Chief and Medical Director, Surgery
Oak Valley Health (OVH), formerly Markham Stouffville Hospital, is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations, recognized for excellence in progressive, patient-centred care. OVH serves one of the province’s fastest growing and most diverse communities and provides care to more than 480,000 patients annually across multiple sites, including Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, the Reactivation Care Centre, and two community health clinics. With a strong foundation in quality, safety, and patient experience, OVH continues to advance integrated and innovative models of care.
The Department of Surgery supports a broad and growing surgical program, delivering comprehensive services across eight operating rooms and approximately 18,000 procedures annually. The department comprises a collegial group of more than 40 surgeons and physicians representing a full range of surgical specialties and plays a central role in advancing ambulatory surgery, oncology, orthopaedics, and regional surgical care. With continued growth in surgical volumes and complexity, the department is well positioned to expand innovative models of care, advance quality and academic initiatives, and support ongoing program development across one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities.
The Position
Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Vice President, Medical Operations, the Chief and Medical Director, Surgery provides clinical, professional, operational, and strategic leadership for the department and broader surgical program. Working within a shared leadership model, the role partners closely with clinical and administrative leaders to support high standards of quality and patient safety, effective medical staff oversight, and alignment with organizational priorities.
At a time of significant growth and transformation, the Chief and Medical Director will play a key role in strengthening departmental culture, enhancing physician engagement, and advancing a cohesive vision for the future of surgical services at Oak Valley Health. The role will support continued program expansion, increasing surgical volumes and complexity, and ongoing collaboration across perioperative services to ensure coordinated, high-performing care delivery.
Key priorities will include advancing quality and patient safety, supporting recruitment and development of physicians, strengthening collaboration with surgical and clinical partners, and contributing to the organization’s academic, education, research, and innovation agenda.
Experience
The successful candidate will be an experienced, inclusive, and visionary leader, with experience in medical leadership, clinical practice, strategy, and operations. Recognized as an effective change leader, they have demonstrated their ability to engage teams, navigate complexity, and lead change within a dynamic healthcare environment. The successful candidate is a physician licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or eligible for licensure, with certification in a surgical specialty, as recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent certification. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your CV, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel at resumes@promeus.ca .
OVH and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and advances equity in the workplace and in the communities served. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, people with disabilities, and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Chief and Medical Director, Surgery
Oak Valley Health (OVH), formerly Markham Stouffville Hospital, is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations, recognized for excellence in progressive, patient-centred care. OVH serves one of the province’s fastest growing and most diverse communities and provides care to more than 480,000 patients annually across multiple sites, including Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, the Reactivation Care Centre, and two community health clinics. With a strong foundation in quality, safety, and patient experience, OVH continues to advance integrated and innovative models of care.
The Department of Surgery supports a broad and growing surgical program, delivering comprehensive services across eight operating rooms and approximately 18,000 procedures annually. The department comprises a collegial group of more than 40 surgeons and physicians representing a full range of surgical specialties and plays a central role in advancing ambulatory surgery, oncology, orthopaedics, and regional surgical care. With continued growth in surgical volumes and complexity, the department is well positioned to expand innovative models of care, advance quality and academic initiatives, and support ongoing program development across one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities.
The Position
Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Vice President, Medical Operations, the Chief and Medical Director, Surgery provides clinical, professional, operational, and strategic leadership for the department and broader surgical program. Working within a shared leadership model, the role partners closely with clinical and administrative leaders to support high standards of quality and patient safety, effective medical staff oversight, and alignment with organizational priorities.
At a time of significant growth and transformation, the Chief and Medical Director will play a key role in strengthening departmental culture, enhancing physician engagement, and advancing a cohesive vision for the future of surgical services at Oak Valley Health. The role will support continued program expansion, increasing surgical volumes and complexity, and ongoing collaboration across perioperative services to ensure coordinated, high-performing care delivery.
Key priorities will include advancing quality and patient safety, supporting recruitment and development of physicians, strengthening collaboration with surgical and clinical partners, and contributing to the organization’s academic, education, research, and innovation agenda.
Experience
The successful candidate will be an experienced, inclusive, and visionary leader, with experience in medical leadership, clinical practice, strategy, and operations. Recognized as an effective change leader, they have demonstrated their ability to engage teams, navigate complexity, and lead change within a dynamic healthcare environment. The successful candidate is a physician licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or eligible for licensure, with certification in a surgical specialty, as recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent certification. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your CV, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel at resumes@promeus.ca .
OVH and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and advances equity in the workplace and in the communities served. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, people with disabilities, and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Chief and Medical Director, Anaesthesia
Oak Valley Health (OVH), formerly Markham Stouffville Hospital, is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations, recognized for excellence in progressive, patient-centred care. OVH serves one of the province’s fastest growing and most diverse communities and provides care to more than 480,000 patients annually across multiple sites, including Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, the Reactivation Care Centre, and two community health clinics. With a strong foundation in quality, safety, and patient experience, OVH continues to advance integrated and innovative models of care.
The Department of Anaesthesia supports a broad and growing surgical program, delivering comprehensive services across eight operating rooms and approximately 18,000 procedures annually. The department is a collegial group of physicians spanning a wide range of specialties and plays a central role in perioperative care, obstetrics, and procedural services, with opportunities to further enhance team-based models, expand services, and advance education and academic partnerships.
The Position
Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Vice President, Medical Operations, the Chief and Medical Director, Anaesthesia provides clinical, professional, operational, and strategic leadership for the department and broader surgical program. Working within a shared leadership model, the role partners closely with clinical and administrative leaders to ensure high standards of quality and patient safety, effective medical staff oversight, and alignment with organizational priorities.
At a time of significant growth and transformation, the Chief and Medical Director will play a key role in strengthening team culture, enhancing physician engagement, and advancing a cohesive vision for the Department. The role will support continued program development and increasing surgical volumes, while reinforcing collaboration across perioperative services and contributing to a coordinated, high-performing perioperative program.
Key priorities will include advancing quality and patient safety, supporting recruitment and development of physicians, strengthening collaboration with surgical and clinical partners, and contributing to the organization’s academic, education, research, and innovation agenda.
Experience
The successful candidate will be an experienced, inclusive, and visionary leader, with experience in medical leadership, clinical practice, strategy, and operations. Recognized as an effective change leader, they have demonstrated their ability to engage teams, navigate complexity, and lead change within a dynamic healthcare environment. The successful candidate is a physician licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or eligible for licensure, with certification in an anaesthesia specialty, as recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent certification. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your CV, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel at esumes@promeus.ca .
OVH and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and advances equity in the workplace and in the communities served. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, people with disabilities, and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Chief and Medical Director, Anaesthesia
Oak Valley Health (OVH), formerly Markham Stouffville Hospital, is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations, recognized for excellence in progressive, patient-centred care. OVH serves one of the province’s fastest growing and most diverse communities and provides care to more than 480,000 patients annually across multiple sites, including Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, the Reactivation Care Centre, and two community health clinics. With a strong foundation in quality, safety, and patient experience, OVH continues to advance integrated and innovative models of care.
The Department of Anaesthesia supports a broad and growing surgical program, delivering comprehensive services across eight operating rooms and approximately 18,000 procedures annually. The department is a collegial group of physicians spanning a wide range of specialties and plays a central role in perioperative care, obstetrics, and procedural services, with opportunities to further enhance team-based models, expand services, and advance education and academic partnerships.
The Position
Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Vice President, Medical Operations, the Chief and Medical Director, Anaesthesia provides clinical, professional, operational, and strategic leadership for the department and broader surgical program. Working within a shared leadership model, the role partners closely with clinical and administrative leaders to ensure high standards of quality and patient safety, effective medical staff oversight, and alignment with organizational priorities.
At a time of significant growth and transformation, the Chief and Medical Director will play a key role in strengthening team culture, enhancing physician engagement, and advancing a cohesive vision for the Department. The role will support continued program development and increasing surgical volumes, while reinforcing collaboration across perioperative services and contributing to a coordinated, high-performing perioperative program.
Key priorities will include advancing quality and patient safety, supporting recruitment and development of physicians, strengthening collaboration with surgical and clinical partners, and contributing to the organization’s academic, education, research, and innovation agenda.
Experience
The successful candidate will be an experienced, inclusive, and visionary leader, with experience in medical leadership, clinical practice, strategy, and operations. Recognized as an effective change leader, they have demonstrated their ability to engage teams, navigate complexity, and lead change within a dynamic healthcare environment. The successful candidate is a physician licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or eligible for licensure, with certification in an anaesthesia specialty, as recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent certification. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your CV, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel at esumes@promeus.ca .
OVH and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and advances equity in the workplace and in the communities served. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, people with disabilities, and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Vice President, Seniors and Integrated Quality Care
Partners Community Health (PCH) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to transforming how seniors and aging adults experience care across Mississauga and West Toronto. Through a strong commitment to partnership, PCH integrates healthcare, wellness, and community services to deliver coordinated, person-centred care that responds to the evolving needs of individuals and their families. PCH operates Wellbrook Place, a state-of-the-art seniors’ campus that includes two long-term care homes and an Integrated Seniors’ Hub. Together, these services form the foundation of an innovative model of care that combines clinical excellence with inclusive, community-based programming. Guided by its 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan, PCH is advancing integrated models of care, strengthening system partnerships, and expanding its role in research, education, and innovation across the aging continuum. As the organization enters its next phase of growth, PCH is seeking a strategic and values-driven Vice President, Seniors and Integrated Quality Care (VP) to join its Senior Leadership Team.
The Position
Reporting to the President and CEO, the VP provides strategic and operational leadership across LTC operations and a growing portfolio of clinical and community-based services. The portfolio encompasses academic, research, innovation, and education activities, with a strong mandate to expand and more deeply integrate these functions with clinical operations and across the organization. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the VP plays a central role in advancing an integrated model of care while ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and accountable services.
This is a pivotal moment for the organization. Building on a strong foundation, PCH is expanding its impact across the continuum of seniors’ and aging care. The VP will help translate this vision into scalable models, strengthening integration across care settings and advancing programs and partnerships that improve access, coordination, and outcomes. At the same time, the VP will reinforce operational excellence across LTC, advancing a disciplined, data- informed approach to quality improvement, risk management, and performance oversight. Working through a team of experienced leaders, they will drive consistency, strengthen accountability, and support a high-performing and stable environment.
Externally, the VP will build and sustain relationships with government, Ontario Health Teams, hospital and community partners, academic institutions, and others, contributing to system integration efforts and positioning PCH as a leader in innovative seniors’ care across the aging continuum. This is a complex, high-impact executive role requiring a leader who can balance strategic growth with operational discipline while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
The Person
The ideal candidate is an experienced healthcare executive with a strong track record of leading clinical operations in complex, regulated environments. They bring expertise in LTC, alongside an understanding of community-based services and integrated models of care. They combine strategic perspective with operational strength, with the ability to translate vision into execution and drive performance through structured, evidence-informed approaches to quality, safety, and accountability. They thrive in research-driven, learning-centered environments and bring the vision and capability to build, scale, and strengthen new and expanded programs in academics, research, and innovation. A credible and collaborative leader, they build trust across clinical teams, leadership groups, and system partners. Aligned with PCH’s values of compassion, excellence, inclusivity, and creativity, the successful candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of integrated seniors’ care and contribute to meaningful system impact.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the position title, to resumes@promeus.ca. An Executive Brief is available upon request.
PCH and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and advances equity in the workplace and in the communities served. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, people with disabilities, and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Vice President, Seniors and Integrated Quality Care
Partners Community Health (PCH) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to transforming how seniors and aging adults experience care across Mississauga and West Toronto. Through a strong commitment to partnership, PCH integrates healthcare, wellness, and community services to deliver coordinated, person-centred care that responds to the evolving needs of individuals and their families. PCH operates Wellbrook Place, a state-of-the-art seniors’ campus that includes two long-term care homes and an Integrated Seniors’ Hub. Together, these services form the foundation of an innovative model of care that combines clinical excellence with inclusive, community-based programming. Guided by its 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan, PCH is advancing integrated models of care, strengthening system partnerships, and expanding its role in research, education, and innovation across the aging continuum. As the organization enters its next phase of growth, PCH is seeking a strategic and values-driven Vice President, Seniors and Integrated Quality Care (VP) to join its Senior Leadership Team.
The Position
Reporting to the President and CEO, the VP provides strategic and operational leadership across LTC operations and a growing portfolio of clinical and community-based services. The portfolio encompasses academic, research, innovation, and education activities, with a strong mandate to expand and more deeply integrate these functions with clinical operations and across the organization. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the VP plays a central role in advancing an integrated model of care while ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and accountable services.
This is a pivotal moment for the organization. Building on a strong foundation, PCH is expanding its impact across the continuum of seniors’ and aging care. The VP will help translate this vision into scalable models, strengthening integration across care settings and advancing programs and partnerships that improve access, coordination, and outcomes. At the same time, the VP will reinforce operational excellence across LTC, advancing a disciplined, data- informed approach to quality improvement, risk management, and performance oversight. Working through a team of experienced leaders, they will drive consistency, strengthen accountability, and support a high-performing and stable environment.
Externally, the VP will build and sustain relationships with government, Ontario Health Teams, hospital and community partners, academic institutions, and others, contributing to system integration efforts and positioning PCH as a leader in innovative seniors’ care across the aging continuum. This is a complex, high-impact executive role requiring a leader who can balance strategic growth with operational discipline while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
The Person
The ideal candidate is an experienced healthcare executive with a strong track record of leading clinical operations in complex, regulated environments. They bring expertise in LTC, alongside an understanding of community-based services and integrated models of care. They combine strategic perspective with operational strength, with the ability to translate vision into execution and drive performance through structured, evidence-informed approaches to quality, safety, and accountability. They thrive in research-driven, learning-centered environments and bring the vision and capability to build, scale, and strengthen new and expanded programs in academics, research, and innovation. A credible and collaborative leader, they build trust across clinical teams, leadership groups, and system partners. Aligned with PCH’s values of compassion, excellence, inclusivity, and creativity, the successful candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of integrated seniors’ care and contribute to meaningful system impact.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the position title, to resumes@promeus.ca. An Executive Brief is available upon request.
PCH and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and advances equity in the workplace and in the communities served. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, people with disabilities, and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Lead the Future of Home and Community Care in Canada
For more than 125 years, VON Canada has been a trusted leader in home and community care, helping people live independently, safely, and with dignity in their homes and communities.
Through the dedication of its staff and volunteers, VON strengthens and eases the pressure on health systems, supports families and caregivers, and improves quality of life for thousands of Canadians each year. VON currently operates across Ontario and Nova Scotia, delivering nursing, personal support, home care, and community health services in more than 1,200 communities.
Today, VON is an innovator and trusted partner to governments, health system leaders, and community organizations. As demand grows and needs change, the organization is focused on practical innovation, strong operations, and care models that are integrated, patient centric, and built to last.
VON is now seeking an exceptional, caring, and high performing President & Chief Executive Officer to build on its success. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO will set clear strategic direction, embody and promote a culture of compassion, and lead a dedicated team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to the people and the communities VON serves. To this end, they will strengthen key partnerships, drive innovation in both the operations and delivery of care, champion sustainable growth, and enhance VON’s position at the forefront of health policy and integrated home and community care in Canada.
If you are energized by healthcare transformation and the opportunity to lead one of Canada’s largest and most important and cherished non-profit organization, we invite you to explore this exceptional leadership role. Visit boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/3227 to apply and contact Michael Naufal or Collin Ritch ( critch@boyden.com ) with any questions.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Lead the Future of Home and Community Care in Canada
For more than 125 years, VON Canada has been a trusted leader in home and community care, helping people live independently, safely, and with dignity in their homes and communities.
Through the dedication of its staff and volunteers, VON strengthens and eases the pressure on health systems, supports families and caregivers, and improves quality of life for thousands of Canadians each year. VON currently operates across Ontario and Nova Scotia, delivering nursing, personal support, home care, and community health services in more than 1,200 communities.
Today, VON is an innovator and trusted partner to governments, health system leaders, and community organizations. As demand grows and needs change, the organization is focused on practical innovation, strong operations, and care models that are integrated, patient centric, and built to last.
VON is now seeking an exceptional, caring, and high performing President & Chief Executive Officer to build on its success. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO will set clear strategic direction, embody and promote a culture of compassion, and lead a dedicated team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to the people and the communities VON serves. To this end, they will strengthen key partnerships, drive innovation in both the operations and delivery of care, champion sustainable growth, and enhance VON’s position at the forefront of health policy and integrated home and community care in Canada.
If you are energized by healthcare transformation and the opportunity to lead one of Canada’s largest and most important and cherished non-profit organization, we invite you to explore this exceptional leadership role. Visit boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/3227 to apply and contact Michael Naufal or Collin Ritch ( critch@boyden.com ) with any questions.
Director, People and Culture
Partners Community Health (PCH) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to transforming how seniors and aging adults experience care across Mississauga and West Toronto. Through a strong commitment to partnership, PCH integrates healthcare, wellness, and community services to deliver coordinated, person-centred care that responds to the evolving needs of individuals and their families. PCH operates Wellbrook Place, a state-of-the-art seniors campus that includes two long-term care homes and an Integrated Seniors’ Hub. Together, these services form the foundation of an innovative model of care that combines clinical excellence with inclusive, community-based programming. Guided by its 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan, PCH is advancing integrated models of care, strengthening system partnerships, and expanding its role in research, education, and innovation across the aging continuum. As the organization enters its next phase of growth, PCH is seeking a strategic and values-driven Director, People and Culture (Director) to join its Senior Leadership Team.
The Position
Reporting to the Vice President, Business Operations and Chief Financial Officer, with a dotted line to the President, the Director provides strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of human resources, labour relations, and organizational development. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director plays a central role in shaping and advancing the organization’s people strategy to support its next phase of growth.
Having moved through a period of rapid growth and workforce stabilization, PCH is now focused on strengthening its people practices, enhancing workforce capability, and building a more mature and integrated People and Culture function. The Director will lead this next phase by establishing clear structures, strengthening core HR operations, and introducing programs that support a high-performing, engaged workforce.
The Director oversees a broad portfolio that includes labour relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, learning and development, employee engagement, occupational health and safety, and HR systems. A key focus of the role will be to stabilize and optimize foundational HR processes while advancing a more strategic, forward-looking approach to workforce planning and organizational development. The Director will also play an important role in shaping a positive and inclusive workplace culture, grounded in the organization’s values of compassion, excellence, inclusivity, and creativity. As a visible and trusted leader, they will build credibility with staff, leaders, and labour partners, while fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Operating in a complex, regulated healthcare environment, this role requires a leader who can balance hands-on operational leadership with strategic thinking, bringing structure and discipline while supporting innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term organizational performance. The Director will also ensure that people practices support safe, high-quality, resident-centred care and comply with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and applicable regulations.
The Person
The ideal candidate is an experienced HR leader with a strong track record of leading people and culture functions in complex, unionized environments. They bring deep expertise across core HR disciplines, including labour relations, talentmanagement, and organizational development, along with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally. They are a credible and collaborative leader who builds trust across teams, leaders, and labour partners, and who is comfortable navigating complexity and change. With a strong understanding of workforce challenges within healthcare or similarly regulated sectors, they are able to translate strategy into practical, actionable solutions that support both people and performance. Aligned with PCH’s values of compassion, excellence, inclusivity, and creativity, the successful candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to shape the organization’s people strategy and contribute to a high- performing, engaged, and inclusive workplace.
This is an upcoming vacancy and the salary range for the position is $135,000 – $169,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package including an RRSP program. Compensation is currently under review and will be determined based on experience.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the position title, to resumes@promeus.ca . An Executive Brief is available upon request.
PCH and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and advances equity in the workplace and in the communities served. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, people with disabilities, and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Director, People and Culture
Partners Community Health (PCH) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to transforming how seniors and aging adults experience care across Mississauga and West Toronto. Through a strong commitment to partnership, PCH integrates healthcare, wellness, and community services to deliver coordinated, person-centred care that responds to the evolving needs of individuals and their families. PCH operates Wellbrook Place, a state-of-the-art seniors campus that includes two long-term care homes and an Integrated Seniors’ Hub. Together, these services form the foundation of an innovative model of care that combines clinical excellence with inclusive, community-based programming. Guided by its 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan, PCH is advancing integrated models of care, strengthening system partnerships, and expanding its role in research, education, and innovation across the aging continuum. As the organization enters its next phase of growth, PCH is seeking a strategic and values-driven Director, People and Culture (Director) to join its Senior Leadership Team.
The Position
Reporting to the Vice President, Business Operations and Chief Financial Officer, with a dotted line to the President, the Director provides strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of human resources, labour relations, and organizational development. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director plays a central role in shaping and advancing the organization’s people strategy to support its next phase of growth.
Having moved through a period of rapid growth and workforce stabilization, PCH is now focused on strengthening its people practices, enhancing workforce capability, and building a more mature and integrated People and Culture function. The Director will lead this next phase by establishing clear structures, strengthening core HR operations, and introducing programs that support a high-performing, engaged workforce.
The Director oversees a broad portfolio that includes labour relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, learning and development, employee engagement, occupational health and safety, and HR systems. A key focus of the role will be to stabilize and optimize foundational HR processes while advancing a more strategic, forward-looking approach to workforce planning and organizational development. The Director will also play an important role in shaping a positive and inclusive workplace culture, grounded in the organization’s values of compassion, excellence, inclusivity, and creativity. As a visible and trusted leader, they will build credibility with staff, leaders, and labour partners, while fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Operating in a complex, regulated healthcare environment, this role requires a leader who can balance hands-on operational leadership with strategic thinking, bringing structure and discipline while supporting innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term organizational performance. The Director will also ensure that people practices support safe, high-quality, resident-centred care and comply with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and applicable regulations.
The Person
The ideal candidate is an experienced HR leader with a strong track record of leading people and culture functions in complex, unionized environments. They bring deep expertise across core HR disciplines, including labour relations, talentmanagement, and organizational development, along with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally. They are a credible and collaborative leader who builds trust across teams, leaders, and labour partners, and who is comfortable navigating complexity and change. With a strong understanding of workforce challenges within healthcare or similarly regulated sectors, they are able to translate strategy into practical, actionable solutions that support both people and performance. Aligned with PCH’s values of compassion, excellence, inclusivity, and creativity, the successful candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to shape the organization’s people strategy and contribute to a high- performing, engaged, and inclusive workplace.
This is an upcoming vacancy and the salary range for the position is $135,000 – $169,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package including an RRSP program. Compensation is currently under review and will be determined based on experience.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the position title, to resumes@promeus.ca . An Executive Brief is available upon request.
PCH and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and advances equity in the workplace and in the communities served. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, people with disabilities, and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Unity Health Toronto is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare networks serving patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care. With an annual budget of more than $1.6 billion and 1,578 inpatient beds, Unity Health’s clinical services span primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care, rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care. With Providence Healthcare (PHC) in the east, St. Joseph’s Health Centre (SJHC) in the west, and St Michael’s Hospital (SMH), an academic setting in the heart of downtown, Unity Health spans the breadth of Toronto’s geography. Unity Health serves almost 1.5 million people from the communities surrounding its three hospitals. Outside of the immediate catchment areas, Unity Health supports a broad distribution of patients within Ontario who are cared for in its leading regional specialty programs, including trauma, neurosurgery, transplant, and others. A wide range of people and communities, each with unique needs, rely on Unity Health to provide them with the best possible care experiences.
Reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer (VP & CFO) plays a critical leadership position in shaping the strategic direction, financial stewardship, and operational effectiveness of Unity Health Toronto. This position will be entrusted to an accomplished executive bringing deep expertise in finance, healthcare management, and enterprise leadership. Accountability encompasses the leadership and oversight of all financial systems, shaping long-term priorities aligned with organizational vision and fiscal capacity, and ensuring rigorous stewardship of operating budgets, capital planning, investments, strategic sourcing, supply chain and overall financial sustainability.
The VP & CFO will develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies that foster an organizational culture of strong financial stewardship and that underpin fiscal sustainability, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in alignment with funding and regulatory standards. The role will ensure rigorous oversight of revenue cycle performance, expense management, and financial indicators, alongside the establishment of robust internal controls to mitigate risk and safeguard assets. In close partnership with the President and CEO and senior leadership team, the VP & CFO will inform strategic decision-making through financial analysis and risk assessment, while identifying opportunities for growth, efficiency, and operational optimization. Leadership of finance, accounting, and administrative functions will be coupled with a commitment to building and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability. The VP & CFO will represent the organization across external forums, advocating for the organization’s interests and advance its standing as an academic healthcare leader.
With 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare finance, including a minimum of five years at the executive level, the successful candidate will demonstrate a proven record of financial stewardship, strategic planning, and transformation within complex healthcare environments. Deep knowledge of Ontario’s healthcare regulations, reimbursement models, and sector dynamics is essential, together with highly developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal capabilities to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation or equivalent, preferably complemented by a Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related discipline.
For more information or to pursue this opportunity, please contact Pamela Colquhoun, Partner and Jim Stonehouse, Partner via Kathy Luu, kluu@boyden.com . This position is not currently vacant and is being recruited in anticipation of a planned transition to be determined in 2026.
We are committed to creating an environment where all of our people feel welcome and valued while being themselves and where our people can openly and safely share different perspectives that will inspire creativity and innovation that will support our ability to contend with the challenges of today’s health-care environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates welcome applications from those who are Indigenous, Black or Racialized, persons with disabilities, people who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
We are committed to ensuring a workplace that is accessible to persons with disabilities. This includes ensuring accessibility in the candidate application and selection process. Where additional accommodations are required, requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their accommodation requirements known to us.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Unity Health Toronto is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare networks serving patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care. With an annual budget of more than $1.6 billion and 1,578 inpatient beds, Unity Health’s clinical services span primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care, rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care. With Providence Healthcare (PHC) in the east, St. Joseph’s Health Centre (SJHC) in the west, and St Michael’s Hospital (SMH), an academic setting in the heart of downtown, Unity Health spans the breadth of Toronto’s geography. Unity Health serves almost 1.5 million people from the communities surrounding its three hospitals. Outside of the immediate catchment areas, Unity Health supports a broad distribution of patients within Ontario who are cared for in its leading regional specialty programs, including trauma, neurosurgery, transplant, and others. A wide range of people and communities, each with unique needs, rely on Unity Health to provide them with the best possible care experiences.
Reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer (VP & CFO) plays a critical leadership position in shaping the strategic direction, financial stewardship, and operational effectiveness of Unity Health Toronto. This position will be entrusted to an accomplished executive bringing deep expertise in finance, healthcare management, and enterprise leadership. Accountability encompasses the leadership and oversight of all financial systems, shaping long-term priorities aligned with organizational vision and fiscal capacity, and ensuring rigorous stewardship of operating budgets, capital planning, investments, strategic sourcing, supply chain and overall financial sustainability.
The VP & CFO will develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies that foster an organizational culture of strong financial stewardship and that underpin fiscal sustainability, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in alignment with funding and regulatory standards. The role will ensure rigorous oversight of revenue cycle performance, expense management, and financial indicators, alongside the establishment of robust internal controls to mitigate risk and safeguard assets. In close partnership with the President and CEO and senior leadership team, the VP & CFO will inform strategic decision-making through financial analysis and risk assessment, while identifying opportunities for growth, efficiency, and operational optimization. Leadership of finance, accounting, and administrative functions will be coupled with a commitment to building and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability. The VP & CFO will represent the organization across external forums, advocating for the organization’s interests and advance its standing as an academic healthcare leader.
With 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare finance, including a minimum of five years at the executive level, the successful candidate will demonstrate a proven record of financial stewardship, strategic planning, and transformation within complex healthcare environments. Deep knowledge of Ontario’s healthcare regulations, reimbursement models, and sector dynamics is essential, together with highly developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal capabilities to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation or equivalent, preferably complemented by a Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related discipline.
For more information or to pursue this opportunity, please contact Pamela Colquhoun, Partner and Jim Stonehouse, Partner via Kathy Luu, kluu@boyden.com . This position is not currently vacant and is being recruited in anticipation of a planned transition to be determined in 2026.
We are committed to creating an environment where all of our people feel welcome and valued while being themselves and where our people can openly and safely share different perspectives that will inspire creativity and innovation that will support our ability to contend with the challenges of today’s health-care environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates welcome applications from those who are Indigenous, Black or Racialized, persons with disabilities, people who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
We are committed to ensuring a workplace that is accessible to persons with disabilities. This includes ensuring accessibility in the candidate application and selection process. Where additional accommodations are required, requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their accommodation requirements known to us.
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Lieu : Ottawa
Raison de la recherche : remplacement
À propos de l’Université d’Ottawa
L’Université d’Ottawa est un établissement d’enseignement et de recherche unique doté d’une identité distincte et enraciné dans un écosystème exceptionnel.
Elle est la seule université bilingue à forte intensité de recherche au Canada, la plus grande université bilingue français-anglais au monde et une institution ouverte aux langues et aux savoirs autochtones et du monde entier. Ces trois piliers lui permettent d’offrir à ses étudiantes et étudiants ainsi qu’à son personnel un milieu ouvert et diversifié sur les plans linguistique, culturel et scientifique.
Figurant parmi les cinq premières universités au Canada pour l’intensité de la recherche, l’Université d’Ottawa est un haut lieu de pouvoir, de leadership et de transformation, en plein cœur de la capitale d’un pays du G7 et dans une ville bilingue à l’intersection de la science, du commerce et des politiques publiques. Quelques pas la séparent des grandes institutions démocratiques du Canada. Elle compte sur un réseau mondial d’ambassades, d’hôpitaux de renommée internationale et d’agences de recherche nationales, un important corridor artistique et une communauté d’affaires florissante. Elle est située à proximité de Kanata-Nord, le plus grand parc technologique du pays, où son campus continue de se développer.
Ce carrefour entre la science, le commerce et la politique est la force motrice qui pousse ses quelque 50 000 étudiantes et étudiants et plus de 6 000 membres du corps professoral et du personnel administratif à viser toujours plus haut afin de stimuler l’innovation et de transformer la société. Ensemble, ses chercheurs et chercheuses génèrent plus de 500 millions de dollars en revenus de recherche par année.
Raison d’être
Le vice-rectorat aux finances et à l’administration assure la gestion des ressources humaines, financières, informatiques et matérielles, ainsi que de la planification des installations, du stationnement et des services sportifs.
Relevant directement de la rectrice et vice-chancelière, et appelé·e à travailler étroitement avec les autres vice-rectorats, les décanats et le Bureau des gouverneurs, le vice-rectorat aux finances et à l’administration joue un rôle critique au sein de l’équipe de la haute direction de l’Université. La personne titulaire est membre du Comité d’administration de l’Université d’Ottawa et assiste aux réunions du Bureau des gouverneurs et à plusieurs de ses comités. Elle établit des objectifs et des priorités stratégiques conformément au plan stratégique à long terme, et à la vision et la mission générales de l’Université.
Principales responsabilités
La personne au poste de vice-rectorat aux finances et à l’administration assure une gouvernance financière exemplaire et une reddition de comptes rigoureuse en renforçant les contrôles internes, en consolidant les suivis budgétaires et en atténuant les risques financiers afin de soutenir une prise de décision éclairée. La personne titulaire travaille également dans une optique d’amélioration continue reposant sur la modernisation et l’optimisation des outils, systèmes et processus administratifs et financiers afin d’en accroître la fiabilité, l’efficacité opérationnelle et la transparence organisationnelle.
De plus, dans une perspective de pérennité et de croissance, la personne titulaire contribue au développement et à la diversification des sources de revenus et valorise les actifs institutionnels. Elle veille également à la planification, à la modernisation et à la pérennité des infrastructures physiques et numériques de l’Université, notamment en relevant les défis liés à l’entretien différé ainsi qu’à la réalisation de projets majeurs de rénovation, de construction et de transformation technologique. Elle exerce un leadership mobilisateur en contexte de transformation, favorise une culture collaborative et inclusive, et soutient l’innovation, les partenariats et le rayonnement de l’Université aux plans local, national et international.
Profil idéal
À titre de personne candidate idéale, vous êtes une personne dirigeante rassembleuse, stratégique et bilingue dans les deux langues officielles, reconnue pour votre intégrité, votre jugement et votre capacité à mobiliser des équipes dans des environnements complexes. Vous possédez au moins dix (10) années d’expérience dans des fonctions exécutives de responsabilité croissante, incluant la gestion des opérations, des ressources humaines et financières, idéalement dans le milieu de l’enseignement postsecondaire.
Votre réussite dans ce poste découle de qualités de leadership reconnues et d’une feuille de route marquée par votre capacité à diriger des projets d’envergure, à mobiliser et à inspirer des groupes d’employés variés. Vous savez élaborer et mettre en œuvre des plans stratégiques innovateurs, tout en instaurant une culture axée sur des pratiques exemplaires et l’atteinte de résultats durables.
Vous démontrez une capacité éprouvée à établir des priorités stratégiques, à définir et suivre des indicateurs de performance, et à livrer des résultats alignés sur les objectifs institutionnels. Leader d’influence, vous faites preuve de perspicacité politique et d’un excellent jugement dans la gestion de situations complexes. En outre, vous excellez en communication et en relations interpersonnelles, et savez naviguer avec tact et diplomatie auprès de parties d’intérêts variées.
Un milieu de travail engagé et inclusif
L’Université d’Ottawa s’engage à offrir un milieu de travail qui prône la diversité et l’inclusion. L’institution se préoccupe de son personnel et l’équité en emploi est un enjeu qui lui tient à cœur. Elle fait la promotion d’une culture de respect, de collaboration et d’inclusion où l’esprit d’équipe, l’innovation et la créativité nourrissent sa quête d’excellence, en recherche comme en enseignement.
L’Université d’Ottawa et Boyden s’efforcent d’offrir un processus sans obstacle et font tout leur possible pour répondre aux besoins individuels des personnes candidates. Des aménagements sont ainsi disponibles sur demande. Une demande d’accommodement n’affectera pas la candidature d’une personne. Si l’on vous sélectionne pour participer au processus de recrutement, veuillez informer Marie-Hélène Gaudreault à mgaudreault@boyden.com de la nature des aménagements dont vous pourriez avoir besoin pour assurer votre participation équitable.
Pour soumettre votre candidature
Les personnes intéressées sont invitées à faire parvenir leur curriculum vitæ et tout autre document pertinent au plus tard le 8 mai 2026 , à : mgaudreault@boyden.com en indiquant le titre du poste dans l’objet de votre courriel.
Nous remercions toutes les personnes de leur intérêt pour ce poste. Seules les personnes retenues pour une entrevue seront contactées.
Nos recruteurs examinent toutes les candidatures et prennent toujours la décision finale d’embauche. Il peut arriver que nous utilisions des outils assistés par l’IA pour aider à l’examen des candidatures.
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Vice-President, Finance and Administration
University of Ottawa
Location: Ottawa
Reason for search: Replacement
About the University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is a unique educational and research institution with a distinct identity, rooted in an outstanding ecosystem.
It is the only bilingual research-intensive university in Canada, the largest English-French university in the world and an institution open to the languages and knowledge of Indigenous peoples and the entire world. These three pillars allow it to provide its students and employees with an environment that is linguistically, culturally and academically open and diverse.
The University of Ottawa – among the top five research universities in Canada, is a centre of power, leadership and transformation in the heart of the national capital of a G7 country, in a bilingual city at the intersection of scholarship, commerce and public policy. It is just steps away from Canada’s major democratic institutions. It benefits from a global network of embassies, internationally renowned hospitals and national research agencies, a major arts sector and a flourishing business community. The University also boasts a continually expanding campus at Kanata North, the country’s largest technology park.
This crossroads of science, commerce and politics drives its some 50,000 students and over 6,000 professors and support staff to always aim higher, to spur innovation and transform society. Together, its researchers attract more than $500 million in research revenue annually.
Purpose
The Vice-President, Finance and Administration oversees the management of uOttawa’s human, financial, computing and physical resources, as well as facilities planning.
Reporting directly to the President and Vice-Chancellor, and working closely with the other Vice-Presidents, Deans, and the Board of Governors, the Vice-President, Finance and Administration is a critical member of the University’s executive management team. This individual participates in Board of Governors’ meetings and a number of its committees. The Vice-President, Finance and Administration sets strategic goals and priorities in line with the university’s long-term Strategic Plan, and the overall vision and mission of the University.
Key responsibilities
The incumbent ensures exemplary financial governance and rigorous accountability by strengthening internal controls, consolidating budget monitoring processes, and mitigating financial risks to support informed decision-making. They also foster a culture of continuous improvement through the modernization and optimization of administrative and financial tools, systems, and processes to enhance reliability, operational efficiency, and organizational transparency.
In addition, with a focus on sustainability and growth, the Vice-President, Finance and Administration contributes to the development and diversification of revenue sources and to the strategic stewardship of institutional assets. They also ensure the planning, modernization, and long-term sustainability of the University’s physical and digital infrastructure, including addressing challenges related to deferred maintenance and the delivery of major renovation, construction, and technological transformation projects. The Vice-President exercises mobilizing leadership in times of transformation, fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, and supports innovation, partnerships, and the University’s visibility and impact at the local, national, and international levels.
Ideal candidate profile
As the ideal candidate, you are a collaborative, strategic, and fully bilingual leader in both official languages, recognized for your integrity, sound judgment, and ability to mobilize teams in complex environments. You bring a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive executive experience, including responsibility for operations, human resources, and financial management, ideally within a postsecondary education setting.
Your success in this role is grounded in recognized leadership strengths and a proven track record of leading large-scale initiatives, as well as mobilizing and inspiring diverse teams. You are adept at developing and implementing innovative strategic plans while fostering a culture rooted in best practices and the achievement of sustainable results.
You demonstrate a strong ability to set strategic priorities, define and monitor performance indicators, and deliver results aligned with institutional objectives. As an influential leader, you exhibit strong political acuity and sound judgment in navigating complex situations. In addition, you excel in communication and interpersonal relationships, and are skilled at engaging a wide range of stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.
A committed, inclusive workplace
The University of Ottawa is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As an institution, it is passionate about its people and dedicated to employment equity. It fosters a culture of respect, collaboration and inclusion, where teamwork, innovation and creativity fuel its quest for excellence in both teaching and research.
The University of Ottawa and Boyden aim to provide a barrier-free recruitment process and will do their utmost to meet candidates’ individual needs. Accommodations are therefore available on request. Any request for accommodations will not affect a person’s candidacy. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Marie-Hélène Gaudreault at mgaudreault@boyden.com about any accommodations you may need to ensure you can participate equitably.
To apply
Interested persons should forward their CV and all other relevant documents to mgaudreault@boyden.com by May 8, 2026 , taking care to indicate the position title in the subject line of their message.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Our recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. We may use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
(English follows.)
Lieu : Ottawa
Raison de la recherche : remplacement
À propos de l’Université d’Ottawa
L’Université d’Ottawa est un établissement d’enseignement et de recherche unique doté d’une identité distincte et enraciné dans un écosystème exceptionnel.
Elle est la seule université bilingue à forte intensité de recherche au Canada, la plus grande université bilingue français-anglais au monde et une institution ouverte aux langues et aux savoirs autochtones et du monde entier. Ces trois piliers lui permettent d’offrir à ses étudiantes et étudiants ainsi qu’à son personnel un milieu ouvert et diversifié sur les plans linguistique, culturel et scientifique.
Figurant parmi les cinq premières universités au Canada pour l’intensité de la recherche, l’Université d’Ottawa est un haut lieu de pouvoir, de leadership et de transformation, en plein cœur de la capitale d’un pays du G7 et dans une ville bilingue à l’intersection de la science, du commerce et des politiques publiques. Quelques pas la séparent des grandes institutions démocratiques du Canada. Elle compte sur un réseau mondial d’ambassades, d’hôpitaux de renommée internationale et d’agences de recherche nationales, un important corridor artistique et une communauté d’affaires florissante. Elle est située à proximité de Kanata-Nord, le plus grand parc technologique du pays, où son campus continue de se développer.
Ce carrefour entre la science, le commerce et la politique est la force motrice qui pousse ses quelque 50 000 étudiantes et étudiants et plus de 6 000 membres du corps professoral et du personnel administratif à viser toujours plus haut afin de stimuler l’innovation et de transformer la société. Ensemble, ses chercheurs et chercheuses génèrent plus de 500 millions de dollars en revenus de recherche par année.
Raison d’être
Le vice-rectorat aux finances et à l’administration assure la gestion des ressources humaines, financières, informatiques et matérielles, ainsi que de la planification des installations, du stationnement et des services sportifs.
Relevant directement de la rectrice et vice-chancelière, et appelé·e à travailler étroitement avec les autres vice-rectorats, les décanats et le Bureau des gouverneurs, le vice-rectorat aux finances et à l’administration joue un rôle critique au sein de l’équipe de la haute direction de l’Université. La personne titulaire est membre du Comité d’administration de l’Université d’Ottawa et assiste aux réunions du Bureau des gouverneurs et à plusieurs de ses comités. Elle établit des objectifs et des priorités stratégiques conformément au plan stratégique à long terme, et à la vision et la mission générales de l’Université.
Principales responsabilités
La personne au poste de vice-rectorat aux finances et à l’administration assure une gouvernance financière exemplaire et une reddition de comptes rigoureuse en renforçant les contrôles internes, en consolidant les suivis budgétaires et en atténuant les risques financiers afin de soutenir une prise de décision éclairée. La personne titulaire travaille également dans une optique d’amélioration continue reposant sur la modernisation et l’optimisation des outils, systèmes et processus administratifs et financiers afin d’en accroître la fiabilité, l’efficacité opérationnelle et la transparence organisationnelle.
De plus, dans une perspective de pérennité et de croissance, la personne titulaire contribue au développement et à la diversification des sources de revenus et valorise les actifs institutionnels. Elle veille également à la planification, à la modernisation et à la pérennité des infrastructures physiques et numériques de l’Université, notamment en relevant les défis liés à l’entretien différé ainsi qu’à la réalisation de projets majeurs de rénovation, de construction et de transformation technologique. Elle exerce un leadership mobilisateur en contexte de transformation, favorise une culture collaborative et inclusive, et soutient l’innovation, les partenariats et le rayonnement de l’Université aux plans local, national et international.
Profil idéal
À titre de personne candidate idéale, vous êtes une personne dirigeante rassembleuse, stratégique et bilingue dans les deux langues officielles, reconnue pour votre intégrité, votre jugement et votre capacité à mobiliser des équipes dans des environnements complexes. Vous possédez au moins dix (10) années d’expérience dans des fonctions exécutives de responsabilité croissante, incluant la gestion des opérations, des ressources humaines et financières, idéalement dans le milieu de l’enseignement postsecondaire.
Votre réussite dans ce poste découle de qualités de leadership reconnues et d’une feuille de route marquée par votre capacité à diriger des projets d’envergure, à mobiliser et à inspirer des groupes d’employés variés. Vous savez élaborer et mettre en œuvre des plans stratégiques innovateurs, tout en instaurant une culture axée sur des pratiques exemplaires et l’atteinte de résultats durables.
Vous démontrez une capacité éprouvée à établir des priorités stratégiques, à définir et suivre des indicateurs de performance, et à livrer des résultats alignés sur les objectifs institutionnels. Leader d’influence, vous faites preuve de perspicacité politique et d’un excellent jugement dans la gestion de situations complexes. En outre, vous excellez en communication et en relations interpersonnelles, et savez naviguer avec tact et diplomatie auprès de parties d’intérêts variées.
Un milieu de travail engagé et inclusif
L’Université d’Ottawa s’engage à offrir un milieu de travail qui prône la diversité et l’inclusion. L’institution se préoccupe de son personnel et l’équité en emploi est un enjeu qui lui tient à cœur. Elle fait la promotion d’une culture de respect, de collaboration et d’inclusion où l’esprit d’équipe, l’innovation et la créativité nourrissent sa quête d’excellence, en recherche comme en enseignement.
L’Université d’Ottawa et Boyden s’efforcent d’offrir un processus sans obstacle et font tout leur possible pour répondre aux besoins individuels des personnes candidates. Des aménagements sont ainsi disponibles sur demande. Une demande d’accommodement n’affectera pas la candidature d’une personne. Si l’on vous sélectionne pour participer au processus de recrutement, veuillez informer Marie-Hélène Gaudreault à mgaudreault@boyden.com de la nature des aménagements dont vous pourriez avoir besoin pour assurer votre participation équitable.
Pour soumettre votre candidature
Les personnes intéressées sont invitées à faire parvenir leur curriculum vitæ et tout autre document pertinent au plus tard le 8 mai 2026 , à : mgaudreault@boyden.com en indiquant le titre du poste dans l’objet de votre courriel.
Nous remercions toutes les personnes de leur intérêt pour ce poste. Seules les personnes retenues pour une entrevue seront contactées.
Nos recruteurs examinent toutes les candidatures et prennent toujours la décision finale d’embauche. Il peut arriver que nous utilisions des outils assistés par l’IA pour aider à l’examen des candidatures.
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Vice-President, Finance and Administration
University of Ottawa
Location: Ottawa
Reason for search: Replacement
About the University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is a unique educational and research institution with a distinct identity, rooted in an outstanding ecosystem.
It is the only bilingual research-intensive university in Canada, the largest English-French university in the world and an institution open to the languages and knowledge of Indigenous peoples and the entire world. These three pillars allow it to provide its students and employees with an environment that is linguistically, culturally and academically open and diverse.
The University of Ottawa – among the top five research universities in Canada, is a centre of power, leadership and transformation in the heart of the national capital of a G7 country, in a bilingual city at the intersection of scholarship, commerce and public policy. It is just steps away from Canada’s major democratic institutions. It benefits from a global network of embassies, internationally renowned hospitals and national research agencies, a major arts sector and a flourishing business community. The University also boasts a continually expanding campus at Kanata North, the country’s largest technology park.
This crossroads of science, commerce and politics drives its some 50,000 students and over 6,000 professors and support staff to always aim higher, to spur innovation and transform society. Together, its researchers attract more than $500 million in research revenue annually.
Purpose
The Vice-President, Finance and Administration oversees the management of uOttawa’s human, financial, computing and physical resources, as well as facilities planning.
Reporting directly to the President and Vice-Chancellor, and working closely with the other Vice-Presidents, Deans, and the Board of Governors, the Vice-President, Finance and Administration is a critical member of the University’s executive management team. This individual participates in Board of Governors’ meetings and a number of its committees. The Vice-President, Finance and Administration sets strategic goals and priorities in line with the university’s long-term Strategic Plan, and the overall vision and mission of the University.
Key responsibilities
The incumbent ensures exemplary financial governance and rigorous accountability by strengthening internal controls, consolidating budget monitoring processes, and mitigating financial risks to support informed decision-making. They also foster a culture of continuous improvement through the modernization and optimization of administrative and financial tools, systems, and processes to enhance reliability, operational efficiency, and organizational transparency.
In addition, with a focus on sustainability and growth, the Vice-President, Finance and Administration contributes to the development and diversification of revenue sources and to the strategic stewardship of institutional assets. They also ensure the planning, modernization, and long-term sustainability of the University’s physical and digital infrastructure, including addressing challenges related to deferred maintenance and the delivery of major renovation, construction, and technological transformation projects. The Vice-President exercises mobilizing leadership in times of transformation, fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, and supports innovation, partnerships, and the University’s visibility and impact at the local, national, and international levels.
Ideal candidate profile
As the ideal candidate, you are a collaborative, strategic, and fully bilingual leader in both official languages, recognized for your integrity, sound judgment, and ability to mobilize teams in complex environments. You bring a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive executive experience, including responsibility for operations, human resources, and financial management, ideally within a postsecondary education setting.
Your success in this role is grounded in recognized leadership strengths and a proven track record of leading large-scale initiatives, as well as mobilizing and inspiring diverse teams. You are adept at developing and implementing innovative strategic plans while fostering a culture rooted in best practices and the achievement of sustainable results.
You demonstrate a strong ability to set strategic priorities, define and monitor performance indicators, and deliver results aligned with institutional objectives. As an influential leader, you exhibit strong political acuity and sound judgment in navigating complex situations. In addition, you excel in communication and interpersonal relationships, and are skilled at engaging a wide range of stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.
A committed, inclusive workplace
The University of Ottawa is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As an institution, it is passionate about its people and dedicated to employment equity. It fosters a culture of respect, collaboration and inclusion, where teamwork, innovation and creativity fuel its quest for excellence in both teaching and research.
The University of Ottawa and Boyden aim to provide a barrier-free recruitment process and will do their utmost to meet candidates’ individual needs. Accommodations are therefore available on request. Any request for accommodations will not affect a person’s candidacy. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Marie-Hélène Gaudreault at mgaudreault@boyden.com about any accommodations you may need to ensure you can participate equitably.
To apply
Interested persons should forward their CV and all other relevant documents to mgaudreault@boyden.com by May 8, 2026 , taking care to indicate the position title in the subject line of their message.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Our recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. We may use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
