President & Chief Executive Officer Oak Valley Health

Land Acknowledgement

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

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.

About Oak Valley Health

At Oak Valley Health (OVH), we are inviting a visionary leader to join us in transforming healthcare across Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge, and beyond. Our organization is one of Ontario's leading community health care organizations. Across our two hospitals, Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre, we deliver safe, high-quality care to more than 441,000 patients annually through diagnostic and emergency care services, clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children's services. Oak Valley Health is proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team.

With over 600 professional staff, over 3,300 dedicated staff, and more than 900 active volunteers, we are committed to celebrating our people, fostering connections, and driving innovative growth. We provide integrated care for healthier communities and deliver an extraordinary patient experience through our "honoured to care" culture.

Position Overview

We have a highly engaged Board of Directors, and our next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead the Senior Leadership Team, providing inspirational leadership to effectively navigate the rapidly evolving health care landscape and position the organization to thrive. The CEO has responsibility for the overall operations and financial management of the organization and ensures the highest quality of care is delivered to patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

As CEO, you will build upon the successful initiatives that have earned the Hospital its reputation as an innovative community health care leader and a partner of choice. You will work to implement OVH's new Strategic Plan, guided by the Mission and Vision. You will continue to foster the organization's 'honoured to care culture' and have a solid understanding of the diversity of staff, patients, and the broader community. As a highly visible champion for OVH, you bring proven skills that demonstrate your ability to collaborate and build positive relationships with the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, and other partners and stakeholders. You will connect with patient and family groups and prioritize patient experience as a key facet of quality.

Qualifications

You have progressive senior leadership experience, ideally in health care, and a dossier of demonstrated achievements accompanied by an impeccable reputation. You bring proven abilities to lead in a growth organization and to implement a strategic plan. A collaborative and dynamic leader, you will also demonstrate an unwavering commitment to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging across staff and patient interactions. Academic credentials consistent with industry practice at the CEO level (i.e. Masters level, or equivalent) are required.

Work Schedule

Days. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation

TBD

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff, and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Diversity 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 sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health.

Recognition

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country.

Application Process

Apply now and be part of our transformative journey at Oak Valley Health. For more information, please contact Jim Stonehouse, Partner or Pamela Colquhoun, Partner, via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate at kluu@boyden.com.

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