At Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), our inspiring team of 4500 skilled employees, physicians and volunteers provide exceptional patient care every day, including highly specialized services such as Cardiac, Stroke, Oncology, Neonatal Intensive Care, Child & Youth Mental Health and more. RVH was also recently designated as a Level III Trauma Centre.
RVH is located in Barrie, ON, nestled in the heart of Central Ontario’s waterfront, cottage and ski country. Just 50 minutes north of Toronto, the area offers an incredible quality of life with urban amenities and countless recreational activities, while enjoying the beauty of nature.
RVH’s Strategic Plan, Vitally You, sets out our Purpose – Making life better, with the care you need, close to home. This 10-year plan sets RVH on a path to become a regional academic health sciences centre, driving clinical, research and academic excellence.
This position represents an exciting opportunity to lead a transformational capital expansion plan that supports future healthcare delivery needs across Barrie, Innisfil and the surrounding region. The plan will increase access to high-quality, specialized care for the region, and bring more services close to home.
Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, the Associate Vice President, Capital Expansion (AVP) will provide strategic and operational leadership in advancing RVH’s Vitally You strategy through the development of modern, integrated care environments that support clinical transformation, innovation, and long-term growth across the Simcoe Muskoka region. Working closely with clinical, operational, and executive leaders, this role will lead complex redevelopment initiatives and an integrated master planning approach in a dynamic and evolving healthcare system.
The AVP translates strategic priorities into future-ready infrastructure by leading Ministry submissions, business cases, and approvals, while building trusted partnerships with government, municipal leaders, the RVH Foundation, and the broader community. This role ensures disciplined execution across scope, budget, timeline, and risk, and champions innovative, sustainable healthcare design that will shape care delivery in the Simcoe Muskoka region for decades to come.
The successful candidate will bring a significant record of accomplishment in capital planning and large-scale project execution, preferably in a complex health care environment. The candidate will have demonstrated ability to successfully manage large projects and engage internal and external stakeholders, while meeting key milestones and deadlines. The candidate will be an exceptional communicator and relationship builder, effectively managing change and promoting collaboration.
A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Health Administration or a related field, is required. A Master’s degree is preferred and a Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent experience is an asset.
For additional information and to submit your application, please contact Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate at kluu@boyden.com.
This is a new role for the organization with an expected appointment in summer 2026. We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. RVH is committed to inclusion and diversity and welcomes individuals who represent the diversity of the communities we serve.
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