Chief, Diagnostic Imaging, Niagara Health

Niagara Health is on a bold journey to transform hospital care in Niagara. As a regional hospital system with multiple sites, Niagara Health is committed to delivering extraordinary care to nearly 500,000 residents. A community-based academic centre, Niagara Health drives innovation through leading-edge research, education and strategic partnerships. With a dedicated team of over 7,300 staff, physicians, and volunteers, the organization provides compassionate, high-quality care across a full continuum of acute services, including emergency medicine, mental health and addictions, cancer, cardiac, renal, and women’s and children’s health.

As Niagara Health advances toward a modernized three-site hospital model, including the opening of the new South Niagara Hospital in 2028, the organization remains steadfast in its vision of a Healthier Niagara and its purpose: Extraordinary Caring. Every Person. Every Time. This period of transformation represents an opportunity to reshape care delivery, strengthen clinical integration, and build a sustainable health system that meets the evolving needs of the Niagara community.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President, Medical, the Chief of Diagnostic Imaging is a key member of the Medical Leadership team and will play an integral role in shaping the future of Diagnostic Care across Niagara Health. The Chief is responsible for setting the strategic direction of Diagnostic Imaging, ensuring the highest standards of quality and patient safety, and leading physician resource planning, professional development, and performance management. At a pivotal time for the organization, this role offers the opportunity to lead a highly specialized department through transformation, clinical innovation, and preparation for the new South Niagara Hospital, while advancing integrated, future-focused models of care. With a system perspective and future-oriented mindset, the Chief will help position Niagara Health as a destination of choice for clinical excellence, academic engagement, and leadership in diagnostic imaging.

The ideal candidate is a highly respected physician leader in Diagnostic Imaging with strong clinical credibility and demonstrated experience leading within a complex, multi-site hospital environment. They bring a deep commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice, combined with the vision and leadership capability required to guide the department through significant change and growth. Collaborative and systems-oriented, the successful candidate thrives in partnership-based leadership models and understands the importance of aligning clinical excellence with operational performance and organizational strategy. They embody Niagara Health’s values, demonstrate unwavering integrity, and are motivated to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s long-term success and culture.

This is a 0.4 FTE leadership role, with a total annual compensation of $120,000. The Chief will also maintain an active clinical practice at Niagara Health. The appointment is for a five‑year term.

Reason for Posting: Vacancy

To fill this position, Niagara Health has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online.

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Niagara Health is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Niagara Health throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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