Located in Burlington along Lake Ontario, Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a leading academic teaching hospital affiliated with McMaster University and a key player in the Burlington Ontario Health Team. With its modern facilities and a dedicated team of 189 physicians, over 2,000 staff, and 340 volunteers, JBH is committed to providing exemplary care and living its values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Recognized for eight consecutive years as one of the top employers in the Hamilton Niagara region, JBH fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and patient-centered care.
The Vice President, People and Culture and Chief Human Resources Officer (VP and CHRO) will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing JBH’s organizational culture and People Strategy. In this role, the VP and CHRO will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement strategies that support all aspects of human resources, employee engagement, leadership development, succession planning, and continuous improvement. With a client-first approach, the incumbent will ensure HR policies and programs are tailored to meet organizational needs while promoting innovation and collaboration. This leader will also oversee proactive labour relations, building strong, constructive relationships with unions and other stakeholders to support organizational effectiveness and trust. Additionally, the VP and CHRO will champion equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that the hospital continues to lead as an inclusive employer.
The ideal candidate will be a values-driven leader with extensive human resources experience, ideally within healthcare or a similarly complex, unionized environment. You bring a strong track record of developing and executing people strategies that enhance organizational capacity and foster a culture of excellence. With exceptional relationship-building skills and a deep understanding of strategic HR practices, you are adept at leading through change, influencing organizational outcomes, and driving measurable results. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact at a hospital that is at the forefront of delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume or query to Judy Mandelman at resumes@promeus.ca.
Joseph Brant Hospital and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers employment equity and diversity in the workplace and communities served. We welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons.
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