Mirams Becker Inc.
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site healthcare organization serving the broader Muskoka region through hospital sites in Huntsville and Bracebridge. Providing a broad range of acute care, emergency, surgical, diagnostic, and community-based services, MAHC is committed to delivering high-quality, people-centred care close to home. Through a focus on clinical excellence, innovation, and collaboration, MAHC continues to strengthen healthcare services and respond to the evolving needs of the communities it serves.
MAHC maintains strong affiliations with academic partners, including NOSM University, and supports medical education and research activities that contribute to the advancement of healthcare across the region.
MAHC is seeking an accomplished and collaborative physician leader to serve as Chief of Staff. As the senior physician leader of the organization, the Chief of Staff is appointed by and accountable to the Board of Directors and serves as Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee. Working in close partnership with the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Chief of Staff provides strategic clinical leadership and serves as a key link between the Board, medical staff, and senior leadership team.
The Chief of Staff plays a critical role in advancing quality of care, patient safety, physician engagement, and clinical excellence across the organization. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Chief of Staff serves as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior leadership on matters related to clinical quality, professional practice, resource utilization, and the delivery of care. The Chief of Staff will play an important leadership role in supporting MAHC's transformational capital redevelopment project and broader organizational change agenda, helping to engage physicians in planning discussions, advance innovative models of care, foster alignment across sites and clinical programs, and ensure clinical priorities inform the future design and delivery of services across the organization.
The Chief of Staff fosters strong relationships with physicians, hospital leaders, and community partners while supporting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role provides leadership and oversight for medical staff credentialing, appointments and reappointments, performance management, professional development, and physician engagement. Working closely with Chiefs of Department and organizational leaders, the Chief of Staff helps ensure the effective organization of clinical services and supports quality improvement initiatives across the organization.
In partnership with the President & CEO, the Chief of Staff contributes to strategic planning, clinical resource planning, and the evaluation and advancement of programs and services. The successful candidate will bring a system perspective and a commitment to ensuring that clinical priorities are aligned with organizational goals and the current and future healthcare needs of the communities served by MAHC.
The ideal candidate is a respected physician leader with demonstrated experience in medical administration, physician engagement, quality and patient safety, and health system leadership. Experience leading change within complex healthcare environments and supporting organizational transformation will be highly valued. They possess exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and the ability to influence, build consensus, and lead through complexity. A collaborative leadership style, strategic mindset, and commitment to clinical excellence will be essential to success in this role.
The successful candidate will possess a strong foundation in physician leadership and medical administration. Formal leadership education, physician leadership development programs, or equivalent leadership training would be considered a significant asset, as would previous experience serving as a Department Chief, Medical Director, Chief of Staff, or in other physician leadership capacities. Experience supporting medical education, research activities, or academic partnerships would also be considered an asset.
This is an exceptional opportunity to provide clinical leadership within a progressive healthcare organization and contribute to the future of healthcare delivery across the Muskoka region.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/chief-of-staff-muskoka-algonquin-healthcare . For additional information, contact Sarah Adams at sarah@miramsbecker.com .
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site healthcare organization serving the broader Muskoka region through hospital sites in Huntsville and Bracebridge. Providing a broad range of acute care, emergency, surgical, diagnostic, and community-based services, MAHC is committed to delivering high-quality, people-centred care close to home. Through a focus on clinical excellence, innovation, and collaboration, MAHC continues to strengthen healthcare services and respond to the evolving needs of the communities it serves.
MAHC maintains strong affiliations with academic partners, including NOSM University, and supports medical education and research activities that contribute to the advancement of healthcare across the region.
MAHC is seeking an accomplished and collaborative physician leader to serve as Chief of Staff. As the senior physician leader of the organization, the Chief of Staff is appointed by and accountable to the Board of Directors and serves as Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee. Working in close partnership with the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Chief of Staff provides strategic clinical leadership and serves as a key link between the Board, medical staff, and senior leadership team.
The Chief of Staff plays a critical role in advancing quality of care, patient safety, physician engagement, and clinical excellence across the organization. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Chief of Staff serves as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior leadership on matters related to clinical quality, professional practice, resource utilization, and the delivery of care. The Chief of Staff will play an important leadership role in supporting MAHC's transformational capital redevelopment project and broader organizational change agenda, helping to engage physicians in planning discussions, advance innovative models of care, foster alignment across sites and clinical programs, and ensure clinical priorities inform the future design and delivery of services across the organization.
The Chief of Staff fosters strong relationships with physicians, hospital leaders, and community partners while supporting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role provides leadership and oversight for medical staff credentialing, appointments and reappointments, performance management, professional development, and physician engagement. Working closely with Chiefs of Department and organizational leaders, the Chief of Staff helps ensure the effective organization of clinical services and supports quality improvement initiatives across the organization.
In partnership with the President & CEO, the Chief of Staff contributes to strategic planning, clinical resource planning, and the evaluation and advancement of programs and services. The successful candidate will bring a system perspective and a commitment to ensuring that clinical priorities are aligned with organizational goals and the current and future healthcare needs of the communities served by MAHC.
The ideal candidate is a respected physician leader with demonstrated experience in medical administration, physician engagement, quality and patient safety, and health system leadership. Experience leading change within complex healthcare environments and supporting organizational transformation will be highly valued. They possess exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and the ability to influence, build consensus, and lead through complexity. A collaborative leadership style, strategic mindset, and commitment to clinical excellence will be essential to success in this role.
The successful candidate will possess a strong foundation in physician leadership and medical administration. Formal leadership education, physician leadership development programs, or equivalent leadership training would be considered a significant asset, as would previous experience serving as a Department Chief, Medical Director, Chief of Staff, or in other physician leadership capacities. Experience supporting medical education, research activities, or academic partnerships would also be considered an asset.
This is an exceptional opportunity to provide clinical leadership within a progressive healthcare organization and contribute to the future of healthcare delivery across the Muskoka region.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/chief-of-staff-muskoka-algonquin-healthcare . For additional information, contact Sarah Adams at sarah@miramsbecker.com .
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Hamilton Health Sciences
Director, Cancer Research and Clinical Trials
Please apply via https://www.hhscareers.ca and search for Requisition # 125611
HHS Requisition #125611
Location: Juravinski Cancer Centre
Status: Regular Full-Time
Hours per Week: 37.5
Salary: $83.37 - $106.88 Hourly
Unit Summary
The Cancer Research and Clinical Trials Program at Hamilton Health Sciences is based at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC), one of Canada’s leading academic cancer centres and the regional cancer program for a population of more than 3 million people across Central West Ontario.
The JHCC includes the Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC), which is an academic cancer center seeing more than 7500 new cancer patients each year. The JCC provides consultation and specialized assessment, treatment, follow-up and urgent care for patients with cancer and their families. Services include comprehensive programs in systemic and radiation therapy, surgical oncology, malignant hematology and supportive care.
Research is a fundamental part of what we do at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). HHS has a decades-long track record of making discoveries that change how healthcare is delivered around the world. Our culture of exploration and innovation has attracted top research talent from across Canada and beyond, and we’re consistently ranked among the country’s Top 40 Research Hospitals.
The Clinical Trials enterprise at the JCC is an internationally recognized oncology research program. Research areas are inclusive of all phases of therapeutic, supportive care, and non-therapeutic studies. Clinical trials personnel are integral members of the multi-disciplinary team, facilitating patient recruitment and participation in clinical research. Clinical and translational research is integral to JCC’s mission of advancing leading edge cancer treatments.
Position Summary
The Director of Cancer Research and Clinical Trials provides senior strategic and executive leadership for the cancer clinical research enterprise at Hamilton Health Sciences and the Juravinski Cancer Centre. Reporting to the Vice President of Oncology, and the Executive Director, Research Strategy & Operations, the Director is accountable for the overall vision, growth, quality, and sustainability of the evolving Cancer Research and Clinical Trials portfolio.
The Director, in partnership with the Medical Director for Cancer Clinical Research in a dyad model, sets the enterprise-level strategy for cancer research and clinical trials, ensuring alignment with oncology clinical priorities, institutional research strategy, academic partnerships, and provincial and national cancer research objectives. The role provides leadership and direction to the Clinical Trials Department through its management team, ensuring that operational infrastructure, workforce models, and funding strategies enable the successful delivery of a large, complex portfolio of academic and industry sponsored studies across all disease sites and relevant clinical programs, including Cancer Genetics, diagnostics, systemic therapy, radiation therapy, surgical oncology, supportive care, and regional partner programs.
As a senior leader within an academic health sciences centre, the Director integrates clinical research into care delivery, builds and sustains strong internal partnerships with Medical Directors, investigators, and research operations, and advances external partnerships with industry sponsors, cooperative groups, and academic collaborators. The Director ensures that cancer clinical trials enhance patient access to innovation, meet the highest standards of safety and quality, and positions HHS as a leading and trusted site for high-impact cancer research, clinical trials, and research-enabled care nationally and internationally.
The Director will build the infrastructure, partnerships, culture, and operational discipline required to make research participation a routine and equitable part of cancer care, so that every patient has the opportunity to participate in research where appropriate.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday; days. Participation in leadership on-call and operational escalation processes as required.
Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred in health sciences, sciences, business, health administration or a related discipline relevant to oncology research.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in cancer clinical research, clinical trials, research operations, or a closely related academic health sciences discipline
Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience overseeing teams, programs, or portfolios in a complex, regulated research environment
Demonstrated expertise in leading or overseeing operations across the full clinical trials lifecycle, including feasibility, activation, conduct, monitoring, close out, and reporting
Strong working knowledge of clinical research regulations and standards, including Health Canada, REB requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and sponsor compliance
Proven ability to provide strategic and operational leadership in a matrixed, highly regulated and unionized healthcare environment
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with medical leaders (e.g. medical director of research institute), principal investigators, and research operations teams
Strong relationship building, communication, and influence skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and multidisciplinary internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to patient‑centered, equity‑informed research, quality, and safety
Experience contributing to research governance structures and institutional decision making forums
Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-level change across a matrixed academic health sciences centre.
Experience integrating research activity into clinical care pathways, disease-site programs, and multidisciplinary clinical operations.
Working knowledge of research finance, contracts, cost recovery, sponsor negotiations, collective agreements, and sustainability planning.
Demonstrated understanding of precision oncology, Cancer Genetics, molecular diagnostics, or related research-enabled models of care.
Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.
www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca
Director, Cancer Research and Clinical Trials
Please apply via https://www.hhscareers.ca and search for Requisition # 125611
HHS Requisition #125611
Location: Juravinski Cancer Centre
Status: Regular Full-Time
Hours per Week: 37.5
Salary: $83.37 - $106.88 Hourly
Unit Summary
The Cancer Research and Clinical Trials Program at Hamilton Health Sciences is based at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC), one of Canada’s leading academic cancer centres and the regional cancer program for a population of more than 3 million people across Central West Ontario.
The JHCC includes the Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC), which is an academic cancer center seeing more than 7500 new cancer patients each year. The JCC provides consultation and specialized assessment, treatment, follow-up and urgent care for patients with cancer and their families. Services include comprehensive programs in systemic and radiation therapy, surgical oncology, malignant hematology and supportive care.
Research is a fundamental part of what we do at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). HHS has a decades-long track record of making discoveries that change how healthcare is delivered around the world. Our culture of exploration and innovation has attracted top research talent from across Canada and beyond, and we’re consistently ranked among the country’s Top 40 Research Hospitals.
The Clinical Trials enterprise at the JCC is an internationally recognized oncology research program. Research areas are inclusive of all phases of therapeutic, supportive care, and non-therapeutic studies. Clinical trials personnel are integral members of the multi-disciplinary team, facilitating patient recruitment and participation in clinical research. Clinical and translational research is integral to JCC’s mission of advancing leading edge cancer treatments.
Position Summary
The Director of Cancer Research and Clinical Trials provides senior strategic and executive leadership for the cancer clinical research enterprise at Hamilton Health Sciences and the Juravinski Cancer Centre. Reporting to the Vice President of Oncology, and the Executive Director, Research Strategy & Operations, the Director is accountable for the overall vision, growth, quality, and sustainability of the evolving Cancer Research and Clinical Trials portfolio.
The Director, in partnership with the Medical Director for Cancer Clinical Research in a dyad model, sets the enterprise-level strategy for cancer research and clinical trials, ensuring alignment with oncology clinical priorities, institutional research strategy, academic partnerships, and provincial and national cancer research objectives. The role provides leadership and direction to the Clinical Trials Department through its management team, ensuring that operational infrastructure, workforce models, and funding strategies enable the successful delivery of a large, complex portfolio of academic and industry sponsored studies across all disease sites and relevant clinical programs, including Cancer Genetics, diagnostics, systemic therapy, radiation therapy, surgical oncology, supportive care, and regional partner programs.
As a senior leader within an academic health sciences centre, the Director integrates clinical research into care delivery, builds and sustains strong internal partnerships with Medical Directors, investigators, and research operations, and advances external partnerships with industry sponsors, cooperative groups, and academic collaborators. The Director ensures that cancer clinical trials enhance patient access to innovation, meet the highest standards of safety and quality, and positions HHS as a leading and trusted site for high-impact cancer research, clinical trials, and research-enabled care nationally and internationally.
The Director will build the infrastructure, partnerships, culture, and operational discipline required to make research participation a routine and equitable part of cancer care, so that every patient has the opportunity to participate in research where appropriate.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday; days. Participation in leadership on-call and operational escalation processes as required.
Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred in health sciences, sciences, business, health administration or a related discipline relevant to oncology research.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in cancer clinical research, clinical trials, research operations, or a closely related academic health sciences discipline
Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience overseeing teams, programs, or portfolios in a complex, regulated research environment
Demonstrated expertise in leading or overseeing operations across the full clinical trials lifecycle, including feasibility, activation, conduct, monitoring, close out, and reporting
Strong working knowledge of clinical research regulations and standards, including Health Canada, REB requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and sponsor compliance
Proven ability to provide strategic and operational leadership in a matrixed, highly regulated and unionized healthcare environment
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with medical leaders (e.g. medical director of research institute), principal investigators, and research operations teams
Strong relationship building, communication, and influence skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and multidisciplinary internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to patient‑centered, equity‑informed research, quality, and safety
Experience contributing to research governance structures and institutional decision making forums
Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-level change across a matrixed academic health sciences centre.
Experience integrating research activity into clinical care pathways, disease-site programs, and multidisciplinary clinical operations.
Working knowledge of research finance, contracts, cost recovery, sponsor negotiations, collective agreements, and sustainability planning.
Demonstrated understanding of precision oncology, Cancer Genetics, molecular diagnostics, or related research-enabled models of care.
Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.
www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca
Alberta Health Services
Health Care Aide
Requisition #: ALB00557791 & ALB00549819
Location: Blairmore, Alberta
Salary Range: $23.62 - $28.71 per hour
Job Type: Regular Full Time & Part Time
Your Opportunity:
The Crowsnest Pass Health Centre offers a range of services in acute and continuing care, including a 24-hour emergency department, intensive care, x-ray, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, obstetrical, palliative, therapeutic and surgical services.
As a Health Care Aide, you are a member of our nursing care team; you will demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our clients and utilize your knowledge, skills, and abilities to competently provide direct client centered care. This position is suitable for candidates who have a strong interest and skills in providing care to the elderly resident, including those diagnosed with Alzheimer disease or other dementias.
Within the long-term care interdisciplinary team, the HCA is responsible for providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living within the resident care plan. Residents are assisted in maximizing their optimum level of independence. You will provide emotional support by being a good listener, being supportive, being friendly and sincere, and interacting in a positive and optimistic manner. You will perform health care duties within your scope of practice as outlined on the resident’s care plan.
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures.
In this position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.
Required Qualifications:
Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Geriatric Nursing an asset. Experience working with seniors and dementia preferred. Supportive Pathways or any dementia related courses. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
How to Apply:
Please visit our online job board to learn more and apply: https://careers.albertahealthservices.ca/jobs/search/141229212
Health Care Aide
Requisition #: ALB00557791 & ALB00549819
Location: Blairmore, Alberta
Salary Range: $23.62 - $28.71 per hour
Job Type: Regular Full Time & Part Time
Your Opportunity:
The Crowsnest Pass Health Centre offers a range of services in acute and continuing care, including a 24-hour emergency department, intensive care, x-ray, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, obstetrical, palliative, therapeutic and surgical services.
As a Health Care Aide, you are a member of our nursing care team; you will demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our clients and utilize your knowledge, skills, and abilities to competently provide direct client centered care. This position is suitable for candidates who have a strong interest and skills in providing care to the elderly resident, including those diagnosed with Alzheimer disease or other dementias.
Within the long-term care interdisciplinary team, the HCA is responsible for providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living within the resident care plan. Residents are assisted in maximizing their optimum level of independence. You will provide emotional support by being a good listener, being supportive, being friendly and sincere, and interacting in a positive and optimistic manner. You will perform health care duties within your scope of practice as outlined on the resident’s care plan.
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures.
In this position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.
Required Qualifications:
Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Geriatric Nursing an asset. Experience working with seniors and dementia preferred. Supportive Pathways or any dementia related courses. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
How to Apply:
Please visit our online job board to learn more and apply: https://careers.albertahealthservices.ca/jobs/search/141229212
