Healthcare manager Jobs in Haldimand, ON

Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes people's lives? One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest asset?

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada is a unique health services organization that serves people who are blind or partially sighted across the country. Our certified specialists provide training that empowers clients to develop or to restore activities of daily living skills, to promote their independence, to enhance safety and mobility. We work closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals, by providing essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces and communities across the country.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities to grow.

For more information about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, please visit visionlossrehab.ca or call 1-844-887-8572​.

Position Title :    Manager, Healthcare Operations

Location :           Mississauga / Barrie / Newmarket, ON – Central Region

Reports To :       Executive Director, Healthcare Operations

Term :                Full-time, Permanent

Date :                 February 27, 2025

I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

The Manager, Healthcare Operations, is a member of the provincial management team and is responsible for the day to day leadership of the region. The Manager oversees services and operations for all VLRC programs within the region and serves as a spokesperson and representative for the region, its staff and services.

The Manager ensures people who are blind or partially sighted have timely access to high quality and sustainable VLRC services and programs. The  Manager achieves this mission by developing and maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders including funders, patient groups, local primary eye health practitioners (ophthalmologists and optometrists), community health care agencies and other community partners; guides and supports the work of a team of certified vision rehab professionals and ensures compliance to operational best practices and in accordance with VLRC policies, standards, systems and procedures; monitors and measures departmental performance in relation to internal and external accountability targets; and develops and implements the regional operations plan in alignment with VLRC's provincial strategy.

II. Essential Functions

This position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities :

Operations

• Serving as spokesperson, establish and maintain high profile throughout the region to heighten awareness of VLRC’s purpose and needs.
• Serve as the key contact in our relationship with the local community and foster opportunities to better integrate VLRC services and programmes into healthcare strategies and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain good relations with other agencies, consumer groups, media, funding sources, general public, local government contacts, community professionals and volunteers.
• Develop and maintain professional partnerships with area ophthalmologists, optometrist and other primary eye care professions to ensure effective coordination, integration and referrals into and out of rehabilitation services, to the benefit of shared patients and clients.
• Oversee daily operations of the VLRC offices.
• Work in collaboration with VLRC management and staff toward the effective coordination of client services and resources between different departments of VLR, DBCS and CNIB.
• Utilizing supportive management techniques, provide supervision to direct reports including the interviewing and selection of new employees, the completion of annual performance evaluations, approving all requests for leaves of absence, approving all expenditures, and providing discipline, if required.
• Responsible for professional development and training of staff as appropriate.
• Monitor budget for service delivery in all geographic areas within the Region.
• Negotiate and monitor fee-for-service contracts with third-party payer organizations (e.g.) school boards, private businesses), as well as workshops and presentations.

Client Services

Relationships

Problem Solving / Time Frame of Impact

Decision Autonomy

Leadership

Requirements

III. Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Experience and Education

Benefits

Apply Now!

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now to janice.rego@vlrehab.ca

Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.

VLRC is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive workplace and we are committed to a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or deafblind, and those who identify as women and / or 2SLGBTQ+.We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset.

VLRC is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a standard Vulnerable Sector Check.

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway!

We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role. If you possess similar experience to what we’ve listed above, we encourage you to apply. We believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key!

We thank all applicants for their interest in VLRC, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date for Applications : March 7, 2025