Director, Strategy

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

As the Strategy Program Director, you will partner closely with the Executive Leadership Team to drive the hospital’s strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with our mission and long-term goals. This high-impact role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the strategic planning cycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and oversee major projects that will transform the way we serve our communities.

You will have a hands-on role in guiding the execution of our strategic plan, including the development and implementation of corporate strategies, performance metrics, and annual operating plans. Your leadership will ensure that all strategic initiatives, from day-to-day operations to large-scale transformation projects like One Halton Healthcare, are executed effectively and aligned with the hospital’s vision for the future.

This position reports to the Chief Communications Officer & VP, Strategy and Partnerships and in partnership contributes to the overarching strategic objectives of Halton Healthcare in delivering exemplary patient experiences, always to the communities of Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Vision & Alignment

• Work collaboratively with executive leadership to refine Halton Healthcare’s strategic vision and ensure it aligns with our mission and long-term goals.
• Contribute to the development of multi-year planning cycles, anticipating healthcare trends, and ensuring we meet both current and future needs.

Integrated Planning & Execution

• Design and implement integrated planning frameworks that align executive and program teams, enabling efficient execution of strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate decision-making processes and the creation of governance structures to ensure cohesive planning.

Data-Driven Analysis & Performance Monitoring

• Utilize analytics to track progress toward strategic goals, identify areas for improvement, and optimize resource allocation.
• Conduct performance evaluations, collaborating with teams to enhance patient outcomes and achieve operational excellence.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare partners and community organizations, to foster collaboration and improve healthcare delivery.

Innovation & Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

• Foster a culture of innovation and CQI, advocating for evidence-based practices that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Lead the creation of an Enterprise-wide Project Management Office (PMO) to support scalable improvements.

Resource Management & Optimization

• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure strategic priorities are adequately resourced, optimizing budgets and resource allocation to achieve organizational goals.

Governance & Decision-Making Support

• Provide executive committees with data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to promote transparent, accountable governance.

Internal application deadline: November 26 , 2024

Salary: $70.569 - $88.211 hourly ($137,609- $172,011)

Date Posted: November 21, 2024

Closing Date: November 29, 2024

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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