c/o Odgers
The City of London, is a vibrant and growing hub in southwestern Ontario, located at the forks of the Thames River within close proximity to Lakes Huron, Erie and Ontario. With a population of over 480,000, London offers a dynamic mix of urban energy and natural beauty, supported by its extensive tree canopy and green spaces. Recognized as a centre for education, London is home to Western University and Fanshawe College, and boasts a diverse economy anchored in manufacturing, healthcare, and a growing technology sector. With strong transportation infrastructure, including rail, major highways, and the London International Airport, London serves as an important hub for business, education, and community life in the region.
Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the Director, Long‑Term Care provides strategic and operational leadership as Administrator of Dearness Home. The role oversees all aspects of long‑term care operations, including residential services, the Adult Day Program, and community‑based homemaking services. Accountable for high‑quality, resident‑centred care, the Director ensures operational excellence, financial stewardship, and full compliance with provincial legislation and accreditation standards. As a senior leader, the Director contributes to corporate strategy, drives division‑wide planning and performance, and maintains effective relationships with Council, government partners, and community stakeholders, while advancing workforce engagement, labour relations, equity, safety, and continuous improvement in a complex, unionized healthcare environment.
The successful candidate brings extensive senior leadership experience in long‑term care, supported by a relevant university degree and a recognized Long‑Term Care Home Administration qualification in accordance with Ontario regulations. Deep knowledge of long‑term care legislation, strong financial and operational acumen, and demonstrated success leading change in regulated environments are essential. The Director is a collaborative, politically astute leader with a strategic mindset, strong people leadership, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to foster a healthy workplace, positive organizational culture, inclusive, high‑performing teams while enhancing resident, client, and staff experiences. This is a significant opportunity to lead a vital community service shaping the future of long‑term care for the City of London while making a meaningful impact.
Expected Compensation Range: $156,793 - $205,670 CAD
Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy
To Apply
For more information, please contact Diana Pelaia of Odgers or submit your resume and letter of interest online to https://en-careers.odgers.com/en-ca/job/31189/ by June 9, 2026.
We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The City of London 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 the City of London 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.
The City of London, is a vibrant and growing hub in southwestern Ontario, located at the forks of the Thames River within close proximity to Lakes Huron, Erie and Ontario. With a population of over 480,000, London offers a dynamic mix of urban energy and natural beauty, supported by its extensive tree canopy and green spaces. Recognized as a centre for education, London is home to Western University and Fanshawe College, and boasts a diverse economy anchored in manufacturing, healthcare, and a growing technology sector. With strong transportation infrastructure, including rail, major highways, and the London International Airport, London serves as an important hub for business, education, and community life in the region.
Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the Director, Long‑Term Care provides strategic and operational leadership as Administrator of Dearness Home. The role oversees all aspects of long‑term care operations, including residential services, the Adult Day Program, and community‑based homemaking services. Accountable for high‑quality, resident‑centred care, the Director ensures operational excellence, financial stewardship, and full compliance with provincial legislation and accreditation standards. As a senior leader, the Director contributes to corporate strategy, drives division‑wide planning and performance, and maintains effective relationships with Council, government partners, and community stakeholders, while advancing workforce engagement, labour relations, equity, safety, and continuous improvement in a complex, unionized healthcare environment.
The successful candidate brings extensive senior leadership experience in long‑term care, supported by a relevant university degree and a recognized Long‑Term Care Home Administration qualification in accordance with Ontario regulations. Deep knowledge of long‑term care legislation, strong financial and operational acumen, and demonstrated success leading change in regulated environments are essential. The Director is a collaborative, politically astute leader with a strategic mindset, strong people leadership, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to foster a healthy workplace, positive organizational culture, inclusive, high‑performing teams while enhancing resident, client, and staff experiences. This is a significant opportunity to lead a vital community service shaping the future of long‑term care for the City of London while making a meaningful impact.
Expected Compensation Range: $156,793 - $205,670 CAD
Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy
To Apply
For more information, please contact Diana Pelaia of Odgers or submit your resume and letter of interest online to https://en-careers.odgers.com/en-ca/job/31189/ by June 9, 2026.
We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The City of London 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 the City of London 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.
Provincial Health Services Authority
Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN & RPN), Mental Health Emergency Department
BC Children’s Hospital
Vancouver, BC
A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are being introduced in B.C.! The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), alongside B.C.'s other regional health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. Learn more at jobs.phsa.ca/mnpr.
What you’ll do
Provide direct health care services to children and youth presenting with a wide variety and complexity of mental health presentations. Perform physical, psychosocial and mental health assessments, collaborate with physicians and allied health as required, administer prescribed treatments and medications according to policy.
Observe, monitor, evaluate and documents patient progress, symptoms and behavioral changes. Perform a variety of health care interventions, utilizing nursing skills and medical equipment including therapeutic interventions using a variety of modalities.
Assess the patient’s needs in collaboration with the emergency team during the intake procedure to determine patient disposition. Develop care and treatment plans with final dispositions authorized by the emergency department physician and/or consulting psychiatrist. Provide general and crisis counseling to patients and their families including brief crisis intervention, referrals to community resources, or emergency department social workers. Initiate and facilitate discharge planning and referrals.
Support the process of admission and transfer to inpatient units by supporting the needs of the patient and their family, providing information to the receiving unit and facilitating transition by sharing emergency treatment outcomes and care plans to the inpatient unit.
Work with team members to develop educational resources that may be used with patients/families for health teaching.
What you bring
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
One (1) year recent related experience working with children, adolescents and families in a child/adolescent mental health or inpatient setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current CPR and CPI training
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BCCH contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.
Core Competencies
Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
You will also have the ability to:
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of emergency triage procedures, mental health assessment, substance use, psychopharmacology in children, general counseling principles and interview techniques, crisis theory, trauma-informed care, abnormal psychology, de-escalation techniques and knowledge of community resources.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Make decisions in both an independent and consultative manner in a clinical setting.
Relate effectively and establish rapport with psychotic and crisis-prone adolescents, children and their families.
Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary care team, and function as a nursing resource team member.
Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time Opportunities Wage: $41.42 - $59.52 per hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, V6H 2N9 Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: As per master rotation 2 & 3; 07-1906 and 13-0100
Requisition # 198670E & 198671E
What we do
BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.
BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca .
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
Attention current employees of PHSA:
You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca .
The internal job posting expires on May 15, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.
If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days.
If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca .
Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN & RPN), Mental Health Emergency Department
BC Children’s Hospital
Vancouver, BC
A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are being introduced in B.C.! The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), alongside B.C.'s other regional health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. Learn more at jobs.phsa.ca/mnpr.
What you’ll do
Provide direct health care services to children and youth presenting with a wide variety and complexity of mental health presentations. Perform physical, psychosocial and mental health assessments, collaborate with physicians and allied health as required, administer prescribed treatments and medications according to policy.
Observe, monitor, evaluate and documents patient progress, symptoms and behavioral changes. Perform a variety of health care interventions, utilizing nursing skills and medical equipment including therapeutic interventions using a variety of modalities.
Assess the patient’s needs in collaboration with the emergency team during the intake procedure to determine patient disposition. Develop care and treatment plans with final dispositions authorized by the emergency department physician and/or consulting psychiatrist. Provide general and crisis counseling to patients and their families including brief crisis intervention, referrals to community resources, or emergency department social workers. Initiate and facilitate discharge planning and referrals.
Support the process of admission and transfer to inpatient units by supporting the needs of the patient and their family, providing information to the receiving unit and facilitating transition by sharing emergency treatment outcomes and care plans to the inpatient unit.
Work with team members to develop educational resources that may be used with patients/families for health teaching.
What you bring
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
One (1) year recent related experience working with children, adolescents and families in a child/adolescent mental health or inpatient setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current CPR and CPI training
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BCCH contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.
Core Competencies
Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
You will also have the ability to:
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of emergency triage procedures, mental health assessment, substance use, psychopharmacology in children, general counseling principles and interview techniques, crisis theory, trauma-informed care, abnormal psychology, de-escalation techniques and knowledge of community resources.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Make decisions in both an independent and consultative manner in a clinical setting.
Relate effectively and establish rapport with psychotic and crisis-prone adolescents, children and their families.
Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary care team, and function as a nursing resource team member.
Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time Opportunities Wage: $41.42 - $59.52 per hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, V6H 2N9 Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: As per master rotation 2 & 3; 07-1906 and 13-0100
Requisition # 198670E & 198671E
What we do
BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.
BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca .
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
Attention current employees of PHSA:
You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca .
The internal job posting expires on May 15, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.
If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days.
If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca .
Promeus
Chief and Medical Director, Surgery
Oak Valley Health (OVH), formerly Markham Stouffville Hospital, is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations, recognized for excellence in progressive, patient-centred care. OVH serves one of the province’s fastest growing and most diverse communities and provides care to more than 480,000 patients annually across multiple sites, including Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, the Reactivation Care Centre, and two community health clinics. With a strong foundation in quality, safety, and patient experience, OVH continues to advance integrated and innovative models of care.
The Department of Surgery supports a broad and growing surgical program, delivering comprehensive services across eight operating rooms and approximately 18,000 procedures annually. The department comprises a collegial group of more than 40 surgeons and physicians representing a full range of surgical specialties and plays a central role in advancing ambulatory surgery, oncology, orthopaedics, and regional surgical care. With continued growth in surgical volumes and complexity, the department is well positioned to expand innovative models of care, advance quality and academic initiatives, and support ongoing program development across one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities.
The Position
Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Vice President, Medical Operations, the Chief and Medical Director, Surgery provides clinical, professional, operational, and strategic leadership for the department and broader surgical program. Working within a shared leadership model, the role partners closely with clinical and administrative leaders to support high standards of quality and patient safety, effective medical staff oversight, and alignment with organizational priorities.
At a time of significant growth and transformation, the Chief and Medical Director will play a key role in strengthening departmental culture, enhancing physician engagement, and advancing a cohesive vision for the future of surgical services at Oak Valley Health. The role will support continued program expansion, increasing surgical volumes and complexity, and ongoing collaboration across perioperative services to ensure coordinated, high-performing care delivery.
Key priorities will include advancing quality and patient safety, supporting recruitment and development of physicians, strengthening collaboration with surgical and clinical partners, and contributing to the organization’s academic, education, research, and innovation agenda.
Experience
The successful candidate will be an experienced, inclusive, and visionary leader, with experience in medical leadership, clinical practice, strategy, and operations. Recognized as an effective change leader, they have demonstrated their ability to engage teams, navigate complexity, and lead change within a dynamic healthcare environment. The successful candidate is a physician licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or eligible for licensure, with certification in a surgical specialty, as recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent certification. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your CV, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel at resumes@promeus.ca .
OVH and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and advances equity in the workplace and in the communities served. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, people with disabilities, and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Chief and Medical Director, Surgery
Oak Valley Health (OVH), formerly Markham Stouffville Hospital, is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations, recognized for excellence in progressive, patient-centred care. OVH serves one of the province’s fastest growing and most diverse communities and provides care to more than 480,000 patients annually across multiple sites, including Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, the Reactivation Care Centre, and two community health clinics. With a strong foundation in quality, safety, and patient experience, OVH continues to advance integrated and innovative models of care.
The Department of Surgery supports a broad and growing surgical program, delivering comprehensive services across eight operating rooms and approximately 18,000 procedures annually. The department comprises a collegial group of more than 40 surgeons and physicians representing a full range of surgical specialties and plays a central role in advancing ambulatory surgery, oncology, orthopaedics, and regional surgical care. With continued growth in surgical volumes and complexity, the department is well positioned to expand innovative models of care, advance quality and academic initiatives, and support ongoing program development across one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities.
The Position
Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Vice President, Medical Operations, the Chief and Medical Director, Surgery provides clinical, professional, operational, and strategic leadership for the department and broader surgical program. Working within a shared leadership model, the role partners closely with clinical and administrative leaders to support high standards of quality and patient safety, effective medical staff oversight, and alignment with organizational priorities.
At a time of significant growth and transformation, the Chief and Medical Director will play a key role in strengthening departmental culture, enhancing physician engagement, and advancing a cohesive vision for the future of surgical services at Oak Valley Health. The role will support continued program expansion, increasing surgical volumes and complexity, and ongoing collaboration across perioperative services to ensure coordinated, high-performing care delivery.
Key priorities will include advancing quality and patient safety, supporting recruitment and development of physicians, strengthening collaboration with surgical and clinical partners, and contributing to the organization’s academic, education, research, and innovation agenda.
Experience
The successful candidate will be an experienced, inclusive, and visionary leader, with experience in medical leadership, clinical practice, strategy, and operations. Recognized as an effective change leader, they have demonstrated their ability to engage teams, navigate complexity, and lead change within a dynamic healthcare environment. The successful candidate is a physician licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or eligible for licensure, with certification in a surgical specialty, as recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent certification. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your CV, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel at resumes@promeus.ca .
OVH and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and advances equity in the workplace and in the communities served. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, people with disabilities, and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Promeus
Chief and Medical Director, Anaesthesia
Oak Valley Health (OVH), formerly Markham Stouffville Hospital, is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations, recognized for excellence in progressive, patient-centred care. OVH serves one of the province’s fastest growing and most diverse communities and provides care to more than 480,000 patients annually across multiple sites, including Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, the Reactivation Care Centre, and two community health clinics. With a strong foundation in quality, safety, and patient experience, OVH continues to advance integrated and innovative models of care.
The Department of Anaesthesia supports a broad and growing surgical program, delivering comprehensive services across eight operating rooms and approximately 18,000 procedures annually. The department is a collegial group of physicians spanning a wide range of specialties and plays a central role in perioperative care, obstetrics, and procedural services, with opportunities to further enhance team-based models, expand services, and advance education and academic partnerships.
The Position
Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Vice President, Medical Operations, the Chief and Medical Director, Anaesthesia provides clinical, professional, operational, and strategic leadership for the department and broader surgical program. Working within a shared leadership model, the role partners closely with clinical and administrative leaders to ensure high standards of quality and patient safety, effective medical staff oversight, and alignment with organizational priorities.
At a time of significant growth and transformation, the Chief and Medical Director will play a key role in strengthening team culture, enhancing physician engagement, and advancing a cohesive vision for the Department. The role will support continued program development and increasing surgical volumes, while reinforcing collaboration across perioperative services and contributing to a coordinated, high-performing perioperative program.
Key priorities will include advancing quality and patient safety, supporting recruitment and development of physicians, strengthening collaboration with surgical and clinical partners, and contributing to the organization’s academic, education, research, and innovation agenda.
Experience
The successful candidate will be an experienced, inclusive, and visionary leader, with experience in medical leadership, clinical practice, strategy, and operations. Recognized as an effective change leader, they have demonstrated their ability to engage teams, navigate complexity, and lead change within a dynamic healthcare environment. The successful candidate is a physician licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or eligible for licensure, with certification in an anaesthesia specialty, as recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent certification. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your CV, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel at esumes@promeus.ca .
OVH and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and advances equity in the workplace and in the communities served. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, people with disabilities, and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Chief and Medical Director, Anaesthesia
Oak Valley Health (OVH), formerly Markham Stouffville Hospital, is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations, recognized for excellence in progressive, patient-centred care. OVH serves one of the province’s fastest growing and most diverse communities and provides care to more than 480,000 patients annually across multiple sites, including Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, the Reactivation Care Centre, and two community health clinics. With a strong foundation in quality, safety, and patient experience, OVH continues to advance integrated and innovative models of care.
The Department of Anaesthesia supports a broad and growing surgical program, delivering comprehensive services across eight operating rooms and approximately 18,000 procedures annually. The department is a collegial group of physicians spanning a wide range of specialties and plays a central role in perioperative care, obstetrics, and procedural services, with opportunities to further enhance team-based models, expand services, and advance education and academic partnerships.
The Position
Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Vice President, Medical Operations, the Chief and Medical Director, Anaesthesia provides clinical, professional, operational, and strategic leadership for the department and broader surgical program. Working within a shared leadership model, the role partners closely with clinical and administrative leaders to ensure high standards of quality and patient safety, effective medical staff oversight, and alignment with organizational priorities.
At a time of significant growth and transformation, the Chief and Medical Director will play a key role in strengthening team culture, enhancing physician engagement, and advancing a cohesive vision for the Department. The role will support continued program development and increasing surgical volumes, while reinforcing collaboration across perioperative services and contributing to a coordinated, high-performing perioperative program.
Key priorities will include advancing quality and patient safety, supporting recruitment and development of physicians, strengthening collaboration with surgical and clinical partners, and contributing to the organization’s academic, education, research, and innovation agenda.
Experience
The successful candidate will be an experienced, inclusive, and visionary leader, with experience in medical leadership, clinical practice, strategy, and operations. Recognized as an effective change leader, they have demonstrated their ability to engage teams, navigate complexity, and lead change within a dynamic healthcare environment. The successful candidate is a physician licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or eligible for licensure, with certification in an anaesthesia specialty, as recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent certification. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your CV, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel at esumes@promeus.ca .
OVH and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and advances equity in the workplace and in the communities served. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, people with disabilities, and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
