Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington
Posting closes: July 2, 2026 at 5:00pm
About Us: The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 400 staff at offices in Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, and Mount Forest. We are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and are proud of our Exemplary Status (the highest standing) received at our most recent accreditation exercise.
Why Join our Team: Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and generous benefits supporting the wellness of our staff. We are proud to be members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) offering one of Canada’s largest and most respected defined benefit plans. Career Development Opportunities: Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth. Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning. A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment. Values that include: Mutual Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence and Innovation and a culture that is welcoming and inclusive. Commitment to Health and Safety: We have a strong health and safety culture at CMHA WW and work tirelessly to address the health and safety needs of staff and the people we serve.
The Opportunity:
We are recruiting for a Vice President, Clinical Services
This a regular full-time newly created position (minimum of 35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at 737 Woolwich St, Guelph.
The Vice President, Clinical Services (VP, Clinical Services) is a member of the Executive Leadership Team at the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) and reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), providing executive leadership and organization-wide accountability for clinical services, clinical excellence, quality improvement, client safety, enterprise risk management, and privacy and health information management across a multi-site, community-based mental health and addictions organization.
The VP, Clinical Services ensures services are safe, equitable, evidence-based, trauma-informed, are compliant with funder’s requirements, accreditation, and regulatory requirements, including privacy legislation and standards governing the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal health information. The role integrates clinical governance, system accountability, and risk stewardship with enterprise privacy governance to drive consistent standards while enabling responsive, high-quality care across diverse programs and geographies. The VP Clinical Services also holds executive oversight for the performance, integration, and continuous improvement of clinical service delivery across the organization.
As a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, the VP Clinical Services leads organization-wide quality, risk, and accreditation systems, and serves as Chief Privacy Officer, providing strategic oversight of privacy governance, compliance, breach management, and organizational practices related to health information. The VP strengthens system partnerships and advances innovation and continuous improvement in clinical care, information stewardship, and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Governance & Professional Practice
Provide executive leadership and professional accountability for clinical services across all services and programs across the lifespan provided by CMHA WW.
Establish and sustain an integrated clinical governance framework that ensures consistent standards, accountability, and excellence across all programs, services and sites.
Oversee clinical leadership structures, including professional practice, clinical ethics, and scope of practice optimization.
Ensure alignment of clinical services with regulatory standards, best practices, and organizational priorities.
Drive consistency and integration of clinical service delivery across multiple sites, ensuring equitable access, standardized care pathways, and seamless client transitions between programs and services
Quality, Client Safety & Continuous Improvement
Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the organization’s Quality Management System.
Establish organization-wide quality performance indicators, outcome measurement frameworks, and reporting structures.
Ensure consistent client safety practices, including incident reporting, investigation, disclosure, and system-level improvement.
Monitor organizational performance, identify trends and risks, and ensure timely mitigation and corrective action.
Integrate quality improvement initiatives directly into clinical service delivery to drive measurable improvements in care outcomes and client experience.
Champion a culture of continuous quality improvement, client experience, and organizational learning.
Oversee Quality of Care review processes and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, including the Quality of Care Information Protection Act (QCIPA).
Risk Management & Compliance
Provide executive oversight of clinical and organizational risk within the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and funder expectations.
Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies, procedures, and standards that mitigate risk and support safe, high-quality care.
Lead organizational response to critical incidents, complaints, and external reviews, ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure systems are in place for the reporting, investigation, and management of incidents, complaints, and Serious Occurrences, including compliance with funder reporting requirements.
Promote a proactive, organization-wide approach to risk identification, prevention, and mitigation to safeguard clients, staff, and organizational assets.
Privacy & Health Information Management
Serve as the organization’s Chief Privacy Officer (CPO), providing executive leadership and accountability for privacy and health information management.
Ensure compliance with applicable privacy legislation (including PHIPA), and oversee organizational practices related to the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and protection of personal health information.
Establish and sustain an enterprise-wide privacy governance framework, including policies, standards, and controls that support compliance and risk mitigation.
Oversee the management of privacy breaches and complaints, ensuring timely investigation, resolution, and system-level improvements.
Lead privacy and health information audits, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen organizational practices.
Provide strategic oversight of health information management, including data governance, standardization, and the effective use of information to support quality care and decision-making.
Build organizational capacity through education, guidance, and leadership to ensure consistent application of privacy and health information standards across all programs and sites
Accreditation, Standards & System Accountability
Serve as the organization’s Executive Lead for Accreditation Canada and Health Standards Organization (HSO) processes, ensuring ongoing readiness and compliance.
Oversee Required Organizational Practices (ROPs) and alignment with national quality and safety standards.
Ensure fulfillment of Ontario Health accountability requirements, including Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (MSAA) obligations, quality improvement plans, and performance reporting.
Represent CMHA WW in regional and provincial forums, contributing to system planning, integration, and transformation initiatives.
Strategy, Innovation & System Integration
Contribute to organizational strategic planning, with a focus on clinical quality, safety, and sustainability.
Lead clinical and quality input into service design, transformation, and innovation initiatives.
Advance integrated care models and partnerships that improve access, coordination, and client outcomes.
Provide Executive Leadership for change management initiatives, including implementation of new models of care, technologies, and system reforms.
Identify opportunities to expand or redesign clinical services to better meet emerging community needs and system priorities.
Governance & Board Relations
Provide regular reporting and strategic advice to the CEO and Board on clinical performance, quality, client safety, and risk.
Support Board and the Board’s Committee on Performance, Quality, Risk and Ethics (PQRE) decisions through reporting, analysis, and recommendations.
Ensure transparency and alignment between governance, strategy, and operational performance.
Leadership & Organizational Culture
Provide Executive Leadership for change management related to new models of care, digital tools, or system reforms.
Lead clinical input into service redesign, expansion, and innovation across multiple sites.
Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability for senior clinical, quality, and risk leaders.
Support leadership development, succession planning, and workforce sustainability within clinical and quality portfolios.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical stewardship of clinical and personal health information.
Contribute to organizational strategic planning with a focus on clinical quality, safety, and sustainability.
Apply CMHA WW privacy, quality, and risk management standards consistently across all responsibilities and duties.
Demonstrate commitment to CMHA WW’s Mission, Vision, and Values in all daily work and professional interactions.
Provide CEO Coverage as designated by the CEO.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in a regulated health profession, health administration, public health, or a related field; doctoral degree considered an asset.
Current registration in good standing with a relevant regulatory college
Significant progressive senior leadership experience in healthcare, preferably within community mental health and addictions or a similarly complex environment.
Demonstrated experience leading at an executive level in:
Clinical governance and professional practice
Quality improvement and patient safety
Enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance
Clinical service delivery, program performance, and multi-site operations
Experience with Accreditation Canada / HSO standards and Ontario Health accountability frameworks.
Proven experience leading organizational transformation, system integration, and large-scale change initiatives.
Required Skills & Abilities:
Strong systems thinking with the ability to lead across complex, multi-site environments.
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into measurable outcomes.
Advanced knowledge of quality improvement methodologies, performance measurement, and risk mitigation.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence at executive, Board, and system levels.
High level of political acuity and sound judgment in complex environments.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally safe care.
Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and PDF tools.
Valid G Class driver’s license, access to a reliable personal vehicle, and appropriate insurance
Embody CMHA WW values: Mutual Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, and Innovation.
Compensation: Level 12 (Non-Union) $76.78 to $91.75 per hour ($139,739.60 to $166,985.00 annually)
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) outlining how your skills and experience meet the position requirements.
CMHA WW, as an equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.
*We do not use AI in our screening process.
Posting closes: July 2, 2026 at 5:00pm
About Us: The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 400 staff at offices in Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, and Mount Forest. We are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and are proud of our Exemplary Status (the highest standing) received at our most recent accreditation exercise.
Why Join our Team: Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and generous benefits supporting the wellness of our staff. We are proud to be members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) offering one of Canada’s largest and most respected defined benefit plans. Career Development Opportunities: Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth. Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning. A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment. Values that include: Mutual Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence and Innovation and a culture that is welcoming and inclusive. Commitment to Health and Safety: We have a strong health and safety culture at CMHA WW and work tirelessly to address the health and safety needs of staff and the people we serve.
The Opportunity:
We are recruiting for a Vice President, Clinical Services
This a regular full-time newly created position (minimum of 35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at 737 Woolwich St, Guelph.
The Vice President, Clinical Services (VP, Clinical Services) is a member of the Executive Leadership Team at the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) and reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), providing executive leadership and organization-wide accountability for clinical services, clinical excellence, quality improvement, client safety, enterprise risk management, and privacy and health information management across a multi-site, community-based mental health and addictions organization.
The VP, Clinical Services ensures services are safe, equitable, evidence-based, trauma-informed, are compliant with funder’s requirements, accreditation, and regulatory requirements, including privacy legislation and standards governing the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal health information. The role integrates clinical governance, system accountability, and risk stewardship with enterprise privacy governance to drive consistent standards while enabling responsive, high-quality care across diverse programs and geographies. The VP Clinical Services also holds executive oversight for the performance, integration, and continuous improvement of clinical service delivery across the organization.
As a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, the VP Clinical Services leads organization-wide quality, risk, and accreditation systems, and serves as Chief Privacy Officer, providing strategic oversight of privacy governance, compliance, breach management, and organizational practices related to health information. The VP strengthens system partnerships and advances innovation and continuous improvement in clinical care, information stewardship, and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Governance & Professional Practice
Provide executive leadership and professional accountability for clinical services across all services and programs across the lifespan provided by CMHA WW.
Establish and sustain an integrated clinical governance framework that ensures consistent standards, accountability, and excellence across all programs, services and sites.
Oversee clinical leadership structures, including professional practice, clinical ethics, and scope of practice optimization.
Ensure alignment of clinical services with regulatory standards, best practices, and organizational priorities.
Drive consistency and integration of clinical service delivery across multiple sites, ensuring equitable access, standardized care pathways, and seamless client transitions between programs and services
Quality, Client Safety & Continuous Improvement
Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the organization’s Quality Management System.
Establish organization-wide quality performance indicators, outcome measurement frameworks, and reporting structures.
Ensure consistent client safety practices, including incident reporting, investigation, disclosure, and system-level improvement.
Monitor organizational performance, identify trends and risks, and ensure timely mitigation and corrective action.
Integrate quality improvement initiatives directly into clinical service delivery to drive measurable improvements in care outcomes and client experience.
Champion a culture of continuous quality improvement, client experience, and organizational learning.
Oversee Quality of Care review processes and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, including the Quality of Care Information Protection Act (QCIPA).
Risk Management & Compliance
Provide executive oversight of clinical and organizational risk within the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and funder expectations.
Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies, procedures, and standards that mitigate risk and support safe, high-quality care.
Lead organizational response to critical incidents, complaints, and external reviews, ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure systems are in place for the reporting, investigation, and management of incidents, complaints, and Serious Occurrences, including compliance with funder reporting requirements.
Promote a proactive, organization-wide approach to risk identification, prevention, and mitigation to safeguard clients, staff, and organizational assets.
Privacy & Health Information Management
Serve as the organization’s Chief Privacy Officer (CPO), providing executive leadership and accountability for privacy and health information management.
Ensure compliance with applicable privacy legislation (including PHIPA), and oversee organizational practices related to the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and protection of personal health information.
Establish and sustain an enterprise-wide privacy governance framework, including policies, standards, and controls that support compliance and risk mitigation.
Oversee the management of privacy breaches and complaints, ensuring timely investigation, resolution, and system-level improvements.
Lead privacy and health information audits, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen organizational practices.
Provide strategic oversight of health information management, including data governance, standardization, and the effective use of information to support quality care and decision-making.
Build organizational capacity through education, guidance, and leadership to ensure consistent application of privacy and health information standards across all programs and sites
Accreditation, Standards & System Accountability
Serve as the organization’s Executive Lead for Accreditation Canada and Health Standards Organization (HSO) processes, ensuring ongoing readiness and compliance.
Oversee Required Organizational Practices (ROPs) and alignment with national quality and safety standards.
Ensure fulfillment of Ontario Health accountability requirements, including Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (MSAA) obligations, quality improvement plans, and performance reporting.
Represent CMHA WW in regional and provincial forums, contributing to system planning, integration, and transformation initiatives.
Strategy, Innovation & System Integration
Contribute to organizational strategic planning, with a focus on clinical quality, safety, and sustainability.
Lead clinical and quality input into service design, transformation, and innovation initiatives.
Advance integrated care models and partnerships that improve access, coordination, and client outcomes.
Provide Executive Leadership for change management initiatives, including implementation of new models of care, technologies, and system reforms.
Identify opportunities to expand or redesign clinical services to better meet emerging community needs and system priorities.
Governance & Board Relations
Provide regular reporting and strategic advice to the CEO and Board on clinical performance, quality, client safety, and risk.
Support Board and the Board’s Committee on Performance, Quality, Risk and Ethics (PQRE) decisions through reporting, analysis, and recommendations.
Ensure transparency and alignment between governance, strategy, and operational performance.
Leadership & Organizational Culture
Provide Executive Leadership for change management related to new models of care, digital tools, or system reforms.
Lead clinical input into service redesign, expansion, and innovation across multiple sites.
Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability for senior clinical, quality, and risk leaders.
Support leadership development, succession planning, and workforce sustainability within clinical and quality portfolios.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical stewardship of clinical and personal health information.
Contribute to organizational strategic planning with a focus on clinical quality, safety, and sustainability.
Apply CMHA WW privacy, quality, and risk management standards consistently across all responsibilities and duties.
Demonstrate commitment to CMHA WW’s Mission, Vision, and Values in all daily work and professional interactions.
Provide CEO Coverage as designated by the CEO.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in a regulated health profession, health administration, public health, or a related field; doctoral degree considered an asset.
Current registration in good standing with a relevant regulatory college
Significant progressive senior leadership experience in healthcare, preferably within community mental health and addictions or a similarly complex environment.
Demonstrated experience leading at an executive level in:
Clinical governance and professional practice
Quality improvement and patient safety
Enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance
Clinical service delivery, program performance, and multi-site operations
Experience with Accreditation Canada / HSO standards and Ontario Health accountability frameworks.
Proven experience leading organizational transformation, system integration, and large-scale change initiatives.
Required Skills & Abilities:
Strong systems thinking with the ability to lead across complex, multi-site environments.
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into measurable outcomes.
Advanced knowledge of quality improvement methodologies, performance measurement, and risk mitigation.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence at executive, Board, and system levels.
High level of political acuity and sound judgment in complex environments.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally safe care.
Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and PDF tools.
Valid G Class driver’s license, access to a reliable personal vehicle, and appropriate insurance
Embody CMHA WW values: Mutual Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, and Innovation.
Compensation: Level 12 (Non-Union) $76.78 to $91.75 per hour ($139,739.60 to $166,985.00 annually)
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) outlining how your skills and experience meet the position requirements.
CMHA WW, as an equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.
*We do not use AI in our screening process.
Mirams Becker Inc.
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site healthcare organization serving the broader Muskoka region through hospital sites in Huntsville and Bracebridge. Providing a broad range of acute care, emergency, surgical, diagnostic, and community-based services, MAHC is committed to delivering high-quality, people-centred care close to home. Through a focus on clinical excellence, innovation, and collaboration, MAHC continues to strengthen healthcare services and respond to the evolving needs of the communities it serves.
MAHC maintains strong affiliations with academic partners, including NOSM University, and supports medical education and research activities that contribute to the advancement of healthcare across the region.
MAHC is seeking an accomplished and collaborative physician leader to serve as Chief of Staff. As the senior physician leader of the organization, the Chief of Staff is appointed by and accountable to the Board of Directors and serves as Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee. Working in close partnership with the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Chief of Staff provides strategic clinical leadership and serves as a key link between the Board, medical staff, and senior leadership team.
The Chief of Staff plays a critical role in advancing quality of care, patient safety, physician engagement, and clinical excellence across the organization. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Chief of Staff serves as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior leadership on matters related to clinical quality, professional practice, resource utilization, and the delivery of care. The Chief of Staff will play an important leadership role in supporting MAHC's transformational capital redevelopment project and broader organizational change agenda, helping to engage physicians in planning discussions, advance innovative models of care, foster alignment across sites and clinical programs, and ensure clinical priorities inform the future design and delivery of services across the organization.
The Chief of Staff fosters strong relationships with physicians, hospital leaders, and community partners while supporting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role provides leadership and oversight for medical staff credentialing, appointments and reappointments, performance management, professional development, and physician engagement. Working closely with Chiefs of Department and organizational leaders, the Chief of Staff helps ensure the effective organization of clinical services and supports quality improvement initiatives across the organization.
In partnership with the President & CEO, the Chief of Staff contributes to strategic planning, clinical resource planning, and the evaluation and advancement of programs and services. The successful candidate will bring a system perspective and a commitment to ensuring that clinical priorities are aligned with organizational goals and the current and future healthcare needs of the communities served by MAHC.
The ideal candidate is a respected physician leader with demonstrated experience in medical administration, physician engagement, quality and patient safety, and health system leadership. Experience leading change within complex healthcare environments and supporting organizational transformation will be highly valued. They possess exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and the ability to influence, build consensus, and lead through complexity. A collaborative leadership style, strategic mindset, and commitment to clinical excellence will be essential to success in this role.
The successful candidate will possess a strong foundation in physician leadership and medical administration. Formal leadership education, physician leadership development programs, or equivalent leadership training would be considered a significant asset, as would previous experience serving as a Department Chief, Medical Director, Chief of Staff, or in other physician leadership capacities. Experience supporting medical education, research activities, or academic partnerships would also be considered an asset.
This is an exceptional opportunity to provide clinical leadership within a progressive healthcare organization and contribute to the future of healthcare delivery across the Muskoka region.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/chief-of-staff-muskoka-algonquin-healthcare . For additional information, contact Sarah Adams at sarah@miramsbecker.com .
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site healthcare organization serving the broader Muskoka region through hospital sites in Huntsville and Bracebridge. Providing a broad range of acute care, emergency, surgical, diagnostic, and community-based services, MAHC is committed to delivering high-quality, people-centred care close to home. Through a focus on clinical excellence, innovation, and collaboration, MAHC continues to strengthen healthcare services and respond to the evolving needs of the communities it serves.
MAHC maintains strong affiliations with academic partners, including NOSM University, and supports medical education and research activities that contribute to the advancement of healthcare across the region.
MAHC is seeking an accomplished and collaborative physician leader to serve as Chief of Staff. As the senior physician leader of the organization, the Chief of Staff is appointed by and accountable to the Board of Directors and serves as Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee. Working in close partnership with the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Chief of Staff provides strategic clinical leadership and serves as a key link between the Board, medical staff, and senior leadership team.
The Chief of Staff plays a critical role in advancing quality of care, patient safety, physician engagement, and clinical excellence across the organization. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Chief of Staff serves as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior leadership on matters related to clinical quality, professional practice, resource utilization, and the delivery of care. The Chief of Staff will play an important leadership role in supporting MAHC's transformational capital redevelopment project and broader organizational change agenda, helping to engage physicians in planning discussions, advance innovative models of care, foster alignment across sites and clinical programs, and ensure clinical priorities inform the future design and delivery of services across the organization.
The Chief of Staff fosters strong relationships with physicians, hospital leaders, and community partners while supporting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role provides leadership and oversight for medical staff credentialing, appointments and reappointments, performance management, professional development, and physician engagement. Working closely with Chiefs of Department and organizational leaders, the Chief of Staff helps ensure the effective organization of clinical services and supports quality improvement initiatives across the organization.
In partnership with the President & CEO, the Chief of Staff contributes to strategic planning, clinical resource planning, and the evaluation and advancement of programs and services. The successful candidate will bring a system perspective and a commitment to ensuring that clinical priorities are aligned with organizational goals and the current and future healthcare needs of the communities served by MAHC.
The ideal candidate is a respected physician leader with demonstrated experience in medical administration, physician engagement, quality and patient safety, and health system leadership. Experience leading change within complex healthcare environments and supporting organizational transformation will be highly valued. They possess exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and the ability to influence, build consensus, and lead through complexity. A collaborative leadership style, strategic mindset, and commitment to clinical excellence will be essential to success in this role.
The successful candidate will possess a strong foundation in physician leadership and medical administration. Formal leadership education, physician leadership development programs, or equivalent leadership training would be considered a significant asset, as would previous experience serving as a Department Chief, Medical Director, Chief of Staff, or in other physician leadership capacities. Experience supporting medical education, research activities, or academic partnerships would also be considered an asset.
This is an exceptional opportunity to provide clinical leadership within a progressive healthcare organization and contribute to the future of healthcare delivery across the Muskoka region.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/chief-of-staff-muskoka-algonquin-healthcare . For additional information, contact Sarah Adams at sarah@miramsbecker.com .
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Mirams Becker Inc.
At Hamilton Health Sciences, you are joining an organization whose mission is to shape the future of health by leading in care, discovery, and learning, while advancing equity and regional growth. Our workforce of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers share a vision to provide “Leading Care, Driven by Discovery”. Joining Hamilton Health Sciences, you become part of a world-renowned team of leaders, health professionals and researchers working together to make significant advancements in patient care. Hamilton Health Sciences presents outstanding opportunities to advance the future of healthcare, have a positive impact on patients and families, and grow professionally.
Vice President, Clinical Operations, Women’s & Children’s Health
Reporting to the President & CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), the Vice President, Clinical Operations, Women’s and Children’s Health provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s neonatal, pediatric, and women’s health programs, including oversight of McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH)—one of only five pediatric hospitals in Ontario and a leading centre for specialized, family-centred care.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Vice President, Clinical Operations, Women’s and Children’s Health is accountable for advancing HHS’ strategy, Vision 2030, driving transformational change that enhances access, quality, and integration of care across the continuum. The role champions equity, diversity, and inclusion, clinical excellence, academic integration, research-informed practice, and innovative models of care that support exceptional patient and family experiences and outcomes. The Vice President plays a critical leadership role in site‑level service, as well as enterprise and regional planning, fostering strong partnerships across the health system to advance coordinated, high-quality care for women, children, and youth. Through the integration of clinical, academic, and research priorities, the Vice President strengthens system capacity, enables innovation, and ensures the long-term sustainability and impact of programs and services aligned with HHS’ strategic vision.
The Vice President will provide strategic and operational leadership for women’s, child, and youth health services across Hamilton Health Sciences, including McMaster Children’s Hospital and Child & Youth Mental Health programs.
This role will ensure high-quality operational performance by championing innovation, digital health, quality improvement, and data-driven, research-enabled care models, while strengthening governance, performance oversight, and partnerships that integrate research and innovation into practice to advance outcomes and support HHS’s leadership in neonatal, pediatric, and women’s health care.
Working collaboratively with internal and external partners, the Vice President will foster strong relationships across academic institutions, community providers, primary care, public health, Indigenous partners, and regional/provincial networks to advance integrated care pathways, seamless transitions, and research-informed practice. Responsibilities also include supporting clinical trials, innovation initiatives, and education infrastructure while ensuring compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and professional standards.
An accomplished people leader, the Vice President will mentor and support high-performing teams in a culture grounded in excellence, accountability, equity, inclusion, and continuous learning. This role carries accountability for budget and resource management, workforce planning, and long-term sustainability, while also partnering with the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation and community stakeholders to advance philanthropic priorities for MCH and demonstrate impact through patient outcomes and innovation.
The preferred candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Health Administration, Nursing, Allied Health, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related clinical/leadership discipline. Extensive experience leading neonatal, pediatric or women’s health programs, with a proven track record of operational and strategic success, as well as experience and familiarity with child and youth mental health, autism and extensive needs is preferred. A minimum of 8-10 years of progressive leadership experience within complex, multi-site healthcare organizations is required, preferably in an academic health sciences centre.
A regulated health professional background is preferred. Additional credentials in leadership, quality improvement, or change management are considered assets.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://miramsbecker.com/opportunities/vice-president-womens-and-childrens-health-hamilton-health-sciences/ by July 13th, 2026. For additional information contact Penny Mirams at penny@miramsbecker.com .
Hamilton Health Sciences and Mirams Becker are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace; we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons. Hamilton Health Sciences Centre is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the hiring process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.
At Hamilton Health Sciences, you are joining an organization whose mission is to shape the future of health by leading in care, discovery, and learning, while advancing equity and regional growth. Our workforce of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers share a vision to provide “Leading Care, Driven by Discovery”. Joining Hamilton Health Sciences, you become part of a world-renowned team of leaders, health professionals and researchers working together to make significant advancements in patient care. Hamilton Health Sciences presents outstanding opportunities to advance the future of healthcare, have a positive impact on patients and families, and grow professionally.
Vice President, Clinical Operations, Women’s & Children’s Health
Reporting to the President & CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), the Vice President, Clinical Operations, Women’s and Children’s Health provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s neonatal, pediatric, and women’s health programs, including oversight of McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH)—one of only five pediatric hospitals in Ontario and a leading centre for specialized, family-centred care.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Vice President, Clinical Operations, Women’s and Children’s Health is accountable for advancing HHS’ strategy, Vision 2030, driving transformational change that enhances access, quality, and integration of care across the continuum. The role champions equity, diversity, and inclusion, clinical excellence, academic integration, research-informed practice, and innovative models of care that support exceptional patient and family experiences and outcomes. The Vice President plays a critical leadership role in site‑level service, as well as enterprise and regional planning, fostering strong partnerships across the health system to advance coordinated, high-quality care for women, children, and youth. Through the integration of clinical, academic, and research priorities, the Vice President strengthens system capacity, enables innovation, and ensures the long-term sustainability and impact of programs and services aligned with HHS’ strategic vision.
The Vice President will provide strategic and operational leadership for women’s, child, and youth health services across Hamilton Health Sciences, including McMaster Children’s Hospital and Child & Youth Mental Health programs.
This role will ensure high-quality operational performance by championing innovation, digital health, quality improvement, and data-driven, research-enabled care models, while strengthening governance, performance oversight, and partnerships that integrate research and innovation into practice to advance outcomes and support HHS’s leadership in neonatal, pediatric, and women’s health care.
Working collaboratively with internal and external partners, the Vice President will foster strong relationships across academic institutions, community providers, primary care, public health, Indigenous partners, and regional/provincial networks to advance integrated care pathways, seamless transitions, and research-informed practice. Responsibilities also include supporting clinical trials, innovation initiatives, and education infrastructure while ensuring compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and professional standards.
An accomplished people leader, the Vice President will mentor and support high-performing teams in a culture grounded in excellence, accountability, equity, inclusion, and continuous learning. This role carries accountability for budget and resource management, workforce planning, and long-term sustainability, while also partnering with the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation and community stakeholders to advance philanthropic priorities for MCH and demonstrate impact through patient outcomes and innovation.
The preferred candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Health Administration, Nursing, Allied Health, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related clinical/leadership discipline. Extensive experience leading neonatal, pediatric or women’s health programs, with a proven track record of operational and strategic success, as well as experience and familiarity with child and youth mental health, autism and extensive needs is preferred. A minimum of 8-10 years of progressive leadership experience within complex, multi-site healthcare organizations is required, preferably in an academic health sciences centre.
A regulated health professional background is preferred. Additional credentials in leadership, quality improvement, or change management are considered assets.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://miramsbecker.com/opportunities/vice-president-womens-and-childrens-health-hamilton-health-sciences/ by July 13th, 2026. For additional information contact Penny Mirams at penny@miramsbecker.com .
Hamilton Health Sciences and Mirams Becker are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace; we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons. Hamilton Health Sciences Centre is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the hiring process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.
Mirams Becker Inc.
LOFT Community Services LOFT Community Services is one of the largest community service providers in Ontario, supporting people facing a combination of mental and physical health challenges, addiction issues, poverty, and/or homelessness. They build customized supports that specifically address a person’s needs and offer them for as long as they’re needed. As one of the largest mental health service providers in Ontario, LOFT works with all major, local hospitals where they operate. Along with 250+ leading partners, they provide internationally accredited, community-based support and housing to people facing the most complex of needs.
LOFT is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. Most importantly, each person deserves the opportunity to do so. They embrace the individual needs and aspirations of each client and encourage mutual support within their programs to enable each client to attain their potential.
LOFT clients become part of a community where they are accepted without judgment. In addition, their housing programs provide safety, security, and a sense of belonging. If someone has felt excluded or different, finding acceptance can be a powerful therapy. LOFT is a place for recovery and growth within a supportive community.
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Communications
The Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Communications reports directly to the CEO and provides executive leadership in advancing LOFT’s long-term strategic direction, external partnerships, communications, and growth initiatives. This newly created role will translate LOFT’s mission into strategies that expand organizational impact, strengthen relationships with partners, funders, government, and the broader community, and reinforce LOFT’s position as a preferred partner across the mental health, addictions, housing, and home and community care sectors.
Working collaboratively with the CEO and senior leadership team, the Vice President will lead LOFT’s growth strategy, performance measures, and key targets, ensuring alignment between organizational strategy, new program and housing development, communications, and external partnerships. The role will bring clarity to LOFT’s geographic and programmatic growth focus, strengthen the organization’s thought leadership, and identify opportunities that advance LOFT’s mission and long-term impact.
The Vice President will be responsible for strategic partnership development, communications and brand stewardship, government and funder relations, growth strategy, and innovation. They will be LOFT representative at sector and system-level planning tables, lead the development of complex funding, partnership, housing, and service agreements, and oversee communications that support organizational initiatives.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following skills and experience:
Minimum 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience, including at least 5 years at the Director, Senior Director, or executive leadership level with responsibility for enterprise strategy, partnerships, communications, or growth functions.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Health Administration, Political Science, Non-Profit Leadership, or a related field required.
A Master’s degree, such as an MBA, MHA, MPA, Public Policy, Communications, or equivalent, is preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with various levels of government, foundations, philanthropic partners, donors, and private sector partners.
Familiarity with community care delivery such as, supportive housing, complex care, seniors’ services, personal support services, mental health, substance use, and home care.
Strong strategic leadership skills, with the ability to translate vision into scalable actions, measurable results, and meaningful organizational impact.
Proven ability to build, sustain, and leverage high-value partnerships with funders, government, sector leaders, and other external stakeholders.
Strong business acumen, with the ability to assess opportunities from strategic, financial, operational, and values-based perspectives.
Demonstrated negotiation skills, particularly in establishing new business agreements, partnerships, funding arrangements, and collaborative initiatives.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including boards, senior leaders, partners, funders, government, and community stakeholders.
Skilled in creating compelling narratives around mission, impact, growth, and organizational value.
Knowledge and ability to provide oversight of communications channels, including media relations, digital strategy, thought leadership, and brand positioning.
Politically astute and able to navigate ambiguity, competing interests, and complex stakeholder environments with sound judgment.
Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and results.
Demonstrated financial and analytical skills, including experience with diverse revenue models, funding arrangements, complex planning scenarios, metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools.
Commitment to embracing and valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion; working with a multicultural workforce, while demonstrating cultural humility in all interactions.
Candidates will be future focused, with an understanding of healthcare’s fast-changing environment and the ability to identify opportunities, align teams around shared priorities, and support growth that advances LOFT’s mission and impact. They will bring integrity, accountability, professional judgment, and a deep commitment to LOFT’s values and goals.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://miramsbecker.com/opportunities/vice-president-strategic-partnerships-and-commnications-loft-community-services . For additional information contact Hayley Becker at hayley@miramsbecker.com .
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluating or assessing of candidates. This is a permanent position to fill a vacancy. Salary: $163,000 - $190,000.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
Loft Community Services and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
LOFT Community Services LOFT Community Services is one of the largest community service providers in Ontario, supporting people facing a combination of mental and physical health challenges, addiction issues, poverty, and/or homelessness. They build customized supports that specifically address a person’s needs and offer them for as long as they’re needed. As one of the largest mental health service providers in Ontario, LOFT works with all major, local hospitals where they operate. Along with 250+ leading partners, they provide internationally accredited, community-based support and housing to people facing the most complex of needs.
LOFT is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. Most importantly, each person deserves the opportunity to do so. They embrace the individual needs and aspirations of each client and encourage mutual support within their programs to enable each client to attain their potential.
LOFT clients become part of a community where they are accepted without judgment. In addition, their housing programs provide safety, security, and a sense of belonging. If someone has felt excluded or different, finding acceptance can be a powerful therapy. LOFT is a place for recovery and growth within a supportive community.
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Communications
The Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Communications reports directly to the CEO and provides executive leadership in advancing LOFT’s long-term strategic direction, external partnerships, communications, and growth initiatives. This newly created role will translate LOFT’s mission into strategies that expand organizational impact, strengthen relationships with partners, funders, government, and the broader community, and reinforce LOFT’s position as a preferred partner across the mental health, addictions, housing, and home and community care sectors.
Working collaboratively with the CEO and senior leadership team, the Vice President will lead LOFT’s growth strategy, performance measures, and key targets, ensuring alignment between organizational strategy, new program and housing development, communications, and external partnerships. The role will bring clarity to LOFT’s geographic and programmatic growth focus, strengthen the organization’s thought leadership, and identify opportunities that advance LOFT’s mission and long-term impact.
The Vice President will be responsible for strategic partnership development, communications and brand stewardship, government and funder relations, growth strategy, and innovation. They will be LOFT representative at sector and system-level planning tables, lead the development of complex funding, partnership, housing, and service agreements, and oversee communications that support organizational initiatives.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following skills and experience:
Minimum 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience, including at least 5 years at the Director, Senior Director, or executive leadership level with responsibility for enterprise strategy, partnerships, communications, or growth functions.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Health Administration, Political Science, Non-Profit Leadership, or a related field required.
A Master’s degree, such as an MBA, MHA, MPA, Public Policy, Communications, or equivalent, is preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with various levels of government, foundations, philanthropic partners, donors, and private sector partners.
Familiarity with community care delivery such as, supportive housing, complex care, seniors’ services, personal support services, mental health, substance use, and home care.
Strong strategic leadership skills, with the ability to translate vision into scalable actions, measurable results, and meaningful organizational impact.
Proven ability to build, sustain, and leverage high-value partnerships with funders, government, sector leaders, and other external stakeholders.
Strong business acumen, with the ability to assess opportunities from strategic, financial, operational, and values-based perspectives.
Demonstrated negotiation skills, particularly in establishing new business agreements, partnerships, funding arrangements, and collaborative initiatives.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including boards, senior leaders, partners, funders, government, and community stakeholders.
Skilled in creating compelling narratives around mission, impact, growth, and organizational value.
Knowledge and ability to provide oversight of communications channels, including media relations, digital strategy, thought leadership, and brand positioning.
Politically astute and able to navigate ambiguity, competing interests, and complex stakeholder environments with sound judgment.
Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and results.
Demonstrated financial and analytical skills, including experience with diverse revenue models, funding arrangements, complex planning scenarios, metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools.
Commitment to embracing and valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion; working with a multicultural workforce, while demonstrating cultural humility in all interactions.
Candidates will be future focused, with an understanding of healthcare’s fast-changing environment and the ability to identify opportunities, align teams around shared priorities, and support growth that advances LOFT’s mission and impact. They will bring integrity, accountability, professional judgment, and a deep commitment to LOFT’s values and goals.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://miramsbecker.com/opportunities/vice-president-strategic-partnerships-and-commnications-loft-community-services . For additional information contact Hayley Becker at hayley@miramsbecker.com .
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluating or assessing of candidates. This is a permanent position to fill a vacancy. Salary: $163,000 - $190,000.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
Loft Community Services and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
