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POSITION TYPE : Permanent, Full-time, Day, 75 hours / pay period, 1.0 FTE
SALARY SCALE : $97,200 to $113,213 annually

Why should I join Bruyère Health?

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

What is in it for me?

• Competitive benefits program
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Employee perks program
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development and learning opportunities

What would my role be?

Reporting to the Director, Mission, Client Experience, Spiritual Care and Clinical Ethics, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives that advance meaningful partnerships with those we serve across the organization.
• Ensure that the perspectives and experiences of those we serve, particularly individuals and communities affected by systemic barriers to equitable care, are included in organizational decision-making, quality improvement, program development, and strategic planning.
• Advance person-centered care, health equity, accessibility and cultural safety by integrating these principles into organizational policies, programs, services, and strategic priorities.
• Provide advice, consultation, and change management support to strengthen organizational capacity for partnership and equitable service delivery.

How do I qualify?

Required:

• Undergraduate Degree of four (4) years in Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Human Rights, Health Administration or equivalent combination of experience, education and training
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in patient and family engagement, community engagement, health equity, accessibility, quality improvement, healthcare operations, public health, social services, community development or a related field
• Successful experience in leading initiatives that bring the voices of patients, residents, families, caregivers, and communities into planning, decision-making, program development, service design, and evaluation
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse communities, community organizations, advocacy groups, and individuals with lived and living experience
• Experience leading projects, facilitating change, and influencing stakeholders in complex organizational environments

Preferred:

• Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP)
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Certificates
• Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
• Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Certification
• Patient Engagement and Partnership Certification
• Quality Improvement (e.g. Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) courses)
• Change Management Certification (Prosci) / certificats de gestion du changement (Prosci)
• LEADS in a Caring Environment
• Fluent in French and English

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

• Demonstrated commitment to patient, resident, and family centered care, meaningful partnership, and co-design
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to establish trust, foster collaboration, and amplify diverse perspectives, particularly those of equity-deserving communities
• Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to engage audiences ranging from community members to senior leaders
• Ability to influence decision-making, build consensus, and advance organizational priorities through collaboration and change leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify barriers, interpret qualitative and quantitative data, evaluate outcomes, and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Strong judgement and the ability to navigate complex organizational environments
• Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands
• Self-directed, adaptable, and comfortable leading change in evolving healthcare environments
• Knowledge of health equity, accessibility, anti-racism, cultural safety, inclusion, the social determinants of health, and barriers that impact healthcare access, experiences, and outcomes

About Bruyère Health

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.

Additional Information

• To support a fair and inclusive hiring process, this posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applications has been received. We encourage interested candidates to apply early.

This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada’s official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting.

Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy PHIL 04 - Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The next step is yours, apply now!