Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, Waypoint serves some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province. Waypoint’s 1,300+ staff improve lives and bring hope to people with mental illness and substance use issues. We are sponsored by the Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario. Each patient’s journey is unique, and Waypoint supports their recovery with compassion, dignity and inclusivity.

The Vice President, People and Chief Human Resources Officer is a pivotal role at Waypoint. As the incumbent, you will be responsible for developing and promoting the organizational culture and providing organizational leadership in developing, implementing, evaluating and modifying human resources strategy and related programs that support the overall strategic direction of Waypoint. Reporting to the President & CEO, the VP & CHRO will provide strategic and operational leadership in areas of labour & employee relations, talent management, organizational development, compensation and benefits, occupational health & safety, disability management, and volunteer resources.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Vice President People will possess strong interpersonal, partnership and communication skills, and has the ability serve as an effective leader and mentor to the team. The incumbent will be experienced in developing and impacting organization culture grounded on an engaged workforce. The Vice President People will be well versed in diverse, equitable and inclusive talent strategies focused on how best to acquire, develop and retain top talent within a health care environment.

As the ideal candidate, you bring relevant credentials such as a graduate degree in a related discipline along with the CHRP designation and Health Services Management Diploma, or equivalent. Your extensive leadership experience as well as management experience in a large organization and/or functional business unit with over 10 years of relevant and equivalent experience. You bring sound knowledge of relevant legislation and related regulations including the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Excellent Care for All Act, Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, Hospital Labour Disputes Act, Public Hospitals Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Mental Health Act, and relevant collective agreements.

You build high-performance cultures, supporting diverse teams to deliver on change mandates. A relationship builder, you bring superior leadership and development skills to the team demonstrating the LEADS capabilities of Leads Self, Engages Others, Achieves Results, Develops Coalitions and supports Systems Transformation.

To explore this opportunity further in confidence, please submit your resume and letter of interest online to https://careers.odgersberndtson.com/en-ca/29801.

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and Waypoint Crntre for Mental Health Care throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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Vice President, People and Chief Human Resources Officer