The Royal is a mental illness treatment, teaching and research hospital, focused on patients with complex illness and addiction. We provide treatment while advancing research to bring the most effective new discoveries into practice.
The Royal operates in a highly regulated, publicly funded healthcare environment. We work closely with government, health system partners, and academic institutions. We are guided by our iCARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
We seek a trusted and respected healthcare finance leader to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at a critical moment in our corporate transformation.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Vice-President, Finance & Facilities (VPFF) provides experienced leadership across Finance, Supply Chain, Planning and Facilities Management. The VPFF builds and supports the people, processes and systems to enable operational excellence.
As SLT’s financial expert, they collaborate to enable an optimal environment for our patients, staff and stakeholders. The VPFF works with colleagues and leads their team to build a solid financial foundation to achieve our sustainable future. They are accountable for financial strategy, budgets, capital planning and oversight of planning and facilities, ensuring compliance, financial and environmental sustainability, and alignment with The Royal’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
With direction and support from the COO, the VPFF oversees major contracts, revenue-generating initiatives, and partnerships. They provide financial leadership to ensure risk engagement and resource optimization across The Royal. They support The Royal’s Board from a Finance, Supply Chain, Planning and Facilities perspective. They represent The Royal as a service provider at related partner Boards and Committees. They also liaise with, build and maintain finance credibility with system partners, funders and government.
The ideal candidate has 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in the hospital sector. They have an Accounting, Business, Commerce, or Administration degree. A related master’s degree is preferred. The candidate is required to hold a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Additional certifications in areas such as Auditing, Healthcare Administration, Project Management (PMP), or Supply Chain (CPIM/CSCP) are assets.
The Royal is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Leaders are expected to uphold principles of anti-racism, health equity, and psychological and physical safety for staff and patients.
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
The Royal is a mental illness treatment, teaching and research hospital, focused on patients with complex illness and addiction. We provide treatment while advancing research to bring the most effective new discoveries into practice.
The Royal operates in a highly regulated, publicly funded healthcare environment. We work closely with government, health system partners, and academic institutions. We are guided by our iCARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
We seek a trusted and respected healthcare finance leader to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at a critical moment in our corporate transformation.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Vice-President, Finance & Facilities (VPFF) provides experienced leadership across Finance, Supply Chain, Planning and Facilities Management. The VPFF builds and supports the people, processes and systems to enable operational excellence.
As SLT’s financial expert, they collaborate to enable an optimal environment for our patients, staff and stakeholders. The VPFF works with colleagues and leads their team to build a solid financial foundation to achieve our sustainable future. They are accountable for financial strategy, budgets, capital planning and oversight of planning and facilities, ensuring compliance, financial and environmental sustainability, and alignment with The Royal’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
With direction and support from the COO, the VPFF oversees major contracts, revenue-generating initiatives, and partnerships. They provide financial leadership to ensure risk engagement and resource optimization across The Royal. They support The Royal’s Board from a Finance, Supply Chain, Planning and Facilities perspective. They represent The Royal as a service provider at related partner Boards and Committees. They also liaise with, build and maintain finance credibility with system partners, funders and government.
The ideal candidate has 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in the hospital sector. They have an Accounting, Business, Commerce, or Administration degree. A related master’s degree is preferred. The candidate is required to hold a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Additional certifications in areas such as Auditing, Healthcare Administration, Project Management (PMP), or Supply Chain (CPIM/CSCP) are assets.
The Royal is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Leaders are expected to uphold principles of anti-racism, health equity, and psychological and physical safety for staff and patients.
Albright Manor
Chief Executive Officer
Albright Manor, a charitable long‑term care and independent senior living organization serving the Niagara region since 1966, is seeking a dedicated and visionary Chief Executive Officer. With 231 long‑term care beds and a strong community presence rooted in dignity, compassion, integrity, and inclusivity, Albright provides high‑quality care and a supportive environment for older adults. The organization also operates Edelheim Apartments, an independent senior living residence offering apartments, and is governed by a committed local Board of Directors, while being licensed and regulated by the Ministry of Long‑Term Care.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across Albright Manor and Edelheim Apartments. This is a pivotal opportunity to guide a mission-driven organization through continued modernization, quality enhancement, and long-term sustainability. The CEO will set organizational priorities, oversee clinical and operational performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and cultivate strong governance relationships. With the strategic plan identifying the organization’s property as a key asset for future growth, the CEO will lead the advancement of plans to expand long-term care capacity, working closely with the Ministry to develop and deliver a successful project plan. Responsible for developing and advancing a comprehensive strategic plan, the CEO will oversee financial stewardship, risk management, and capital planning, while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. The CEO will lead a senior leadership team, strengthen human resources strategies, and build community partnerships, serving as the primary liaison with the Board. This role demands a balance of strategic foresight and hands-on operational leadership to sustain quality, sustainability, and innovation across the organization.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished, values-driven leader with a proven track record in healthcare, seniors’ care, or the not-for-profit social services sector. With progressive senior leadership experience in complex operational environments, the successful candidate brings strong business and financial acumen, regulatory expertise, and governance understanding. They communicate with clarity, lead with empathy and accountability, and are deeply committed to advancing high‑quality care, resident wellbeing, and organizational excellence. This role requires a leader who can build strong relationships with residents, families, staff, community partners, and the Board; who can foster a culture grounded in respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement; and who can ensure the organization remains adaptable and forward‑looking in a changing long‑term care landscape.
Reason for Posting: Vacancy
To Apply
To fill this position, Albright Manor has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/30916
We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Albright Manor is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Albright Manor throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
Albright Manor
Chief Executive Officer
Albright Manor, a charitable long‑term care and independent senior living organization serving the Niagara region since 1966, is seeking a dedicated and visionary Chief Executive Officer. With 231 long‑term care beds and a strong community presence rooted in dignity, compassion, integrity, and inclusivity, Albright provides high‑quality care and a supportive environment for older adults. The organization also operates Edelheim Apartments, an independent senior living residence offering apartments, and is governed by a committed local Board of Directors, while being licensed and regulated by the Ministry of Long‑Term Care.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across Albright Manor and Edelheim Apartments. This is a pivotal opportunity to guide a mission-driven organization through continued modernization, quality enhancement, and long-term sustainability. The CEO will set organizational priorities, oversee clinical and operational performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and cultivate strong governance relationships. With the strategic plan identifying the organization’s property as a key asset for future growth, the CEO will lead the advancement of plans to expand long-term care capacity, working closely with the Ministry to develop and deliver a successful project plan. Responsible for developing and advancing a comprehensive strategic plan, the CEO will oversee financial stewardship, risk management, and capital planning, while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. The CEO will lead a senior leadership team, strengthen human resources strategies, and build community partnerships, serving as the primary liaison with the Board. This role demands a balance of strategic foresight and hands-on operational leadership to sustain quality, sustainability, and innovation across the organization.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished, values-driven leader with a proven track record in healthcare, seniors’ care, or the not-for-profit social services sector. With progressive senior leadership experience in complex operational environments, the successful candidate brings strong business and financial acumen, regulatory expertise, and governance understanding. They communicate with clarity, lead with empathy and accountability, and are deeply committed to advancing high‑quality care, resident wellbeing, and organizational excellence. This role requires a leader who can build strong relationships with residents, families, staff, community partners, and the Board; who can foster a culture grounded in respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement; and who can ensure the organization remains adaptable and forward‑looking in a changing long‑term care landscape.
Reason for Posting: Vacancy
To Apply
To fill this position, Albright Manor has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/30916
We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Albright Manor is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Albright Manor throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.
POSITION TITLE: Vice President, People, Strategy & Growth
REPORTS TO: President & Chief Executive Officer
LOCATION: Ottawa, Pembroke or Cornwall (with ability to travel to all Carefor sites)
SALARY RANGE: $126,457.50-$197,613.00 Per Year
TARGET HIRING RANGE: $126,457.50-$158,086.50
Carefor Health & Community Services is seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to join our Executive Team as Vice President, People, Strategy & Growth. As one of Eastern Ontario’s largest healthcare providers with approximately 1,200 employees, Carefor offers a dynamic and complex environment where leadership truly matters. This pivotal role will shape the future of our organization by driving workforce excellence, advancing strategic growth initiatives, and stewarding enterprise governance.
Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Vice President will provide executive leadership across human resources, business development, marketing and communications, and risk management - ensuring alignment with Carefor’s mission, values, and long-term strategic priorities.
Core Accountabilities
Business Development, Partnerships & Growth
The Vice President leads organizational growth initiatives that enhance sustainability, service expansion, and system integration.
Key Accountabilities
Identify, assess, and advance business development opportunities, including:
New service lines
Strategic partnerships and alliances
Public-sector and private-sector collaborations
Mergers, integrations, and affiliation opportunities as applicable
Lead due diligence, business cases, and executive recommendations for growth initiatives.
Collaborate with clinical, operational, and finance leaders to ensure growth strategies are viable, patient-centered, and aligned with funding models.
Represent the organization externally with system partners, government stakeholders, and community organizations.
Marketing, Fundraising, Communications & Strategy
The Vice President provides strategic oversight of organizational positioning, reputation, and long-term planning.
Key Accountabilities
Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the corporate strategic plan, in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
Oversee marketing, brand, and communications strategies to strengthen organizational reputation and stakeholder engagement.
Ensure consistent messaging across internal and external audiences, aligned with organizational values and system priorities.
Advocacy and stakeholder engagement
Align and advance fundraising strategy and execution per organizational priorities
Use market intelligence, population health data, and system trends to inform strategic decision-making.
Support board-level strategic planning, performance reporting, and governance requirements.
Corporate Risk & Enterprise Governance
The Vice President serves as an executive steward of enterprise risk management and organizational resilience.
Key Accountabilities
Lead the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, including identification, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting of strategic, operational, financial, human capital, and reputational risks.
Ensure alignment between risk management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement priorities.
Oversee corporate policy frameworks and ongoing policy development, internal controls, and compliance processes.
Support regulatory compliance across all accountable domains.
Provide regular risk reporting to the Executive Leadership Team and Board committees.
Model values-based, inclusive, and transparent leadership.
Foster a culture of accountability and innovation.
Financial and Other
Leads the development of the annual operating budget for the assigned portfolios and is accountable for financial results of their departments
Provides input and expert judgment regarding expenditures and resources needed for the programs within their portfolio
Regularly monitors expenditures and revenues against the budget and adjusts course as required to stay within budget targets
Required to travel locally within Carefor’s service geography on a regular basis
Human Resources & Workforce Strategy
The Vice President provides executive leadership for all aspects of human resources, ensuring a high-performing, values-driven, and sustainable workforce.
Key Accountabilities
Lead the development and execution of corporate people and workforce strategy aligned with organizational priorities and population health needs.
Oversee HR functions including:
Talent acquisition and retention
Workforce planning and succession management
Labor relations and collective bargaining
Compensation, benefits, and total rewards
Performance management and leadership development
Occupational health, safety, wellness, and disability management
Leadership competency framework
Serve as the executive lead for labor relations strategy, including negotiations, grievance management, and union partnerships.
Champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging across the organization.
Ensure compliance with all applicable employment legislation, accreditation standards, accessibility standards and healthcare regulatory requirements in Ontario.
Advance modern HR practices including digital enablement, analytics, and evidence-informed decision-making.
Education & Credentials
A university degree in health, public policy and strategy, business, commerce, human resource management, or a related field.
Master’s degree in Health Administration (MHA) or Masters in Business Administration (MBA) (or equivalent)
LEAN Healthcare Certificate and/or Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) or equivalent demonstrated experience
Experience and Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience, with executive-level accountability
Demonstrated experience in healthcare organizations within Ontario’s regulated environment
Demonstrated success in driving enterprise-wide initiatives focused on enhancing organizational culture and continuous improvement
Experience in strategy development, business growth, and system partnerships
Strong exposure to corporate risk, governance, and board reporting
Experience working in unionized healthcare environments is strongly preferred
Fluency in both official languages is strong asset
WORKING CONDITIONS
Regular office environment with some flexibility for remote work
Travel to various Carefor locations will be required.
This description has been designed to indicate the key responsibilities of the job and the nature of work performed by employees. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and tasks required of employees assigned to this job.
Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodations will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.
To apply for this opportunity, please contact Don Breedon, Director of Human Resources, at: dbreedon@carefor.ca
All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence.
Jan 22, 2026
Full time
POSITION TITLE: Vice President, People, Strategy & Growth
REPORTS TO: President & Chief Executive Officer
LOCATION: Ottawa, Pembroke or Cornwall (with ability to travel to all Carefor sites)
SALARY RANGE: $126,457.50-$197,613.00 Per Year
TARGET HIRING RANGE: $126,457.50-$158,086.50
Carefor Health & Community Services is seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to join our Executive Team as Vice President, People, Strategy & Growth. As one of Eastern Ontario’s largest healthcare providers with approximately 1,200 employees, Carefor offers a dynamic and complex environment where leadership truly matters. This pivotal role will shape the future of our organization by driving workforce excellence, advancing strategic growth initiatives, and stewarding enterprise governance.
Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Vice President will provide executive leadership across human resources, business development, marketing and communications, and risk management - ensuring alignment with Carefor’s mission, values, and long-term strategic priorities.
Core Accountabilities
Business Development, Partnerships & Growth
The Vice President leads organizational growth initiatives that enhance sustainability, service expansion, and system integration.
Key Accountabilities
Identify, assess, and advance business development opportunities, including:
New service lines
Strategic partnerships and alliances
Public-sector and private-sector collaborations
Mergers, integrations, and affiliation opportunities as applicable
Lead due diligence, business cases, and executive recommendations for growth initiatives.
Collaborate with clinical, operational, and finance leaders to ensure growth strategies are viable, patient-centered, and aligned with funding models.
Represent the organization externally with system partners, government stakeholders, and community organizations.
Marketing, Fundraising, Communications & Strategy
The Vice President provides strategic oversight of organizational positioning, reputation, and long-term planning.
Key Accountabilities
Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the corporate strategic plan, in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
Oversee marketing, brand, and communications strategies to strengthen organizational reputation and stakeholder engagement.
Ensure consistent messaging across internal and external audiences, aligned with organizational values and system priorities.
Advocacy and stakeholder engagement
Align and advance fundraising strategy and execution per organizational priorities
Use market intelligence, population health data, and system trends to inform strategic decision-making.
Support board-level strategic planning, performance reporting, and governance requirements.
Corporate Risk & Enterprise Governance
The Vice President serves as an executive steward of enterprise risk management and organizational resilience.
Key Accountabilities
Lead the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, including identification, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting of strategic, operational, financial, human capital, and reputational risks.
Ensure alignment between risk management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement priorities.
Oversee corporate policy frameworks and ongoing policy development, internal controls, and compliance processes.
Support regulatory compliance across all accountable domains.
Provide regular risk reporting to the Executive Leadership Team and Board committees.
Model values-based, inclusive, and transparent leadership.
Foster a culture of accountability and innovation.
Financial and Other
Leads the development of the annual operating budget for the assigned portfolios and is accountable for financial results of their departments
Provides input and expert judgment regarding expenditures and resources needed for the programs within their portfolio
Regularly monitors expenditures and revenues against the budget and adjusts course as required to stay within budget targets
Required to travel locally within Carefor’s service geography on a regular basis
Human Resources & Workforce Strategy
The Vice President provides executive leadership for all aspects of human resources, ensuring a high-performing, values-driven, and sustainable workforce.
Key Accountabilities
Lead the development and execution of corporate people and workforce strategy aligned with organizational priorities and population health needs.
Oversee HR functions including:
Talent acquisition and retention
Workforce planning and succession management
Labor relations and collective bargaining
Compensation, benefits, and total rewards
Performance management and leadership development
Occupational health, safety, wellness, and disability management
Leadership competency framework
Serve as the executive lead for labor relations strategy, including negotiations, grievance management, and union partnerships.
Champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging across the organization.
Ensure compliance with all applicable employment legislation, accreditation standards, accessibility standards and healthcare regulatory requirements in Ontario.
Advance modern HR practices including digital enablement, analytics, and evidence-informed decision-making.
Education & Credentials
A university degree in health, public policy and strategy, business, commerce, human resource management, or a related field.
Master’s degree in Health Administration (MHA) or Masters in Business Administration (MBA) (or equivalent)
LEAN Healthcare Certificate and/or Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) or equivalent demonstrated experience
Experience and Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience, with executive-level accountability
Demonstrated experience in healthcare organizations within Ontario’s regulated environment
Demonstrated success in driving enterprise-wide initiatives focused on enhancing organizational culture and continuous improvement
Experience in strategy development, business growth, and system partnerships
Strong exposure to corporate risk, governance, and board reporting
Experience working in unionized healthcare environments is strongly preferred
Fluency in both official languages is strong asset
WORKING CONDITIONS
Regular office environment with some flexibility for remote work
Travel to various Carefor locations will be required.
This description has been designed to indicate the key responsibilities of the job and the nature of work performed by employees. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and tasks required of employees assigned to this job.
Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodations will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.
To apply for this opportunity, please contact Don Breedon, Director of Human Resources, at: dbreedon@carefor.ca
All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence.
As Canada’s largest autism services organization, Kerry’s Place Autism Services is an acknowledged leader and provincially and nationally recognized authority in the sector. With revenues of approximately $85 million and over 1,100 employees, this non-profit organization serves the entire life span of autistic people and their families through a comprehensive suite of community and residential services and supports.
Founded over 50 years ago, the heart of Kerry’s Place lies in unlocking possibilities for every autistic individual. The organization seeks to create a future where all autistic people can participate fully in their communities: its Mission is to enhance the quality of life for autistic persons by being leaders in developing and providing individualized, evidence-based services and supports and building capacity by sharing its knowledge and expertise.
Every year, Kerry’s Place serves over 8,000 autistic individuals and their families in Ontario. This includes providing supportive living to over 275 autistic adults at over 90 locations across the province. Other programs include those for children and youth under the Ontario Autism Program, adult skill building and peer support groups, employment programs and respite options. It is poised to play a pivotal role in helping to resolve developmental services waitlists by significantly expanding its housing capacity in the next five to ten years.
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) assumes overarching stewardship of the organization’s strategic direction, cultural vitality, and enduring performance. Entrusted with creating and sustaining a bold and strategic vision, this leader will shape a forward-looking strategy that ignites ingenuity, fosters growth, and strengthens the organization’s position as both a sector leader and an employer of exceptional distinction. Within an increasingly complex fiscal and operational landscape, the President and CEO will ensure that every dimension of the organization reflects excellence, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to its mission.
Anchored by a commitment to transformation and impact, the President and CEO will focus on and advance Kerry’s Place’s key strategic themes of Service Excellence, Organizational Excellence, and Sector Leadership. Service Excellence will be achieved through growth, innovation, and strong financial performance, including an ambitious housing strategy that addresses developmental services waitlists and adapts to a new market-driven, fee-for-service model. Within a complex funding environment, the President and CEO will advocate for a more responsive government model while diversifying revenue, generating surpluses, and driving a compelling fundraising strategy. Organizational Excellence will flourish through a culture that empowers exceptional people, nurtures inclusivity and belonging, and aligns talent and leadership with strategic ambition. Sector Leadership will be realized by forging partnerships, advancing research and knowledge, and elevating the organization’s voice as a trusted and influential presence across provincial and national landscapes. Through these interwoven strategic themes, the President and CEO will uphold the organization’s prominence in delivering outstanding service to autistic individuals and their families.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished and visionary leader who can create a sense of unity and purpose across a large and complex organization undergoing significant change. Exceptional strategic judgment, financial acumen, a commercial mindset, a passion for performance excellence, a strong belief in a person-centred approach, and a commitment to building relationships and partnerships are essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate perseverance in the face of challenges and bring a proven record of inspiring innovation, cultivating collaboration, and achieving transformative outcomes through authenticity, empathy, and foresight. Knowledge of the developmental services and autism sectors, while not a requirement, will be viewed as an asset. A politically astute and inclusive leader, the President and CEO will galvanize collective purpose, champion change with clarity and conviction, and fortify the legacy of an organization dedicated to enhancing lives and strengthening communities.
To learn more or pursue this opportunity, please contact Jim Stonehouse, Partner and Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate at kluu@boyden.com .
Kerry’s Place is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. Kerry’s Place is also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
As Canada’s largest autism services organization, Kerry’s Place Autism Services is an acknowledged leader and provincially and nationally recognized authority in the sector. With revenues of approximately $85 million and over 1,100 employees, this non-profit organization serves the entire life span of autistic people and their families through a comprehensive suite of community and residential services and supports.
Founded over 50 years ago, the heart of Kerry’s Place lies in unlocking possibilities for every autistic individual. The organization seeks to create a future where all autistic people can participate fully in their communities: its Mission is to enhance the quality of life for autistic persons by being leaders in developing and providing individualized, evidence-based services and supports and building capacity by sharing its knowledge and expertise.
Every year, Kerry’s Place serves over 8,000 autistic individuals and their families in Ontario. This includes providing supportive living to over 275 autistic adults at over 90 locations across the province. Other programs include those for children and youth under the Ontario Autism Program, adult skill building and peer support groups, employment programs and respite options. It is poised to play a pivotal role in helping to resolve developmental services waitlists by significantly expanding its housing capacity in the next five to ten years.
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) assumes overarching stewardship of the organization’s strategic direction, cultural vitality, and enduring performance. Entrusted with creating and sustaining a bold and strategic vision, this leader will shape a forward-looking strategy that ignites ingenuity, fosters growth, and strengthens the organization’s position as both a sector leader and an employer of exceptional distinction. Within an increasingly complex fiscal and operational landscape, the President and CEO will ensure that every dimension of the organization reflects excellence, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to its mission.
Anchored by a commitment to transformation and impact, the President and CEO will focus on and advance Kerry’s Place’s key strategic themes of Service Excellence, Organizational Excellence, and Sector Leadership. Service Excellence will be achieved through growth, innovation, and strong financial performance, including an ambitious housing strategy that addresses developmental services waitlists and adapts to a new market-driven, fee-for-service model. Within a complex funding environment, the President and CEO will advocate for a more responsive government model while diversifying revenue, generating surpluses, and driving a compelling fundraising strategy. Organizational Excellence will flourish through a culture that empowers exceptional people, nurtures inclusivity and belonging, and aligns talent and leadership with strategic ambition. Sector Leadership will be realized by forging partnerships, advancing research and knowledge, and elevating the organization’s voice as a trusted and influential presence across provincial and national landscapes. Through these interwoven strategic themes, the President and CEO will uphold the organization’s prominence in delivering outstanding service to autistic individuals and their families.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished and visionary leader who can create a sense of unity and purpose across a large and complex organization undergoing significant change. Exceptional strategic judgment, financial acumen, a commercial mindset, a passion for performance excellence, a strong belief in a person-centred approach, and a commitment to building relationships and partnerships are essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate perseverance in the face of challenges and bring a proven record of inspiring innovation, cultivating collaboration, and achieving transformative outcomes through authenticity, empathy, and foresight. Knowledge of the developmental services and autism sectors, while not a requirement, will be viewed as an asset. A politically astute and inclusive leader, the President and CEO will galvanize collective purpose, champion change with clarity and conviction, and fortify the legacy of an organization dedicated to enhancing lives and strengthening communities.
To learn more or pursue this opportunity, please contact Jim Stonehouse, Partner and Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate at kluu@boyden.com .
Kerry’s Place is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. Kerry’s Place is also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Unity Heath Toronto: Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for the hospital’s digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and telecommunications systems. This role is accountable for ensuring the reliability, integrity, and security of all technology environments that support patient care, operations, and research.
The CTO/CISO is responsible for advancing a secure, high-performing, and future-ready technology ecosystem that aligns with the hospital’s mission and strategic goals. This includes fostering innovation, promoting cyber resilience, and ensuring compliance with privacy and regulatory standards across all systems and services.
As a strategic partner and trusted advisor, the CTO/CISO leads a multidisciplinary technology team that delivers enterprise-wide digital services and supports clinical and corporate priorities through the effective use of technology. The role champions collaboration with hospital departments and external partners to enable digital transformation, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making.
The role delivers technology strategy and operational excellence in support of the hospital’s goals, including:
Developing and executing digital strategies that ensure reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure across the enterprise.
Overseeing cybersecurity governance and controls to safeguard organizational assets, protect patient and employee information, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Leading the implementation, integration, and optimization of commercial software and systems that enhance clinical and corporate functions.
Partnering with clinical, research, and administrative departments to understand operational needs and translate them into innovative, technology-enabled solutions.
Providing operation, maintenance and support of existing systems on a 24 hour, 7 days per week basis;
Guiding process redesign and digital workflows that enhance data collection, use, and insight generation across the organization.
Building a strong culture of cybersecurity awareness, digital literacy, and continuous learning through comprehensive digital education and training programs.
Driving continuous improvement through adoption of best practices, emerging technologies, and strategic partnerships that strengthen system performance and cyber resilience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides visionary leadership and direction in the design, implementation, and sustainment of a secure, reliable, and scalable technology ecosystem that enables excellence in clinical care, research innovation, and administrative efficiency.
Develops and delivers an integrated digital infrastructure strategy that unites infrastructure, cybersecurity, and telecommunications into a cohesive enterprise framework, ensuring alignment with hospital priorities, privacy legislation, regulatory standards, and industry-leading practices.
Oversees enterprise technology operations including data centers, cloud environments, network architecture (LAN/WAN), servers, storage, endpoint management, and telephony systems, ensuring optimal performance, high availability, and robust disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities.
Leads the organization’s cybersecurity program and risk management by establishing a proactive, layered defense model that includes continuous threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and comprehensive staff awareness and training programs.
Partners with senior leadership, clinical, research, and administrative stakeholders to assess current and emerging technology needs, inform capital and operational planning, and align digital investments with organizational strategy, fiscal sustainability, and future readiness.
Ensures financial accountability and operational excellence through effective budget management, vendor and contract oversight, and strategic sourcing that maximizes value, mitigates risk, and ensures lifecycle sustainability of technology assets.
Cultivates a high-performing, forward-thinking digital culture by empowering teams through mentorship, professional development, and succession planning, while fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across all technology functions.
Serves as a strategic advisor and ambassador for technology across the hospital and with external partners by actively engaging in provincial and regional initiatives, industry collaborations, and governance forums to advance digital and cybersecurity maturity across the healthcare system.
Provides strategic input into the development and execution of the annual Digital Plan, ensuring the stability, integrity, and performance of all technical systems and services, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and end-user technologies.
Leads and directs the portfolio of technology operations through a team of Directors and Managers responsible for Infrastructure, Security, Telecommunications, and End-User Support, ensuring coordinated delivery of reliable, secure, and cost-effective services across all hospital sites.
Oversees enterprise technology platforms including data centers, network and wireless infrastructure, cloud services, endpoint management, and telephony systems, ensuring optimal performance, high availability, and robust disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities.
Provides operational governance and direction for incident management, change control, capacity planning, and service delivery, ensuring consistency, accountability, and alignment with ITIL-based best practices.
Directs technology evaluation, selection, and implementation to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational priorities, emerging trends, and fiscal responsibility.
Oversees cybersecurity operations and technology-related risk management, including vulnerability management, system hardening, identity and access management, and threat detection, maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of hospital systems and data.
Partners with senior leadership and technical directors to identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and adoption of emerging technologies that enhance reliability, resilience, and user experience.
Develops and maintains policies, standards, and procedures related to cybersecurity, infrastructure, and technology operations, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.
Fosters a culture of operational excellence and collaboration by mentoring and developing Directors and Managers, promoting cross-functional teamwork, and driving continuous improvement across all aspects of digital and technology operations.
Analyzes digital operations and evaluates the success of the portfolio against established indicators, ensuring efficient, economic and quality performance is ingrained in service provision;
Serves as a key representative and technology leader on hospital committees, governance bodies, and cross-functional working groups, providing strategic input and ensuring technology initiatives align with organizational priorities and patient care objectives.
Participates in Board of Directors subcommittees and senior management forums, presenting on digital strategy, infrastructure performance, cybersecurity posture, and risk mitigation as required.
Represents the organization externally through participation in regional, provincial, and sector-level committees and partnerships, including Local Delivery Group (LDG) and Ontario Health digital forums.
Acts as a recognized subject matter expert and regional collaborator, providing guidance, insight, and peer support to partner hospitals and healthcare organizations on matters of cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and technology strategy.
Provides direction/leadership for management level staff and the information technology team as a coach and mentor; defines accountabilities while directing and supporting the achievement of performance goals, within functional area of responsibility;
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Information Systems, Health Informatics, Computer Science or a recognized equivalent is required
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), required
Eight (8) year’s experience required, including five (5) years progressive IT Management experience at a senior level and three (3) years technical related work experience;
Advanced technical computer skills to provide guidance/support for specific functional area(s) and related systems;
Deep understanding of IP Telephony Systems / Technology and integration with networks;
Deep understanding of LAN/WAN technology and switching and routing protocols
Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, cloud computing, and virtualization technologies;
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, privacy legislation, and cybersecurity frameworks relevant to healthcare (PHIPA, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST, Ontario Health CSOM);
Proven ability to provide executive-level advice and guidance to Boards, senior leadership, and external stakeholders;
Ability to foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and digital transformation within the organization;
Experience in risk management specific to technology and cybersecurity, including incident response and business continuity planning.
Proficiency in dealing with technology, vendors, strategies and tactics;
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writing communication skills;
Excellent financial acumen with the ability to forecast and develop operational and other budgets;
Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills;
Strong record demonstrating a high degree of judgment, integrity and diplomacy while protecting the confidentiality of information;
Ability to effectively collaborate with and carry out the vision and direction of the Executive Director, Digital;
Proven ability to collaborate across functional lines of responsibility, lead large internal/external project teams and build consensus where results have implications for the management and operation of multiple Hospital areas.
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
Jan 14, 2026
Full time
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for the hospital’s digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and telecommunications systems. This role is accountable for ensuring the reliability, integrity, and security of all technology environments that support patient care, operations, and research.
The CTO/CISO is responsible for advancing a secure, high-performing, and future-ready technology ecosystem that aligns with the hospital’s mission and strategic goals. This includes fostering innovation, promoting cyber resilience, and ensuring compliance with privacy and regulatory standards across all systems and services.
As a strategic partner and trusted advisor, the CTO/CISO leads a multidisciplinary technology team that delivers enterprise-wide digital services and supports clinical and corporate priorities through the effective use of technology. The role champions collaboration with hospital departments and external partners to enable digital transformation, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making.
The role delivers technology strategy and operational excellence in support of the hospital’s goals, including:
Developing and executing digital strategies that ensure reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure across the enterprise.
Overseeing cybersecurity governance and controls to safeguard organizational assets, protect patient and employee information, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Leading the implementation, integration, and optimization of commercial software and systems that enhance clinical and corporate functions.
Partnering with clinical, research, and administrative departments to understand operational needs and translate them into innovative, technology-enabled solutions.
Providing operation, maintenance and support of existing systems on a 24 hour, 7 days per week basis;
Guiding process redesign and digital workflows that enhance data collection, use, and insight generation across the organization.
Building a strong culture of cybersecurity awareness, digital literacy, and continuous learning through comprehensive digital education and training programs.
Driving continuous improvement through adoption of best practices, emerging technologies, and strategic partnerships that strengthen system performance and cyber resilience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides visionary leadership and direction in the design, implementation, and sustainment of a secure, reliable, and scalable technology ecosystem that enables excellence in clinical care, research innovation, and administrative efficiency.
Develops and delivers an integrated digital infrastructure strategy that unites infrastructure, cybersecurity, and telecommunications into a cohesive enterprise framework, ensuring alignment with hospital priorities, privacy legislation, regulatory standards, and industry-leading practices.
Oversees enterprise technology operations including data centers, cloud environments, network architecture (LAN/WAN), servers, storage, endpoint management, and telephony systems, ensuring optimal performance, high availability, and robust disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities.
Leads the organization’s cybersecurity program and risk management by establishing a proactive, layered defense model that includes continuous threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and comprehensive staff awareness and training programs.
Partners with senior leadership, clinical, research, and administrative stakeholders to assess current and emerging technology needs, inform capital and operational planning, and align digital investments with organizational strategy, fiscal sustainability, and future readiness.
Ensures financial accountability and operational excellence through effective budget management, vendor and contract oversight, and strategic sourcing that maximizes value, mitigates risk, and ensures lifecycle sustainability of technology assets.
Cultivates a high-performing, forward-thinking digital culture by empowering teams through mentorship, professional development, and succession planning, while fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across all technology functions.
Serves as a strategic advisor and ambassador for technology across the hospital and with external partners by actively engaging in provincial and regional initiatives, industry collaborations, and governance forums to advance digital and cybersecurity maturity across the healthcare system.
Provides strategic input into the development and execution of the annual Digital Plan, ensuring the stability, integrity, and performance of all technical systems and services, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and end-user technologies.
Leads and directs the portfolio of technology operations through a team of Directors and Managers responsible for Infrastructure, Security, Telecommunications, and End-User Support, ensuring coordinated delivery of reliable, secure, and cost-effective services across all hospital sites.
Oversees enterprise technology platforms including data centers, network and wireless infrastructure, cloud services, endpoint management, and telephony systems, ensuring optimal performance, high availability, and robust disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities.
Provides operational governance and direction for incident management, change control, capacity planning, and service delivery, ensuring consistency, accountability, and alignment with ITIL-based best practices.
Directs technology evaluation, selection, and implementation to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational priorities, emerging trends, and fiscal responsibility.
Oversees cybersecurity operations and technology-related risk management, including vulnerability management, system hardening, identity and access management, and threat detection, maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of hospital systems and data.
Partners with senior leadership and technical directors to identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and adoption of emerging technologies that enhance reliability, resilience, and user experience.
Develops and maintains policies, standards, and procedures related to cybersecurity, infrastructure, and technology operations, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.
Fosters a culture of operational excellence and collaboration by mentoring and developing Directors and Managers, promoting cross-functional teamwork, and driving continuous improvement across all aspects of digital and technology operations.
Analyzes digital operations and evaluates the success of the portfolio against established indicators, ensuring efficient, economic and quality performance is ingrained in service provision;
Serves as a key representative and technology leader on hospital committees, governance bodies, and cross-functional working groups, providing strategic input and ensuring technology initiatives align with organizational priorities and patient care objectives.
Participates in Board of Directors subcommittees and senior management forums, presenting on digital strategy, infrastructure performance, cybersecurity posture, and risk mitigation as required.
Represents the organization externally through participation in regional, provincial, and sector-level committees and partnerships, including Local Delivery Group (LDG) and Ontario Health digital forums.
Acts as a recognized subject matter expert and regional collaborator, providing guidance, insight, and peer support to partner hospitals and healthcare organizations on matters of cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and technology strategy.
Provides direction/leadership for management level staff and the information technology team as a coach and mentor; defines accountabilities while directing and supporting the achievement of performance goals, within functional area of responsibility;
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Information Systems, Health Informatics, Computer Science or a recognized equivalent is required
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), required
Eight (8) year’s experience required, including five (5) years progressive IT Management experience at a senior level and three (3) years technical related work experience;
Advanced technical computer skills to provide guidance/support for specific functional area(s) and related systems;
Deep understanding of IP Telephony Systems / Technology and integration with networks;
Deep understanding of LAN/WAN technology and switching and routing protocols
Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, cloud computing, and virtualization technologies;
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, privacy legislation, and cybersecurity frameworks relevant to healthcare (PHIPA, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST, Ontario Health CSOM);
Proven ability to provide executive-level advice and guidance to Boards, senior leadership, and external stakeholders;
Ability to foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and digital transformation within the organization;
Experience in risk management specific to technology and cybersecurity, including incident response and business continuity planning.
Proficiency in dealing with technology, vendors, strategies and tactics;
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writing communication skills;
Excellent financial acumen with the ability to forecast and develop operational and other budgets;
Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills;
Strong record demonstrating a high degree of judgment, integrity and diplomacy while protecting the confidentiality of information;
Ability to effectively collaborate with and carry out the vision and direction of the Executive Director, Digital;
Proven ability to collaborate across functional lines of responsibility, lead large internal/external project teams and build consensus where results have implications for the management and operation of multiple Hospital areas.
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
VON is Canada’s longest-serving not-for-profit home and community health care charity delivering a wide range of vital health, wellness and end-of-life support services to more than 10,000 people in Ontario and Nova Scotia every day. Together with its approximately 6,000 employees and 4,300 volunteers, VON helps Canadians stay healthy, live well and remain active. VON supports those of all ages who find themselves in frail and failing health and together, with clients and their families, contributes to the health and improved quality of life of Canadians in their homes and communities, where they want to be.
Reporting to the President and CEO and supporting the implementation and adoption of VON’s new Strategic Plan , the General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer will be the senior legal officer responsible for providing advice to the Board, senior management, staff and volunteers on a wide range of legal and governance matters that arise in the operations of VON, in its interaction with government funders, and in its relationships with other organizations and the general public. As General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer, you will provide practical, solution-oriented counsel across a broad spectrum of issues including contract drafting, review and negotiation (commercial, funding, lease, and data-sharing agreements), not-for-profit corporate law, governance, administrative and health law, employment and human rights, intellectual property, estates and bequests, insurance and civil litigation. You will play an important role in supporting enterprise risk management, advising on risk mitigation, claims, and compliance matters, and managing relationships with insurers and external counsel (including HIROC-appointed counsel), ensuring accountability, cost-effective service delivery. You will also support the Board and committees on governance practices, legislative compliance, and policy standards, and serve as VON’s Chief Privacy Officer, providing advice and oversight on access to information, privacy, and confidentiality.
As the ideal candidate, you are a member in good standing of a Canadian law society and bring significant relevant legal experience, along with a broad understanding of law, corporate governance and risk management (including experience in health law). You are comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment that requires adaptability to meet the needs of society’s most vulnerable, and you bring an innovative, practical approach to solving complex issues in a mission-driven setting where fiscal prudence is paramount. You are a credible colleague and leader known for tact, diplomacy and strong relationship-building skills, with exceptional written and verbal communication ability and a collaborative working style. Professional training and/or experience in negotiation, mediation, as well as experience in health care, privacy, risk management and/or legal claims management, would be considered assets. Bilingualism (English/French) and experience with national, service-based, non-profit organizations are also considered assets, as is a commitment to the Fundamental Principles and values of VON.
To apply for this position, please click here : boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/3120 to submit your application and related materials. For more information, including the executive brief, please reach out to Collin Ritch ( critch@boyden.com ).
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
Jan 13, 2026
Full time
VON is Canada’s longest-serving not-for-profit home and community health care charity delivering a wide range of vital health, wellness and end-of-life support services to more than 10,000 people in Ontario and Nova Scotia every day. Together with its approximately 6,000 employees and 4,300 volunteers, VON helps Canadians stay healthy, live well and remain active. VON supports those of all ages who find themselves in frail and failing health and together, with clients and their families, contributes to the health and improved quality of life of Canadians in their homes and communities, where they want to be.
Reporting to the President and CEO and supporting the implementation and adoption of VON’s new Strategic Plan , the General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer will be the senior legal officer responsible for providing advice to the Board, senior management, staff and volunteers on a wide range of legal and governance matters that arise in the operations of VON, in its interaction with government funders, and in its relationships with other organizations and the general public. As General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer, you will provide practical, solution-oriented counsel across a broad spectrum of issues including contract drafting, review and negotiation (commercial, funding, lease, and data-sharing agreements), not-for-profit corporate law, governance, administrative and health law, employment and human rights, intellectual property, estates and bequests, insurance and civil litigation. You will play an important role in supporting enterprise risk management, advising on risk mitigation, claims, and compliance matters, and managing relationships with insurers and external counsel (including HIROC-appointed counsel), ensuring accountability, cost-effective service delivery. You will also support the Board and committees on governance practices, legislative compliance, and policy standards, and serve as VON’s Chief Privacy Officer, providing advice and oversight on access to information, privacy, and confidentiality.
As the ideal candidate, you are a member in good standing of a Canadian law society and bring significant relevant legal experience, along with a broad understanding of law, corporate governance and risk management (including experience in health law). You are comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment that requires adaptability to meet the needs of society’s most vulnerable, and you bring an innovative, practical approach to solving complex issues in a mission-driven setting where fiscal prudence is paramount. You are a credible colleague and leader known for tact, diplomacy and strong relationship-building skills, with exceptional written and verbal communication ability and a collaborative working style. Professional training and/or experience in negotiation, mediation, as well as experience in health care, privacy, risk management and/or legal claims management, would be considered assets. Bilingualism (English/French) and experience with national, service-based, non-profit organizations are also considered assets, as is a commitment to the Fundamental Principles and values of VON.
To apply for this position, please click here : boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/3120 to submit your application and related materials. For more information, including the executive brief, please reach out to Collin Ritch ( critch@boyden.com ).
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an exciting and strategic leadership opportunity for a seasoned development professional to lead Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care’s fundraising function, plan and deliver its first-ever major fundraising campaign, and play a key board-facing role in establishing a separately incorporated Foundation. As Waypoint expands its philanthropic vision in support of a new long-term strategy, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of philanthropy at the organization.
Reporting to the Vice President, Partnerships and Chief Strategy Officer, and working closely with the President & CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Directors, the Director, Philanthropy will provide overall leadership for fundraising strategy and operations. The Director will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy with diversified revenue streams aligned to organizational priorities.
A central focus of this role will be the planning, leadership, and execution of Waypoint’s inaugural major fundraising campaign, a defining initiative aligned with the organization’s new long-term strategy. Building on existing fundraising programs while creating new avenues for philanthropic support, the Director will set campaign strategy, mobilize volunteer leadership, and lead a high-performing fundraising team to drive sustainable revenue growth.
The Director will provide leadership in preparing for the establishment of a separately incorporated and governed Foundation; working along side the Founders Circle leadership volunteers, contributing to governance frameworks, policies, and best practices.
At the heart of this role are relationships. The Director will build trust-based partnerships across the hospital with clinical teams, senior leaders, staff, and volunteers to strengthen a culture of philanthropy. Leading a collaborative, team-oriented fundraising department, the Director will coach and support staff, deepen relationships with donors, cultivate new networks, and serve as a visible ambassador for Waypoint.
For a strategic, relationship-driven leader who enjoys building teams, shaping culture, and working closely with senior leadership and boards, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to advance mental health care in Ontario and support the patients, families, and communities who rely on Waypoint every day.
LOCATION & WORK MODEL: Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is located at 500 Church St. in Penetanguishene, Ontario, approximately 150 kilometres north of Toronto. Waypoint offers a flexible, hybrid work model and is open to candidates from outside the region who are willing to be in the office part-time as well as engaged and present in the community.
ABOUT WAYPOINT CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Waypoint is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital providing specialty mental health, addiction, and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay in Penetanguishene, Waypoint provides both inpatient and outpatient services to some of Ontario’s most complex and underserved individuals. Waypoint provides services across the lifespan.
The world-renowned Waypoint Research Institute (WRI) is internationally recognized for driving positive change that enhances care, outcomes and experiences. The WRI has developed and maintained active collaborations with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, The Royal, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and St. Joseph’s Healthcare. The WRI also maintains formal academic research partnerships with the University of Toronto, McMaster University, York University, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Georgian College.
The new Research Chair in Forensic Mental Health Science is one of only a handful in the world, a collaboration between Waypoint and the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine dedicated to the study and research of forensic mental health science. Waypoint has provided forensic mental health care as an integral part of its hospital services since the 1930’s.
Waypoint’s 1,300+ dedicated employees improve lives and bring hope to people with mental illness and substance use challenges. Care is delivered on site, in the community, virtually, and through partnerships, and is informed by innovative practices and, most importantly, patient voices. Each patient’s journey is unique, and Waypoint supports their recovery with compassion, dignity and inclusivity.
Employees are internationally recognized for their leadership and research, approaching their work with professionalism and humility. Their commitment has earned Waypoint numerous recognitions, including the Gold Level recognition from Excellence Canada in November 2024 for the Hospital’s commitment to supporting psychological health and safety in the workplace. Also in 2024, Waypoint’s president and CEO, Dr. Nadiya Sunderji, was recognized with a Tomorrow’s National Leaders Award from the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada. Most recently, Waypoint was recognized for their commitment to building an inclusive workplace by achieving the Gold Level designation under the Simcoe County LIP Workplace Inclusion Charter.
10-Year Strategy
Transforming Care, Driving Research, Building Healthier Communities - 2026 to 2035
By 2035, Waypoint will be an internationally renowned centre of excellence for mental health, addictions and geriatric care, recognized for the effectiveness of our care, the impact of our research and our influence on the shape of our healthcare system.
The new 10-year strategy is a blueprint for success over the next decade. The plan articulates a go-forward strategy across four directions as Waypoint shares its expertise and systems thinking: Serve, Discover, Lead and Inspire. Serve speaks to a continued and unwavering focus on delivering exemplary specialized care. Discover demonstrates a commitment to growing the research mission with a practical lens, educating tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and helping drive the evolution of the health system. Lead commits Waypoint to establishing a prominent place of influence in mental health, addictions, and geriatric care regionally, provincially and beyond as well as crafting purposeful partnerships to transform health and care together. And Inspire honours the people who advance our mission.
The 2026-2035 10-Year Strategy was created to build on our successes and guide the organization in responding to the most pressing needs of those we can reach – today and into the future.
FUNDRAISING AT WAYPOINT
Mental health has historically been underfunded and stigmatized in Ontario, but that’s changing. Awareness is increasing, philanthropy is gaining momentum, and donors are showing a stronger commitment to advancing mental health care and research.
Waypoint has experienced steady revenue growth over the past several years, driven by strong corporate support and increased participation in special events. This momentum demonstrates Waypoint’s ability to attract philanthropic investment, raise awareness, and build meaningful connections with both businesses, community partners and individual donors.
With the launch of a new 10-year strategy and a complementary 5-year fundraising plan outlining clear priorities, areas of opportunity, and metrics, Waypoint is well-positioned for its next stage of growth. A major opportunity ahead is the planning and execution of Waypoint’s first-ever fundraising campaign in support of the new strategy. This is an important milestone that will significantly expand the organization’s philanthropic footprint. In addition, there is exciting potential to provide leadership and preparation for a future Waypoint Foundation, establishing structures, practices, and relationships needed to sustain long-term philanthropic success.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
The Waypoint Difference
Board Members & Leadership Team
2024/2025 Annual Report
2026-2035 10-Year Strategy
Equity Diversity Inclusion (EDI) Plan 2025-2026
KEY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES
Work collaboratively with the Vice President, Partnership and Chief Strategy Officer, the President & CEO and Senior Leadership Team to drive the overall fundraising vision and strategy, directing and overseeing short and long-term goals in alignment with organizational priorities and needs.
Plan and direct all fundraising programs, oversee the development of annual plans for achieving fundraising success and monitor key performance indicators.
Engage regularly with the Senior Leadership Team and clinical teams to ensure a solid understanding of current and future healthcare needs, and that those teams are informed and engaged in relevant fundraising activities.
Working closely with campaign and leadership volunteers, plan and execute Waypoint’s first-ever campaign, overseeing, evaluating, and implementing campaign activities to ensure revenue and donor engagement goals are met.
Provide leadership of preparations for future Foundation management and operations, including strategic planning, governance and legal, investment and financial, HR and administration, and PR and stakeholder engagement.
Act as a representative and spokesperson for Waypoint within the community, at events, etc., building and maintaining relationships that support greater philanthropic support.
Collaborate with the Director, Strategic Communications & Public Affairs to ensure alignment and harness synergies in communications and presence.
Build and strengthen fundraising processes, policies, and activities ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fund Development & Donor Relations:
Build capacity by developing diversified fundraising strategies, campaigns, programs, and events with multi-year and annual plans to meet healthcare needs.
Develop strategy and action-oriented plans to build successful Major Gifts and Planned Giving programs with robust pipelines of major gift donors.
Coordinate and participate in the identification, evaluation, cultivation, and solicitation of prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, corporations, and organizations.
Manage a personal portfolio of high value major gift prospects and donors. Support the CEO and other senior leadership team members in managing their portfolios of prospects and donors.
Further develop and build existing ongoing fundraising programs (Major Gifts, Special Events, Direct Response, and Monthly/Employee Giving).
In collaboration with the senior leadership team, lead development of the cases for support to build awareness of philanthropic opportunities.
Build the culture of philanthropy within the Hospital internal community.
In collaboration with the communications team, develop strategic communication plans and activities that highlight donor impact.
Provide leadership, support, and guidance to fundraising volunteers, as well as building a relationship with the separately incorporated and governed Volunteer Association.
Staff and Relationship Management:
Manage people-related processes including recruitment, training and development, performance management, and retention.
Provide inspiring leadership to the Fund Development team, ensuring clear accountabilities, ongoing work quality, and effective project management.
Coach and motivate staff and volunteers to achieve personal goals and team targets.
Measure, monitor, and manage the overall performance of the program and direct reports against set performance targets.
Perform all work in compliance with all hospital policies and procedures and legislation (Occupational Health & Safety Act, Fire Code, WHMIS, etc.) relevant to health and safety, security (including relational/therapeutic security) and potential risk hazards, and in particular, “duties of the worker” as defined in Section 28 of the OH&S Act.
Finance & Operations:
Develop and manage annual budgets and provide regular reports to the VP, Partnerships & Chief strategy Officer and Founders Circle leadership volunteers.
Act as the administrative lead for the fundraising department and team including monitoring, and approving all major expenditures, service contracts, and other expenditures.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Experience and Education:
Professional fundraising experience and/or a combination of volunteer and work experience in a fundraising capacity.
Progressive leadership experience in a charity or non-profit with a focus on fundraising.
Demonstrated experience in a similarly complex, data driven environment that promotes collaboration and strong partnerships.
Proven track record leading successful teams with the ability to lead, coach and develop staff.
Demonstrated success contributing to fundraising programs and projects such as major gift fundraising, capital campaigns, planned giving and annual campaigns.
Major gift fundraising success, including direct involvement in building and growing pipelines and cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors.
Previous experience working with and engaging leadership volunteers in fundraising activities.
Experience in communicating with diverse communities is an asset.
Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
Post Secondary Degree/Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Abilities, Qualities and Attributes:
Ability to develop and maintain productive interpersonal relationships with staff, donors, the public, businesses, volunteers, health care administrators, and professional staff.
Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to engage individuals and groups in a manner that increases philanthropic support.
Strategic thinker with a proven ability to operationalize strategic objectives into successful annual business plans. Experience promoting and meeting growth targets for programs and/or initiatives.
Financial acumen, including experience managing budgets and demonstrating fiscal accountability.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
Strong working knowledge of the financial, legal, and regulatory requirements for a not-for-profit organization.
Knowledge of tools and technology to support fundraising success and overall efficiency, including donor databases.
Personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
A demonstrated passion for healthcare philanthropy with experience working in a healthcare environment considered an asset.
Other Considerations:
Ability to attend community events as a representative of the hospital.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
A valid driver’s license with regular access to a vehicle.
APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINE
KCI Search + Talent has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care (Waypoint). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ellie Rusonik or Jody Jacobson, KCI Search + Talent, by email at Waypoint@kcitalent.com .
To view the full Executive Brief, please visit www.kcitalent.com
Interested candidates should send their resume and letter of interest to the email address listed above by January 29, 2026 . All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require any accommodations, please notify the Search Consultants at the email provided above.
The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 and includes HOOPP, comprehensive health benefits, and relocation support if required.
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is 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 2SLGBTQ+ persons.
Waypoint is situated on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek, which includes the Odawa, Ojibwe and Pottawatomi Nations (collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy), the Haudenosaunee (Six Nations/Mohawk of the Wahta Community), Huron, Wendat and Métis. We acknowledge and affirm our commitment to improving relationships between nations and to improving equity for Indigenous communities residing in central Ontario.
Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence will not be used to screen resumes or assess candidates in this search.
Jan 13, 2026
Full time
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an exciting and strategic leadership opportunity for a seasoned development professional to lead Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care’s fundraising function, plan and deliver its first-ever major fundraising campaign, and play a key board-facing role in establishing a separately incorporated Foundation. As Waypoint expands its philanthropic vision in support of a new long-term strategy, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of philanthropy at the organization.
Reporting to the Vice President, Partnerships and Chief Strategy Officer, and working closely with the President & CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Directors, the Director, Philanthropy will provide overall leadership for fundraising strategy and operations. The Director will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy with diversified revenue streams aligned to organizational priorities.
A central focus of this role will be the planning, leadership, and execution of Waypoint’s inaugural major fundraising campaign, a defining initiative aligned with the organization’s new long-term strategy. Building on existing fundraising programs while creating new avenues for philanthropic support, the Director will set campaign strategy, mobilize volunteer leadership, and lead a high-performing fundraising team to drive sustainable revenue growth.
The Director will provide leadership in preparing for the establishment of a separately incorporated and governed Foundation; working along side the Founders Circle leadership volunteers, contributing to governance frameworks, policies, and best practices.
At the heart of this role are relationships. The Director will build trust-based partnerships across the hospital with clinical teams, senior leaders, staff, and volunteers to strengthen a culture of philanthropy. Leading a collaborative, team-oriented fundraising department, the Director will coach and support staff, deepen relationships with donors, cultivate new networks, and serve as a visible ambassador for Waypoint.
For a strategic, relationship-driven leader who enjoys building teams, shaping culture, and working closely with senior leadership and boards, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to advance mental health care in Ontario and support the patients, families, and communities who rely on Waypoint every day.
LOCATION & WORK MODEL: Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is located at 500 Church St. in Penetanguishene, Ontario, approximately 150 kilometres north of Toronto. Waypoint offers a flexible, hybrid work model and is open to candidates from outside the region who are willing to be in the office part-time as well as engaged and present in the community.
ABOUT WAYPOINT CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Waypoint is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital providing specialty mental health, addiction, and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay in Penetanguishene, Waypoint provides both inpatient and outpatient services to some of Ontario’s most complex and underserved individuals. Waypoint provides services across the lifespan.
The world-renowned Waypoint Research Institute (WRI) is internationally recognized for driving positive change that enhances care, outcomes and experiences. The WRI has developed and maintained active collaborations with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, The Royal, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and St. Joseph’s Healthcare. The WRI also maintains formal academic research partnerships with the University of Toronto, McMaster University, York University, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Georgian College.
The new Research Chair in Forensic Mental Health Science is one of only a handful in the world, a collaboration between Waypoint and the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine dedicated to the study and research of forensic mental health science. Waypoint has provided forensic mental health care as an integral part of its hospital services since the 1930’s.
Waypoint’s 1,300+ dedicated employees improve lives and bring hope to people with mental illness and substance use challenges. Care is delivered on site, in the community, virtually, and through partnerships, and is informed by innovative practices and, most importantly, patient voices. Each patient’s journey is unique, and Waypoint supports their recovery with compassion, dignity and inclusivity.
Employees are internationally recognized for their leadership and research, approaching their work with professionalism and humility. Their commitment has earned Waypoint numerous recognitions, including the Gold Level recognition from Excellence Canada in November 2024 for the Hospital’s commitment to supporting psychological health and safety in the workplace. Also in 2024, Waypoint’s president and CEO, Dr. Nadiya Sunderji, was recognized with a Tomorrow’s National Leaders Award from the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada. Most recently, Waypoint was recognized for their commitment to building an inclusive workplace by achieving the Gold Level designation under the Simcoe County LIP Workplace Inclusion Charter.
10-Year Strategy
Transforming Care, Driving Research, Building Healthier Communities - 2026 to 2035
By 2035, Waypoint will be an internationally renowned centre of excellence for mental health, addictions and geriatric care, recognized for the effectiveness of our care, the impact of our research and our influence on the shape of our healthcare system.
The new 10-year strategy is a blueprint for success over the next decade. The plan articulates a go-forward strategy across four directions as Waypoint shares its expertise and systems thinking: Serve, Discover, Lead and Inspire. Serve speaks to a continued and unwavering focus on delivering exemplary specialized care. Discover demonstrates a commitment to growing the research mission with a practical lens, educating tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and helping drive the evolution of the health system. Lead commits Waypoint to establishing a prominent place of influence in mental health, addictions, and geriatric care regionally, provincially and beyond as well as crafting purposeful partnerships to transform health and care together. And Inspire honours the people who advance our mission.
The 2026-2035 10-Year Strategy was created to build on our successes and guide the organization in responding to the most pressing needs of those we can reach – today and into the future.
FUNDRAISING AT WAYPOINT
Mental health has historically been underfunded and stigmatized in Ontario, but that’s changing. Awareness is increasing, philanthropy is gaining momentum, and donors are showing a stronger commitment to advancing mental health care and research.
Waypoint has experienced steady revenue growth over the past several years, driven by strong corporate support and increased participation in special events. This momentum demonstrates Waypoint’s ability to attract philanthropic investment, raise awareness, and build meaningful connections with both businesses, community partners and individual donors.
With the launch of a new 10-year strategy and a complementary 5-year fundraising plan outlining clear priorities, areas of opportunity, and metrics, Waypoint is well-positioned for its next stage of growth. A major opportunity ahead is the planning and execution of Waypoint’s first-ever fundraising campaign in support of the new strategy. This is an important milestone that will significantly expand the organization’s philanthropic footprint. In addition, there is exciting potential to provide leadership and preparation for a future Waypoint Foundation, establishing structures, practices, and relationships needed to sustain long-term philanthropic success.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
The Waypoint Difference
Board Members & Leadership Team
2024/2025 Annual Report
2026-2035 10-Year Strategy
Equity Diversity Inclusion (EDI) Plan 2025-2026
KEY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES
Work collaboratively with the Vice President, Partnership and Chief Strategy Officer, the President & CEO and Senior Leadership Team to drive the overall fundraising vision and strategy, directing and overseeing short and long-term goals in alignment with organizational priorities and needs.
Plan and direct all fundraising programs, oversee the development of annual plans for achieving fundraising success and monitor key performance indicators.
Engage regularly with the Senior Leadership Team and clinical teams to ensure a solid understanding of current and future healthcare needs, and that those teams are informed and engaged in relevant fundraising activities.
Working closely with campaign and leadership volunteers, plan and execute Waypoint’s first-ever campaign, overseeing, evaluating, and implementing campaign activities to ensure revenue and donor engagement goals are met.
Provide leadership of preparations for future Foundation management and operations, including strategic planning, governance and legal, investment and financial, HR and administration, and PR and stakeholder engagement.
Act as a representative and spokesperson for Waypoint within the community, at events, etc., building and maintaining relationships that support greater philanthropic support.
Collaborate with the Director, Strategic Communications & Public Affairs to ensure alignment and harness synergies in communications and presence.
Build and strengthen fundraising processes, policies, and activities ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fund Development & Donor Relations:
Build capacity by developing diversified fundraising strategies, campaigns, programs, and events with multi-year and annual plans to meet healthcare needs.
Develop strategy and action-oriented plans to build successful Major Gifts and Planned Giving programs with robust pipelines of major gift donors.
Coordinate and participate in the identification, evaluation, cultivation, and solicitation of prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, corporations, and organizations.
Manage a personal portfolio of high value major gift prospects and donors. Support the CEO and other senior leadership team members in managing their portfolios of prospects and donors.
Further develop and build existing ongoing fundraising programs (Major Gifts, Special Events, Direct Response, and Monthly/Employee Giving).
In collaboration with the senior leadership team, lead development of the cases for support to build awareness of philanthropic opportunities.
Build the culture of philanthropy within the Hospital internal community.
In collaboration with the communications team, develop strategic communication plans and activities that highlight donor impact.
Provide leadership, support, and guidance to fundraising volunteers, as well as building a relationship with the separately incorporated and governed Volunteer Association.
Staff and Relationship Management:
Manage people-related processes including recruitment, training and development, performance management, and retention.
Provide inspiring leadership to the Fund Development team, ensuring clear accountabilities, ongoing work quality, and effective project management.
Coach and motivate staff and volunteers to achieve personal goals and team targets.
Measure, monitor, and manage the overall performance of the program and direct reports against set performance targets.
Perform all work in compliance with all hospital policies and procedures and legislation (Occupational Health & Safety Act, Fire Code, WHMIS, etc.) relevant to health and safety, security (including relational/therapeutic security) and potential risk hazards, and in particular, “duties of the worker” as defined in Section 28 of the OH&S Act.
Finance & Operations:
Develop and manage annual budgets and provide regular reports to the VP, Partnerships & Chief strategy Officer and Founders Circle leadership volunteers.
Act as the administrative lead for the fundraising department and team including monitoring, and approving all major expenditures, service contracts, and other expenditures.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Experience and Education:
Professional fundraising experience and/or a combination of volunteer and work experience in a fundraising capacity.
Progressive leadership experience in a charity or non-profit with a focus on fundraising.
Demonstrated experience in a similarly complex, data driven environment that promotes collaboration and strong partnerships.
Proven track record leading successful teams with the ability to lead, coach and develop staff.
Demonstrated success contributing to fundraising programs and projects such as major gift fundraising, capital campaigns, planned giving and annual campaigns.
Major gift fundraising success, including direct involvement in building and growing pipelines and cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors.
Previous experience working with and engaging leadership volunteers in fundraising activities.
Experience in communicating with diverse communities is an asset.
Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
Post Secondary Degree/Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Abilities, Qualities and Attributes:
Ability to develop and maintain productive interpersonal relationships with staff, donors, the public, businesses, volunteers, health care administrators, and professional staff.
Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to engage individuals and groups in a manner that increases philanthropic support.
Strategic thinker with a proven ability to operationalize strategic objectives into successful annual business plans. Experience promoting and meeting growth targets for programs and/or initiatives.
Financial acumen, including experience managing budgets and demonstrating fiscal accountability.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
Strong working knowledge of the financial, legal, and regulatory requirements for a not-for-profit organization.
Knowledge of tools and technology to support fundraising success and overall efficiency, including donor databases.
Personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
A demonstrated passion for healthcare philanthropy with experience working in a healthcare environment considered an asset.
Other Considerations:
Ability to attend community events as a representative of the hospital.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
A valid driver’s license with regular access to a vehicle.
APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINE
KCI Search + Talent has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care (Waypoint). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ellie Rusonik or Jody Jacobson, KCI Search + Talent, by email at Waypoint@kcitalent.com .
To view the full Executive Brief, please visit www.kcitalent.com
Interested candidates should send their resume and letter of interest to the email address listed above by January 29, 2026 . All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require any accommodations, please notify the Search Consultants at the email provided above.
The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 and includes HOOPP, comprehensive health benefits, and relocation support if required.
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is 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 2SLGBTQ+ persons.
Waypoint is situated on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek, which includes the Odawa, Ojibwe and Pottawatomi Nations (collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy), the Haudenosaunee (Six Nations/Mohawk of the Wahta Community), Huron, Wendat and Métis. We acknowledge and affirm our commitment to improving relationships between nations and to improving equity for Indigenous communities residing in central Ontario.
Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence will not be used to screen resumes or assess candidates in this search.
Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre and a recognized leader in integrated care across the healthcare continuum, from hospital to rehabilitative care to community-based care. Through Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI), and Circle of Care, Sinai Health delivers compassionate, world-class care while advancing scientific discovery, education, and system innovation. The organization is operating in a rapidly evolving environment marked by increasing complexity, system-wide workforce pressures, and intensified competition for talent and funding. As a leading Canadian institution, Sinai Health is positioned to amplify its visibility, influence, and impact across the broader health system provincially and nationally, and serve as a model for academic health science systems globally.
This role offers a unique opportunity for a bold, visionary leader to shape Sinai Health’s future as a premier academic health science system, strengthening integration of clinical care, research, and education across Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI), and Circle of Care. The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will embed research excellence and innovation into the organization’s core strategy, driving operational and clinical performance and amplifying Sinai Health’s reputation nationally and internationally. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and CEO will deliver on an ambitious strategic program, foster influential partnerships, and lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve best-in-class patient experience, digital transformation, and major capital projects. The President and CEO must foster a compassionate, inclusive, and values-rooted environment that supports all stakeholders and embraces Sinai Health as an organization governed by and rooted in Jewish values. Ultimately, the President and CEO will unite mission and performance, creating the conditions for Sinai Health to set the standard for integrated, compassionate, and research-driven care.
To deliver on Sinai Health’s agenda, the President and CEO will be a visionary leader who has consistently set bold strategic direction and driven impact. They will possess demonstrated strength across the following leadership priorities and capabilities:
Driving Results: Demonstrated high energy and ability to mobilize people and resources, set and achieve challenging targets, hold self and others accountable, persevere through obstacles, and engage, influence, and collaborate effectively with diverse health system partners to advance quality improvements in healthcare.
Building Effective Teams: Demonstrated ability to form and cultivate high-performing teams by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging collaboration, and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential and drive collective success.
Proven Business Acumen and Achievement: Demonstrated ability to make informed, strategic business decisions by understanding financial drivers, evaluating risks and opportunities, and aligning operational actions with broader organizational and stakeholder priorities.
Additional leadership capabilities include: Championing Change & Innovation; Collaborating Across Boundaries; Inspiring; Influencing; Communicating with Confidence; and Entrepreneurial leadership.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated executive leadership experience in large, complex, and dynamic healthcare or publicly funded health systems, with a record of transformative impact and deep understanding of patient care and the challenges and realities faced by frontline healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will possess direct experience in academic health and/or research-intensive environments, including a strong understanding of academic culture, research priorities, and the governance structures of teaching hospitals and affiliated health systems. These professional experiences will be complemented by a post-graduate degree in health administration, medicine, science, or related discipline. Comfort engaging with Boards, government, donors, and system partners, and the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups, will be essential.
Sinai Health welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that diversity enriches our community and supports our culture.
To Apply
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/president-and-chief-executive-officer-sinai-health . For additional information contact Hayley Becker at hayley@miramsbecker.com , 647-267-8170, and Penny Mirams at penny@miramsbecker.com , 647-395-0176.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre and a recognized leader in integrated care across the healthcare continuum, from hospital to rehabilitative care to community-based care. Through Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI), and Circle of Care, Sinai Health delivers compassionate, world-class care while advancing scientific discovery, education, and system innovation. The organization is operating in a rapidly evolving environment marked by increasing complexity, system-wide workforce pressures, and intensified competition for talent and funding. As a leading Canadian institution, Sinai Health is positioned to amplify its visibility, influence, and impact across the broader health system provincially and nationally, and serve as a model for academic health science systems globally.
This role offers a unique opportunity for a bold, visionary leader to shape Sinai Health’s future as a premier academic health science system, strengthening integration of clinical care, research, and education across Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI), and Circle of Care. The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will embed research excellence and innovation into the organization’s core strategy, driving operational and clinical performance and amplifying Sinai Health’s reputation nationally and internationally. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and CEO will deliver on an ambitious strategic program, foster influential partnerships, and lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve best-in-class patient experience, digital transformation, and major capital projects. The President and CEO must foster a compassionate, inclusive, and values-rooted environment that supports all stakeholders and embraces Sinai Health as an organization governed by and rooted in Jewish values. Ultimately, the President and CEO will unite mission and performance, creating the conditions for Sinai Health to set the standard for integrated, compassionate, and research-driven care.
To deliver on Sinai Health’s agenda, the President and CEO will be a visionary leader who has consistently set bold strategic direction and driven impact. They will possess demonstrated strength across the following leadership priorities and capabilities:
Driving Results: Demonstrated high energy and ability to mobilize people and resources, set and achieve challenging targets, hold self and others accountable, persevere through obstacles, and engage, influence, and collaborate effectively with diverse health system partners to advance quality improvements in healthcare.
Building Effective Teams: Demonstrated ability to form and cultivate high-performing teams by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging collaboration, and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential and drive collective success.
Proven Business Acumen and Achievement: Demonstrated ability to make informed, strategic business decisions by understanding financial drivers, evaluating risks and opportunities, and aligning operational actions with broader organizational and stakeholder priorities.
Additional leadership capabilities include: Championing Change & Innovation; Collaborating Across Boundaries; Inspiring; Influencing; Communicating with Confidence; and Entrepreneurial leadership.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated executive leadership experience in large, complex, and dynamic healthcare or publicly funded health systems, with a record of transformative impact and deep understanding of patient care and the challenges and realities faced by frontline healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will possess direct experience in academic health and/or research-intensive environments, including a strong understanding of academic culture, research priorities, and the governance structures of teaching hospitals and affiliated health systems. These professional experiences will be complemented by a post-graduate degree in health administration, medicine, science, or related discipline. Comfort engaging with Boards, government, donors, and system partners, and the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups, will be essential.
Sinai Health welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that diversity enriches our community and supports our culture.
To Apply
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/president-and-chief-executive-officer-sinai-health . For additional information contact Hayley Becker at hayley@miramsbecker.com , 647-267-8170, and Penny Mirams at penny@miramsbecker.com , 647-395-0176.
For over 100 years, Southlake Health has been dedicated to building healthy communities through innovative care. While many things have changed over the years, our unwavering pride in our people, place, and performance has stood the test of time.
With a passionate team of 6,000 medical professionals, staff, volunteers, and students, we work together every day to deliver exceptional care close to home. We are here for everyone who walks through our doors, no matter where they are in their life journey. Our commitment extends beyond our walls, reaching every community we serve. Driven by our heartfelt dedication, we believe that everyone deserves the best care and the best experience.
As we look to the future, our vision remains clear: to grow alongside our communities. This vision is anchored in our commitment to put people first—pushing boundaries and embracing the latest medical advancements while ensuring we meet individuals where they are in life. Every innovation, treatment technique, and interaction is centered on our desire to provide the leading-edge care that patients expect and deserve.
With an annual operating budget of over $500 million, we care for one of Ontario’s most rapidly growing and aging populations and have developed an exciting plan for new facilities to serve our communities into the future. A member of the Southlake Community Ontario Health Team, we are working with our partners to deliver connected care to northern York Region and southern Simcoe County; and through our two advanced regional program, Cancer Care and Cardiac Care, serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Southlake is embarking on a Finance transformation to modernize systems, improve processes, and position Finance as a strategic enabler across the organization. The Director of Finance will play a critical leadership role in designing and implementing this transformation championing best practices in financial management, driving operational efficiency, and building the capabilities needed to support Southlake’s future. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Finance at Southlake and play a key role in enabling our mission of delivering exceptional care to our patients and community.
Reporting to the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Finance contributes to the financial stewardship and operational efficiency of Southlake Health by producing timely financial and operational reporting that supports strategic planning and informed decision-making across the organization. Committed to driving meaningful impact within both the hospital and the broader provincial health system, the Director applies sound financial expertise to strengthen fiscal responsibility, and advance organizational performance. Through close collaboration with clinical and non-clinical leaders, the Director leads the finance team in delivering robust analysis that supports prudent planning and effective resource allocation. Responsibilities include oversight of general accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury functions, case costing, and capital and financial planning. The Director is also accountable for coordinating the annual financial cycle, including budgets, audited financial statements, and mandatory reporting requirements, while upholding a comprehensive framework of internal controls and financial policies that ensure reporting integrity, mitigate risk, and promote transparency.
With a minimum of five years of progressive financial leadership at the management level in a hospital setting, the successful individual exemplifies a service-centered approach grounded in trust and collaboration. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams while fostering strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. The successful candidate will also demonstrate proven ability to lead teams through change and drive operational improvements. Exceptional analytical acumen, critical thinking and organizational capability, combined with the ability to influence, negotiate, and synthesize and communicate complex financial insights are essential. The preferred candidate will also possess the capacity to navigate complex relationships and drive performance within a highly regulated environment. A university degree in Business Administration or a recognized equivalent, along with a professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent), is required.
For additional information, or to apply for this outstanding opportunity, please submit your application and related materials to Jim Stonehouse, Partner or Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Associate (kluu@boyden.com ).
The salary for this position is $150,000 to $200,000. This is a current vacancy.
At Southlake (www.southlake.ca ), we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
For over 100 years, Southlake Health has been dedicated to building healthy communities through innovative care. While many things have changed over the years, our unwavering pride in our people, place, and performance has stood the test of time.
With a passionate team of 6,000 medical professionals, staff, volunteers, and students, we work together every day to deliver exceptional care close to home. We are here for everyone who walks through our doors, no matter where they are in their life journey. Our commitment extends beyond our walls, reaching every community we serve. Driven by our heartfelt dedication, we believe that everyone deserves the best care and the best experience.
As we look to the future, our vision remains clear: to grow alongside our communities. This vision is anchored in our commitment to put people first—pushing boundaries and embracing the latest medical advancements while ensuring we meet individuals where they are in life. Every innovation, treatment technique, and interaction is centered on our desire to provide the leading-edge care that patients expect and deserve.
With an annual operating budget of over $500 million, we care for one of Ontario’s most rapidly growing and aging populations and have developed an exciting plan for new facilities to serve our communities into the future. A member of the Southlake Community Ontario Health Team, we are working with our partners to deliver connected care to northern York Region and southern Simcoe County; and through our two advanced regional program, Cancer Care and Cardiac Care, serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Southlake is embarking on a Finance transformation to modernize systems, improve processes, and position Finance as a strategic enabler across the organization. The Director of Finance will play a critical leadership role in designing and implementing this transformation championing best practices in financial management, driving operational efficiency, and building the capabilities needed to support Southlake’s future. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Finance at Southlake and play a key role in enabling our mission of delivering exceptional care to our patients and community.
Reporting to the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Finance contributes to the financial stewardship and operational efficiency of Southlake Health by producing timely financial and operational reporting that supports strategic planning and informed decision-making across the organization. Committed to driving meaningful impact within both the hospital and the broader provincial health system, the Director applies sound financial expertise to strengthen fiscal responsibility, and advance organizational performance. Through close collaboration with clinical and non-clinical leaders, the Director leads the finance team in delivering robust analysis that supports prudent planning and effective resource allocation. Responsibilities include oversight of general accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury functions, case costing, and capital and financial planning. The Director is also accountable for coordinating the annual financial cycle, including budgets, audited financial statements, and mandatory reporting requirements, while upholding a comprehensive framework of internal controls and financial policies that ensure reporting integrity, mitigate risk, and promote transparency.
With a minimum of five years of progressive financial leadership at the management level in a hospital setting, the successful individual exemplifies a service-centered approach grounded in trust and collaboration. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams while fostering strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. The successful candidate will also demonstrate proven ability to lead teams through change and drive operational improvements. Exceptional analytical acumen, critical thinking and organizational capability, combined with the ability to influence, negotiate, and synthesize and communicate complex financial insights are essential. The preferred candidate will also possess the capacity to navigate complex relationships and drive performance within a highly regulated environment. A university degree in Business Administration or a recognized equivalent, along with a professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent), is required.
For additional information, or to apply for this outstanding opportunity, please submit your application and related materials to Jim Stonehouse, Partner or Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Associate (kluu@boyden.com ).
The salary for this position is $150,000 to $200,000. This is a current vacancy.
At Southlake (www.southlake.ca ), we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.
Job Type: Existing vacancy, Part-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $58.24 - $66.49 per hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families.
The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams across the lifespan.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-informed care plans in collaboration with clients, interprofessional team members, and partner agencies.
Provide holistic care through prescribing and managing medications, therapeutic interventions, and follow-up within NP scope of practice (CNO standards, CDSA compliance).
Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health.
Select appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and health promotion/disease prevention/management strategies.
Deliver preventive care, immunizations, and culturally safe health promotion tailored to newcomer populations.
Ensure timely referrals and smooth care transitions with internal programs, settlement agencies, specialty care, and community services.
Collaborate with other members of the team including mental health counsellors, and community ambassadors to create seamless, wraparound care pathways.
Advocate with and for clients to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to services.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation; participate in audits, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, and workflows that support client-centered, culturally responsive care.
Act as a preceptor for students, provide mentorship, and support interprofessional education.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and equity-focused practice.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees as required.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances.
Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care.
Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance.
Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels.
Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health.
Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities.
Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners.
Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset.
Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours.
Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure.
Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Jan 20, 2026
Part time
Job Type: Existing vacancy, Part-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $58.24 - $66.49 per hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families.
The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams across the lifespan.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-informed care plans in collaboration with clients, interprofessional team members, and partner agencies.
Provide holistic care through prescribing and managing medications, therapeutic interventions, and follow-up within NP scope of practice (CNO standards, CDSA compliance).
Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health.
Select appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and health promotion/disease prevention/management strategies.
Deliver preventive care, immunizations, and culturally safe health promotion tailored to newcomer populations.
Ensure timely referrals and smooth care transitions with internal programs, settlement agencies, specialty care, and community services.
Collaborate with other members of the team including mental health counsellors, and community ambassadors to create seamless, wraparound care pathways.
Advocate with and for clients to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to services.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation; participate in audits, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, and workflows that support client-centered, culturally responsive care.
Act as a preceptor for students, provide mentorship, and support interprofessional education.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and equity-focused practice.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees as required.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances.
Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care.
Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance.
Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels.
Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health.
Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities.
Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners.
Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset.
Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours.
Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure.
Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Job Type: Existing vacancy, Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $58.24 - $66.49 per hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families.
The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams across the lifespan.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-informed care plans in collaboration with clients, interprofessional team members, and partner agencies.
Provide holistic care through prescribing and managing medications, therapeutic interventions, and follow-up within NP scope of practice (CNO standards, CDSA compliance).
Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health.
Select appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and health promotion/disease prevention/management strategies.
Deliver preventive care, immunizations, and culturally safe health promotion tailored to newcomer populations.
Ensure timely referrals and smooth care transitions with internal programs, settlement agencies, specialty care, and community services.
Collaborate with other members of the team including mental health counsellors, and community ambassadors to create seamless, wraparound care pathways.
Advocate with and for clients to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to services.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation; participate in audits, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, and workflows that support client-centered, culturally responsive care.
Act as a preceptor for students, provide mentorship, and support interprofessional education.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and equity-focused practice.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees as required.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances.
Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care.
Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance.
Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels.
Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health.
Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities.
Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners.
Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset.
Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours.
Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure.
Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Job Type: Existing vacancy, Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $58.24 - $66.49 per hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families.
The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams across the lifespan.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-informed care plans in collaboration with clients, interprofessional team members, and partner agencies.
Provide holistic care through prescribing and managing medications, therapeutic interventions, and follow-up within NP scope of practice (CNO standards, CDSA compliance).
Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health.
Select appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and health promotion/disease prevention/management strategies.
Deliver preventive care, immunizations, and culturally safe health promotion tailored to newcomer populations.
Ensure timely referrals and smooth care transitions with internal programs, settlement agencies, specialty care, and community services.
Collaborate with other members of the team including mental health counsellors, and community ambassadors to create seamless, wraparound care pathways.
Advocate with and for clients to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to services.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation; participate in audits, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, and workflows that support client-centered, culturally responsive care.
Act as a preceptor for students, provide mentorship, and support interprofessional education.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and equity-focused practice.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees as required.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances.
Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care.
Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance.
Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels.
Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health.
Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities.
Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners.
Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset.
Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours.
Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure.
Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Job Type: Existing Vacancy, Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $34.06-40.53/hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
Role Overview
This role leads timely access to care across WellFort programs and sites by coordinating central intake, system navigation, and warm referrals across primary care, mental health and addictions, chronic disease and wellness, and community/social services. Working from a trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and culturally safe approach, the Intake & Navigation Care Coordinator triages and prioritizes clients based on physical and social needs, guided by the social determinants of health (e.g., housing, income, food access, language/immigration, transportation) and aligns response levels and follow-up timeframes with program standards and partner pathways. The role collaborates with interprofessional teams and community partners to deliver coordinated, wraparound care.
Core activities include welcoming clients, completing holistic assessments, developing and updating individualized care plans, facilitating warm handoffs, and routing clients to the appropriate provider or setting at the appropriate time using standardized screening tools and sound judgment.
The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing marginalization including newcomers, individuals facing homelessness or housing precarity, and other equity-deserving populations and will demonstrate empathy, dignity, and respect in their work.
The Opportunity
Reporting to a Program Manager, the Intake & Navigation Care Coordinator is a core member of our interprofessional team, advancing timely access, coordinated transitions, and continuity of care across programs and sites, in close collaboration with partners to deliver holistic, integrated care.
Responsibilities include:
Under the direction/delegation of an authorized clinician, perform specific clinical acts (e.g., specimen collection, vaccine administration) and, as delegated, communicate routine test results and follow-up plans; escalate according to protocol.
Perform central intake across programs; complete holistic assessments (history, vitals/measurements, screening); triages and prioritizes clients based on their physical and social needs considering the holistic needs of clients including housing, income, food access, language, and transportation; develop individualized prevention/care and self-management plans.
Coordinate and monitor care-plan delivery; provide ongoing support, follow-up, and case coordination across health, social, and community services, in collaboration with partner organizations.
Provide health education to clients, families, and groups.
Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation (assessments, care plans, transitions, referrals, outcomes); participate in chart/case reviews;
Contribute to data quality, reporting, and continuous quality improvement (CQI); support protocol, pathway, and tool development.
Participate in program/service and policy development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation; coordinate outreach/mobile clinics with internal programs, community organizations, providers, and local stakeholders as needed.
Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary meetings, community outreach, and agency awareness initiatives.
Advocate with and for clients to reduce barriers and ensure fair, dignified access to care and supports; contribute to community education and collaborative strategies.
Manage clinic readiness operations: maintain/order equipment and supplies; share responsibility for safe handling of medications and vaccines (including cold-chain compliance); make purchases within allocated budget lines and follow procurement controls; assist with operational policies and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant government guidelines, acts, and legislation affecting client care and organizational practice.
Supervise and support students/learners from various disciplines; contribute to orientation and teaching activities with a determinants-of-health lens.
Participate in applied research and evaluation projects, as appropriate.
Perform other duties as required to meet program and organizational needs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related health-care field; in good standing with the applicable regulatory college.
Experience coordinating care with individuals facing barriers to access including equity-deserving populations.
Demonstrates a strengths-based perspective, recognizing and building on the inherent assets, skills, and resilience of individuals and communities. Focuses on empowerment rather than deficits, fostering dignity, self-determination, and collaborative problem-solving in all interactions.
Deep appreciation for the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and housing precarity, and those impacted by intersecting forms of marginalization.
Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and culturally safe practice.
Experience with care coordination, case management, and system navigation in community-based settings.
Excellent written and oral communication skills tailored to appropriate literacy levels.
Knowledge of local health, social, and community service systems and referral pathways.
Experience working with diverse communities and knowledge of anti-oppressive framework.
Demonstrated ability to organize workload, respond effectively to unexpected situations, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Current First Aid/CPR and a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
Additional languages relevant to the community are an asset.
Working Environment & Physical Demands
Work may be mobile and/or site-based across multiple locations and programs including shelters.
Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and Saturdays.
Exposure to individuals experiencing crisis, complex health conditions, or escalated behaviours.
Combination of client-facing interactions, outreach activities, and administrative responsibilities.
Requires flexibility, adaptability, and comfort building longitudinal relationships with clients and collaborating across programs.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Job Type: Existing Vacancy, Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $34.06-40.53/hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
Role Overview
This role leads timely access to care across WellFort programs and sites by coordinating central intake, system navigation, and warm referrals across primary care, mental health and addictions, chronic disease and wellness, and community/social services. Working from a trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and culturally safe approach, the Intake & Navigation Care Coordinator triages and prioritizes clients based on physical and social needs, guided by the social determinants of health (e.g., housing, income, food access, language/immigration, transportation) and aligns response levels and follow-up timeframes with program standards and partner pathways. The role collaborates with interprofessional teams and community partners to deliver coordinated, wraparound care.
Core activities include welcoming clients, completing holistic assessments, developing and updating individualized care plans, facilitating warm handoffs, and routing clients to the appropriate provider or setting at the appropriate time using standardized screening tools and sound judgment.
The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing marginalization including newcomers, individuals facing homelessness or housing precarity, and other equity-deserving populations and will demonstrate empathy, dignity, and respect in their work.
The Opportunity
Reporting to a Program Manager, the Intake & Navigation Care Coordinator is a core member of our interprofessional team, advancing timely access, coordinated transitions, and continuity of care across programs and sites, in close collaboration with partners to deliver holistic, integrated care.
Responsibilities include:
Under the direction/delegation of an authorized clinician, perform specific clinical acts (e.g., specimen collection, vaccine administration) and, as delegated, communicate routine test results and follow-up plans; escalate according to protocol.
Perform central intake across programs; complete holistic assessments (history, vitals/measurements, screening); triages and prioritizes clients based on their physical and social needs considering the holistic needs of clients including housing, income, food access, language, and transportation; develop individualized prevention/care and self-management plans.
Coordinate and monitor care-plan delivery; provide ongoing support, follow-up, and case coordination across health, social, and community services, in collaboration with partner organizations.
Provide health education to clients, families, and groups.
Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation (assessments, care plans, transitions, referrals, outcomes); participate in chart/case reviews;
Contribute to data quality, reporting, and continuous quality improvement (CQI); support protocol, pathway, and tool development.
Participate in program/service and policy development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation; coordinate outreach/mobile clinics with internal programs, community organizations, providers, and local stakeholders as needed.
Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary meetings, community outreach, and agency awareness initiatives.
Advocate with and for clients to reduce barriers and ensure fair, dignified access to care and supports; contribute to community education and collaborative strategies.
Manage clinic readiness operations: maintain/order equipment and supplies; share responsibility for safe handling of medications and vaccines (including cold-chain compliance); make purchases within allocated budget lines and follow procurement controls; assist with operational policies and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant government guidelines, acts, and legislation affecting client care and organizational practice.
Supervise and support students/learners from various disciplines; contribute to orientation and teaching activities with a determinants-of-health lens.
Participate in applied research and evaluation projects, as appropriate.
Perform other duties as required to meet program and organizational needs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related health-care field; in good standing with the applicable regulatory college.
Experience coordinating care with individuals facing barriers to access including equity-deserving populations.
Demonstrates a strengths-based perspective, recognizing and building on the inherent assets, skills, and resilience of individuals and communities. Focuses on empowerment rather than deficits, fostering dignity, self-determination, and collaborative problem-solving in all interactions.
Deep appreciation for the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and housing precarity, and those impacted by intersecting forms of marginalization.
Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and culturally safe practice.
Experience with care coordination, case management, and system navigation in community-based settings.
Excellent written and oral communication skills tailored to appropriate literacy levels.
Knowledge of local health, social, and community service systems and referral pathways.
Experience working with diverse communities and knowledge of anti-oppressive framework.
Demonstrated ability to organize workload, respond effectively to unexpected situations, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Current First Aid/CPR and a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
Additional languages relevant to the community are an asset.
Working Environment & Physical Demands
Work may be mobile and/or site-based across multiple locations and programs including shelters.
Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and Saturdays.
Exposure to individuals experiencing crisis, complex health conditions, or escalated behaviours.
Combination of client-facing interactions, outreach activities, and administrative responsibilities.
Requires flexibility, adaptability, and comfort building longitudinal relationships with clients and collaborating across programs.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Job Type: Multiple existing vacancies, Casual
Pay Rate: $29.21-40.35/hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Care
The RN/RPN assists in the delivery of primary care services and promotes healthy lifestyle choices for the residents of the community. The RN/RPN provides holistic care and acts as an entry point into the broader health or social service system including:
Assist the health care team to plan and evaluate programs and develop or initiate health teaching, screening programs or workshops by identifying health needs of individual clients, families and community groups.
Perform clinical tasks by conducting nursing assessments, health education/ counselling, history taking, performing specific procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of nursing practice and providing follow-up care.
Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling, and health promotion services for individuals, families, and the community.
Health Promotion and Education
Identifies trends or issues related to the health status of priority groups and uses the information in planning and advocacy work.
Actively participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and education and support programs that are relevant and meaningful to the community served by WellFort, at off-site locations, and in collaboration with community partners.
Provides health information and counselling to individuals and groups through discussion, workshops/presentations, health fair displays, videos and the provision of written materials.
Acts as a resource to WellFort staff and in partner/community organizations on specific and general issues in primacy health care within registered nursing scope of practice and according to College of Nursing standards.
Promotes and increase awareness of health promotion activities with clients including immunizations, flu shots, smoking cessation, risk assessment, lifestyle modifications, and assesses readiness for change.
Advocacy and Community Development
Advocates for and with clients to reduce barriers to accessing health care and other services in the health centre and the broader community.
Works with clients, especially those who traditionally experience barriers to access to ensure that they are treated with fairness and dignity.
Participates in the development and support of public policies and strategies that have a positive influence on the determinants of health.
Engages with the community to enhance its ability to function independently, to improve or protect the environment, and to support the development of healthy public policy and practice.
Participates in community projects or WellFort activities to provide education, information or to develop collaborative strategies.
Administration & Others
Maintain clear, accurate, and timely written electronic documentation including EMR, requisitions, reports, encounters, and other information as required by the health centre, MOH, CNO and other regulatory bodies
Contribute to policy/protocol development, in relation to health care service delivery and/or professional practice
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of government guidelines, acts and legislation affecting client care
Stays current on evidence-based strategies that improve health.
Supervise, support, or provide education for students from various disciplines with a particular focus on the determinants of health, primary health care and the role of nursing within WellFort
Share responsibility for the ordering, maintenance, and proper handling of medications, vaccines, supplies, and equipment
Makes purchases within allocated budget lines and follows protocol for ordering, tracking, and paying for supplies.
Participates in research when opportunities arise.
Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Diploma or degree in nursing from a recognized community college or university. Baccalaureate degree an asset.
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.
Registered Nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health.
Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing tradition health care institutions such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, and substance use issues.
An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Jan 20, 2026
Job Type: Multiple existing vacancies, Casual
Pay Rate: $29.21-40.35/hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Care
The RN/RPN assists in the delivery of primary care services and promotes healthy lifestyle choices for the residents of the community. The RN/RPN provides holistic care and acts as an entry point into the broader health or social service system including:
Assist the health care team to plan and evaluate programs and develop or initiate health teaching, screening programs or workshops by identifying health needs of individual clients, families and community groups.
Perform clinical tasks by conducting nursing assessments, health education/ counselling, history taking, performing specific procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of nursing practice and providing follow-up care.
Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling, and health promotion services for individuals, families, and the community.
Health Promotion and Education
Identifies trends or issues related to the health status of priority groups and uses the information in planning and advocacy work.
Actively participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and education and support programs that are relevant and meaningful to the community served by WellFort, at off-site locations, and in collaboration with community partners.
Provides health information and counselling to individuals and groups through discussion, workshops/presentations, health fair displays, videos and the provision of written materials.
Acts as a resource to WellFort staff and in partner/community organizations on specific and general issues in primacy health care within registered nursing scope of practice and according to College of Nursing standards.
Promotes and increase awareness of health promotion activities with clients including immunizations, flu shots, smoking cessation, risk assessment, lifestyle modifications, and assesses readiness for change.
Advocacy and Community Development
Advocates for and with clients to reduce barriers to accessing health care and other services in the health centre and the broader community.
Works with clients, especially those who traditionally experience barriers to access to ensure that they are treated with fairness and dignity.
Participates in the development and support of public policies and strategies that have a positive influence on the determinants of health.
Engages with the community to enhance its ability to function independently, to improve or protect the environment, and to support the development of healthy public policy and practice.
Participates in community projects or WellFort activities to provide education, information or to develop collaborative strategies.
Administration & Others
Maintain clear, accurate, and timely written electronic documentation including EMR, requisitions, reports, encounters, and other information as required by the health centre, MOH, CNO and other regulatory bodies
Contribute to policy/protocol development, in relation to health care service delivery and/or professional practice
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of government guidelines, acts and legislation affecting client care
Stays current on evidence-based strategies that improve health.
Supervise, support, or provide education for students from various disciplines with a particular focus on the determinants of health, primary health care and the role of nursing within WellFort
Share responsibility for the ordering, maintenance, and proper handling of medications, vaccines, supplies, and equipment
Makes purchases within allocated budget lines and follows protocol for ordering, tracking, and paying for supplies.
Participates in research when opportunities arise.
Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Diploma or degree in nursing from a recognized community college or university. Baccalaureate degree an asset.
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.
Registered Nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health.
Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing tradition health care institutions such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, and substance use issues.
An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Job Type: Existing vacancy, Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $58.24-66.49/hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HART HUB
Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) is pleased to partner with various agencies in the Peel Region, including WellFort Community Health Services, to offer services to the local community at the new Brampton based Homelessness and Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub.
HART Hubs are community-based care hubs designed to address mental health, addiction and housing needs for people experiencing homelessness. They provide integrated care, offering a wide range of services such as primary care, mental health services, addiction care and employment supports. With targeted community outreach and rapid referral pathways, HART
Hubs aim to support individuals with complex needs, helping them recover, achieve housing stability, and inclusion.
Achieving our vision means we’re recruiting people who are passionate about driving change and delivering evidence-based, responsive and affirming care that meet people where they are.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families.
The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams across the lifespan.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-informed care plans in collaboration with clients, interprofessional team members, and partner agencies.
Provide holistic care through prescribing and managing medications, therapeutic interventions, and follow-up within NP scope of practice (CNO standards, CDSA compliance).
Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health.
Select appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and health promotion/disease prevention/management strategies.
Deliver preventive care, immunizations, and culturally safe health promotion tailored to newcomer populations.
Ensure timely referrals and smooth care transitions with internal programs, settlement agencies, specialty care, and community services.
Collaborate with other members of the team including mental health counsellors, and community ambassadors to create seamless, wraparound care pathways.
Advocate with and for clients to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to services.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation; participate in audits, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, and workflows that support client-centered, culturally responsive care.
Act as a preceptor for students, provide mentorship, and support interprofessional education.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and equity-focused practice.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees as required.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances.
Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care.
Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance.
Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels.
Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health.
Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities.
Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners.
Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset.
Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours.
Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure.
Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Job Type: Existing vacancy, Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $58.24-66.49/hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
HART HUB
Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) is pleased to partner with various agencies in the Peel Region, including WellFort Community Health Services, to offer services to the local community at the new Brampton based Homelessness and Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub.
HART Hubs are community-based care hubs designed to address mental health, addiction and housing needs for people experiencing homelessness. They provide integrated care, offering a wide range of services such as primary care, mental health services, addiction care and employment supports. With targeted community outreach and rapid referral pathways, HART
Hubs aim to support individuals with complex needs, helping them recover, achieve housing stability, and inclusion.
Achieving our vision means we’re recruiting people who are passionate about driving change and delivering evidence-based, responsive and affirming care that meet people where they are.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families.
The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams across the lifespan.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-informed care plans in collaboration with clients, interprofessional team members, and partner agencies.
Provide holistic care through prescribing and managing medications, therapeutic interventions, and follow-up within NP scope of practice (CNO standards, CDSA compliance).
Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health.
Select appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and health promotion/disease prevention/management strategies.
Deliver preventive care, immunizations, and culturally safe health promotion tailored to newcomer populations.
Ensure timely referrals and smooth care transitions with internal programs, settlement agencies, specialty care, and community services.
Collaborate with other members of the team including mental health counsellors, and community ambassadors to create seamless, wraparound care pathways.
Advocate with and for clients to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to services.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation; participate in audits, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, and workflows that support client-centered, culturally responsive care.
Act as a preceptor for students, provide mentorship, and support interprofessional education.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and equity-focused practice.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees as required.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances.
Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care.
Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance.
Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels.
Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health.
Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities.
Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners.
Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset.
Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours.
Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure.
Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Job Type: Existing vacancy, Full-time, Contract (until March 31, 2026)
Pay Rate: $34.20-40.35/hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
REFUGEE CLINIC
The Specialized Clinical Refugee Health Team, funded by Ontario Health, provides comprehensive, culturally safe, and trauma-informed primary care and wraparound supports for refugees and refugee claimants with complex health and social needs. Care is delivered at WellFort’s two sites and through outreach to community locations where refugees are being housed, including hotels, in partnership with settlement agencies and local health providers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Care
The RN assists in the delivery of primary care services and promotes healthy lifestyle choices for the residents of the community. The RN provides holistic care and acts as an entry point into the broader health or social service system including:
Assist the health care team to plan and evaluate programs and develop or initiate health teaching, screening programs or workshops by identifying health needs of individual clients, families and community groups.
Perform clinical tasks by conducting nursing assessments, health education/ counselling, history taking, performing specific procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of nursing practice and providing follow-up care.
Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling, and health promotion services for individuals, families, and the community.
Health Promotion and Education
Identifies trends or issues related to the health status of priority groups and uses the information in planning and advocacy work.
Actively participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and education and support programs that are relevant and meaningful to the community served by WellFort, at off-site locations, and in collaboration with community partners.
Provides health information and counselling to individuals and groups through discussion, workshops/presentations, health fair displays, videos and the provision of written materials.
Acts as a resource to WellFort staff and in partner/community organizations on specific and general issues in primacy health care within registered nursing scope of practice and according to College of Nursing standards.
Promotes and increase awareness of health promotion activities with clients including immunizations, flu shots, smoking cessation, risk assessment, lifestyle modifications, and assesses readiness for change.
Advocacy and Community Development
Advocates for and with clients to reduce barriers to accessing health care and other services in the health centre and the broader community.
Works with clients, especially those who traditionally experience barriers to access to ensure that they are treated with fairness and dignity.
Participates in the development and support of public policies and strategies that have a positive influence on the determinants of health.
Engages with the community to enhance its ability to function independently, to improve or protect the environment, and to support the development of healthy public policy and practice.
Participates in community projects or WellFort activities to provide education, information or to develop collaborative strategies.
Administration & Others
Maintain clear, accurate, and timely written electronic documentation including EMR, requisitions, reports, encounters, and other information as required by the health centre, MOH, CNO and other regulatory bodies
Contribute to policy/protocol development, in relation to health care service delivery and/or professional practice
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of government guidelines, acts and legislation affecting client care
Stays current on evidence-based strategies that improve health.
Supervise, support, or provide education for students from various disciplines with a particular focus on the determinants of health, primary health care and the role of nursing within WellFort
Share responsibility for the ordering, maintenance, and proper handling of medications, vaccines, supplies, and equipment
Makes purchases within allocated budget lines and follows protocol for ordering, tracking, and paying for supplies.
Participates in research when opportunities arise.
Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Degree in nursing from a recognized college or university.
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.
Registered Nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health.
Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing tradition health care institutions such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, and substance use issues.
An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Job Type: Existing vacancy, Full-time, Contract (until March 31, 2026)
Pay Rate: $34.20-40.35/hour
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
REFUGEE CLINIC
The Specialized Clinical Refugee Health Team, funded by Ontario Health, provides comprehensive, culturally safe, and trauma-informed primary care and wraparound supports for refugees and refugee claimants with complex health and social needs. Care is delivered at WellFort’s two sites and through outreach to community locations where refugees are being housed, including hotels, in partnership with settlement agencies and local health providers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Care
The RN assists in the delivery of primary care services and promotes healthy lifestyle choices for the residents of the community. The RN provides holistic care and acts as an entry point into the broader health or social service system including:
Assist the health care team to plan and evaluate programs and develop or initiate health teaching, screening programs or workshops by identifying health needs of individual clients, families and community groups.
Perform clinical tasks by conducting nursing assessments, health education/ counselling, history taking, performing specific procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of nursing practice and providing follow-up care.
Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling, and health promotion services for individuals, families, and the community.
Health Promotion and Education
Identifies trends or issues related to the health status of priority groups and uses the information in planning and advocacy work.
Actively participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and education and support programs that are relevant and meaningful to the community served by WellFort, at off-site locations, and in collaboration with community partners.
Provides health information and counselling to individuals and groups through discussion, workshops/presentations, health fair displays, videos and the provision of written materials.
Acts as a resource to WellFort staff and in partner/community organizations on specific and general issues in primacy health care within registered nursing scope of practice and according to College of Nursing standards.
Promotes and increase awareness of health promotion activities with clients including immunizations, flu shots, smoking cessation, risk assessment, lifestyle modifications, and assesses readiness for change.
Advocacy and Community Development
Advocates for and with clients to reduce barriers to accessing health care and other services in the health centre and the broader community.
Works with clients, especially those who traditionally experience barriers to access to ensure that they are treated with fairness and dignity.
Participates in the development and support of public policies and strategies that have a positive influence on the determinants of health.
Engages with the community to enhance its ability to function independently, to improve or protect the environment, and to support the development of healthy public policy and practice.
Participates in community projects or WellFort activities to provide education, information or to develop collaborative strategies.
Administration & Others
Maintain clear, accurate, and timely written electronic documentation including EMR, requisitions, reports, encounters, and other information as required by the health centre, MOH, CNO and other regulatory bodies
Contribute to policy/protocol development, in relation to health care service delivery and/or professional practice
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of government guidelines, acts and legislation affecting client care
Stays current on evidence-based strategies that improve health.
Supervise, support, or provide education for students from various disciplines with a particular focus on the determinants of health, primary health care and the role of nursing within WellFort
Share responsibility for the ordering, maintenance, and proper handling of medications, vaccines, supplies, and equipment
Makes purchases within allocated budget lines and follows protocol for ordering, tracking, and paying for supplies.
Participates in research when opportunities arise.
Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Degree in nursing from a recognized college or university.
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.
Registered Nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings one of which must be community health.
Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing tradition health care institutions such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, and substance use issues.
An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Job type: Existing vacancy, Full-time, Permanent
Pay rate: $58.24-66.49/hour
Program: Refugee Clinic through March 31, 2026; Homeless Health Program beginning April 1, 2026
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
REFUGEE CLINIC
The Specialized Clinical Refugee Health Team, funded by Ontario Health, provides comprehensive, culturally safe, and trauma-informed primary care and wraparound supports for refugees and refugee claimants with complex health and social needs. Care is delivered at WellFort’s two sites and through outreach to community locations where refugees are being housed, including hotels, in partnership with settlement agencies and local health providers.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families.
The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams across the lifespan.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-informed care plans in collaboration with clients, interprofessional team members, and partner agencies.
Provide holistic care through prescribing and managing medications, therapeutic interventions, and follow-up within NP scope of practice (CNO standards, CDSA compliance).
Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health.
Select appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and health promotion/disease prevention/management strategies.
Deliver preventive care, immunizations, and culturally safe health promotion tailored to newcomer populations.
Ensure timely referrals and smooth care transitions with internal programs, settlement agencies, specialty care, and community services.
Collaborate with other members of the team including mental health counsellors, and community ambassadors to create seamless, wraparound care pathways.
Advocate with and for clients to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to services.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation; participate in audits, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, and workflows that support client-centered, culturally responsive care.
Act as a preceptor for students, provide mentorship, and support interprofessional education.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and equity-focused practice.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees as required.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances.
Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care.
Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance.
Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels.
Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health.
Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities.
Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners.
Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset.
Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours.
Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure.
Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Job type: Existing vacancy, Full-time, Permanent
Pay rate: $58.24-66.49/hour
Program: Refugee Clinic through March 31, 2026; Homeless Health Program beginning April 1, 2026
WHO WE ARE
Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. Values: Client-Centred • Collaboration • Accountability • Respect • Diversity • Equity
WellFort Community Health Services is a values-based, non-profit, multi-service organization committed to reducing barriers to care and improving the health of our communities. We provide services from an equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to individuals and families, many of whom have experienced systemic barriers and health inequities.
We prioritize populations who experience barriers to health and accessing services, including newcomers and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, racialized communities, those living with low income, and individuals living with complex mental health, substance use, or chronic conditions.
REFUGEE CLINIC
The Specialized Clinical Refugee Health Team, funded by Ontario Health, provides comprehensive, culturally safe, and trauma-informed primary care and wraparound supports for refugees and refugee claimants with complex health and social needs. Care is delivered at WellFort’s two sites and through outreach to community locations where refugees are being housed, including hotels, in partnership with settlement agencies and local health providers.
HOMELESS HEALTH PROGRAM
The Homeless Health Program is a Nurse Practitioner-led initiative that provides essential healthcare services to individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or transitioning out of homelessness in the Peel Region. We understand the unique challenges faced by those without stable housing, and our goal is to make healthcare accessible, integrated, and responsive.
Our dedicated team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Personal Support Workers, all working together to ensure our patients receive the care they need, where and when they need it. We remove barriers to care for those facing housing instability and poor health.
The program manages 45 medical beds at the Dundas Street Shelter, providing 24/7 care, as well as daytime mobile primary care services at other shelters and drop-ins across the region.
By providing these services, we help hospitals make the best use of their emergency and acute care resources. Patients who no longer need to stay in the hospital but still require medical support can continue their recovery in a shelter bed with healthcare services. We also offer additional support for people in shelters who may need extra medical attention, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
Our medical services include:
Care for chronic conditions like diabetes
Medication management
Support for substance withdrawal and pain management
Wound care
Mental health services and stabilization
Chiropody (foot care)
Monitoring and support after hospital stays
This program ensures that structurally vulnerable populations in our community have access to the care they deserve, improving overall health and wellbeing.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced primary care for patients with complex health needs, ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable access to care. Care is delivered both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team and community partners, in-clinic and through outreach to meet clients where they are, supporting the health and well-being of newcomers and their families.
The role emphasizes delivering comprehensive, integrated care across a wide spectrum of services, including primary care, mental health and trauma counselling, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease prevention and management, and infectious disease assessment and treatment. The NP will coordinate this care in collaboration with the interprofessional team and community partners to ensure timely, equitable, and culturally safe access for patients. Interpretation services are used as needed to reduce barriers and foster trust
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments, histories, and physical exams across the lifespan.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-informed care plans in collaboration with clients, interprofessional team members, and partner agencies.
Provide holistic care through prescribing and managing medications, therapeutic interventions, and follow-up within NP scope of practice (CNO standards, CDSA compliance).
Manage acute, chronic, and complex conditions, including infectious diseases, chronic disease management, reproductive and obstetrical care, children’s health, and mental health.
Select appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, health counselling, and health promotion/disease prevention/management strategies.
Deliver preventive care, immunizations, and culturally safe health promotion tailored to newcomer populations.
Ensure timely referrals and smooth care transitions with internal programs, settlement agencies, specialty care, and community services.
Collaborate with other members of the team including mental health counsellors, and community ambassadors to create seamless, wraparound care pathways.
Advocate with and for clients to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to services.
Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation; participate in audits, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, and workflows that support client-centered, culturally responsive care.
Act as a preceptor for students, provide mentorship, and support interprofessional education.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competency and equity-focused practice.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees as required.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing preferred) and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Maintain current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (NP-PHC) and have completed the CNO-approved course in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances.
Bring a minimum of three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in community or primary care.
Hold active membership with RNAO or NPAO and maintain liability insurance.
Demonstrated experience providing care to refugees, newcomers, and/or populations facing systemic barriers.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt communication to different literacy levels.
Applied knowledge of mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health.
Proficiency in trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed treatment modalities.
Ability to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams and with community partners.
Proficiency in EMRs, Microsoft applications, and confidence navigating digital tools.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
Fluency in South Asian, or African languages, or Spanish is considered a strong asset.
Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, unless exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to individuals in crisis or with escalated behaviours.
Fast-paced environment requiring sound decision-making under pressure.
Frequent sitting and data entry; occasional standing and light lifting.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
WellFort is an inclusive and equitable employer. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience of poverty, homelessness, or systemic marginalization.
Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.
Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ .
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.
