About The Royal
As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.
Position Summary:
The Director of Pharmacy is a pharmacist registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists who is responsible for leading the pharmacy team in the best possible delivery of services to the persons served at The Royal in the context of the strategic plan.
Duties:
Reports to the Chief Operating Officer and works collaboratively with Physicians and Operations leaders as well as corporate services.
Develops and implements ongoing quality and performance improvement processes to continually improve the quality, safety and clinical outcomes.
Oversees the procurement distribution and control of all drug products used in the hospital.
Leads the clinical engagement and partners with supply chain leaders in the selection and procurement of pharmacy related capital equipment.
Ensures optimal operational performance and safe, effective patient care by managing health human resources, operational budget, capital – space and equipment -, and supplies in the most effective and efficient manner.
Oversees the provision of accurate and comprehensive information about medications to internal and external stakeholders
Supports the medical and pharmaceutical research consistent with the Strategic Plan and the University Affiliation Agreement.
Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized university and experience in hospital pharmacy operations with 5 years of experience in leadership roles.
Demonstrated success in budgeting, planning and workplace organization.
Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
Experience with CPOE (computer prescriber order entry), BMV (bedside medication verification), eMedRec (electronic medication reconciliation), eMAR (electronic medication administration records), EMR (electronic medical/ health record) is an asset.
Experience working with current Meditech clinical software applications is an asset.
Knowledge of ethics and values acquired through a professional designation.
Effective inter-professional communication and collaboration required to successfully advance pharmacy in technology.
Successful implementation of medication reconciliation.
Working knowledge of modern hospital care and drug therapy.
Experience or familiarity in pharmaceutical research in health care settings.
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Feb 06, 2025
Full time
About The Royal
As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.
Position Summary:
The Director of Pharmacy is a pharmacist registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists who is responsible for leading the pharmacy team in the best possible delivery of services to the persons served at The Royal in the context of the strategic plan.
Duties:
Reports to the Chief Operating Officer and works collaboratively with Physicians and Operations leaders as well as corporate services.
Develops and implements ongoing quality and performance improvement processes to continually improve the quality, safety and clinical outcomes.
Oversees the procurement distribution and control of all drug products used in the hospital.
Leads the clinical engagement and partners with supply chain leaders in the selection and procurement of pharmacy related capital equipment.
Ensures optimal operational performance and safe, effective patient care by managing health human resources, operational budget, capital – space and equipment -, and supplies in the most effective and efficient manner.
Oversees the provision of accurate and comprehensive information about medications to internal and external stakeholders
Supports the medical and pharmaceutical research consistent with the Strategic Plan and the University Affiliation Agreement.
Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized university and experience in hospital pharmacy operations with 5 years of experience in leadership roles.
Demonstrated success in budgeting, planning and workplace organization.
Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
Experience with CPOE (computer prescriber order entry), BMV (bedside medication verification), eMedRec (electronic medication reconciliation), eMAR (electronic medication administration records), EMR (electronic medical/ health record) is an asset.
Experience working with current Meditech clinical software applications is an asset.
Knowledge of ethics and values acquired through a professional designation.
Effective inter-professional communication and collaboration required to successfully advance pharmacy in technology.
Successful implementation of medication reconciliation.
Working knowledge of modern hospital care and drug therapy.
Experience or familiarity in pharmaceutical research in health care settings.
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) plays a significant role to provide senior technical and operational leadership and oversight of Mackenzie Health’s technology services, ensuring alignment with the corporate strategy and digital roadmap. Reporting to the Vice President, Digital Health and Chief Information Officer, the CTO will provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership to ensure exceptional service delivery and performance and will advance Mackenzie Health’s use of innovative technology in the evolution of its smart hospital strategy. The CTO will have management oversight of the IT infrastructure and telephony, enterprise applications, and support the organization’s cybersecurity program. The CTO will work closely with key stakeholders, including the Digital Health leadership team, members of the Senior Leadership Team, Clinical Informatics, Project Management as well as the clinical and operations teams to identify and prioritize technology investments that improve patient and staff experience, enhance productivity and information security, increase innovation, while managing costs. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and customer service skills, a deep understanding of technology, healthcare systems, and a track record of successful oversight of large-scale technology initiatives including Data Centre and Network deployments, Cloud Solutions and Cybersecurity initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities:
In partnership with the Vice President, Digital Health and Chief Information Officer, support the development and execution of the digital roadmap, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategy and goals.
Leverage a depth of technological expertise, strong business acumen and top-notch leadership skills to strengthen, mentor, develop and lead a high performing technology team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Champion a values-driven culture focused on accountability, results, and engagement. Lead by example leveraging strong communication skills, executive presence, relationship building expertise and team leadership strengths to improve and/or adapt the team and culture to drive sustainable results.
Provide senior technical leadership oversight for the development, negotiation, and maintenance of vendor and supplier contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) to reduce capital and operational costs aligned with strategic technological and operational goals, monitor and address issues with vendor and supplier performance and/or adherence to contract terms, SLAs and legal regulatory, policy, cyber and procedural requirements.
Effectively translate and communicate complex technical issues, solutions, and recommendations to senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.
Lead the development of the portfolio operating budget; monitor and manage budget variances with direct reports. Lead the development of the organization’s annual Digital Health capital budget in collaboration with other capital category leads.
Ensure effective and efficient project management and technical change control principles and practices to manage a high volume of projects.
Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of a robust technology infrastructure that is secure, reliable, and scalable. This includes ensuring that the hospital's data storage, management, and analysis systems are up-to-date and meet industry standards for security and compliance.
Develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures and incident response plans to ensure that the hospital's cybersecurity, and compliance practices are in line with industry standards and best practices. This includes staying up to date with regulatory requirements and working closely with legal, risk, insurance and compliance teams to ensure Mackenzie Health complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
Lead and mature the cybersecurity program to ensure digital resources and assets remain available and secure. Work with regional partners, other hospitals and Ontario Health to ensure alignment with regional and provincial security policies, practices and initiatives.
Develop, implement, execute, and maintain organization-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plans to address electrical or systems outages or errors with broad operational or clinical impact in collaboration with the enterprise risk, clinical operations, facilities management, and planning teams.
In collaboration with the Vice President, Digital Health and Chief Information Officer, establish and evaluate benchmarks, goals, and objectives aligned with corporate strategic direction; establish performance metrics and monitoring systems.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field and master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in managing information systems and services and cross functional technical teams. Healthcare IT leadership experience is an asset.
Strong understanding of IT management best practices, including IT Service Management (ITSM) and IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) frameworks.
Deep understanding of cybersecurity technologies and cyber risk mitigation strategies. Knowledge of cybersecurity governance frameworks and security controls such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and ISO-27001 – Information Security Management.
Strong knowledge of available digital health technologies (e.g., health information management systems).
Strong knowledge of and experience leveraging design thinking principles and lean methodology is an asset.
Demonstrated experience leading large scale technology initiatives involving multiple, diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills including ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy, manage confidential information, and build rapport and positive working relationships.
Considerable experience in vendor management, ensuring effective partnerships and contract negotiations.
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and collaborative skills.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Commitment to health equity, anti-racism, anti-oppression, and client and family engagement.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting healthcare environment.
Mackenzie Health embraces of culture of safety and high reliability. As a part of that culture, all physicians and employees are expected to practice our Universal Skills for Reliability and Relationships as a part of their day-to-day duties and interactions.
Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
* You may be required to work at all sites of Mackenzie Health
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) plays a significant role to provide senior technical and operational leadership and oversight of Mackenzie Health’s technology services, ensuring alignment with the corporate strategy and digital roadmap. Reporting to the Vice President, Digital Health and Chief Information Officer, the CTO will provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership to ensure exceptional service delivery and performance and will advance Mackenzie Health’s use of innovative technology in the evolution of its smart hospital strategy. The CTO will have management oversight of the IT infrastructure and telephony, enterprise applications, and support the organization’s cybersecurity program. The CTO will work closely with key stakeholders, including the Digital Health leadership team, members of the Senior Leadership Team, Clinical Informatics, Project Management as well as the clinical and operations teams to identify and prioritize technology investments that improve patient and staff experience, enhance productivity and information security, increase innovation, while managing costs. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and customer service skills, a deep understanding of technology, healthcare systems, and a track record of successful oversight of large-scale technology initiatives including Data Centre and Network deployments, Cloud Solutions and Cybersecurity initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities:
In partnership with the Vice President, Digital Health and Chief Information Officer, support the development and execution of the digital roadmap, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategy and goals.
Leverage a depth of technological expertise, strong business acumen and top-notch leadership skills to strengthen, mentor, develop and lead a high performing technology team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Champion a values-driven culture focused on accountability, results, and engagement. Lead by example leveraging strong communication skills, executive presence, relationship building expertise and team leadership strengths to improve and/or adapt the team and culture to drive sustainable results.
Provide senior technical leadership oversight for the development, negotiation, and maintenance of vendor and supplier contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) to reduce capital and operational costs aligned with strategic technological and operational goals, monitor and address issues with vendor and supplier performance and/or adherence to contract terms, SLAs and legal regulatory, policy, cyber and procedural requirements.
Effectively translate and communicate complex technical issues, solutions, and recommendations to senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.
Lead the development of the portfolio operating budget; monitor and manage budget variances with direct reports. Lead the development of the organization’s annual Digital Health capital budget in collaboration with other capital category leads.
Ensure effective and efficient project management and technical change control principles and practices to manage a high volume of projects.
Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of a robust technology infrastructure that is secure, reliable, and scalable. This includes ensuring that the hospital's data storage, management, and analysis systems are up-to-date and meet industry standards for security and compliance.
Develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures and incident response plans to ensure that the hospital's cybersecurity, and compliance practices are in line with industry standards and best practices. This includes staying up to date with regulatory requirements and working closely with legal, risk, insurance and compliance teams to ensure Mackenzie Health complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
Lead and mature the cybersecurity program to ensure digital resources and assets remain available and secure. Work with regional partners, other hospitals and Ontario Health to ensure alignment with regional and provincial security policies, practices and initiatives.
Develop, implement, execute, and maintain organization-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plans to address electrical or systems outages or errors with broad operational or clinical impact in collaboration with the enterprise risk, clinical operations, facilities management, and planning teams.
In collaboration with the Vice President, Digital Health and Chief Information Officer, establish and evaluate benchmarks, goals, and objectives aligned with corporate strategic direction; establish performance metrics and monitoring systems.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field and master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in managing information systems and services and cross functional technical teams. Healthcare IT leadership experience is an asset.
Strong understanding of IT management best practices, including IT Service Management (ITSM) and IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) frameworks.
Deep understanding of cybersecurity technologies and cyber risk mitigation strategies. Knowledge of cybersecurity governance frameworks and security controls such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and ISO-27001 – Information Security Management.
Strong knowledge of available digital health technologies (e.g., health information management systems).
Strong knowledge of and experience leveraging design thinking principles and lean methodology is an asset.
Demonstrated experience leading large scale technology initiatives involving multiple, diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills including ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy, manage confidential information, and build rapport and positive working relationships.
Considerable experience in vendor management, ensuring effective partnerships and contract negotiations.
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and collaborative skills.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Commitment to health equity, anti-racism, anti-oppression, and client and family engagement.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting healthcare environment.
Mackenzie Health embraces of culture of safety and high reliability. As a part of that culture, all physicians and employees are expected to practice our Universal Skills for Reliability and Relationships as a part of their day-to-day duties and interactions.
Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
* You may be required to work at all sites of Mackenzie Health
Are you ready to make a significant impact in one of Canada’s fastest-growing healthcare regions? Halton Healthcare is a leading multi-site healthcare organization with an outstanding record of performance, and a focus on safe quality patient care. The organization’s three community hospitals – Georgetown Hospital, Milton District Hospital, and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital – are integral to the health and wellness of almost 400,000 residents and resolute about delivering responsive, safe, and exceptional care to their patients. The workforce includes 7,500 employees, professional staff, and volunteers, with an annual operating budget of approximately $750M.
The Position Halton Healthcare is seeking an exceptional Executive Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer (EVP/CFO) who demonstrates a passion for, and experience in, driving a quality and highly efficient performance culture in a multi-site hospital. Reporting to the President and CEO, the EVP/CFO is an influential member of the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for providing operational and strategic business acumen to the organization. The EVP/CFO has oversight over a broad portfolio that includes a range of corporate, clinical, and clinical support services such as Financial Services; Legal, Risk & Privacy Office; Information and Communication Technology; Pharmacy; Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory; Clinical Information Systems; Biomedical Engineering; Materials Management; and Support Services. In addition to the portfolios associated with this role, the EVP/CFO, together with the Executive Leadership Team, will support key organizational transformation initiatives, setting new benchmarks for clinical excellence and quality of care.
Key leadership initiatives for the EVP/CFO will be to:
In collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team, provide leadership for the One Halton Healthcare initiative, supporting an organizational transformation that will advance system integration and “Exemplary patient experiences, always”.
Provide strategic and operational leadership regarding financial opportunities and challenges, projected growth and government funding changes, business planning and risk management initiatives.
Continue to advance a business strategy that effectively positions Corporate Services as strategic business partners, locally, regionally, and provincially.
Launch various corporate initiatives that internalize quality benchmarks, key performance indicators, reinforce best governance practices, and improve operational capacity.
Continue to actively cultivate a network of partnerships within a multi- stakeholder environment.
Experience The successful candidate will have progressive senior leadership experience in a large multi-site healthcare organization and/or a similarly complex environment/sector. The ideal candidate will be a passionate, visionary, and courageous healthcare leader that excels by building relationships, promoting collaboration, managing change, and seeking out innovative solutions. The successful candidate will have accomplishments that include strong fiscal and operational accountability in a similarly complex organization, as well as a commitment to leveraging partnerships to foster integration and systems thinking. With a focus on proactively seeking out strategic initiatives, business development opportunities, new forms of collaboration and driving complex solutions through influencing, consulting, and negotiating, the new EVP/CFO will have an exceptional combination of leadership ability, a demonstrated track record of achievement, and a strong commitment to innovation and ongoing process improvement. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to resumes@promeus.ca .
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
Are you ready to make a significant impact in one of Canada’s fastest-growing healthcare regions? Halton Healthcare is a leading multi-site healthcare organization with an outstanding record of performance, and a focus on safe quality patient care. The organization’s three community hospitals – Georgetown Hospital, Milton District Hospital, and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital – are integral to the health and wellness of almost 400,000 residents and resolute about delivering responsive, safe, and exceptional care to their patients. The workforce includes 7,500 employees, professional staff, and volunteers, with an annual operating budget of approximately $750M.
The Position Halton Healthcare is seeking an exceptional Executive Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer (EVP/CFO) who demonstrates a passion for, and experience in, driving a quality and highly efficient performance culture in a multi-site hospital. Reporting to the President and CEO, the EVP/CFO is an influential member of the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for providing operational and strategic business acumen to the organization. The EVP/CFO has oversight over a broad portfolio that includes a range of corporate, clinical, and clinical support services such as Financial Services; Legal, Risk & Privacy Office; Information and Communication Technology; Pharmacy; Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory; Clinical Information Systems; Biomedical Engineering; Materials Management; and Support Services. In addition to the portfolios associated with this role, the EVP/CFO, together with the Executive Leadership Team, will support key organizational transformation initiatives, setting new benchmarks for clinical excellence and quality of care.
Key leadership initiatives for the EVP/CFO will be to:
In collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team, provide leadership for the One Halton Healthcare initiative, supporting an organizational transformation that will advance system integration and “Exemplary patient experiences, always”.
Provide strategic and operational leadership regarding financial opportunities and challenges, projected growth and government funding changes, business planning and risk management initiatives.
Continue to advance a business strategy that effectively positions Corporate Services as strategic business partners, locally, regionally, and provincially.
Launch various corporate initiatives that internalize quality benchmarks, key performance indicators, reinforce best governance practices, and improve operational capacity.
Continue to actively cultivate a network of partnerships within a multi- stakeholder environment.
Experience The successful candidate will have progressive senior leadership experience in a large multi-site healthcare organization and/or a similarly complex environment/sector. The ideal candidate will be a passionate, visionary, and courageous healthcare leader that excels by building relationships, promoting collaboration, managing change, and seeking out innovative solutions. The successful candidate will have accomplishments that include strong fiscal and operational accountability in a similarly complex organization, as well as a commitment to leveraging partnerships to foster integration and systems thinking. With a focus on proactively seeking out strategic initiatives, business development opportunities, new forms of collaboration and driving complex solutions through influencing, consulting, and negotiating, the new EVP/CFO will have an exceptional combination of leadership ability, a demonstrated track record of achievement, and a strong commitment to innovation and ongoing process improvement. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to resumes@promeus.ca .
Contact Brant has been serving Brantford and Brant County for over two decades and is a key access point for child and youth services and the local Community Information Center. We are the Lead Coordinating Agency, providing services to children and youth with complex and cross-sectoral service needs including Coordinated Service Planning, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Service Coordination, and the Ontario Autism Program’s Hamilton-Niagara Region Urgent Response Service.
Contact Brant is committed to providing a culture of respect, inclusion, and family-centered care to all children, youth, and families. Our collaborative approach with our community partners is recognized as an asset to this community and creates the foundation for how we offer our services and support. Contact Brant is your first place to contact for information, access to community services, and for coordinated planning.
Contact Brant has an annual operating budget of $8.9 million and an incredibly skilled and dedicated team of approximately 27 employees who live and work in our community. Our vision is to ensure that children, youth, and families are connected to and supported by their community. Our mission is to make it simple to find community information and resources, and make it simple for children, youth, and families to get connected to community services. We support families by bringing services together for a coordinated plan of care. Our values, which support our mission and vision, are reflected throughout our workplace. We value: our clients by providing timely, family-centred help; our community partners and the work we do together; our commitment to diversity and inclusion; and our knowledgeable team who make it all happen.
In support of this, we have recently developed a strategic plan that sets the blueprint for the future. Our strategic plan pillars include organizational effectiveness, commitment to community, brand understanding, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. More details can be found on our website at Annual Report and Financial Statements .
Inspire our Future
As the ideal candidate and our new Chief Executive Officer, your passion for our sector is second to none. You are known as an inspiring and empowering leader who is genuinely committed to our mandate in the context of an evolving children and youth services landscape in Ontario. You will have a unique ability to navigate the complex nature of the services we provide within the communities we serve and with our partners and funders. To provide the best possible support, you will build collaborative partnerships with our board, staff, system partners, clients, and community to move our agenda forward while supporting the delivery of client-focused services to our community.
As our Chief Executive Officer , along with the Board of Directors and the senior leadership team, you will be instrumental in leading the achievement of our strategic directions and in moving our organization forward. This will entail ensuring that operating structures, programs, and services support the organization’s strategic goals and that all of the organization's activities are delivered in a manner consistent with our strategy, vision, mission, and values. As our CEO, you will also ensure the needs and the demands of the people we serve, and their families and supporters, are met.
However, what matters most in our leader is to couple approachability and empathy with strategic thinking, expertise, partnership, collaboration, and the ability to inspire our team to provide service excellence.
How to Apply
To explore this opportunity, please apply via email with a covering letter and resume by February 3rd, 2025 to careers@waterhousesearch.net quoting project CB-CEO . To speak to one of our Executive Recruiters or to receive a detailed information package please contact Amy Oliveira at 416-214-9299 x4, amy@waterhousesearch.net or Jon Stungevicius at 416-214-9299 x1, jon@waterhousesearch.net .
All applications will be held in strict confidence. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only.
Jan 03, 2025
Full time
Contact Brant has been serving Brantford and Brant County for over two decades and is a key access point for child and youth services and the local Community Information Center. We are the Lead Coordinating Agency, providing services to children and youth with complex and cross-sectoral service needs including Coordinated Service Planning, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Service Coordination, and the Ontario Autism Program’s Hamilton-Niagara Region Urgent Response Service.
Contact Brant is committed to providing a culture of respect, inclusion, and family-centered care to all children, youth, and families. Our collaborative approach with our community partners is recognized as an asset to this community and creates the foundation for how we offer our services and support. Contact Brant is your first place to contact for information, access to community services, and for coordinated planning.
Contact Brant has an annual operating budget of $8.9 million and an incredibly skilled and dedicated team of approximately 27 employees who live and work in our community. Our vision is to ensure that children, youth, and families are connected to and supported by their community. Our mission is to make it simple to find community information and resources, and make it simple for children, youth, and families to get connected to community services. We support families by bringing services together for a coordinated plan of care. Our values, which support our mission and vision, are reflected throughout our workplace. We value: our clients by providing timely, family-centred help; our community partners and the work we do together; our commitment to diversity and inclusion; and our knowledgeable team who make it all happen.
In support of this, we have recently developed a strategic plan that sets the blueprint for the future. Our strategic plan pillars include organizational effectiveness, commitment to community, brand understanding, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. More details can be found on our website at Annual Report and Financial Statements .
Inspire our Future
As the ideal candidate and our new Chief Executive Officer, your passion for our sector is second to none. You are known as an inspiring and empowering leader who is genuinely committed to our mandate in the context of an evolving children and youth services landscape in Ontario. You will have a unique ability to navigate the complex nature of the services we provide within the communities we serve and with our partners and funders. To provide the best possible support, you will build collaborative partnerships with our board, staff, system partners, clients, and community to move our agenda forward while supporting the delivery of client-focused services to our community.
As our Chief Executive Officer , along with the Board of Directors and the senior leadership team, you will be instrumental in leading the achievement of our strategic directions and in moving our organization forward. This will entail ensuring that operating structures, programs, and services support the organization’s strategic goals and that all of the organization's activities are delivered in a manner consistent with our strategy, vision, mission, and values. As our CEO, you will also ensure the needs and the demands of the people we serve, and their families and supporters, are met.
However, what matters most in our leader is to couple approachability and empathy with strategic thinking, expertise, partnership, collaboration, and the ability to inspire our team to provide service excellence.
How to Apply
To explore this opportunity, please apply via email with a covering letter and resume by February 3rd, 2025 to careers@waterhousesearch.net quoting project CB-CEO . To speak to one of our Executive Recruiters or to receive a detailed information package please contact Amy Oliveira at 416-214-9299 x4, amy@waterhousesearch.net or Jon Stungevicius at 416-214-9299 x1, jon@waterhousesearch.net .
All applications will be held in strict confidence. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only.
Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Leaders!
A dynamic and growing health care environment awaits you in Sudbury, Ontario. Surrounded by provincial parks and with 330 lakes, Greater Sudbury has over 165,000 residents and is a rich mix of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness environments that offer something for everyone. Just a one hour flight or four-hour drive north of Toronto, Ontario you can experience the balance of a supportive yet challenging career environment with a comfortable and affordable lifestyle, right in the heart of Northern Ontario’s largest city.
Join a seasoned Senior Leadership Team with Health Sciences North (HSN), one of Canada’s Top 40 research hospitals and Northern Ontario’s largest hospital. Champion innovation in the delivery of the right care in a timely, safe and efficient way. As a teaching hospital, HSN is committed to strengthening our academic and research impact while collaborating with regional, provincial, national and international partners on research that improves health outcomes for the people of Northeastern Ontario. HSN is the tertiary care centre for Northeastern Ontario, locally affiliated with Laurentian University and NOSM University. Join a team of 4,400 employees, 600 physicians, 2,900 learners and 265 volunteers.
HSN is seeking an experienced, talented clinical leader for the position of Vice President, Surgical and Clinical Services with a proven track record of building successful teams and partnerships to ensure the delivery of high quality care and outstanding patient experiences. Under the leadership of the President and Chief Executive Officer, this leader will be a system thinker and excellent communicator with the ability to plan and implement change, and creatively achieve results. They will possess the skills and credibility to inspire a division of 1,200 employees, earn the trust of medical staff, local and regional partners, Ontario Health and colleagues from over 20 partner hospitals, while managing a budget of $229 million. The Vice President, Surgical and Clinical Services leads the divisions of Surgical, Pharmacy, Medical Imaging, and Laboratory and Pathology services at HSN. The Vice President also serves as the President of the Sudbury Vascular Laboratory where they, under the general direction of the Board, have the responsibility for the general management and direction of the business.
The ideal candidate will have the appropriate balance of education, experience, demonstrated knowledge and personal attributes required for the role, as well as will bring VP/Director level experience from a hospital setting, and will be bilingual in English and French. Women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, Francophones, and other equity-deserving candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should apply directly to requisition #6896 on the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/ . The posting will remain active until filled, however the search committee will begin reviewing applicants on December 18, 2024.
KEY FUNCTION :
Lead the development and delivery of designated programs and services to ensure service delivery strategies align with HSN’s mission, vision and values, and targets set in the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
REPORTING :
Under the general direction of the President and Chief Executive Officer.
DUTIES :
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of hospital-wide activities and programs that promote a safe, patient-centred environment while contributing to continuous improvement and risk management initiatives.
Act as a leader in the facilitation and implementation of HSN’s Strategic Plan to enable the ongoing sustainability of improvement in care processes and clinical best practices in patient care.
Promote a patient-centered care focus and engage patients and families in care delivery and care design.
Promote a culture that encourages the engagement of staff, physicians, learners, patient representatives and volunteers in safety.
Engage partners to ensure that collaborative solutions are developed and implemented to improve patient transitions and flow.
Provide leadership in the planning and implementation of a Digital Health Strategy for HSN.
Ensure the provision of high quality patient-care and design a system of internal controls where operations are effective, efficient, and in compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory, and best practice requirements.
Ensure the vision and tools of professional practice are embedded in the practice of professional staff and within HSN’s operational activities and systems to support high standards of professional practice and care.
Enhance the development of a continuous improvement culture to support care delivery and enhance job satisfaction.
Plan, investigate, recommend, and implement methods of streamlining and increasing the efficiency of the designated programs.
Ensure the sustainability and the effective operations of designated programs; oversee the development of strategic and annual operating plans, and ensure services are efficiently delivered and an optimum level of care is maintained.
Act as a leader in improving the transition of patients along the patient care continuum, develop the clinical standards of work, and lead transitions in care improvement work to improve patient outcomes along the care continuum.
Explore alternative funding approaches and other resources to support service delivery, including the adoption of activity-based funding models for patient care services.
Partner and establish linkages with other providers and associations external to HSN to enhance the role and function of the system and the hospital.
Develop annual budgets and assume fiscal accountability of the portfolio’s operation according to approved budget.
Guide, motivate, monitor, and supervise staff, develop standards of performance, evaluate performance.
Oversee the work of others in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), its regulations, and HSN policies.
Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
Participate in the accreditation process and work to ensure that the program and HSN achieve, maintain and continually improve upon their accredited status.
Teach, coach and lead staff in the development and monitoring of quality indicators and improvement initiatives.
Engage in and foster professional development of all staff and provide opportunities for learning within budgeted resources.
Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors; investigate report, debrief and take or direct corrective action as required on incidents.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders/organizations/community groups to achieve program objectives, integrate and link services and foster partnerships across the continuum of service delivery.
Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Minimum of a Master’s Degree in a related professional health care field, from an accredited university.
Current Certification of Registration in good standing with an applicable regulatory college.
Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience working in a senior level position in a health care environment.
Experience in leading and implementing initiatives in a program management context.
Experience working in the development, implementation, and evaluation of best practice quality and safety initiatives.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Demonstrated knowledge of current health discipline environment, practices, and issues.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant governance, national and provincial quality safety and risk management standards, principle tools, and methods; ensure alliances with the organizations that promote these standards.
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and execute change management.
Demonstrated knowledge of evaluation, research processes, and methodology.
Demonstrated data gathering, analysis, and report preparation skills.
Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and team-building skills.
Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects.
Demonstrated excellent presentation skills and clinical teaching skills at all levels.
Demonstrated excellent judgment and proven analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to coach, advise and teach others using the principles of adult learning.
Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and principles of management, hospital committee structure, conflict management and resolution, system needs analysis and organizational assessment.
Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and employees.
Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships and collaborative processes across institutions.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
Ability to travel between local sites.
OTHER:
Bilingualism is an asset.
Nov 21, 2024
Full time
Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Leaders!
A dynamic and growing health care environment awaits you in Sudbury, Ontario. Surrounded by provincial parks and with 330 lakes, Greater Sudbury has over 165,000 residents and is a rich mix of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness environments that offer something for everyone. Just a one hour flight or four-hour drive north of Toronto, Ontario you can experience the balance of a supportive yet challenging career environment with a comfortable and affordable lifestyle, right in the heart of Northern Ontario’s largest city.
Join a seasoned Senior Leadership Team with Health Sciences North (HSN), one of Canada’s Top 40 research hospitals and Northern Ontario’s largest hospital. Champion innovation in the delivery of the right care in a timely, safe and efficient way. As a teaching hospital, HSN is committed to strengthening our academic and research impact while collaborating with regional, provincial, national and international partners on research that improves health outcomes for the people of Northeastern Ontario. HSN is the tertiary care centre for Northeastern Ontario, locally affiliated with Laurentian University and NOSM University. Join a team of 4,400 employees, 600 physicians, 2,900 learners and 265 volunteers.
HSN is seeking an experienced, talented clinical leader for the position of Vice President, Surgical and Clinical Services with a proven track record of building successful teams and partnerships to ensure the delivery of high quality care and outstanding patient experiences. Under the leadership of the President and Chief Executive Officer, this leader will be a system thinker and excellent communicator with the ability to plan and implement change, and creatively achieve results. They will possess the skills and credibility to inspire a division of 1,200 employees, earn the trust of medical staff, local and regional partners, Ontario Health and colleagues from over 20 partner hospitals, while managing a budget of $229 million. The Vice President, Surgical and Clinical Services leads the divisions of Surgical, Pharmacy, Medical Imaging, and Laboratory and Pathology services at HSN. The Vice President also serves as the President of the Sudbury Vascular Laboratory where they, under the general direction of the Board, have the responsibility for the general management and direction of the business.
The ideal candidate will have the appropriate balance of education, experience, demonstrated knowledge and personal attributes required for the role, as well as will bring VP/Director level experience from a hospital setting, and will be bilingual in English and French. Women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, Francophones, and other equity-deserving candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should apply directly to requisition #6896 on the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/ . The posting will remain active until filled, however the search committee will begin reviewing applicants on December 18, 2024.
KEY FUNCTION :
Lead the development and delivery of designated programs and services to ensure service delivery strategies align with HSN’s mission, vision and values, and targets set in the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
REPORTING :
Under the general direction of the President and Chief Executive Officer.
DUTIES :
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of hospital-wide activities and programs that promote a safe, patient-centred environment while contributing to continuous improvement and risk management initiatives.
Act as a leader in the facilitation and implementation of HSN’s Strategic Plan to enable the ongoing sustainability of improvement in care processes and clinical best practices in patient care.
Promote a patient-centered care focus and engage patients and families in care delivery and care design.
Promote a culture that encourages the engagement of staff, physicians, learners, patient representatives and volunteers in safety.
Engage partners to ensure that collaborative solutions are developed and implemented to improve patient transitions and flow.
Provide leadership in the planning and implementation of a Digital Health Strategy for HSN.
Ensure the provision of high quality patient-care and design a system of internal controls where operations are effective, efficient, and in compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory, and best practice requirements.
Ensure the vision and tools of professional practice are embedded in the practice of professional staff and within HSN’s operational activities and systems to support high standards of professional practice and care.
Enhance the development of a continuous improvement culture to support care delivery and enhance job satisfaction.
Plan, investigate, recommend, and implement methods of streamlining and increasing the efficiency of the designated programs.
Ensure the sustainability and the effective operations of designated programs; oversee the development of strategic and annual operating plans, and ensure services are efficiently delivered and an optimum level of care is maintained.
Act as a leader in improving the transition of patients along the patient care continuum, develop the clinical standards of work, and lead transitions in care improvement work to improve patient outcomes along the care continuum.
Explore alternative funding approaches and other resources to support service delivery, including the adoption of activity-based funding models for patient care services.
Partner and establish linkages with other providers and associations external to HSN to enhance the role and function of the system and the hospital.
Develop annual budgets and assume fiscal accountability of the portfolio’s operation according to approved budget.
Guide, motivate, monitor, and supervise staff, develop standards of performance, evaluate performance.
Oversee the work of others in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), its regulations, and HSN policies.
Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
Participate in the accreditation process and work to ensure that the program and HSN achieve, maintain and continually improve upon their accredited status.
Teach, coach and lead staff in the development and monitoring of quality indicators and improvement initiatives.
Engage in and foster professional development of all staff and provide opportunities for learning within budgeted resources.
Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors; investigate report, debrief and take or direct corrective action as required on incidents.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders/organizations/community groups to achieve program objectives, integrate and link services and foster partnerships across the continuum of service delivery.
Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Minimum of a Master’s Degree in a related professional health care field, from an accredited university.
Current Certification of Registration in good standing with an applicable regulatory college.
Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience working in a senior level position in a health care environment.
Experience in leading and implementing initiatives in a program management context.
Experience working in the development, implementation, and evaluation of best practice quality and safety initiatives.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Demonstrated knowledge of current health discipline environment, practices, and issues.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant governance, national and provincial quality safety and risk management standards, principle tools, and methods; ensure alliances with the organizations that promote these standards.
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and execute change management.
Demonstrated knowledge of evaluation, research processes, and methodology.
Demonstrated data gathering, analysis, and report preparation skills.
Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and team-building skills.
Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects.
Demonstrated excellent presentation skills and clinical teaching skills at all levels.
Demonstrated excellent judgment and proven analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to coach, advise and teach others using the principles of adult learning.
Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and principles of management, hospital committee structure, conflict management and resolution, system needs analysis and organizational assessment.
Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and employees.
Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships and collaborative processes across institutions.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
Ability to travel between local sites.
OTHER:
Bilingualism is an asset.