The Head Office of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and Opening Minds (OM) is located on the unceded, traditional Territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation, in what is now called Ottawa, Ontario. The MHCC/OM is committed to recognizing the errors of the past, acknowledging the challenges of the present, and contributing to a new and equitable relationship with the First Peoples.
The MHCC is one of the most influential mental health bodies in the world, delivering real and meaningful change through initiatives that support people in their communities, suicide prevention, access to high quality, culturally appropriate mental health services, workplace and psychological health and safety and more. Through research and policy, the MHCC addresses gaps in Canada’s mental health services to provide better outcomes for all.
OM is a not-for-profit social enterprise that provides training and the tools to talk about mental health, change negative attitudes, and reduce stigma related to mental illness. OM was established by the MHCC and is the largest systematic effort in Canadian history focused on eliminating stigma. As these two organizations continue to evolve to meet the diverse and pressing mental health needs of people in Canada, the Commission seeks a dynamic and visionary President and Chief Executive Officer (PCEO) to advance its critical mission and strategic priorities.
Reporting directly to the MHCC and OM Board of Directors, the PCEO is the organization’s strategic and operational leader, responsible for setting clear direction, aligning resources, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. The PCEO champions local and national transformation and digital innovations in mental health care, driving evidence-based, scalable solutions while advocating for greater access, improved outcomes, and meaningful standards of care. By cultivating strong relationships with policymakers, Indigenous communities, industry leaders, and other community and sector partners, the PCEO amplifies the Commission’s profile and advances its values and strategy.
As an ideal candidate, you are a nurturing, collaborative, empowering, and forward-thinking leader, known for fostering high-performing teams and driving measurable results. You are a persuasive, bilingual communicator, adept at representing and advocating for organizational priorities with government, Indigenous communities, and other national and international partners. You have a proven track record leading business growth and success and bring exceptional diplomacy, judgment, and foresight to cultivating sustainable and actionable partnerships and agreements. Your leadership style demonstrates a strong commitment to reconciliation, diversity, equity, and inclusion. With credible executive experience in strategy, transformation, and operational leadership—preferably in health, charitable, or related sectors—you are well-equipped to guide the organizations into their next chapter.
You will lead organizations that prioritizes the mental health and wellbeing of its staff, fosters a culture of inclusivity and innovation, and celebrates the contributions of its employees while driving meaningful, system-level change for Canadians.
If you are passionate about contributing to better mental health outcomes and supports in Canada, and making use of your business, strategic, and interpersonal abilities to drive social impact and change, we would like to hear from you. To apply for this position, please visit: boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2708 . For more information, please email Leslie Feldman ( lfeldman@boyden.com ).
The Mental Health Commission of Canada is committed to diversity in the workplace and workplace well-being. As such, applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds such as First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, members of a visible minority group and those with lived experience of mental health problems or illnesses are welcomed and encouraged. The Mental Health Commission of Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process .
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted .
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Présidente et directrice générale ou président et directeur général
Commission de la santé mentale du Canada et Changer les mentalités
Le siège social de la Commission de la santé mentale du Canada (CSMC) et de Changer les mentalités (CM) se trouve sur le territoire traditionnel non cédé de la Nation algonquine Anishinaabe, à l’endroit qui s’appelle maintenant Ottawa, en Ontario. La CSMC et CM sont déterminées à reconnaître les erreurs du passé et les défis du présent, et à contribuer à une nouvelle relation équitable avec les peuples autochtones.
La CSMC est l’un des organes de santé mentale les plus influents dans le monde. Nous générons des changements importants et réels au moyen d’initiatives qui soutiennent les gens dans leur communauté, notamment la prévention du suicide, l’accès à des services de santé mentale de grande qualité et adaptés à la culture et la santé et la sécurité psychologiques en milieu de travail. De plus, nos travaux de recherche et de politique visent à combler des lacunes dans les services de santé mentale du Canada dans le but d’assurer de meilleurs résultats de santé pour tous.
Changer les mentalités est une entreprise à vocation sociale sans but lucratif qui offre de la formation et des outils pour parler de la santé mentale, changer les attitudes négatives et lutter contre la stigmatisation associée à la maladie mentale. Créée par la CSMC, Changer les mentalités est la plus vaste initiative systématique d’élimination de la stigmatisation jamais entreprise au Canada. Alors que ces deux organisations continuent d’évoluer pour répondre aux besoins en santé mentale diversifiés et urgents au Canada, la Commission est à la recherche d’une présidente et directrice générale ou d’un président et directeur général (PDG) dynamique et visionnaire pour faire progresser sa mission critique et ses priorités stratégiques.
Le ou la PDG relève directement du conseil d’administration de la CSMC et de CM et est le leader stratégique et opérationnel de l’organisation. Il ou elle est responsable d’établir une orientation claire, d’harmoniser les ressources et de favoriser une culture axée sur l’innovation et la collaboration. Il ou elle se fait le champion ou la championne de la transformation locale et nationale et des innovations numériques en matière de soins de santé mentale en proposant des solutions évolutives fondées sur des données probantes, tout en plaidant pour un meilleur accès, de meilleurs résultats et des normes de soins efficaces. En cultivant de solides relations avec les décideurs, les communautés autochtones, les chefs de file de l’industrie et d’autres partenaires de la communauté et du secteur, le ou la PDG rehausse le profil de la Commission et fait avancer ses valeurs et sa stratégie.
En tant que candidat·e idéal·e, vous êtes un leader stimulant qui collabore bien, favorise l’autonomisation et est tourné vers l’avenir. Vous êtes connu·e pour encourager les équipes performantes et obtenir des résultats mesurables. Vous communiquez dans les deux langues de manière convaincante et vous savez représenter et défendre les priorités d’une organisation auprès du gouvernement, des communautés autochtones et d’autres partenaires nationaux et internationaux. Vous avez fait vos preuves en matière de croissance et de réussite d’entreprise et vous manifestez une diplomatie, un jugement et une clairvoyance exceptionnels dans l’entretien de partenariats et d’ententes durables et exploitables. Votre style de leadership témoigne d’un solide engagement envers la réconciliation, la diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion. Fort·e d’une expérience crédible de cadre supérieur sur le plan de la stratégie, de la transformation et du leadership opérationnel, de préférence dans le secteur de la santé, du secteur caritatif ou d’un secteur connexe, vous êtes bien outillé·e pour guider les organisations vers leur prochain chapitre.
Vous dirigerez des organisations qui accordent la priorité à la santé mentale et au bien-être de leur personnel, favorisent une culture d’inclusion et d’innovation, et célèbrent les contributions de leurs employés tout en stimulant le changement significatif au niveau du système pour la population canadienne.
Si vous souhaitez ardemment contribuer à de meilleurs résultats et soutiens pour la santé mentale au Canada, et tirer parti de vos compétences commerciales, stratégiques et interpersonnelles pour favoriser l’impact et le changement social, nous vous invitons à postuler. Pour postuler, veuillez consulter la page boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2708 Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, envoyez un courriel à Leslie Feldman ( lfeldman@boyden.com ).
La Commission de la santé mentale du Canada est engagée envers la diversité et le bien-être en milieu de travail. Nous encourageons les personnes de divers horizons comme les membres des Premières Nations, les Inuits, les Métis, les membres d’une minorité visible et les personnes qui ont eu des problèmes de santé mentale ou des maladies mentales. La Commission de la santé mentale du Canada encourage les demandes des personnes handicapées. Des mesures d’adaptation sont offertes sur demande aux candidates et aux candidats qui participent à tous les aspects du processus de sélection .
Nous remercions tous les candidats et toutes les candidates de leur intérêt. Nous communiquerons toutefois uniquement avec les personnes dont la candidature sera prise en considération .
Dec 13, 2024
Full time
The Head Office of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and Opening Minds (OM) is located on the unceded, traditional Territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation, in what is now called Ottawa, Ontario. The MHCC/OM is committed to recognizing the errors of the past, acknowledging the challenges of the present, and contributing to a new and equitable relationship with the First Peoples.
The MHCC is one of the most influential mental health bodies in the world, delivering real and meaningful change through initiatives that support people in their communities, suicide prevention, access to high quality, culturally appropriate mental health services, workplace and psychological health and safety and more. Through research and policy, the MHCC addresses gaps in Canada’s mental health services to provide better outcomes for all.
OM is a not-for-profit social enterprise that provides training and the tools to talk about mental health, change negative attitudes, and reduce stigma related to mental illness. OM was established by the MHCC and is the largest systematic effort in Canadian history focused on eliminating stigma. As these two organizations continue to evolve to meet the diverse and pressing mental health needs of people in Canada, the Commission seeks a dynamic and visionary President and Chief Executive Officer (PCEO) to advance its critical mission and strategic priorities.
Reporting directly to the MHCC and OM Board of Directors, the PCEO is the organization’s strategic and operational leader, responsible for setting clear direction, aligning resources, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. The PCEO champions local and national transformation and digital innovations in mental health care, driving evidence-based, scalable solutions while advocating for greater access, improved outcomes, and meaningful standards of care. By cultivating strong relationships with policymakers, Indigenous communities, industry leaders, and other community and sector partners, the PCEO amplifies the Commission’s profile and advances its values and strategy.
As an ideal candidate, you are a nurturing, collaborative, empowering, and forward-thinking leader, known for fostering high-performing teams and driving measurable results. You are a persuasive, bilingual communicator, adept at representing and advocating for organizational priorities with government, Indigenous communities, and other national and international partners. You have a proven track record leading business growth and success and bring exceptional diplomacy, judgment, and foresight to cultivating sustainable and actionable partnerships and agreements. Your leadership style demonstrates a strong commitment to reconciliation, diversity, equity, and inclusion. With credible executive experience in strategy, transformation, and operational leadership—preferably in health, charitable, or related sectors—you are well-equipped to guide the organizations into their next chapter.
You will lead organizations that prioritizes the mental health and wellbeing of its staff, fosters a culture of inclusivity and innovation, and celebrates the contributions of its employees while driving meaningful, system-level change for Canadians.
If you are passionate about contributing to better mental health outcomes and supports in Canada, and making use of your business, strategic, and interpersonal abilities to drive social impact and change, we would like to hear from you. To apply for this position, please visit: boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2708 . For more information, please email Leslie Feldman ( lfeldman@boyden.com ).
The Mental Health Commission of Canada is committed to diversity in the workplace and workplace well-being. As such, applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds such as First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, members of a visible minority group and those with lived experience of mental health problems or illnesses are welcomed and encouraged. The Mental Health Commission of Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process .
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted .
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Présidente et directrice générale ou président et directeur général
Commission de la santé mentale du Canada et Changer les mentalités
Le siège social de la Commission de la santé mentale du Canada (CSMC) et de Changer les mentalités (CM) se trouve sur le territoire traditionnel non cédé de la Nation algonquine Anishinaabe, à l’endroit qui s’appelle maintenant Ottawa, en Ontario. La CSMC et CM sont déterminées à reconnaître les erreurs du passé et les défis du présent, et à contribuer à une nouvelle relation équitable avec les peuples autochtones.
La CSMC est l’un des organes de santé mentale les plus influents dans le monde. Nous générons des changements importants et réels au moyen d’initiatives qui soutiennent les gens dans leur communauté, notamment la prévention du suicide, l’accès à des services de santé mentale de grande qualité et adaptés à la culture et la santé et la sécurité psychologiques en milieu de travail. De plus, nos travaux de recherche et de politique visent à combler des lacunes dans les services de santé mentale du Canada dans le but d’assurer de meilleurs résultats de santé pour tous.
Changer les mentalités est une entreprise à vocation sociale sans but lucratif qui offre de la formation et des outils pour parler de la santé mentale, changer les attitudes négatives et lutter contre la stigmatisation associée à la maladie mentale. Créée par la CSMC, Changer les mentalités est la plus vaste initiative systématique d’élimination de la stigmatisation jamais entreprise au Canada. Alors que ces deux organisations continuent d’évoluer pour répondre aux besoins en santé mentale diversifiés et urgents au Canada, la Commission est à la recherche d’une présidente et directrice générale ou d’un président et directeur général (PDG) dynamique et visionnaire pour faire progresser sa mission critique et ses priorités stratégiques.
Le ou la PDG relève directement du conseil d’administration de la CSMC et de CM et est le leader stratégique et opérationnel de l’organisation. Il ou elle est responsable d’établir une orientation claire, d’harmoniser les ressources et de favoriser une culture axée sur l’innovation et la collaboration. Il ou elle se fait le champion ou la championne de la transformation locale et nationale et des innovations numériques en matière de soins de santé mentale en proposant des solutions évolutives fondées sur des données probantes, tout en plaidant pour un meilleur accès, de meilleurs résultats et des normes de soins efficaces. En cultivant de solides relations avec les décideurs, les communautés autochtones, les chefs de file de l’industrie et d’autres partenaires de la communauté et du secteur, le ou la PDG rehausse le profil de la Commission et fait avancer ses valeurs et sa stratégie.
En tant que candidat·e idéal·e, vous êtes un leader stimulant qui collabore bien, favorise l’autonomisation et est tourné vers l’avenir. Vous êtes connu·e pour encourager les équipes performantes et obtenir des résultats mesurables. Vous communiquez dans les deux langues de manière convaincante et vous savez représenter et défendre les priorités d’une organisation auprès du gouvernement, des communautés autochtones et d’autres partenaires nationaux et internationaux. Vous avez fait vos preuves en matière de croissance et de réussite d’entreprise et vous manifestez une diplomatie, un jugement et une clairvoyance exceptionnels dans l’entretien de partenariats et d’ententes durables et exploitables. Votre style de leadership témoigne d’un solide engagement envers la réconciliation, la diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion. Fort·e d’une expérience crédible de cadre supérieur sur le plan de la stratégie, de la transformation et du leadership opérationnel, de préférence dans le secteur de la santé, du secteur caritatif ou d’un secteur connexe, vous êtes bien outillé·e pour guider les organisations vers leur prochain chapitre.
Vous dirigerez des organisations qui accordent la priorité à la santé mentale et au bien-être de leur personnel, favorisent une culture d’inclusion et d’innovation, et célèbrent les contributions de leurs employés tout en stimulant le changement significatif au niveau du système pour la population canadienne.
Si vous souhaitez ardemment contribuer à de meilleurs résultats et soutiens pour la santé mentale au Canada, et tirer parti de vos compétences commerciales, stratégiques et interpersonnelles pour favoriser l’impact et le changement social, nous vous invitons à postuler. Pour postuler, veuillez consulter la page boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2708 Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, envoyez un courriel à Leslie Feldman ( lfeldman@boyden.com ).
La Commission de la santé mentale du Canada est engagée envers la diversité et le bien-être en milieu de travail. Nous encourageons les personnes de divers horizons comme les membres des Premières Nations, les Inuits, les Métis, les membres d’une minorité visible et les personnes qui ont eu des problèmes de santé mentale ou des maladies mentales. La Commission de la santé mentale du Canada encourage les demandes des personnes handicapées. Des mesures d’adaptation sont offertes sur demande aux candidates et aux candidats qui participent à tous les aspects du processus de sélection .
Nous remercions tous les candidats et toutes les candidates de leur intérêt. Nous communiquerons toutefois uniquement avec les personnes dont la candidature sera prise en considération .
Grand River Hospital (GRH) and St. Mary’s General Hospital (SMGH) have formed an extraordinary, highly integrated, and progressive partnership. Together, these two Hospitals have established several joint leadership and medical staff roles across the continuum of corporate and clinical services and are actively engaged in the regionally shared health information system, as well as the KW4 Ontario Health Team.
The Position The partnership between GRH and SMGH marks a strategic collaboration aimed at the creation of a regional healthcare system, designed to meet the evolving needs of the Waterloo region. As the organizations continue to work closely together, three new Director roles have been created in the People(s), Culture, and Experience portfolio. Reporting to the Joint Vice President, People(s), Culture, and Experience, the new Directors will play an influential role in shaping and implementing a comprehensive shared People Strategy that supports the organizations in delivering high-quality and safe care. The focus will include strategies around future workforce planning, learning and education, workplace wellness, DEI, and alignment of HR practice and policy planning, amongst others.
The new Directors must be highly successful HR change agents with demonstrated and progressive track records in leading integration, ideally in multi-union environments, with a focus on influencing and supporting executive teams, building alliances, and evolving organizational cultures. Each of these Directors will play a pivotal part in ensuring the integration of HR functions and fostering an organizational culture that supports innovation, inclusivity, and strategic growth across both GRH and SMGH. The Directors must embody the core values of GRH and SMGH, acting as catalysts for change, and playing a critical role in guiding the organizations through this period of significant transformation.
The 3 Director roles are listed below:
Integrated Director, People Experience, Talent and Organizational Development
Integrated Director, People Strategy and Transformation
Integrated Director, People Operational Services
Key Leadership Priorities for the new Directors will be:
Strategic HR Leadership : In collaboration with the Joint Vice President, People(s), Culture and Experience, shape and execute a People strategy that fosters a culture of innovation and service excellence.
System and Process Enhancement : Provide expert guidance and leadership on people-related matters, focusing on the enhancement and integration of HR systems, processes, and policies to improve efficiency and clarity across the organizations.
Metric-Driven People Leadership : Develop and implement robust HR strategies and business metrics that bolster organizational goals around engagement, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring business objectives are effectively translated into clear, actionable HR tactics.
Organizational Development and Employee Engagement : Lead key initiatives that empower and engage employees, positioning GRH and SMGH as employers of choice by leveraging improved recognition mechanisms and fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Team Leadership and Development : Provide leadership to a newly forming team, promoting collaborative engagement, leadership development, and mentorship to support the broader strategic goals of the organization.
Transformation and Modernization : Drive the transformation and modernization of People practices, integrating advanced technology, digital innovation, and forward-thinking strategies to foster strong partnerships.
Experience The ideal candidates for these Director roles will possess leadership experience within health care or similarly complex sectors/environments, demonstrating a robust capacity to engage, inspire, and mentor diverse teams within a dynamic, integrated environment. As proactive and results-oriented leaders, the Directors will play a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative culture and refining business processes to achieve strategic objectives. Recognized for their credibility in HR practices and relationship-building, these leaders will have a proven track record of driving significant organizational change, challenging the status quo, and cultivating a compelling vision for integrated People practice. They will be adept at enabling high performance across the organization, measuring impactful outcomes, and rallying the collective efforts of teams to meet the evolving needs of a joint venture focused on excellence and innovation in healthcare delivery.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title to resumes@promeus.ca . An Executive Brief is available upon request.
Grand River Hospital, St. Mary’s General Hospital, and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers employment equity and diversity in the workplace and communities served. We welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons.
Dec 10, 2024
Full time
Grand River Hospital (GRH) and St. Mary’s General Hospital (SMGH) have formed an extraordinary, highly integrated, and progressive partnership. Together, these two Hospitals have established several joint leadership and medical staff roles across the continuum of corporate and clinical services and are actively engaged in the regionally shared health information system, as well as the KW4 Ontario Health Team.
The Position The partnership between GRH and SMGH marks a strategic collaboration aimed at the creation of a regional healthcare system, designed to meet the evolving needs of the Waterloo region. As the organizations continue to work closely together, three new Director roles have been created in the People(s), Culture, and Experience portfolio. Reporting to the Joint Vice President, People(s), Culture, and Experience, the new Directors will play an influential role in shaping and implementing a comprehensive shared People Strategy that supports the organizations in delivering high-quality and safe care. The focus will include strategies around future workforce planning, learning and education, workplace wellness, DEI, and alignment of HR practice and policy planning, amongst others.
The new Directors must be highly successful HR change agents with demonstrated and progressive track records in leading integration, ideally in multi-union environments, with a focus on influencing and supporting executive teams, building alliances, and evolving organizational cultures. Each of these Directors will play a pivotal part in ensuring the integration of HR functions and fostering an organizational culture that supports innovation, inclusivity, and strategic growth across both GRH and SMGH. The Directors must embody the core values of GRH and SMGH, acting as catalysts for change, and playing a critical role in guiding the organizations through this period of significant transformation.
The 3 Director roles are listed below:
Integrated Director, People Experience, Talent and Organizational Development
Integrated Director, People Strategy and Transformation
Integrated Director, People Operational Services
Key Leadership Priorities for the new Directors will be:
Strategic HR Leadership : In collaboration with the Joint Vice President, People(s), Culture and Experience, shape and execute a People strategy that fosters a culture of innovation and service excellence.
System and Process Enhancement : Provide expert guidance and leadership on people-related matters, focusing on the enhancement and integration of HR systems, processes, and policies to improve efficiency and clarity across the organizations.
Metric-Driven People Leadership : Develop and implement robust HR strategies and business metrics that bolster organizational goals around engagement, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring business objectives are effectively translated into clear, actionable HR tactics.
Organizational Development and Employee Engagement : Lead key initiatives that empower and engage employees, positioning GRH and SMGH as employers of choice by leveraging improved recognition mechanisms and fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Team Leadership and Development : Provide leadership to a newly forming team, promoting collaborative engagement, leadership development, and mentorship to support the broader strategic goals of the organization.
Transformation and Modernization : Drive the transformation and modernization of People practices, integrating advanced technology, digital innovation, and forward-thinking strategies to foster strong partnerships.
Experience The ideal candidates for these Director roles will possess leadership experience within health care or similarly complex sectors/environments, demonstrating a robust capacity to engage, inspire, and mentor diverse teams within a dynamic, integrated environment. As proactive and results-oriented leaders, the Directors will play a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative culture and refining business processes to achieve strategic objectives. Recognized for their credibility in HR practices and relationship-building, these leaders will have a proven track record of driving significant organizational change, challenging the status quo, and cultivating a compelling vision for integrated People practice. They will be adept at enabling high performance across the organization, measuring impactful outcomes, and rallying the collective efforts of teams to meet the evolving needs of a joint venture focused on excellence and innovation in healthcare delivery.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title to resumes@promeus.ca . An Executive Brief is available upon request.
Grand River Hospital, St. Mary’s General Hospital, and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers employment equity and diversity in the workplace and communities served. We welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons.
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.