Nestled along Lake Erie’s north shore in the heart of southwestern Ontario’s farm country, Elgin County has everything you need to live the life you’ve always dreamed about. Elgin is an oasis of rural peace and tranquility with all the amenities and conveniences of a larger urban centre without all the hassles. Elgin’s residents enjoy a competitive cost of living, have access to first class medical facilities and can choose from a wide selection of educational institutions. Residents and visitors alike have easy access to Elgin’s pristine natural environment. Carolinian Forest trails, sandy beaches, and public parks are a few steps away. The main streets of Elgin’s vibrant towns and villages are lined with a myriad of innovative businesses owned and operated by dedicated entrepreneurs. Fresh local produce grown in Elgin’s fertile soils is readily available at local markets. Beautiful homes and properties at affordable prices make Elgin an ideal place to call home. Elgin’s commercial and industrial sector also continues to thrive. Recent developments include Amazon’s Fulfillment Warehouse, that will ultimately be hiring over 1,000 full-time employees. Volkswagen / PowerCo has announced they will be building the world’s largest electric-vehicle battery plant in the region, adding several more thousand jobs and spurring additional investments. With a combined 2024 operating and capital budget of approximately $101.6 million and 500 permanent and part-time employees, Elgin County is committed to meeting the needs of our seven partner municipalities, our 52,000 residents and the business community by delivering efficient and effective services. As part of the community services programs Elgin County has been operating Long-Term Care Homes and seniors’ services since 1875, when the first House of Industry was established.  Over the years, the service has been enhanced to include three long-term care homes with a combined 247 beds, and a range of community outreach programs dedicated to the needs of people living across the County. As part of Elgin County’s new strategic plan and a commitment to service excellence, the organization has made a commitment to introduce innovative and inclusive programs, services and models of care delivery within LTC and Seniors Services that will support the strategic plan priorities.  In support of this over 400 dedicated staff (fulltime and part-time) and volunteers are committed to creating a caring people first environment where residents and staff feel safe, respected, and valued while creating a healthcare services community that provides best in class service across the aging continuum. Inspire our Future As our new Director of Homes and Seniors Services you are an inspiring leader committed to our mission, values and best in class services in the LTC and seniors’ sector. You have the unique ability to build collaborative relationships and engage our staff in support of our values and strategic directions. In addition, you demonstrate forward thinking approaches and can design and implement programs to foster an exceptional service excellence culture across the function you will lead. Reporting to the CAO and the Committee of Management, the Director sits on the Executive Leadership Team, the Collective Bargaining Committee and provides strategic oversight to the leadership team at the Long-Term Care homes and related seniors services. As the Director, you will be responsible for ensuring that the three Long-term care Homes are operating in a client centric fashion while focusing on service excellence, fiscal accountability and alignment with all legislative requirements that govern or our Homes and Seniors Services. As our Director, you will pave the way to innovative ideas, partnerships, programs and plans within our Homes and Seniors Services while ensuring effective change management process and continuity of services when implementing the new programs. In summary, if you are looking for an opportunity to innovate and create a best-in-class service offering for the Seniors and Long-Term Care Sector, look no further as this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity.   Ideal Professional Qualifications Management: Progressively responsible demonstrated senior level management experience (at least 5 years) within health care, long-term care, senior services or community care, ideally including experience in a unionized work setting. Critical Thinking: Demonstrated superior advisory and consulting experience to educate and guide leaders and to recommend innovative, progressive and viable solutions to organizational issues related to Long Term Care and Seniors Services. People Leadership: Experience and ability to provide exceptional leadership to staff and to build enthusiastic, high performing staff teams in a unionized setting. Employee/Labour Relations: Extensive staff relations skills including grievance handling, arbitration, performance management and ideally applied knowledge and experience with collective agreements. Service Excellence: Demonstrated ability to provide customer service excellence across our Long-Term Facilities and Seniors Services through effective delivery of innovative programs and services in time-sensitive and changing environments. Relationship Management: Effective human relations skills in dealing with executives, managers, staff and other partners. Legislation: A broad knowledge of relevant legislation, statutes and regulations related to Long Term Care including the FLTCA 2021, Ontario Regulation 246/22, 79/10, Residents Bill of Rights, RAI-MDS and LTC Operations. Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Strong organizational, analytical, communications and presentation skills. Education and Designations: Post-secondary education/undergraduate degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Management, Nursing, Social Services or related discipline. Key Benefits of working at Elgin County Elgin County offers a competitive salary ($153,301.56 to $179,342.98), a comprehensive benefits package and a defined benefits plan through OMERS. The Elgin area offers a reasonable cost of housing, local recreation, and cultural activities in a vibrant setting with nearby waterfront amenities. How to Apply To explore this opportunity, please apply via email with a covering letter and resume by October 2oth, 2025 or sooner to careers@waterhousesearch.net quoting project EL-DHSS . Should you wish to speak to our Executive Recruiter or to receive a detailed position description please contact Amy Oliveira at 416-214-9299 x4, amy@waterhousesearch.net , or Jon Stungevicius at 416-214-9299 x1, j on@waterhousesearch.net . All applications will be held in strict confidence. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only.

Health Standards Organization/Accreditation Canada (“HSO”) is seeking a visionary and purpose-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth, influence, and impact. HSO is dedicated to unlocking the power and potential of people around the world who share its commitment to advancing high-quality health services for all. As a global leader, HSO specializes in the creation of world-class health standards, cutting-edge assessment methodologies, and practical tools and services that drive real-world impact. HSO operates in nearly 50 jurisdictions, including every province and territory in Canada, and takes a people-centered, system-wide approach to improving health and social services. As CEO, reporting to the Board of Directors, you will provide bold, visionary leadership that strengthens HSO’s standing as a global authority in people-powered health standards, accreditation, and innovation. You will craft and deliver a dynamic strategy, building partnerships, expanding HSO’s public and private sector client base, entering new markets, and amplifying the organization’s brand and influence in Canada and internationally. With a strong foundation in innovation, inclusion, and performance, you will champion a collaborative and forward-thinking culture. Your leadership will empower a talented, diverse team to thrive in a fast-evolving sector. You will spearhead the modernization of HSO’s systems, integrate digital solutions to drive scalable impact, and embed long-term sustainability, resilience, and excellence in governance and accountability across the organization. A compassionate, authentic, empowering, and trusted leader, you foster inclusive, high-performing, and collaborative cultures. You bring senior executive experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and are widely recognized as a catalyst for innovation and transformation. Your expertise spans business development, stakeholder engagement, government relations, and policy influence, all grounded in a global mindset and cultural fluency. You are adept at translating lived experiences of adversity into positive change. A background in healthcare transformation, integrative care, digital health, climate-resilient practices, and/or patient-partnered care would add significant value to this role. A confident and persuasive communicator, you lead with clarity, diplomacy, and conviction. You are widely recognized for your ability to inspire followership. You combine commercial and financial acumen with a keen eye for emerging opportunities, knowing how to diversify revenue streams and inspire teams through change. Additionally, fluency in English, French and other languages, comfort with advanced technologies, and a well-developed international network would be valuable assets for this position. If you are energized by the opportunity to lead HSO in advancing healthcare excellence and equity nationally and worldwide, we invite you to explore this unique opportunity. Visit boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2963 to apply and contact Michael Naufal, Nick Chambers, or Mike Young ( myoung@boyden.com ) with any questions.

Chief of Staff and Vice President Medical & Academic Affairs Brant Community Healthcare System Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) – comprised of Brantford General Hospital and The Willett in Paris – is committed to Leading Beyond Care and serving as an anchor for community well-being through healthcare excellence. Guided by our core values – Be Bold and Courageous, Commit to Excellence, Champion Equity, and Be Trustworthy – BCHS strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all patients, families, and communities it serves. With 330 beds, 2,100 employees, 360 professional staff, more than 300 volunteers, and an annual budget of $270M, BCHS provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services to over 150,000 residents across the region. BCHS delivers acute care services and specialty programs for Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and surrounding communities – offering stable, state-of-the-art programs that ensure exceptional, patient-focused care. The transformation of healthcare delivery at BCHS continues with a major Emergency Department Renovation Improvement Project underway and the recent approval to build a new hospital. Brant Community Healthcare System is seeking a Chief of Staff and Vice President, Medical & Academic Affairs (CoS & VPMAA) who will serve as a cornerstone of clinical and organizational leadership. The CoS & VPMAA is accountable to the Board of Directors on issues regarding the quality and safety of medical diagnosis, care and treatment and as member of the senior leadership team accountable to the President & Chief Executive Officer for providing administrative medical leadership to support the implementation of BCHS’s Mission, Vision and Values. Beyond stewarding current priorities, the CoS & VPMAA will forge a progressive ten-year vision for medical care and clinical services, while also playing a strategic role in the redevelopment of a new hospital, development of the clinical services plan and the deployment of a Health Information System. The CoS & VPMAA will foster meaningful relationships and work in a collaborative manner aiming to create a clinical practice environment that is leading practice, ethical, safe, resource efficient, and is conducted in partnership with patients and their families, other health care professionals, and external stakeholders to create a culture of accountability and positivity. Embedded in this mandate is responsibility for leading the Medical Advisory Committee, ensuring compliance with legislation and hospital bylaws, overseeing credentialing and privileging, supporting medical education and research, and maintaining oversight of clinical standards. By strengthening BCHS’s regional influence, furthering the work of the Ontario Health Team, promoting population health initiatives, progressing academic vision and advancing its longstanding affiliation with McMaster University, the CoS & VPMAA will integrate clinical, educational, and community priorities into a cohesive vision that resonates throughout the region. A minimum of five years of medical leadership experience within a large community or academic centre is required, coupled with demonstrated expertise in advancing quality improvement and championing cultural safety for diverse populations. The CoS & VPMAA will be visionary, passionate, and committed to outstanding patient experiences. Recognized for clinical excellence and innovation in delivering high-quality care, the individual will be adept at guiding high-performing teams, fostering respectful shared decision-making, and mentoring physician colleagues. With authenticity, foresight, and principled judgment, reinforced by strong communication and consensus-building skills, the ideal candidate must be licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, hold certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and be eligible for active privileges at BCHS. A master’s degree in administration, quality improvement, or a health-related discipline is preferred. To learn more or pursue this opportunity, please contact Jim Stonehouse, Partner and Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate at kluu@boyden.com . The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact us to discuss accommodation.

Position Overview Organization:  Hospice Vaughan Title:  Executive Director Reports to:  Board of Directors Team:  Direct reports: Manager of Residence, Associate Director of Philanthropy, Community Services, Manager, Volunteers, Office Manager Key Internal Relationships: Board of Directors & Committees Staff Other Volunteers Key External Relationships: Hospice/Palliative Care and Other Community Partners Donors Funders Location:  9383 Islington Avenue in Vaughan, Ontario. On-site, five days a week. Compensation:  $140,000 to $160,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package. IS THIS YOU? You are a strategic, values-driven leader who has experience working in healthcare or health-related organizations and you have a deep commitment to compassionate care, organizational excellence, and community impact. Working for  Hospice Vaughan  aligns with your strong belief that everyone deserves access to support and a dignified journey through the final stages of life. You would be thrilled to be a part of the exceptional palliative care and support services they provide to the dynamic Vaughan community and excited to guide Hospice Vaughan through its next phase of strategic growth, operational refinement, and sector leadership as they become a centre of excellence for hospice care. As a highly strategic and compassionate senior operations leader you can leverage your high EQ and exceptional communication skills to successfully navigate challenges and build alignment while fostering positive relationships among diverse groups.  Diplomatic and thoughtful, you are a natural community builder who can skillfully ensure strategic relationships and networks of support with government, community partners, funders, donors and others in the community. You possess a high degree of professional refinement and leadership maturity. Senior volunteers gravitate towards you because you manage them efficiently, effectively and with respect and care. You understand good Board Governance because you’ve reported to a Board of Directors, worked on a senior leadership team with regular Board interactions or have sat on a board yourself. You’ve led teams and can provide exceptional strategic and operational leadership while also supporting your senior leadership team that includes diverse roles related to operations, administration, fundraising, marketing and medical/allied health professionals.  You are involved in your teams’ professional development and are a source of support, dedicated to their growth. They trust you because you deliver, you are present, and you are committed to excellence. Ultimately, you are a leader who thrives in complexity, leads with empathy, and is ready to shape the future of hospice care in Vaughan. If this sounds like you — read on. ABOUT HOSPICE VAUGHAN Since 1995, the compassionate caring staff and volunteers of Hospice Vaughan have supported individuals and their families, as they journey through life-limiting illness. Serving with love and dignity, their commitment is to care for individuals to live fully and ensure a better ending. Our interdisciplinary team of professionals includes Social Workers, Psychotherapists, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Personal Support Workers, Physicians and volunteers who provide programs and services to the individuals they care for in their community and within their residence. Additionally, they care for the family members, caregivers, and friends during a loved one’s illness, and afterwards with grief and bereavement support. The Hospice Palliative Care Hub includes a 12-bed hospice residence, which provides a final peaceful home-like space for individuals and their families who require end of life care and support.  In addition, they offer a range or programs in their community. Over the past 26 years their generous donors and supporters have assisted the community hospice in offering hospice palliative care services throughout Vaughan – all at no charge. Together they are here to serve. Hospice Vaughan –Mario & Nick Cortellucci Hospice Palliative Care Center of Excellence is proud and honoured to be part of the Vaughan and surrounding region’s legacy.   For more information:   www.hospicevaughan.com MISSION To provide the Vaughan community with care and support in dealing with the challenges of life-limiting illness while advancing education, research and public awareness VISION Leadership in exceptional hospice palliative care VALUES Compassion   |   Respect   |   Dignity   |   Inclusivity   |   Transparency KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Planning, Leadership & Operations Ensure programs, services and the overall organizational culture continuously reflects a commitment to Hospice Vaughan’s mission, vision and values. Work in partnership with the Board of Directors to develop and execute multi-year strategic plans. Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the annual operations plan, establishing goals and KPIs that reflect strategic objectives. Build organization infrastructure (policies, procedures, systems etc.) that support efficiency and overall success while also preparing Hospice Vaughan for future growth. Manage, coach and motivate the senior leadership team to meet individual and organizational goals and objectives while also working together to create a culture of collaboration, accountability, cross-functional alignment, and service excellence. Work with the senior leadership team and Human Resources staff to provide ongoing staff oversight, development and performance management and assess organizational structure and resources. Work in partnership with staff to provide oversight and support for programs and the facility. Effectively negotiate and manage contracts and ensure statutory compliance within a unionized environment. Build knowledge and monitor trends and issues in health policy and hospice/palliative care to support program impact, care and service excellence and growth. Oversee the implementation of and compliance with labour standards, Health and Safety regulations and other practices and processes required to maintain a safe work environment. Ensure oversight and compliance with all regulatory standards and reporting requirements and collaborate with staff team to ensure ongoing assessment and improvement of mission-based services to support current and future accreditation Provide regular reports to the Board regarding internal and external risks, outlining mitigation strategies as required. Governance Use deep understanding of governance best practices to ensure a high level of Board accountability while ensuring the appropriate separation between governance and operations. Attend Board meetings and prepare and deliver reports and other materials in a timely manner to support Board oversight. Support the implementation of Board policies and procedures. Support Board recruitment and retention. Financial Management and Fundraising Work with the senior leadership team to create and present the annual operating budget of $4M+ for Board approval. Oversee the financial performance of the organization, ensuring proper controls, reporting and compliance with all regulatory and legal obligations. Partner with Board and fundraising staff to ensure appropriate engagement of the Executive Director role and senior volunteers within major donor activities. Provide oversight of the fundraising strategy, plan and activities. Funder & Community Relations  Build and ensure strong relations with government partners and local MPs in support of an ongoing funding relationship. Develop relationships within palliative care and the broader healthcare system to support an ongoing high standard of operations. Work with the Communications team to manage brand development, marketing and public relations initiatives. Serve as the primary spokesperson and community ambassador, presenting and promoting the Hospice in a manner that builds engagement and support with funders, with donors, the media and the greater Vaughan community. QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES A passion for the mission, vision and values of Hospice Vaughan. Knowledge of end-of-life issues is preferred. Experience working within the healthcare system in Ontario is required. Experience in the hospice/palliative care sector is a definite asset. Progressive senior leadership experience in non-profit organizations. Direct experience working with a Board of Directors. History creating and monitoring strategic and annual plans. Demonstrated experience with the financial oversight, controls and budget development and management for a charity or non-profit organization. Proven experience building, leading, coaching, and retaining high performing teams. Experience managing teams within a unionized environment is a definite asset. Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to effectively listen, collaborate and engage staff, volunteers and other partners to achieve organization objectives. Knowledge/exposure to building revenue and supporting fundraising activities, with a proven ability to function as a strategic partner to fundraising staff. Experience with government funding relationships, including building relationships and support with local and provincial government. Proven ability to build unity amongst diverse audiences, including clients/patients, staff, volunteers, donors and community partners. Familiarity with federal and provincial legislation, regulations and standards related to the management of non-profit healthcare related organizations. Experience with program and service evaluation including quality assurance. History ensuring health and safety standards and managing and mitigating risk in a direct service facility. High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability. Flexible with the ability to tolerate ambiguity while also persistent and rigorous with decision making. Highly diplomatic with solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills. Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to engage various audiences. Proven commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Degree in a related field (e.g., public administration, human services, business, healthcare, management or one of the regulated colleges) is an asset or a relevant combination of education and experience. Availability to work on-site and be available for a rotating on-call schedule during evenings and weekends, as required. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS At Hospice Vaughan they are committed to fostering a recruitment process that reflects the rich diversity of the community they serve. They welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and recognize that diverse perspectives strengthen their ability to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to patients and families. Hospice Vaughan has retained Preston Human Capital Group to conduct the Executive Search for the Executive Director. If you would like to apply for this senior leadership role, please include a cover letter and CV to with the subject line:  Executive Director, Hospice Vaughan  to  lindsay@phcap.ca If you require accommodations during the search process, please inform the search consultant. Please note, the posting closes on September 30, 2025, at 5pm ET.   We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted regarding next steps.  No phone calls please.