Vice President, Corporate Services

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital is a progressive leader in the delivery of rural health care. We are currently recruiting a dynamic individual to join our senior leadership team on a permanent, full-time basis as the Vice President (VP) Corporate Services. 

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, the VP Corporate Services provides strategic and operational intelligence to several support and diagnostic departments including the regional addiction treatment service, physical plant and grounds, sleep laboratory, medical imaging, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, dietetics, and clinical records. The role is also responsible for planning, executing and evaluating services; working with a multitude of internal and external stakeholders including the Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association to achieve the strategic and operational goals of the hospital; and, managing a wide array of projects. The role also holds executive accountability for occupational health and safety, wellness, and disaster preparedness, and provides leadership on all matters relating to human capital. This includes: leading the labour relations function; developing and implementing hospital-wide programs in line with legislative requirements, collective agreements and human resources best practices; and coaching managers on all human resources issues.

Given the breadth of this role, preference will be given to candidates who possess the following skills, qualifications and experience:

• Master’s degree in health, business or public administration or equivalent (or in progress);
• A minimum of five (5) years progressive leadership experience, preferably in a hospital setting;
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant Human Resources experience in a unionized environment with solid working experience in labour relations;

• Demonstrated management skills (i.e., business strategy, project management, communications, performance management, policy and procedure development);
• A leadership style that is open and respectful, and in line with the Hospital’s culture and values;
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to build relationships;
• Solid working knowledge of all relevant legislation;
• CHRL or CHRE designation; and,
• Demonstrated organizational skills and proven ability to multi-task in a high volume, results-oriented environment.

Located just 45 minutes west of downtown Ottawa, our hospital’s location in the Town of Renfrew compliments this exciting professional opportunity, offering the best of small-town living with easy access to urban amenities.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2019, to hr@renfrewhosp.com.  Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.  RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851.