Hospital Operations Leader at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital

Position: Hospital Operations Leader

Department: Administration

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital

Explore a meaningful career in a place where lifestyle and purpose align. Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) is located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay and surrounded by the Blue Mountains. With access to skiing, hiking, paddling, and a vibrant arts and culture scene, Collingwood offers a four-season recreational lifestyle and a strong sense of community.

CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving over 74,000 permanent residents and welcoming 3.5 million annual visitors across Collingwood, Clearview, Wasaga Beach, and the Blue Mountains. Our team of over 1,200 staff, physicians, midwives, and volunteers is dedicated to delivering high-quality care in areas including emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, and mental health.

At CGMH, we’re not just caring for today, we’re building the healthcare system of tomorrow. Through our bold strategic plan, Tomorrow is Built Today, we are transforming care in South Georgian Bay.

To learn more about our development and capital campaign, visit: https://cgmh.on.ca/who-we-are/strategic-plan

Our Culture

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a workplace rooted in kindness, collaboration, continuous growth, and accountability. These values guide how we treat each other and how we care for our patients, creating an environment where trust, respect, and excellence thrive.

Be Kind- fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction

Support Each Other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients

Lead by Example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism

Keep Growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

CGMH is a hospital where we want every individual to feel valued, respected, and included. As we prepare for a new, state-of-the-art facility, we are building not only the hospital of tomorrow, but also a high-performing, inspired team ready to shape the future of care in South Georgian Bay.

Why Join CGMH? Benefits That Start on Day One:

At CGMH, we’re committed to the well-being and success of our team. New hires enjoy an industry-leading compensation package that includes:

• CGMH endorses the Health Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides Group Benefits for you and your eligible dependents by enrollment only.
• Includes 8% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to Perkopolis discounts
• Access to Employee Education Assistance Program

The Opportunity

As an integral member of the team, the Hospital Leader will provide leadership to the organization after-hours. In your role you will support the multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe, quality care for patients and a safe environment for the staff. This will be achieved through your excellent decision making, problem solving and critical thinking skills. You will provide mentoring and guidance to facilitate the growth of our team. Your role will be on-site support and leadership as well as on-call support for the organization.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with a recognized clinical governing college
• 3–5 years of acute care hospital experience
• Minimum 2 years of management or supervisory experience
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, inter-professional team members, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to make decisions under pressure
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and staff safety, quality, and risk management
• Demonstrated ability to build teams and manage change
• Ability to engage and support all hospital staff in carrying out their roles and responsibilities
• Ability to work independently with strong organization and prioritization skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Meditech Expanse
• Experience in unionized environment with knowledge of collective agreements
• Bachelor’s Degree or Health Care degree an asset

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor activity indicators and make staffing decisions aligned with nurse-to-patient ratios and care needs
• Oversee staffing requirements in collaboration with the Staffing Office
• Ensure safe, efficient patient flow by coordinating bed management, transfers, repatriation, and discharges
• Act as a liaison across hospital departments to remove barriers to care delivery
• Liaise with external providers to support patient transitions
• Ensure compliance with patient safety practices and procedures
• Report, investigate, and follow up on adverse events and near misses, including disclosure as required
• Conduct accident/incident investigations, debriefs, and complete required Health & Safety inspections

More Information

Employee Group: Non-Union

Employment Type: Permanent Reduced Part-Time

Vacancy: # 1

Vacancy Reason: New Position

Start Date: To be negotiated

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts with after hours on call. Weekends, 10-hour shifts with after hours on call.

Wage: $53.90 - $64.02 per hour plus applicable shift premiums for evenings and weekends.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.

Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.