Job Description

Job type:

Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid

The Clinical Lead, Interprofessional Practice provides strategic and clinical leadership to advance evidence-informed, high-quality, and equitable care across WellFort. Reporting to the Senior Director, Organizational Effectiveness and Professional Practice, this role leads complex, interdisciplinary practice initiatives that drive clinical excellence, innovation, and integration across all programs. The Clinical Lead champions the professional practice framework, supports a culture of learning and continuous improvement, and ensures alignment with regulatory standards, organizational priorities, and emerging health system trends. Through collaboration with clinical teams, enabling services, academic partners, and community stakeholders, the Clinical Lead fosters interprofessional collaboration, advances digital health innovation, strengthens quality and safety systems, and enhances the client and learner experience across the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic and Practice Leadership

Lead strategic and complex practice initiatives with interdisciplinary teams to drive practice excellence Advance best practices and lead change across programs and the organization using current evidence, stakeholder engagement, change management principles, and improvement and implementation science Provide strategic advice and professional practice leadership across all clinical programs Support the Executive Leadership Team to foster a culture of learning, inquiry and evidence-informed practice throughout the organization Maintain relationships with professional colleges, associations and external partners to align with regulatory standards and emerging trends
Practice Development and Standardization

Lead and/or facilitate the development and implementation of clinical structures, systems and resources (e.g., medical directives, documentation practices, care pathways, and clinical policies) that advance integrated, team-based care Engage stakeholders at all levels in planning and implementing standardized, evidence-informed practices Promote health equity, cultural safety and anti-oppressive approaches within clinical care and professional practice Monitor emerging clinical evidence, health system trends and regulatory changes to inform practice and organizational planning
Quality Improvement and Evaluation

Co-lead and champion quality improvement initiatives that enhance clinical effectiveness, client safety and experience Analyze clinical performance data to identify and lead opportunities for practice improvement and to support program deliverables and funding requirements Participate in quality improvement, evaluation, and outcome reporting for clinical programs Lead the annual quality of care chart review process, identifying learning needs and improvement opportunities Partner closely with enabling services (e.g. Quality and Decision Support, Privacy, People and Culture, Finance) to align and coordinate initiatives and evaluation
Governance and Collaboration

Provide practice consultation and leadership in establishing and sustaining shared governance structures, such as program-level and discipline specific practice councils Actively participate in interdisciplinary committees and working groups to advance integrated care and professional practice Foster collaboration between primary care and other service areas (e.g., mental health, chronic disease management, and community health programs)
Education, Teaching and Learning

Support ongoing professional development through in-service education, mentorship and interprofessional orientation for new clinical staff Coordinate and enhance a strategic student learning environment in collaboration with People and Culture and post-secondary partners to ensure sustainable, high-quality practicum experiences Facilitate clinical placements and contribute to academic partnerships through support of medical learners and family practice residents
Digital Health and Innovation

Support implementation and optimization of digital health systems and tools to improve clinical workflows, information sharing and client outcomes
Client and Stakeholder Engagement

Interact with service users, families and other stakeholders to gather feedback on clinical care and participate in addressing client concerns as part of quality improvement efforts
Other Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned from time to time to support organizational goals and priorities

Qualifications and skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years' experience in clinical practice as a regulated health professional 1-3 years' experience in a clinical leadership role
Knowledge

Demonstrated expertise and strong interest in clinical quality improvement methodologies Skilled in policy development, documentation, and implementation Commitment to health equity and a Social Determinants of Health Approach within clinical practice and community health settings Clinical teaching experience and affiliation with Toronto Metropolitan School of Medicine, or willingness to obtain Experience or interest in community-based research and community academic partnerships
Skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with proven ability to speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques Ability to inspire and engage colleagues Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and with external partners Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills to work with diverse staff, volunteers, clients and community partners using an equity and anti-racism approach
Education and Certifications:

Regulated health professional in good standing with corresponding regulatory college Clean driver's abstract, current, valid Class "G" Driver's License and reliable transportation to support travel across WellFort's various sites, as required Lean/Six Sigma Certification is an asset

Total compensation package includes:

Vacation: 4 weeks Sick days: 12 Float days: 2 HOOP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) Group Health Plan Life Insurance

Application closing date:

November 21, 2025 or until position is filled

Interested applicants:

Please apply on the following posting:

https://secure.collage.co/jobs/wellfort/57612

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $69,804.72-$81,815.22 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off
Application question(s):

Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? Do you have a valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brampton, ON L6T 3J1