinical care. You have successfully recruited and retained top talent, created pathways for early-career faculty, and fostered long-term institutional loyalty. You are deeply committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDI-I), and to creating equitable, supportive environments for learners, faculty, and staff. You are described as visible, approachable, and a collaborative leader - respected by students, faculty, staff, and external partners. Known for your humility, empathy, and integrity, you foster trust while driving a culture of innovation, courage, and academic excellence. You are a strong communicator and thoughtful decision-maker who integrates diverse perspectives to shape the Faculty’s future with vision and impact.
If you are interested in leading a world renowned Faculty of Health Sciences, please contact Kathy Rahme ( krahme@boyden.com ) and Nick Chambers ( nchambers@boyden.com ) for more information. To apply, please visit: https://boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/3005
The Vice-President and Dean’s Selection Committee will begin reviewing applications in December 2025 with an anticipated start for the position of July 1, 2026.
McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Advancing human and societal health and well-being.
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.
Ranked among the top 100 universities globally and home to over 65 research institutes with more than 37,000 students, McMaster University prides itself as a hub for innovation, discovery, and growth. McMaster is focused on advancing human and societal health and well-being – in its community and around the world.
As one of Canada’s most research-intensive universities, faculty work across disciplines to discover creative solutions to complex problems, help to improve people’s lives and build a Brighter World for all. The University encompasses a vast range of disciplines and is a welcoming and inclusive community that values collaboration and interdisciplinarity while supporting and respecting its members and their contributions to the University’s shared mission and goals.
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at McMaster University is recognized as the birthplace of problem-based learning and evidence-based medicine, one of the most transformative innovations in medical education and practice over the past 150 years. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and collaborative learning, taught by world-renowned faculty, FHS fosters a culture of inquiry and innovation. Its globally recognized research, spanning high-impact studies and cross-disciplinary collaborations, positions McMaster at the forefront of advancing health worldwide. Drawing from the strengths in the schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Rehabilitation Sciences, as well as its Midwifery, Physician’s Assistant and Bachelor of Health Sciences programs, FHS is committed to educational excellence and to driving cutting-edge research that improves health care outcomes across communities and around the globe.
The V ice-President and Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences (VPD) holds a dual role as a Vice-President of the University, and as Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. As Vice-President, the VPD is a member of the President’s Executive and works in close collaboration with the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), Vice-President (Research), Vice-President (Operations and Finance), and the Vice-President (University Advancement) to support the President in strategic decision-making, and in advancing the strategic direction and priorities of the University, ensuring that the direction and operations of the Faculty of Health Sciences are aligned with the broader institution.
As Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, the VPD is responsible to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) for the operation, strategy, and management of FHS. The role provides academic leadership, oversees financial management, and builds partnerships with government, granting councils, hospitals, and community organizations. Key priorities include advancing education and research, promoting McMaster’s national and international reputation in health sciences, supporting innovation and commercialization, and fostering an environment where students, researchers, and clinicians can thrive.
As the next Vice-President and Dean, you are a distinguished scholar and have an internationally recognized record of interdisciplinary health sciences research, peer-reviewed publications, and research funding success. Preferably, you are a MD clinician-researcher, that is dually appointed to McMaster University and one of McMaster’s clinical partners and are licensed to practice (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario.
You bring extensive experience leading large, complex academic and clinical portfolios, with strong financial acumen and the ability to strategically allocate resources in challenging funding environments. You have an understanding of the Canadian (and preferably the Ontario) healthcare and academic systems and a proven ability to strengthen university–hospital partnerships and build collaborations with government, donors, and industry. As an academic leader, you are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and clinical care. You have successfully recruited and retained top talent, created pathways for early-career faculty, and fostered long-term institutional loyalty. You are deeply committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDI-I), and to creating equitable, supportive environments for learners, faculty, and staff. You are described as visible, approachable, and a collaborative leader - respected by students, faculty, staff, and external partners. Known for your humility, empathy, and integrity, you foster trust while driving a culture of innovation, courage, and academic excellence. You are a strong communicator and thoughtful decision-maker who integrates diverse perspectives to shape the Faculty’s future with vision and impact.
If you are interested in leading a world renowned Faculty of Health Sciences, please contact Kathy Rahme ( krahme@boyden.com ) and Nick Chambers ( nchambers@boyden.com ) for more information. To apply, please visit: https://boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/3005
The Vice-President and Dean’s Selection Committee will begin reviewing applications in December 2025 with an anticipated start for the position of July 1, 2026.
McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.