Vice President - People, Culture & Chief Human Resources Officer - Jobs in Midland, ON

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JOB DESCRIPTIONVice President – People, Culture & Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)Are you looking for an opportunity to play a key leadership role in a progressive and growing community hospital located in Ontario’s historic Huronia on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay, just 90 minutes north of TorontoDue to a pending retirement at the end for 2022 the Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is seeking a progressive and innovative CHRO as a member of its Executive Team to lead its Human Resources functions.The HospitalGeorgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is a 113-bed hospital located in Midland, ON and serving a catchment area that includes the communities of Midland, Penetanguishene, Township of Tiny, Township of Tay, Christian Island, Georgian Bay Township and Springwater Township. It serves a population base of 55,000 swelling to more than 150,000 for six months of the year with seasonal residents.With a budget of approximately $80M, 800 employees, more than 100 active Credentialed Staff and approximately 70 regional affiliate and consulting physicians. Georgian Bay General Hospital offers a diverse array of services that includes acute care, rehabilitation and complex continuing care and is currently in the early planning phases for addition of 36 inpatient mental health beds and new hospital.For further information please refer to the GBGH website – www.gbgh.comThe PositionAs a member of the hospital’s Executive Leadership Team the Vice President People, Culture & CHRO will further enhance the well-being of our staff by supporting and advancing GBGH’s unique value-based culture, demonstrating principled leadership, and ensuring that all human resources functions, occupational health and safety, diversity, equity and wellness initiatives are aligned with GBGH’s mission, values, and strategy. In addition, the incumbent will oversee the organization’s leadership and organizational development programs and initiatives, Volunteer Services and possibly selected Support Service functions dependent on the incumbent’s credentials and experience.As the strategic leader the Vice President People, Culture & CHRO defines and oversees implementation of the GBGH’s strategic Human Resources plan, advises management and Board on human resource management and labor/employee relations issues, and plays a central role in advancing the wellness of the GBGH’s people, as a core element of quality.This role requires superior relationship management skills to navigate all stakeholders both within GBGH and in the broader North Simcoe Muskoka health system. This includes reporting to the Executive Team and the Board of Directors on HR strategy, planning and metrics, as well as presence on external committees. This role requires an authentic leader, with the ability to develop strong teams, both functionally and as a business partner.The ideal candidate is a functional expert in human resources that is adaptable and flexible, and able to lead in a dynamic environment within GBGH, and in the broader health care system.As a key thought leader, the successful candidate must be innovative, solutions focused and be comfortable leading individuals and teams. Strong strategic leadership and change management experience in a complex multi-disciplinary, unionized environment is required.JOB REQUIREMENTSQualification & ExperienceThe role of Vice President People, Culture & CHRO is demanding, requiring an exceptional combination of leadership ability, a demonstrated track record of achievement, and a variety of personal and professional attributes equal to the opportunity of this role.The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree, or ideally a master’s degree, in Human Resources Management, Health Administration, Organizational Development, or a related area. The candidate will have relevant, progressive experience in strategic leadership of human resources and transformation, with demonstrated success in delivering against strategy, flourishing in a strong team-oriented environment, and desire to ‘raise the bar’ of performance.Ideally, the successful candidate will have provided senior leadership to a portfolio of services similar to those constituting this portfolio, in a complex, dynamic hospital organization. An appreciation for strategic leadership of HR programs in a public sector, multi-stakeholder environment is required, along with demonstrated competence in developing internal and external partnerships to advance system transformation.The ideal candidate will possess the following key competencies, record of experience and academic preparation:

• A minimum of 10 years in a health system leadership role, including a minimum of 5 years in strategic leadership of a human resources portfolio in a complex, diverse organization
• CHRE designation or working towards.
• Applied knowledge of the principles and methods of managing organizational change, and organizational development.
• Demonstrated commitment and experience with initiating activities to promote and address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• Experience leading Labour Relations in a complex multi-union environment.
• Strong personal ‘hands on’ leadership and management skills, with an exceptional ability to build and mentor strong teams, and to motivate and encourage continuous learning.
• Demonstrated leadership in overseeing efficient portfolio operations with focus on both quality and fiscal accountability in service delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal skill as applied in negotiation scenarios, conflict resolution and consensus building. The individual has demonstrated ability at engaging effectively at all levels of the organization and understand the importance of effective communication.
• A reputation for openness, honesty, integrity and trustworthiness.
• A leadership and management style that is positive, collaborative, consultative, honest, participatory, respectful and empowering.

CompensationA competitive compensation package will be provided. How to ApplyTo explore this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter as either a PDF or Word document(s) to the attention of Ms. Gail Nielsen, Manager Human Resources through gbgh.on.ca website under Career Opportunities by September 1st, 2022, at 9am EST. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on the skill, ability, experience and qualifications. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview or other applicable testing where required.All job offers will require compliance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for proof of full vaccination unless provided with a medical exemption or an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.Our Commitment: Georgian Bay General Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply including visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2s+ persons, and anyone else who will contribute to a diverse workplace.Quick Apply

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