THE ORGANIZATION

“One of the country’s premiere pediatric hospitals” – André Picard, Globe and Mail health writer

In October of 2016, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (OCTC), two of the region’s largest providers of pediatric healthcare, joined forces as one organization to better meet the needs of children and families by creating a stronger organization with easier access to services and more coordinated care.

This new organization – still in its formative stages – brings together hospital, developmental and rehabilitation as a first step in leading transformational pediatric healthcare in the region and across the province. As both CHEO and OCTC already serve many of the same children and youth, it makes sense to champion and advance kids’ health together, with one voice. With combined revenues of over $280 million, CHEO-OCTC brings together more than 2,700 physicians and staff dedicated to providing the best possible care for the children, youth and families of the community. In addition to the clinical and service mandate, CHEO-OCTC is an academic health science centre providing education to 2,300 future pediatricians and students in nursing and other health professions each year. And the almost 200 researchers at the CHEO Research Institute conduct over $24 million worth of leading-edge pediatric research.

A leading partner in building an integrated pediatric health system for the region and province, CHEO-OCTC is finalizing its new strategic direction and confirming its mission, vision and values that will provide a framework for continued progress and a roadmap for future planning. With a focus on investing smartly in what is required, creating a learning healthcare system, and integrating children, youth and families it all that it does, CHEO-OCTC will unlock the potential of an innovated system and, ultimately, achieve health outcomes that matter and the best life for every child and youth.

Forward thinking and indeed trailblazing, CHEO-OCTC is a well-respected leader in its field with a strong reputation for innovative leadership and amazing stories of triumph. Mission-driven with a tremendous sense of unity and purpose, the organization has been ranked by Forbes as Canada’s top healthcare and social-sector employer for two years in a row.

For additional information on CHEO and OCTC, please see Appendix A.

THE ROLE AND OPPORTUNITY

The Vice President, Corporate Services and CFO will be a key member of the CHEO-OCTC executive team and will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. In support of CHEO-OCTC’s mission, vision and corporate strategy, the incumbent will have responsibility for leading and championing CHEO-OCTC’s financial health in support of the children, youth and families served. S/he will provide expert financial and budgetary advice and oversee financial planning and analysis, operational management, internal audit, fund and capital management, materials management, and facilities. S/he will also be responsible for other clinical and administrative support services as appropriate.

In leading by example, the incumbent will focus on the following key priorities:

· Quickly learn the unique environment and business of pediatric care.

· Assist in finalizing and implementing the new strategic plan, master program and master plan.

· Address the financial pressures facing the new organization within the context of Ontario’s fiscal constraints and CHEO-OCTC’s unique funding model.

· Play a key leadership role in development of the master plan to address space shortages and the need for new and modernized facilities.

· Lead the adoption of best practice continuous quality improvement processes in his/her own portfolio, and champion ongoing modernization of business processes and leadership capacity across the organization.

· Provide strategic advice to the entire organization in optimizing the benefits realized from the newly implemented, organization-wide, integrated electronic health record.

· Be a business partner with an active stake in strategic decision-making while providing pragmatic evaluation of strategies/projects/programs and associated risks, for CHEO-OCTC and for the health system in general.

· Establish and nurture strong relationships – internal and external; maintain positive relationships with the LHIN and Ministry of Health, continue strong presence at external tables, and assist and/or lead in major partnerships, including current partnership with the Hospital for Sick Children for electronic health records.

· Provide appropriate support to the Board and the Audit and Finance Committee.

· Continue to build the capability of the team (Finance, Materials Management and Facilities), as well as additional portfolio teams as appropriate.

For the individual who is passionate about and inspired by CHEO-OCTC’s journey to date and future plans, this is a wonderful opportunity to be at the forefront of the evolution of pediatric care in the province and nationally.

For an outline of key role accountabilities, please see Appendix A.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Success in this role will require a unique combination of financial and administrative experience and acumen, executive leadership, championship of change and results achievement, inclusive of the following:

· Strong strategic advisory and problem-solving capability.

· Exceptional interpersonal and engagement skills; adept at forging and maintaining relationships, internal and external.

· Balances collaboration, collegiality and collective problem-solving with timely decision-making.

· Effective advocate and negotiator.

· Provides sound analysis and financial rigour to organizational ambitions.

· Commitment to continuous improvement.

· Friendly and engaging.

· Calm, composed, unruffled.

· Strong team player.

· Has interest, capability and capacity to manage additional non-finance portfolios.

· While not a must, healthcare experience may be preferred.

· Capacity in both official languages is an asset.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Should you have any questions regarding this exciting and challenging opportunity, please contact:

Chris Sawyer, Principal

1 416 640-4312

csawyer@amropknightsbridge.com

Sylvie Malo, Associate Research Consultant

1 514 323 2797

smalo@amropknightsbridge.com

Sherry D’Costa, Administrative Project Manager

1 416 928-4612

sdcosta@amropknightsbridge.com

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