Compensation Pay Range:
$75.67-$89.19
Job Description:
CHEO is one of the few stand-alone global leaders inpediatrichealth and is home tonearly3500staff and physicians dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinicaldigitalinfrastructure CHEO combines excellence in clinical care research and education to advance seamless care thatisprovided where when and how itis needed. Every year CHEO helps more than 500000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario Western Quebec Nunavut and Northern Ontario.
At CHEO every role contributes to something bigger: delivering exceptional care and advancing the health and wellbeing of childrenyouthand families. We areseekingan experienced and strategic leader to join our team as Director ClinicalEngineering a key leadership role responsible for shaping the future ofclinical engineering services within CHEO and across our regional partnerships.
Reportingto the VP of Strategyand CIO the DirectorClinicalEngineeringprovidesstrategic and operational leadership forclinicalengineering services across the organization while overseeing CHEOs regionalclinicalengineering service model.The Directoris responsible forproviding leadership to over70 employees within theclinical engineering service team which provides service to 20 healthcare facilities at 30 sites along with up to 300 other clinical entitiesas well as CHEO services.This role is instrumental in ensuring the safereliableand efficient management of clinical technology that supports high-quality patient care across the hospital and partner organizations throughout the region.
The successful candidate will lead the planning implementation and evaluation of departmental strategies quality improvement initiatives risk managementsystemsand operational priorities aligned with CHEOs missionvaluesand strategic direction. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership the Director contributesexpertiseto corporate planning and decision-making while ensuring biomedical engineering servicesremaininnovativesustainableand responsive to evolving healthcare needs and legislative requirements.
This role requires a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who can build strong relationships across clinicaloperationaland external stakeholder groups. The Director will work closely with internal departments healthcare partnersvendorsand regional customers to support service excellence equipmentreliabilityand long-term capital planning. The position also plays a critical role inidentifyingopportunities for operational efficiencies cost savings and service enhancements related to clinical equipment procurementmaintenanceandutilization.
The DirectorClinicalEngineeringis responsible forthe overall leadership and management of the department including operational oversight financialstewardshipand people leadership. This includes leading departmental planning managing operating and capital budgets overseeing contract negotiations and procurement processesestablishingperformancemetricsand ensuring the effective delivery of biomedical engineering services. The Director fosters a culture grounded in respect accountability wellbeingsafetyand continuous learning while supporting employee engagementdevelopmentand performance management.
The ideal candidate brings a strong combination ofstrategicleadershipoperationalexcellenceand technical competence. You are an experienced healthcare leader who can navigate complexenvironments lead broad organizationalinitiativesand build trusted partnerships both internally and externally. You are comfortable balancing long-term planning with day-to-day operational demands and have a strong commitment to qualitysafetyand service improvement.
Candidates mustpossessa university degree in a relevant discipline along with approximately ten years of related experience including a minimum of five years in a management or leadership capacity. Equivalent combinations of education training and demonstrated experience may also be considered. Experience within healthcare or biomedical engineering environments is strongly valued.
The successful candidate willdemonstrateexceptional analytical communication and relationship-building skills along with the ability to manage complex projects lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee significant operational budgets. A strong understanding of healthcare technology management procurement practices quality standards and occupational health and safety legislation is essential. Depending on departmental needs this position may be designated bilingual.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organization where innovation collaboration and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. At CHEO you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pediatric healthcare while leading critical services that support patientsfamiliesand healthcare teams across the region.
CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.
Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
We thank all those who apply however only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 75 - 89