Vice President of Human Resources, Strategy and Transformation

Position Summary:

Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President of Human Resources (HR), Strategy and Transformation is directly accountable for operational level programs, systems and stewardship pertaining to human resources, transformation, partnerships, volunteer resources, strategy, operational planning, and risk management.

Leadership responsibilities include the Human Resources, Communications/Media Relations, Occupational Health and Wellness, Pastoral Care, Medical Records, Transcription, Switchboard and Admitting, Privacy, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) and the Ethics Committee.  Position has direct and indirect responsibilities for two (2) managers and thirty-seven (37) staff.

The Vice President will build broad organizational capability, including people, processes and structure and optimize resources to ensure efficiencies, quality of care and minimize risk exposure, and will evolve services which effectively contribute to the achievement of SJGHEL’s Mission, Vision & Values.

The Vice President provides executive-level leadership and guidance to the HR operations and is responsible for setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resources policies, procedures, and best practices.

The Vice President oversees the planning and execution of the organization’s recruitment and retention strategy, as well as staffing orientation and on-boarding.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required, Masters or law degree highly preferred At least ten (10) years of human resource management experience required, with strategic, talent management, and/or business development experience highly preferred HRPA - CHRE or CHRL - strongly preferred

Attributes:

• Knowledge of, and willingness to support SJGHEL’s Mission, Vision & Values of Compassion, Humility & Harmony, Respect, Integrity, Social Responsibility and The Sacredness of Life Possesses a high capacity for developing respectful and supportive interpersonal relationships. Ability to build effective working relationships with a dynamic, professional team Superior listening skills Leads by example within the organization and demonstrates accountability for their personal behaviours and practices Proven conflict resolution and mediation skills Tact and diplomacy to be able to operate with sensitive issues and politically charged environment. Strong sense of political acuity required Service-oriented focus with a commitment to excellence Experience in a healthcare sector; large public sector or other complex environments, with sound knowledge of key areas of human resources, e.g. strategy, organizational development, performance development, workplace culture and engagement, HR services, etc. Experience implementing programs in a complex organization

• Knowledge of strategic and operational planning, health care systems, financial and cost analysis and trends in the health care industry Strong, well developed business management skills (strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation and analytics) Proven leadership and team building skills with a personal presence that inspires confidence and credibility at all levels of SJGHEL Proven success in gaining credibility and building trust with senior decision-makers Ability to influence outcomes and balance competing interests Excellent oral and written communication skills Possesses a high capacity for developing respectful and supportive interpersonal relationships. Ability to build effective working relationships with a dynamic, professional team

Assets:

• Bilingual Experience in a health-care setting

Benefits: 

• General: Employee Assistance Program Full-Time: This position includes a comprehensive benefits package with pension (HOOPP), Extended Health Care, Dental Care, Vision Care, Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance(s).

Workplace Conduct - St. Joseph's General Hospital Elliot Lake (SJGHEL) is committed to providing a safe, healthy workplace that promotes high job satisfaction and a respectful work environment. We believe that to do so it is necessary to conduct business in an open and ethical manner. We accomplish this by creating a workplace built on accountability and our Values of Compassion, Humility & Harmony, Respect, Integrity, Social Responsibility and The Sacredness of Life. It is the responsibility of every employee to understand and conduct themselves in a manner commensurate with these Values.

St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake values inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible, and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse ethnicity of today’s Canadian workforce.

Accessibility - In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the SJGHEL hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

External Applicants - Please submit your application, referencing the Position Posting number, in .docx or .pdf format via email to recruitment@sjgh.ca or via our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sjghel.