Clinical Research Chair, Addiction Studies Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (The Royal) Ottawa, Ontario The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (The Royal) is one of Canada’s foremost academic health science centres dedicated exclusively to mental health and addiction care. Located in Ottawa and affiliated with the University of Ottawa, The Royal integrates specialized clinical care, research, education, and innovation to advance understanding, treatment, and recovery for people living with mental illness and addiction. At the heart of this work is The Royal’s Research Institute, a globally recognized centre for mental health and addiction research and innovation. Guided by the belief that “Research is Care,” the Institute supports more than 170 active research projects and 41 interventional clinical trials. It brings together scientists, clinician-scientists, trainees, clinical leaders, patients, families, and partners to accelerate the translation of discovery into improvements in care. The Royal is entering an important period of research growth, supported by a landmark philanthropic investment from the Waverley House Foundation and other donors. This investment will support the recruitment of outstanding research leaders and the establishment of several Clinical Research Chairs, strengthening The Royal’s capacity to advance discovery and position the organization as a global leader in mental health and addiction research and care. The Opportunity The Royal is seeking an innovative and internationally recognized physician-scientist to serve as Clinical Research Chair, Addiction Studies. The successful candidate will build and lead a globally recognized research program focused on addiction and concurrent disorders, supported by protected research time, competitive start-up funding, dedicated research infrastructure, and strong institutional and philanthropic commitment. The Chair will join a highly collaborative academic and clinical environment with access to advanced neuroimaging, including MRI, PET, and EEG, interventional psychiatry programs, sophisticated health data platforms, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and a growing network of academic, healthcare, industry, and innovation partners. Areas of research may include precision addiction medicine, neurobiology and neuroimaging, novel therapeutics, concurrent disorders, clinical trials, implementation science, learning health systems, population health, and translational research. Key priorities for the Clinical Research Chair will include: Establish and grow a distinctive, internationally recognized addiction research program that advances understanding, prevention, treatment, and recovery. Advance precision addiction care by leveraging neuroimaging, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and integrated data to improve diagnosis, treatment selection, and outcomes. Translate discovery into clinical and system impact, influencing patient care, evidence-based practice, policy, and health system transformation. Build research capacity by recruiting and mentoring trainees, fellows, emerging investigators, and interdisciplinary collaborators. Strengthen The Royal’s national and international leadership through partnerships with academic institutions, healthcare organizations, government, community organizations, industry, and people with lived experience. Secure competitive peer-reviewed funding and build a sustainable program with lasting scientific, clinical, and societal impact. Experience The successful candidate will be an accomplished physician-scientist with a national or international reputation for excellence in addiction, substance use, concurrent disorders, or a closely related area. They will bring a distinguished record of scholarship, peer-reviewed funding, scientific leadership, and experience leading complex research programs and interdisciplinary collaborations. Candidates will hold an MD or MD/PhD from a recognized academic institution and be certified, or eligible for certification, by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or hold an equivalent international credential. They must also be eligible for medical licensure in Ontario and for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at the University of Ottawa. An innovative and collaborative research leader, the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and translating research into meaningful improvements for patients, families, communities, and health systems. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please submit your CV or contact Heather Spiegel or Judy Mandelman at resumes@promeus.ca . An Executive Brief is available upon request.

Join the leadership team of a public health organization committed to working with individuals, families, coalitions and partner agencies to promote and protect health, and to prevent disease. Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) currently has an exciting leadership opportunity for an Associate Medical Officer of Health (AMOH) to join a dynamic leadership team. Thunder Bay District Health Unit is a public health agency incorporated under Ontario’s Health Promotion and Protection Act and governed by the Board of Health for the District of Thunder Bay. It is one of twenty-nine (29) not-for-profit, publicly funded health agencies in Ontario. Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides public health programs and services to approximately 153,000 people across a large geographic area of 235,000+ square kilometres. This includes 15 municipalities, 25 First Nations, and unorganized communities and areas across Thunder Bay District. Its main office is located in the City of Thunder Bay with branch offices in Geraldton, Marathon, Red Rock, Manitouwadge and Terrace Bay. The Health Unit works with individuals, families, coalitions and partner agencies to deliver public health programs and services geared toward people of all ages in a variety of settings including community spaces, health care settings, workplaces, daycare and educational settings, and homes. As part of senior leadership of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, the AMOH works closely with the Medical Officer of Health in providing direction and support for a broad array of public health programs and services including infectious diseases, environmental health, chronic disease and injury prevention, and child and family health, in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS).  With an understanding of a population health approach and community context, the AMOH supports the design and evaluation of programs and services to meet community and population needs, and recognizes and addresses public health issues, including emerging issues, in the catchment area. The AMOH serves in diverse roles, applying expertise in public health and medicine to population health issues, and using excellent oral and written communication skills to engage internal and external stakeholders, including management and staff, the Board of Health, the public, and the media. The AMOH develops and supports partnerships with health and non-health sector stakeholders to advance public health and address community needs. The AMOH also helps to ensure the effective and efficient use of public health resources, including financial and human resources. At the direction of the MOH, the AMOH may also take on specific work or projects, such as participating in First Nations or other specific populations public health initiatives, serving on provincial committees, and being involved in programming at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM). The successful applicant must be licensed to practice medicine by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and and be in good standing with the CPSO.The successful applicant will also have completed further training in public health, with a fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, in Public Health and Preventive Medicine (community medicine), or a Master of Public Health degree or equivalent, from a recognized university, in accordance with the Health Protection and Promotion Act, and Ontario Regulation 566. The successful applicant will also have the ability to lead and engage others within an interdisciplinary team environment and work collaboratively with other health disciplines and community-based service providers. The ability to think strategically in developing and implementing a comprehensive approach to public health issues and demonstrate cultural competency and experience in applying a culturally safe approach to working with Indigenous people, organizations and populations will be expected. To obtain more information or to express your interest in this leadership opportunity please call Tony Woolgar at 416 902 2974 or forward your resume, in complete confidence, to tony.woolgar@lesp.ca and liz@lizlatimer.com . Applications will be considered immediately upon receipt. To learn more about TBDHU please visit their web site at www.tbdhu.com . To learn more about some of the many attractive features of living in the District of Thunder Bay, please visit https://gotothunderbay.ca/why-thunder-bay/live/ Legacy Executive Search Partners 3080 Yonge Street, Suite 6060 Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3N1

REPRESENTING MORE THAN 47,000 MEMBERS , the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is the professional organization responsible for establishing standards for the training, certification, and lifelong education of family physicians and for advocating on behalf of the specialty of family medicine, family physicians, and their patients. The CFPC accredits postgraduate family medicine training in Canada’s 18 medical schools. The CFPC is seeking a respected family physician leader to provide independent oversight of administrative reviews, reconsiderations, and decision-making activities across the Professional Standards and Certification (PSC) in Family Medicine Division. Administrative Reviews Director Reporting to the Executive Director, Professional Standards and Certification in Family Medicine, the Administrative Reviews Director serves as an impartial safeguard that promotes procedural fairness, consistency, transparency, and integrity in the application of standards, policies, and processes related to certification, accreditation, assessment, and professional development. The Director provides expert advice to leadership and committees, oversees the resolution of complex and sensitive matters, and identifies opportunities to strengthen decision-making frameworks, risk controls, and organizational practices. This includes addressing matters involving certification eligibility, test accommodations, examination standings, Certificates of Added Competence, and continuing professional development, as well as working with Legal Services and departmental leaders to identify policy or process gaps and recommend corrective action. The successful candidate will be a respected family physician (CCFP) with extensive experience in professional standards, certification, and administrative decision-making within a complex healthcare environment. They will bring exceptional judgment, integrity, and diplomacy, with a demonstrated ability to resolve complex matters fairly, consistently, and transparently. A collaborative and influential leader, the new Director will possess outstanding analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills, along with a deep understanding of family medicine and the Canadian healthcare system. The role requires a CCFP certification, and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience with bilingualism (English and French) preferred. The administrative time commitment is 0.2FTE. To explore this exceptional opportunity further, please contact Pamela Colquhoun, Partner, via Kathy Luu at kluu@boyden.com . The salary range for this 0.2 FTE position is $36,863.52 - $46,079.28. This role is based in Mississauga, and the successful candidate may have the ability to work remotely in accordance with the Organization’s policies and procedures dealing with remote and/or hybrid work arrangements in effect from time-to-time. Our current hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Eastern Time. This is a new role for the organization with an expected appointment in fall 2026. The CFPC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, and actively promotes a safe, healthy, and respectful work environment. Our hiring practices have been designed to ensure that applicants are protected from discrimination, human rights are respected, and individual needs are accommodated. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. Throughout the recruitment and selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation(s). The CFPC is dedicated to advocating for improvements in the health care of Indigenous people. You can read our Indigenous Health Working Group (IHWG) action plan and learn more about what we are doing around cultural safety and reconciliation. -- REPRÉSENTANT PLUS DE 47 000 MEMBRES , le Collège des médecins de famille du Canada (CMFC) est l’organisme professionnel chargé d’établir les normes en matière de formation, de certification et d’apprentissage à vie des médecins de famille. Il défend également les intérêts de la spécialité de médecine de famille, des médecins de famille et de leurs patients. Le CMFC procède à l’agrément des programmes de formation postdoctorale en médecine de famille dans les 18 facultés de médecine du Canada. Le CMFC est à la recherche d’un·e médecin de famille chevronné·e possédant des qualités de leadership pour assurer une supervision indépendante des demandes de réexamen, de reconsidération des résultats et des prises de décision au sein de la division Normes professionnelles et certification (PSC) en médecine de famille. Directeur ou directrice des recours administratifs Le directeur ou la directrice des recours administratifs, qui relève de la directrice générale, Normes professionnelles et certification en médecine de famille, garantit l’impartialité et promeut l’équité procédurale, la cohérence, la transparence et l’intégrité dans l’application des normes, des politiques et des processus liés à la certification, à l’agrément, aux évaluations et au développement professionnel. Le directeur ou la directrice offre des conseils spécialisés aux membres de la direction et de divers comités, supervise le traitement de dossiers complexes et délicats et repère les occasions de renforcer les cadres décisionnels, le contrôle des risques et les pratiques organisationnelles. Il ou elle devra notamment aborder des questions relatives à l’admissibilité à la certification, aux accommodements pour les examens, au statut des candidats aux examens, aux certificats de compétence additionnelle et au développement professionnel continu. Dans l’exercice de ses fonctions, il ou elle devra également collaborer avec les services juridiques et les responsables des départements afin de cerner les lacunes dans les politiques ou les processus et de recommander des mesures correctives. La personne candidate retenue doit être un·e médecin de famille (CCMF) reconnu·e qui possède une vaste expérience en matière de normes professionnelles, de certification et de prise de décisions administratives au sein d’un milieu complexe de soins de santé. Elle fera preuve d’un jugement, d’une intégrité et d’un sens de la diplomatie hors pair, ainsi que d’une capacité avérée à résoudre des dossiers complexes de manière équitable, cohérente et transparente. La personne recherchée, un·e leader·euse influent·e qui prône la collaboration, doit posséder d’excellentes compétences en analyse, en communication et en établissement de relations, ainsi qu’une connaissance approfondie de la médecine de famille et du système de santé canadien. Le poste exige la désignation CCMF et au moins dix (10) ans d’expérience pertinente. La maîtrise du français, en plus de l’anglais, constitue un atout. La charge de travail administrative correspond à 0,2 ETP. Pour en savoir plus sur cette occasion exceptionnelle, veuillez communiquer avec Pamela Colquhoun, associée, en envoyant un courriel à Kathy Luuà kluu@boyden.com . L’échelle salariale pour ce poste à 0,2 ETP se situe entre 36 863,52 $ et46 079,28 $. Ce rôle est basé à Mississauga. La personne retenue pourrait avoir la possibilité de travailler à distance, conformément aux politiques et procédures de l’organisation relatives aux modalités de travail à distance et/ou hybride en vigueur de temps à autre. Nos heures d’ouverture actuelles sont du lundi au vendredi de 8 h à 17 h, heure de l’Est. Il s’agit d’un nouveau poste au sein de l’organisation, dont la nomination est prévue pour l’automne 2026. Le CMFC s’est engagé à respecter l’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion dans le milieu de travail et favorise activement un environnement de travail sécuritaire, sain et respectueux. Nos pratiques de recrutement ont été conçues pour s’assurer que les candidates et les candidats sont protégés de toute discrimination, que les droits de la personne sont respectés et que les besoins individuels sont satisfaits. Nous acceptons et encourageons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, indépendamment de leur race, leur ascendance, leur lieu de provenance, leur couleur, leur origine ethnique, leur citoyenneté, leur croyance, leur sexe, leur orientation sexuelle, leur identité ou expression de genre, leur âge, leur casier judiciaire, leur état familial ou leur invalidité. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’accommodement à tout moment au cours du processus de sélection et de recrutement, veuillez nous en informer. Le CMFC s’est engagé à promouvoir l’amélioration de la santé des populations autochtones. Vous pouvez consulter le plan d’action du Comité sur la santé autochtone pour en savoir plus sur nos initiatives en matière de sécurité culturelle et de réconciliation.