Promeus
Chief Communications and External Relations Officer
William Osler Health System (Osler), a fully integrated health system, is one of Ontario’s largest and most dynamic community teaching hospital systems, serving 1.3 million residents across one of the fastest-growing and most diverse regions in the province. Osler is comprised of three hospital sites: Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital, and the Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness, as well as a Reactivation Care Unit located at Humber River Hospital – Church Street Site, and a Withdrawal Management Centre in Brampton. With an annual budget of $950 million, Osler offers a wide range of health services, with high quality care, patient-centered care provided by skilled, professional, multidisciplinary teams. Osler has been named one of the Greater Toronto's Top Employers, and received national recognition for excellence in patient safety, including the CCHL Excellence in Patient Safety Award.
The Position
The Chief Communications and External Relations Officer (Chief) is a newly created executive leadership role responsible for providing strategic leadership across communications, government relations, stakeholder engagement, media relations, marketing, and external affairs. As a member of the Executive Team, the Chief will play an important role in strengthening organizational profile, advancing strategic priorities, and positioning Osler as a leading community teaching hospital and influential health system partner within Ontario’s evolving healthcare landscape.
The role requires a highly strategic leader who can operate effectively within a complex, high-profile, and fast-paced environment, while providing sound counsel on issues management, external positioning, advocacy, organizational reputation, and stakeholder engagement. The Chief will support key organizational priorities related to growth, redevelopment, academic expansion, system integration, and broader healthcare transformation, while fostering a coordinated and forward-looking approach to communications and external relations across the organization.
As a visible and engaged executive leader, the Chief will work closely with internal and external partners including government, healthcare system leaders, academic institutions, community organizations, and the Osler Foundation. The successful candidate will bring strong political acuity, sound judgment, and the ability to build credibility and alignment across a broad range of stakeholders and partners.
Key leadership priorities for the new Chief will be to:
Lead an integrated communications and external relations strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
Strengthen organizational profile and influence across government, healthcare, academic, and community partners.
Advance a clear and compelling organizational narrative that reflects Osler’s growth, academic evolution, and commitment to world-class care.
Advance modern communications, marketing, and engagement practices through digital innovation and emerging technologies.
Partner with the Osler Foundation to support a coordinated “one voice” approach to communications, brand, and community engagement.
Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing team while fostering a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, responsiveness, innovation, and service excellence.
Experience
The ideal candidate brings progressive senior leadership experience across communications, government relations, stakeholder engagement, and external affairs within healthcare or similarly complex, multi-stakeholder environments. They have demonstrated success strengthening organizational profile, leading integrated communications strategies, and navigating complex and high-profile issues with sound judgment and political acuity. The successful candidate is a strategic and collaborative leader with strong relationship management skills and the ability to build credibility across government, healthcare, academic, community, and executive stakeholder groups.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume or query to Judy Mandelman or Heather at resumes@promeus.ca .
William Osler Health System and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers employment equity and diversity in the workplace and communities served. We welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons.
Chief Communications and External Relations Officer
William Osler Health System (Osler), a fully integrated health system, is one of Ontario’s largest and most dynamic community teaching hospital systems, serving 1.3 million residents across one of the fastest-growing and most diverse regions in the province. Osler is comprised of three hospital sites: Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital, and the Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness, as well as a Reactivation Care Unit located at Humber River Hospital – Church Street Site, and a Withdrawal Management Centre in Brampton. With an annual budget of $950 million, Osler offers a wide range of health services, with high quality care, patient-centered care provided by skilled, professional, multidisciplinary teams. Osler has been named one of the Greater Toronto's Top Employers, and received national recognition for excellence in patient safety, including the CCHL Excellence in Patient Safety Award.
The Position
The Chief Communications and External Relations Officer (Chief) is a newly created executive leadership role responsible for providing strategic leadership across communications, government relations, stakeholder engagement, media relations, marketing, and external affairs. As a member of the Executive Team, the Chief will play an important role in strengthening organizational profile, advancing strategic priorities, and positioning Osler as a leading community teaching hospital and influential health system partner within Ontario’s evolving healthcare landscape.
The role requires a highly strategic leader who can operate effectively within a complex, high-profile, and fast-paced environment, while providing sound counsel on issues management, external positioning, advocacy, organizational reputation, and stakeholder engagement. The Chief will support key organizational priorities related to growth, redevelopment, academic expansion, system integration, and broader healthcare transformation, while fostering a coordinated and forward-looking approach to communications and external relations across the organization.
As a visible and engaged executive leader, the Chief will work closely with internal and external partners including government, healthcare system leaders, academic institutions, community organizations, and the Osler Foundation. The successful candidate will bring strong political acuity, sound judgment, and the ability to build credibility and alignment across a broad range of stakeholders and partners.
Key leadership priorities for the new Chief will be to:
Lead an integrated communications and external relations strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
Strengthen organizational profile and influence across government, healthcare, academic, and community partners.
Advance a clear and compelling organizational narrative that reflects Osler’s growth, academic evolution, and commitment to world-class care.
Advance modern communications, marketing, and engagement practices through digital innovation and emerging technologies.
Partner with the Osler Foundation to support a coordinated “one voice” approach to communications, brand, and community engagement.
Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing team while fostering a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, responsiveness, innovation, and service excellence.
Experience
The ideal candidate brings progressive senior leadership experience across communications, government relations, stakeholder engagement, and external affairs within healthcare or similarly complex, multi-stakeholder environments. They have demonstrated success strengthening organizational profile, leading integrated communications strategies, and navigating complex and high-profile issues with sound judgment and political acuity. The successful candidate is a strategic and collaborative leader with strong relationship management skills and the ability to build credibility across government, healthcare, academic, community, and executive stakeholder groups.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume or query to Judy Mandelman or Heather at resumes@promeus.ca .
William Osler Health System and Promeus Inc. are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers employment equity and diversity in the workplace and communities served. We welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons.
Oak Valley Health (Markham Stouffville Hospital)
Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.
Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.
Who you are:
You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
Position Summary
The Manager, Procurement and Materials Management provides senior leadership for enterprise-wide competitive procurement, strategic sourcing, and contract management functions across Oak Valley Health, while also overseeing materials management operations that support organizational and clinical service delivery.
This role is accountable for leading high-value and complex procurement initiatives, procurement governance, vendor relations, contract implementation and management, and sourcing strategies that drive value, operational efficiency, standardization, and risk mitigation across the organization.
The Manager ensures compliance with the Ontario Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive, Buy Ontario Act and organizational policies while partnering closely with clinical, operational, and executive leaders to support organizational priorities, capital initiatives, operational needs, and future growth.
Working collaboratively with MMC (Mohawk Medbuy Corporation) and other sourcing partners, the role is responsible for optimizing procurement performance, strengthening supplier relationships, and enhancing procurement practices and controls across the organization.
In addition, the role provides operational oversight for materials management functions including inventory management, stores, receiving, and distribution services to ensure efficient and reliable supply chain operations.
The Manager leads both unionized and non-unionized staff and contributes to organizational governance through reporting, policy development, audits, and Board and Committee materials.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
Lead enterprise-wide procurement and sourcing strategies that support organizational priorities, operational excellence, value optimization, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation
Oversee all procurement activities including operational, clinical, and capital purchasing
Independently lead competitive procurement processes including RFQs, RFPs, contract negotiations, and vendor selection activities
Ensure procurement activities are conducted in accordance with the BPS Procurement Directive, Buy Ontario Act, trade agreements, and organizational policies
Partner with internal stakeholders to assess business requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and support informed procurement decisions
Collaborate with MMC and other group purchasing organizations to maximize pricing opportunities, standardization, and contract value
Develop procurement KPIs, vendor performance metrics, and reporting frameworks to support continuous improvement, operational transparency and fiscal accountability
Lead procurement governance initiatives, process improvements, and policy enhancements
Provide procurement expertise and strategic support for organizational growth initiatives, capital projects, and new program development
Contract & Vendor Management
Oversee the full lifecycle of contract management including contract review, negotiation, execution, renewals, compliance monitoring, and vendor performance management
Provide strategic guidance related to contract risk, procurement controls, and supplier management
Build and maintain strong vendor and stakeholder relationships while addressing contract, procurement, and service-related issues in a timely manner
Support procurement audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requirements
Materials Management & Supply Chain Operations
Provide operational leadership for inventory management, stores, receiving, mailroom, and distribution services
Ensure efficient flow, storage, and distribution of supplies across the organization
Implement best practices related to inventory control, utilization management, and supply continuity planning
Support operational readiness and supply chain resilience initiatives
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead, mentor, and support unionized and non-unionized staff through coaching, development, workforce planning, and performance management
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement
Build strong working relationships with clinical leaders, operational teams, vendors, and external partners
Contribute to strategic planning and organizational initiatives
Governance & Reporting
Prepare reports, briefing notes, business cases, and presentations for Senior Leadership and Board Committees
Support organizational policy development and procurement governance initiatives
Contribute to organizational risk management and operational planning activities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Professional procurement or supply chain designation (e.g., SCMP) preferred
Minimum 5–7 years progressive leadership experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, or supply chain operations, preferably within healthcare or the broader public sector
Demonstrated experience leading complex competitive procurement initiatives and contract negotiations
Strong knowledge of the Ontario BPS Procurement Directive, Buy Ontario Act, procurement governance practices, and public sector compliance requirements
Experience working with group purchasing organizations such as MMC or HealthPro
Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies, procurement metrics, and vendor performance frameworks
Experience leading unionized and non-unionized teams in the 24/7 operating environment
Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
Working knowledge of labour relations, Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health & Safety legislation, WHMIS, and infection prevention and control practices
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.
Compensation:
BAND E
Range:
$50.10 - $65.89
Who we are:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.
Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB .
Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.
Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.
Who you are:
You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
Position Summary
The Manager, Procurement and Materials Management provides senior leadership for enterprise-wide competitive procurement, strategic sourcing, and contract management functions across Oak Valley Health, while also overseeing materials management operations that support organizational and clinical service delivery.
This role is accountable for leading high-value and complex procurement initiatives, procurement governance, vendor relations, contract implementation and management, and sourcing strategies that drive value, operational efficiency, standardization, and risk mitigation across the organization.
The Manager ensures compliance with the Ontario Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive, Buy Ontario Act and organizational policies while partnering closely with clinical, operational, and executive leaders to support organizational priorities, capital initiatives, operational needs, and future growth.
Working collaboratively with MMC (Mohawk Medbuy Corporation) and other sourcing partners, the role is responsible for optimizing procurement performance, strengthening supplier relationships, and enhancing procurement practices and controls across the organization.
In addition, the role provides operational oversight for materials management functions including inventory management, stores, receiving, and distribution services to ensure efficient and reliable supply chain operations.
The Manager leads both unionized and non-unionized staff and contributes to organizational governance through reporting, policy development, audits, and Board and Committee materials.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
Lead enterprise-wide procurement and sourcing strategies that support organizational priorities, operational excellence, value optimization, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation
Oversee all procurement activities including operational, clinical, and capital purchasing
Independently lead competitive procurement processes including RFQs, RFPs, contract negotiations, and vendor selection activities
Ensure procurement activities are conducted in accordance with the BPS Procurement Directive, Buy Ontario Act, trade agreements, and organizational policies
Partner with internal stakeholders to assess business requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and support informed procurement decisions
Collaborate with MMC and other group purchasing organizations to maximize pricing opportunities, standardization, and contract value
Develop procurement KPIs, vendor performance metrics, and reporting frameworks to support continuous improvement, operational transparency and fiscal accountability
Lead procurement governance initiatives, process improvements, and policy enhancements
Provide procurement expertise and strategic support for organizational growth initiatives, capital projects, and new program development
Contract & Vendor Management
Oversee the full lifecycle of contract management including contract review, negotiation, execution, renewals, compliance monitoring, and vendor performance management
Provide strategic guidance related to contract risk, procurement controls, and supplier management
Build and maintain strong vendor and stakeholder relationships while addressing contract, procurement, and service-related issues in a timely manner
Support procurement audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requirements
Materials Management & Supply Chain Operations
Provide operational leadership for inventory management, stores, receiving, mailroom, and distribution services
Ensure efficient flow, storage, and distribution of supplies across the organization
Implement best practices related to inventory control, utilization management, and supply continuity planning
Support operational readiness and supply chain resilience initiatives
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead, mentor, and support unionized and non-unionized staff through coaching, development, workforce planning, and performance management
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement
Build strong working relationships with clinical leaders, operational teams, vendors, and external partners
Contribute to strategic planning and organizational initiatives
Governance & Reporting
Prepare reports, briefing notes, business cases, and presentations for Senior Leadership and Board Committees
Support organizational policy development and procurement governance initiatives
Contribute to organizational risk management and operational planning activities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Professional procurement or supply chain designation (e.g., SCMP) preferred
Minimum 5–7 years progressive leadership experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, or supply chain operations, preferably within healthcare or the broader public sector
Demonstrated experience leading complex competitive procurement initiatives and contract negotiations
Strong knowledge of the Ontario BPS Procurement Directive, Buy Ontario Act, procurement governance practices, and public sector compliance requirements
Experience working with group purchasing organizations such as MMC or HealthPro
Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies, procurement metrics, and vendor performance frameworks
Experience leading unionized and non-unionized teams in the 24/7 operating environment
Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
Working knowledge of labour relations, Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health & Safety legislation, WHMIS, and infection prevention and control practices
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.
Compensation:
BAND E
Range:
$50.10 - $65.89
Who we are:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.
Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB .
Promeus
Senior Vice President, Digital Health and Chief Digital Officer
Ontario Health (OH) is leading one of the most significant digital health transformations in Canada. As the provincial agency responsible for connecting and coordinating Ontario’s health system, OH works across hospitals, primary care, home and community care, long-term care, mental health, and other sectors to advance more integrated, connected, and digitally enabled models of care. Guided by its values of Integrity, Inspiration, Tenacity, Humility, and Care , OH is helping shape the future of healthcare delivery through innovation, collaboration, and large-scale digital transformation.
The Position
OH is seeking a bold, results-focused, and enterprise-minded digital executive to serve as its next Senior Vice President, Digital Health & Chief Digital Officer (SVP & CDO). This role leads one of the largest and most complex digital health portfolios in Canada and will help shape the next generation of connected, digitally enabled, and increasingly virtual models of care across Ontario.
As a member of OH’s Senior Leadership Team, the SVP & CDO will provide strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s Digital Excellence in Health (DxH) portfolio, overseeing a broad digital ecosystem that supports healthcare providers, clinicians, organizations, and patients across the province. With responsibility for more than 1,150 staff, a multi-hundred-million-dollar budget, and a portfolio of more than 150 digital products and services, the scale and complexity of this mandate is unmatched in the Canadian healthcare landscape.
The SVP & CDO will play a central role in advancing Ontario’s Digital First for Health strategy through large-scale digital modernization, enterprise architecture, interoperability, and coordinated implementation across a highly interconnected healthcare system. Key priorities include primary care digital transformation, clinical information system integration, enterprise data services, cloud transformation, cybersecurity and cyber resilience, AI and automation enablement, virtualization of care, and modernization of critical provincial digital platforms.
Working closely with government, healthcare providers, clinicians, hospital digital leaders, vendors, and executive leaders across the system, the SVP & CDO will help advance a more connected, integrated, interoperable, secure, and clinically enabled digital environment across Ontario. This role requires a collaborative and influential leader who can build alignment across a decentralized healthcare landscape while driving disciplined execution, operational excellence, and measurable system impact.
This is not simply a technology leadership role, it is a system leadership role with the opportunity to shape how healthcare is delivered, connected, and experienced across Ontario for years to come.
The Person
The ideal candidate is an accomplished senior executive and trusted leader in digital health and information technology, with experience leading large-scale digital operations, modernization initiatives, and enterprise transformation within complex, multi-stakeholder environments. They bring demonstrated success building strong partnerships across government, healthcare organizations, clinicians, vendors, and system stakeholders, with the ability to navigate complexity, influence decision-making, and build alignment across highly interconnected environments.
A collaborative and influential executive, they are recognized for combining strategic vision with disciplined execution and operational leadership. They possess deep knowledge of the evolving digital health landscape, including enterprise technology operations, cybersecurity, interoperability, cloud transformation, clinical data services, AI and automation, and connected models of care. Equally important is the ability to balance innovation with practicality, build high-performing teams, and translate ambitious digital priorities into scalable and measurable solutions that strengthen healthcare delivery and system performance.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel, at resumes@promeus.ca .
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities. Please note that this role follows our in office work model, requiring employees to work from a designated, approved Ontario Health location
Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and offers accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.
Senior Vice President, Digital Health and Chief Digital Officer
Ontario Health (OH) is leading one of the most significant digital health transformations in Canada. As the provincial agency responsible for connecting and coordinating Ontario’s health system, OH works across hospitals, primary care, home and community care, long-term care, mental health, and other sectors to advance more integrated, connected, and digitally enabled models of care. Guided by its values of Integrity, Inspiration, Tenacity, Humility, and Care , OH is helping shape the future of healthcare delivery through innovation, collaboration, and large-scale digital transformation.
The Position
OH is seeking a bold, results-focused, and enterprise-minded digital executive to serve as its next Senior Vice President, Digital Health & Chief Digital Officer (SVP & CDO). This role leads one of the largest and most complex digital health portfolios in Canada and will help shape the next generation of connected, digitally enabled, and increasingly virtual models of care across Ontario.
As a member of OH’s Senior Leadership Team, the SVP & CDO will provide strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s Digital Excellence in Health (DxH) portfolio, overseeing a broad digital ecosystem that supports healthcare providers, clinicians, organizations, and patients across the province. With responsibility for more than 1,150 staff, a multi-hundred-million-dollar budget, and a portfolio of more than 150 digital products and services, the scale and complexity of this mandate is unmatched in the Canadian healthcare landscape.
The SVP & CDO will play a central role in advancing Ontario’s Digital First for Health strategy through large-scale digital modernization, enterprise architecture, interoperability, and coordinated implementation across a highly interconnected healthcare system. Key priorities include primary care digital transformation, clinical information system integration, enterprise data services, cloud transformation, cybersecurity and cyber resilience, AI and automation enablement, virtualization of care, and modernization of critical provincial digital platforms.
Working closely with government, healthcare providers, clinicians, hospital digital leaders, vendors, and executive leaders across the system, the SVP & CDO will help advance a more connected, integrated, interoperable, secure, and clinically enabled digital environment across Ontario. This role requires a collaborative and influential leader who can build alignment across a decentralized healthcare landscape while driving disciplined execution, operational excellence, and measurable system impact.
This is not simply a technology leadership role, it is a system leadership role with the opportunity to shape how healthcare is delivered, connected, and experienced across Ontario for years to come.
The Person
The ideal candidate is an accomplished senior executive and trusted leader in digital health and information technology, with experience leading large-scale digital operations, modernization initiatives, and enterprise transformation within complex, multi-stakeholder environments. They bring demonstrated success building strong partnerships across government, healthcare organizations, clinicians, vendors, and system stakeholders, with the ability to navigate complexity, influence decision-making, and build alignment across highly interconnected environments.
A collaborative and influential executive, they are recognized for combining strategic vision with disciplined execution and operational leadership. They possess deep knowledge of the evolving digital health landscape, including enterprise technology operations, cybersecurity, interoperability, cloud transformation, clinical data services, AI and automation, and connected models of care. Equally important is the ability to balance innovation with practicality, build high-performing teams, and translate ambitious digital priorities into scalable and measurable solutions that strengthen healthcare delivery and system performance.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel, at resumes@promeus.ca .
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities. Please note that this role follows our in office work model, requiring employees to work from a designated, approved Ontario Health location
Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and offers accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.
Mirams Becker Inc.
LOFT Community Services LOFT Community Services is one of the largest community service providers in Ontario, supporting people facing a combination of mental and physical health challenges, addiction issues, poverty, and/or homelessness. They build customized supports that specifically address a person’s needs and offer them for as long as they’re needed. As one of the largest mental health service providers in Ontario, LOFT works with all major, local hospitals where they operate. Along with 250+ leading partners, they provide internationally accredited, community-based support and housing to people facing the most complex of needs.
LOFT is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. Most importantly, each person deserves the opportunity to do so. They embrace the individual needs and aspirations of each client and encourage mutual support within their programs to enable each client to attain their potential.
LOFT clients become part of a community where they are accepted without judgment. In addition, their housing programs provide safety, security, and a sense of belonging. If someone has felt excluded or different, finding acceptance can be a powerful therapy. LOFT is a place for recovery and growth within a supportive community.
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Communications
The Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Communications reports directly to the CEO and provides executive leadership in advancing LOFT’s long-term strategic direction, external partnerships, communications, and growth initiatives. This newly created role will translate LOFT’s mission into strategies that expand organizational impact, strengthen relationships with partners, funders, government, and the broader community, and reinforce LOFT’s position as a preferred partner across the mental health, addictions, housing, and home and community care sectors.
Working collaboratively with the CEO and senior leadership team, the Vice President will lead LOFT’s growth strategy, performance measures, and key targets, ensuring alignment between organizational strategy, new program and housing development, communications, and external partnerships. The role will bring clarity to LOFT’s geographic and programmatic growth focus, strengthen the organization’s thought leadership, and identify opportunities that advance LOFT’s mission and long-term impact.
The Vice President will be responsible for strategic partnership development, communications and brand stewardship, government and funder relations, growth strategy, and innovation. They will be LOFT representative at sector and system-level planning tables, lead the development of complex funding, partnership, housing, and service agreements, and oversee communications that support organizational initiatives.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following skills and experience:
Minimum 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience, including at least 5 years at the Director, Senior Director, or executive leadership level with responsibility for enterprise strategy, partnerships, communications, or growth functions.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Health Administration, Political Science, Non-Profit Leadership, or a related field required.
A Master’s degree, such as an MBA, MHA, MPA, Public Policy, Communications, or equivalent, is preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with various levels of government, foundations, philanthropic partners, donors, and private sector partners.
Familiarity with community care delivery such as, supportive housing, complex care, seniors’ services, personal support services, mental health, substance use, and home care.
Strong strategic leadership skills, with the ability to translate vision into scalable actions, measurable results, and meaningful organizational impact.
Proven ability to build, sustain, and leverage high-value partnerships with funders, government, sector leaders, and other external stakeholders.
Strong business acumen, with the ability to assess opportunities from strategic, financial, operational, and values-based perspectives.
Demonstrated negotiation skills, particularly in establishing new business agreements, partnerships, funding arrangements, and collaborative initiatives.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including boards, senior leaders, partners, funders, government, and community stakeholders.
Skilled in creating compelling narratives around mission, impact, growth, and organizational value.
Knowledge and ability to provide oversight of communications channels, including media relations, digital strategy, thought leadership, and brand positioning.
Politically astute and able to navigate ambiguity, competing interests, and complex stakeholder environments with sound judgment.
Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and results.
Demonstrated financial and analytical skills, including experience with diverse revenue models, funding arrangements, complex planning scenarios, metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools.
Commitment to embracing and valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion; working with a multicultural workforce, while demonstrating cultural humility in all interactions.
Candidates will be future focused, with an understanding of healthcare’s fast-changing environment and the ability to identify opportunities, align teams around shared priorities, and support growth that advances LOFT’s mission and impact. They will bring integrity, accountability, professional judgment, and a deep commitment to LOFT’s values and goals.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://miramsbecker.com/opportunities/vice-president-strategic-partnerships-and-commnications-loft-community-services . For additional information contact Hayley Becker at hayley@miramsbecker.com .
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluating or assessing of candidates. This is a permanent position to fill a vacancy. Salary: $163,000 - $190,000.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
Loft Community Services and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
LOFT Community Services LOFT Community Services is one of the largest community service providers in Ontario, supporting people facing a combination of mental and physical health challenges, addiction issues, poverty, and/or homelessness. They build customized supports that specifically address a person’s needs and offer them for as long as they’re needed. As one of the largest mental health service providers in Ontario, LOFT works with all major, local hospitals where they operate. Along with 250+ leading partners, they provide internationally accredited, community-based support and housing to people facing the most complex of needs.
LOFT is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. Most importantly, each person deserves the opportunity to do so. They embrace the individual needs and aspirations of each client and encourage mutual support within their programs to enable each client to attain their potential.
LOFT clients become part of a community where they are accepted without judgment. In addition, their housing programs provide safety, security, and a sense of belonging. If someone has felt excluded or different, finding acceptance can be a powerful therapy. LOFT is a place for recovery and growth within a supportive community.
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Communications
The Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Communications reports directly to the CEO and provides executive leadership in advancing LOFT’s long-term strategic direction, external partnerships, communications, and growth initiatives. This newly created role will translate LOFT’s mission into strategies that expand organizational impact, strengthen relationships with partners, funders, government, and the broader community, and reinforce LOFT’s position as a preferred partner across the mental health, addictions, housing, and home and community care sectors.
Working collaboratively with the CEO and senior leadership team, the Vice President will lead LOFT’s growth strategy, performance measures, and key targets, ensuring alignment between organizational strategy, new program and housing development, communications, and external partnerships. The role will bring clarity to LOFT’s geographic and programmatic growth focus, strengthen the organization’s thought leadership, and identify opportunities that advance LOFT’s mission and long-term impact.
The Vice President will be responsible for strategic partnership development, communications and brand stewardship, government and funder relations, growth strategy, and innovation. They will be LOFT representative at sector and system-level planning tables, lead the development of complex funding, partnership, housing, and service agreements, and oversee communications that support organizational initiatives.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following skills and experience:
Minimum 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience, including at least 5 years at the Director, Senior Director, or executive leadership level with responsibility for enterprise strategy, partnerships, communications, or growth functions.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Health Administration, Political Science, Non-Profit Leadership, or a related field required.
A Master’s degree, such as an MBA, MHA, MPA, Public Policy, Communications, or equivalent, is preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with various levels of government, foundations, philanthropic partners, donors, and private sector partners.
Familiarity with community care delivery such as, supportive housing, complex care, seniors’ services, personal support services, mental health, substance use, and home care.
Strong strategic leadership skills, with the ability to translate vision into scalable actions, measurable results, and meaningful organizational impact.
Proven ability to build, sustain, and leverage high-value partnerships with funders, government, sector leaders, and other external stakeholders.
Strong business acumen, with the ability to assess opportunities from strategic, financial, operational, and values-based perspectives.
Demonstrated negotiation skills, particularly in establishing new business agreements, partnerships, funding arrangements, and collaborative initiatives.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including boards, senior leaders, partners, funders, government, and community stakeholders.
Skilled in creating compelling narratives around mission, impact, growth, and organizational value.
Knowledge and ability to provide oversight of communications channels, including media relations, digital strategy, thought leadership, and brand positioning.
Politically astute and able to navigate ambiguity, competing interests, and complex stakeholder environments with sound judgment.
Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and results.
Demonstrated financial and analytical skills, including experience with diverse revenue models, funding arrangements, complex planning scenarios, metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools.
Commitment to embracing and valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion; working with a multicultural workforce, while demonstrating cultural humility in all interactions.
Candidates will be future focused, with an understanding of healthcare’s fast-changing environment and the ability to identify opportunities, align teams around shared priorities, and support growth that advances LOFT’s mission and impact. They will bring integrity, accountability, professional judgment, and a deep commitment to LOFT’s values and goals.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://miramsbecker.com/opportunities/vice-president-strategic-partnerships-and-commnications-loft-community-services . For additional information contact Hayley Becker at hayley@miramsbecker.com .
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluating or assessing of candidates. This is a permanent position to fill a vacancy. Salary: $163,000 - $190,000.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
Loft Community Services and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
