Vice President

The Organization

AON builds communities. We develop and manage innovative properties for residential and senior living, business, and leisure. We are a family of employees who excel in the delivery of quality service and care through dynamic options for living well.  AON is a family-owned company with a 50+ year tradition of quality and customer service. 

At AON, we value quality, connections with people, and are future-focused on continued growth and development of the organization, led by our employees.

Scope

We are currently accepting applications for the Vice President position as a key member in our senior executive leadership team to provide leadership and strategic direction to AON’s seniors businesses.  This includes four “Gardens of Peterborough” retirement residences currently, two long-term care homes, and its luxurious seniors’ apartment operations.  As the VP, you will cultivate and develop a positive and productive culture and lead a team in the delivery of superior lifestyle options for seniors. You will be hyper-focused on resident quality of life, mental and physical well-being, and long-term resident and family member satisfaction. 

Responsibilities:

• Accountability for the overall success of AON Inc. including business planning, policy formulation, and decision-making on matters affecting the organization in its entirety 
• Oversight of daily operations across AON’s largest sites, encompassing service delivery, compliance and quality improvement, marketing, human resources, and technology
• Provide guidance and direction to the senior management team in regards to workplace health and safety, infection control measures, and the efficient utilization of resources and company assets
• Ensure and secure the profitable growth of AON’s business portfolio, further developing the organization’s brands by capitalizing on improvement opportunities
• Provide guidance and leadership in human resources practices including performance management, labour relations, staff development and retention, and human rights legislation
• Proactively respond to legislative developments, health system transformation, and evolving demographic trends to advise the Senior Leadership Team and guide the retirement, long-term care, and luxury senior apartment teams
• Maintain high standards of performance from the senior management team, ensuring accountability for the execution of business goals
• Motivate others through a shared vision and established benchmarks while supporting a culture of staff development
• Lead and inspire team members to work collaboratively, driving results towards AON’s mission and objectives with excellence

Skills & Qualifications Required:

• Undergraduate degree is required; Masters Degree in Business or Health Administration is an asset
• Minimum of 10 years related experience in progressively senior roles and/or equivalent combination of strategic and operational experience in a senior position;  Leadership in healthcare is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in managing technical, legal, and financial information and the ability to find solutions to complex issues
• Leadership values and personal presence that inspires confidence and credibility
• Demonstrated composure and sound judgment at all times, particularly when facing significant challenges. Able to consistently exercise discretion
• Flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity in a constantly evolving health care environment
• Commitment to team building in a complex environment and ability to work with various constituents/teams to build consensus and support for change initiatives.
• Highly developed influencing, negotiating, communications and interpersonal skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Ability to manage competing projects/initiatives simultaneously and positively manage the many ‘moving parts’ relating to the delivery of a project or the operation of a senior’s residence.
• Ability to rapidly develop and maintain a current knowledge of healthcare industry operations and trends, including evolving regulatory and compliance requirements
• Ability to understand the complexity and interdependent nature of various functional disciplines, shared resources, and corporate capabilities

With operations in both Canada and the U.S. and a 50+ year tradition of quality and customer service, AON is the region’s largest privately owned employer.

AON Inc. offers competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities as part of our hiring process.