Director, Growth and Business Development Making life better, with the care you need, close to home. At Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), our inspiring team of 4500 skilled employees, physicians and volunteers provide exceptional patient care every day, including highly specialized services such as Cardiac, Stroke, Oncology, Neonatal Intensive Care, Child & Youth Mental Health and more. RVH was also recently designated as a Level III Trauma Centre. RVH is located in Barrie, ON, nestled in the heart of Central Ontario’s waterfront, cottage and ski country. Just 50 minutes north of Toronto, the area offers an incredible quality of life with urban amenities and countless recreational activities, while enjoying the beauty of nature. RVH’s Strategic Plan, Vitally You, sets out our Purpose – Making life better, with the care you need, close to home.  This 10-year plan sets RVH on a path to become a regional academic health sciences centre, driving clinical, research and academic excellence. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Growth and Business Development will lead initiatives that strengthen organizational sustainability, drive enterprise growth, cultivate strategic partnerships, and advance innovative revenue and funding opportunities. Working across healthcare, academia, industry, government, philanthropy, and community sectors, the Director will identify and advance strategic collaborations, innovation-enabled initiatives, and other purpose-aligned ventures that support RVH's ‘Vitally You’ strategy. The successful candidate will bring progressive senior leadership experience in business development, strategic partnerships, commercialization, and enterprise growth within healthcare, academia, life sciences, or another complex and highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate success in building high-value relationships, advancing cross-sector collaborations, leading strategic growth initiatives, and identifying sustainable revenue opportunities. An entrepreneurial and collaborative leader, the Director will possess exceptional negotiation, communication, strategic planning, and financial management skills. Familiarity with healthcare innovation, academic health systems, and applied research collaborations is considered an asset. A graduate degree in business, healthcare administration, public administration, commerce, or a related discipline is required. For additional information and to submit your application, please contact Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate at kluu@boyden.com . This is a new role for the organization with an expected appointment in summer 2026. We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. RVH is committed to inclusion and diversity and welcomes individuals who represent the diversity of the communities we serve.

Riverside Health Care (Riverside) is a fully accredited multi-site, multi-faceted health care system providing service to the Rainy River District and is the third largest provider in spectacular Northwestern Ontario. The Rainy River District is a remarkable place to call home and encompasses diverse communities across the North West. It is a region defined by resilience, connection and a deep commitment to caring for one another. Riverside has sites across the western portion of the District and serves a catchment area of more than 22,000 residents across 4.7 million acres in Fort Frances, Emo, and Rainy River. A health-care hub that spans the district, Riverside is an integral piece of a growing health landscape in their communities, providing inclusive and accessible service to all residents and visitors.  The President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) joins Riverside Health Care at a pivotal moment of opportunity and transformation. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide visionary leadership to a multi-site healthcare organization serving communities across the Rainy River District and play a central role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery in Northwestern Ontario. As Riverside continues to advance its strategic priorities, strengthen regional partnerships, advocate for capital investment, and navigate an evolving healthcare landscape, the CEO will unite the organization around a shared vision while ensuring exceptional care for patients, residents, clients, and families. This is an opportunity to lead an organization with deep community roots and a committed workforce while positioning Riverside for long-term sustainability and success. Leading during a period of increasing service demands, workforce pressures, financial constraints, and system transformation, the CEO will foster greater alignment across Riverside's sites, services, and teams while strengthening a culture of collaboration and shared purpose. As the organization's primary ambassador, they will build trusted relationships with First Nations communities, Ontario Health, the Ministry of Health, municipal leaders, physicians, staff, volunteers, donors, and regional partners, ensuring Riverside is well positioned to influence the future of healthcare across the region. By championing a "One Riverside" culture and advancing strategic partnerships, the CEO will help secure the resources, investments, and relationships needed to support high-quality care for years to come.  The ideal candidate is an authentic, collaborative, and values-driven executive who inspires confidence through their leadership, integrity, and sound judgement. An accomplished health system leader, they bring experience leading complex organizations through change while balancing operational excellence with a clear strategic vision. They are a visible and approachable leader who builds trust through engagement, transparency, and genuine relationships, recognizing that lasting success is achieved by bringing people together around a common purpose. Equally comfortable working with Boards, physicians, staff, government, Indigenous communities, and external partners, they possess the political acuity and communication skills to influence, collaborate, and advocate effectively on behalf of Riverside. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience building high-performing teams, fostering organizational culture, and creating environments where people feel empowered, supported, and accountable. They will possess strong financial stewardship, a systems perspective, and the ability to navigate competing priorities while maintaining focus on long-term organizational sustainability. Above all, they will embrace the unique opportunities and complexities of rural healthcare and be energized by the opportunity to unite Riverside's people, strengthen regional partnerships, and lead an organization that is deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves. To Apply To fill this position, Riverside Health Care has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/31865 . For more information, please contact Sarah Shaikh of Odgers at sarah.shaikh@odgers.com . We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted. Riverside Health Care and Odgers do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. Reason for Posting: Vacancy   Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Riverside Health Care is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Riverside Health Care   throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.   Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.

POSITION TYPE :  Permanent, Full-time, Day, 75 hours / pay period, 1.0 FTE SALARY SCALE :  $148,438 to $179,923 annually Why should I join Bruyère Health? At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better. What is in it for me? Competitive benefits program  Defined benefit pension plan  Wellness program and on-site gyms Employee perks program Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program Professional development and learning opportunities What would my role be? Reporting to the Vice-President, Strategy, Quality & Performance, this role is responsible to provide strategic leadership in advancing Bruyère Health’s organizational priorities through integrated planning, performance management, and enterprise-wide improvement initiatives.  Specifically, this role leads to the development and execution of annual strategic and operational planning processes, ensuring alignment between organizational goals, priorities, initiatives, and measurable outcomes. This role champions the advancement of strategy management practices, strengthens organizational performance frameworks, and supports the successful implementation of key strategic initiatives across Bruyère Health.  This role is also responsible for leading the process improvement function within the organization and providing leadership for the Project Management Office (PMO), establishing effective governance structures, promoting process improvement and project management excellence, and enabling the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives.  Serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to senior leaders, Board members, teams across Bruyère Health, and key stakeholders, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.    The  main responsibilities include:    Providing strategic oversight and leadership to ensure initiatives and projects are delivered effectively, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives and priorities.  Developing and evolving corporate performance management frameworks to support measurement, reporting, and accountability for strategic outcomes, including progress tracking, risk management, and key performance indicators.  Leading the development of executive-level reporting and insights to support decision-making, organizational alignment, and continuous improvement.  Serving as an internal expert and advisor on strategy deployment, operational planning, performance measurement, and project management practices.  Leading organization-wide process improvement projects using lean six sigma methodologies and advanced data analysis tools and expertise   Building strong partnerships across the organization to support the successful execution of strategic priorities and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and results-driven performance.  How do I qualify? Required: Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or Industrial Engineering  Project Management Office (PMO) Certification   Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB), Change Management Practitioner (PROSCI) or Agile Scrum Master Certification  Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience  Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a leadership role  Experience leading change and transformation initiatives, as well as the implementation of complex projects, systems, and strategic PMO functions  Preferred: Master’s degree relevant to the scope of position, i.e.  Master of Business Administration, master’s in digital Transformation and Innovation, or other relevant degree  Fluent in French and English Key Competencies    Ability to structure, prioritize, and deliver complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders  Competency in assessing, standardizing and guiding process improvement efforts  Ability to lead a team of professionals   Ability to engage and align diverse stakeholders across and at all levels in the organization   Focused on outcomes, accountability and measurable results  Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment   Additional Information   This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.    All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada’s official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.  Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting. Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy  PHIL 04 - Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information. Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.  All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our  Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management  policy.