President and Chief Executive Officer

Requisition ID: 397271
Position Number: 20029800
Posting End Date: February 23, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Misericordia Health Centre
Department / Unit: Corporate Office
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: Non Union
Anticipated Start Date: 04/17/2026
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015

Misericordia Health Centre is a leading provider of highly specialized health care programs including acute care, ambulatory care, virtual care and long-term care programs designed to meet the needs of community. We serve Manitobans through programs unique to Misericordia: Buhler Eye Care Centre, Provincial Health Contact Centre, and Sleep Disorder Centre.

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

The President and CEO (PCEO), subject to the policies and directions of the Board of Directors, shall be responsible and accountable for the strategic, operational leadership, and management of the Misericordia Health Centre. The PCEO will ensure that operations are translated into actionable patient care and compassionate care initiatives and meets the tenets of Service Purchase Agreements, enhance programs and services to meet the emerging needs and priorities. The President and CEO champions operational excellence through a culture of continuous improvement and innovation and upholds Misericordia’s Catholic faith-based mission and values including, ethical decision making and the Misericordia Sisters’ legacy.

In addition, the President and CEO communicates and collaborates with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) with respect to matters which will have system-wide impact guided by the Service Purchase Agreement.

Experience

• 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience delivering a broad spectrum of health and clinical services in a large, publicly funded health services delivery organization including:
• 10 years of health experience in senior leadership roles in complex operating environments with significant organizational change delivering services in a 24/7/365 critical systems environment, leading a team unionized and non-unionized staff.
• 10 years of clinical operations management experience leading a health service providing multidisciplinary services.
• 10 years of experience participating in strategic and operational planning, implementing operational directives, and achieving formal quality, patient safety, service integration and partner collaboration goals and objectives.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Completion of a post-graduate degree in health-related field recognized preparation in Health Care Administration at the Master’s Level certification/licensure.
• A postgraduate degree in health leadership, management, business or public administration is an asset.
• Specialized training in project management, health management, health policy, process analysis/improvement, organizational change management and cultural awareness are considered assets.
• MHA, MBA or equivalent; Certified Health Executive (CHE) preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body as appropriate.

Qualifications And Skills

• Works within MHC’s core values, philosophy, vision, strategic and quality goals, policies and procedures.
• Ability to function as an effective, collaborative, results-oriented leader of an interdisciplinary team senior leadership team, including excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated executive leadership capabilities. The provincial health system in Manitoba has adopted the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.
• Proven strong stakeholder engagement skills at all levels; have the ability to translate strategic vision into action.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills with ability to influence others and interact effectively with all staff levels within the organization.
• Interruptions to respond to questions from executives and government representatives are common; dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration can be scheduled.
• Commitment to customer-focused service is essential while demonstrating a high level of integrity, dependability, honesty, initiative, tact, and high ethical standards.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, oral and writing skills along with proven level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
• Adheres to the organization’s policies, Code of Conduct, Mission and Values.
• Complies with the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) Legislation to ensure confidentiality in all matters pertaining to hospital, patients, their families, and staff members.
• May be required to perform other duties and functions related to this job description.

Other requirements and notices: This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.