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Quinte Health is a progressive and integrated hospital system working with our partners to foster healthier, more connected people and communities. Care is provided through four hospitals – Belleville General Hospital, North Hastings Hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, and Trenton Memorial Hospital – and includes four emergency departments, operating rooms at three hospitals, a rehabilitation day hospital, ambulatory care clinics, oncology program, mental health programs, and a range of diagnostic services. There are inpatient beds for acute medical patients, intensive care, obstetrics, paediatrics, mental health, complex continuing care, rehabilitation, and surgery. Quinte Health also provides a variety of community programs through our Children’s Treatment Centre and mental health programs. Quinte Health is situated within southeastern Ontario, which provides picturesque waterfronts, safe communities, and a mix of small-town charm and big-city amenities. Our communities are passionate about their hospitals and ensuring high quality care close to home. Quinte Health’s greatest strength lies in our connection across the four hospitals and with each hospital’s connection to the local communities it serves. The Position Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, the Program Director, Emergency, provides strategic and operational leadership for a complex, multi-site portfolio that includes four emergency departments - Belleville General, Trenton Memorial, North Hastings, and Prince Edward County Memorial - as well as rural inpatient and community-based programs. In addition to high-volume emergency departments, the portfolio includes full-service rural hospitals at Prince Edward County and North Hastings, where leaders oversee both emergency and inpatient care, serving as vital access points for their communities. Collectively, the Emergency Program manages more than 100,000 patient visits annually, with significant ambulance volumes and admissions, and plays a vital role in ensuring access to acute care across the region. The Program Director will work in close partnership with the Chief of Emergency Services and medical leadership to advance Quinte Health’s vision of “exceptional care inspired by you.” Key priorities include unifying the four emergency departments into a more cohesive program, strengthening performance on core quality metrics such as time to physician initial assessment and ED length of stay, leading the redevelopment of the Trenton ED, supporting the dual emergency and inpatient mandate at rural sites, supporting physician recruitment and retention, and advancing system integration through strong collaboration with community partners including EMS, Family Health Teams, and Ontario Health Team members. The Program Director will also contribute to broader organizational priorities, including the continued implementation and adoption of a new regional health information system and opportunities in medical education, research, and innovation. The Person The ideal candidate is a collaborative and values-driven health care leader with progressive leadership experience in complex, acute care environments. A regulated health professional in good standing, they bring demonstrated success in building high-performing teams, advancing quality improvement, and managing change in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments. Known for their ability to foster engagement and trust across clinical teams, physicians, and community partners, they bring strong operational and strategic skills along with a deep commitment to patient-centered care. They will also bring sensitivity to the unique needs of smaller rural hospitals while fostering integration across a multi-site program. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of emergency and rural health services in a dynamic, multi-site environment, ensuring patients and families experience timely, safe, and compassionate care. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the position title, to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel at resumes@promeus.ca . Quinte Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities. Quinte Health is an accessible employer and will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment process.