Vice President, People, Culture & Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Vice President, People, Culture & Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Join GBGH’s Executive Leadership Team in Making Excellent Care Personal!

Are you passionate about making a difference in a vibrant community hospital? Join us at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), located in picturesque Central Ontario just 90 minutes north of Toronto, where you can lead and inspire in a progressive and growing environment.

GBGH is seeking a Vice President, People, Culture & Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to join our Executive Leadership Team. This strategic role reports to the President and CEO offering the opportunity to shape how we lead, support, and invest in our people. The leader in this role will influence culture, steward strong partnerships across all levels of the hospital and with regional collaborators, and guide people strategies that reflect our commitment to making excellent care personal.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Vice President, People, Culture & CHRO will provide strategic and operational leadership across the People Services portfolio. This includes oversight of human resources, labour relations, occupational health and safety, organizational development, equity, inclusion, and belonging, leadership development, emergency preparedness, security services, as well as academic and volunteer relations. Other areas of responsibility may be assigned based on the successful candidate’s experience and interests.

This is a forward-looking role ideal for a leader who brings curiosity, integrity and a genuine commitment to people-first leadership. They will act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors and will represent GBGH on system-level committees and collaborative networks. The position is instrumental in supporting our continued growth as a hospital and daily pursuit of making GBGH a hospital where people want to work, practice, learn and volunteer. This role will continually seek feedback, ideas and input from those in and outside the organization in a relentless drive to improve the hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
At GBGH, we take pride in being a place where people care deeply. Our team is dedicated to their work, to one another, and to the community we serve. This role helps shape how we support our teams, grow our people-centred culture, and live our purpose every day.

We are seeking a senior leader with deep experience in people strategy, organizational culture, and system level leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to building an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals can grow, lead, and contribute meaningfully to the hospital’s purpose and priorities.

The successful candidate will bring:

• A minimum of 10 years in a health system leadership role, including at least 5 years of strategic leadership of a human resources portfolio in a complex, diverse organization
• Degree or master’s degree in human resources, health administration, organizational development, or a related field
• CHRE designation or progress toward certification is strongly desired
• Applied knowledge of organizational change, talent development, and workforce planning
• Demonstrated leadership in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Experience leading and collaborating with labour relations partners, with strong interpersonal skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, and consensus building
• Oversight of total rewards including compensation, pay equity, pension, and benefits
• Proven ability to lead digital transformation of human resources functions, including strategic use of technology, analytics, and enterprise systems
• A collaborative, respectful leadership style with the ability to mentor strong teams and foster continuous learning, growth and improvement
• Excellent communicator and relationship-builder with the ability to engage at all levels and lead with empathy, integrity, and alignment with GBGH’s values and employee value proposition
• Willingness to participate in the Senior Management Team’s on-call rotation
• As a partially designated French-speaking organization, French verbal and written communication skills are considered an asset

COMPENSATION
A competitive compensation package will be offered, aligned with the responsibilities of the role and the experience of the successful candidate is available with salary range from $180,000 to $220,000 in addition to pay for performance compensation (up to 8%), comprehensive benefits, HOOPP Pension, Education trust funds, wellness and education loans as well as support for professional development.

HOW TO APPLY
To explore this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter as either a PDF or MS Word document(s) to the attention of Matthew Lawson, President & CEO via email at Lawsonm@gbgh.on.ca prior to end of day July 20, 2025.

THE HOSPITAL
GBGH is a 113-bed hospital located in Midland, Ontario 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 nearly 200,000 during peak tourism season.

With a dedicated team of over 800 employees, 150+ professional staff, and a growing number of volunteers, we are committed to serving our supportive and positive community with excellence. GBGH offers a diverse array of services that includes acute care, surgical services, obstetrics, Level 3 ICU, emergency services, comprehensive medical imaging, rehabilitation and complex continuing care. With a community that is rapidly growing, and aging, we continue to reimagine what the future of healthcare delivery looks like for our community and are working actively to expand services with strategic investments to meet the ever- changing needs of our community members.

For further information please refer to the GBGH website gbgh.on.ca.

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.

GBGH 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, and persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2s+ community, and anyone else who will contribute to a diverse workplace.