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Higher Talent is currently seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to join the leadership team at the Jackman Eye Institute, located in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and Labrador.

OUR STORY :

With over 20 years in the making, Jackman Eye Institute and Lens & Lasik has established itself as the premier provider of ophthalmology care in Eastern Canada. This journey did not happen by chance—it is the result of hard work, dedication, and countless hours of effort that transformed a small concept into a powerhouse medical clinic.

Dr. Christopher Jackman, founder of the institute and a graduate of Memorial University and Western University, has built a large significant team with one primary focus : to provide exceptional in service and healthcare.

With a state-of-the-art Surgical Center and a team of over 80 dedicated professionals, Jackman Eye Institute and Lens & Lasik has fostered a culture of growth and excellence. The team is committed to hard work, professionalism, and leveraging modern advancements in medicine and technology to achieve outstanding patient outcomes.

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THE ROLE :

Reporting to, the owner, the CEO will lead the team at Jackman Eye Institute and Lens & Lasik towards operational excellence. The CEO, as the most senior member of the organization, is responsible for the overall direction and vision of Jackman Eye Institute. The CEO must provide leadership, strong decision-making abilities, guidance, and support to the employees at Jackman Eye Institute. As the leader you possess strong communication skills, are empathetic and someone who can make strategic decisions that will center around organizational growth and direction.

The CEO must be comfortable and competent with managing information and making decisions, negotiating with various public health stakeholders, finding innovative solutions to problems, forecasting growth, and administering and monitoring budgets and utilizing technology to its full capacity.

THE KEY FUNCTIONS :

• Develop and implement the organizations strategic plan to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across all business functions.
• Lead risk management efforts to safeguard the company’s assets and reputation.
• Ensure safe, efficient and successful operations that are aligned with the vision of the ownership team.
• Lead the operations to foster maximum performance, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Evaluate and enhance processes to maximize efficiency.
• Provide leadership, direction, vision, supervision, and support to the senior management team and employees.
• Provide ownership with regular updates on the status of activities and relationships.
• Establish and monitor performance of staff.
• Liaise with all levels of government, community members, and various stakeholders.
• Ensure Jackman Eye Institute and Lens & Lasik’s fiscal position and overall financial management controls are well managed and maintained.
• Ensure a professional, collaborative, and learning culture is nurtured and maintained throughout the organization.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE :

THE EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE :

The Jackman Eye Institute and Lens & Lasik offers a competitive total compensation package including a Benefits Package (Health, Life Insurance, Dental, and Long-Term Disability).

HOW TO APPLY : Apply in strictest confidence to :

For more information, please contact :

Brendan Hagerty | General Manager & Partner |

Chad Decker Vice President & Partner |

Higher Talent |

At Higher Talent we recognize the value of diversity and are committed to making intentional steps toward building inclusive teams that better reflect the communities JUMP and the organizations we serve operate within. We believe that inclusion is not just about making room at the table but about seeking out talent through a diversity lens and letting everyone know that their unique perspectives are important contributions to building stronger workplaces in a changing world. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for our posted positions. We welcome candidates to self-identify or make our recruitment team aware of any potential accommodations they may need during the recruitment process. This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.