Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

DIRECTOR, PEOPLE EXPERIENCE


2025-282

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:

Explore a meaningful career in a place where lifestyle and purpose align. Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) is located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay and surrounded by the Blue Mountains. With access to skiing, hiking, paddling, and a vibrant arts and culture scene, Collingwood offers a four-season recreational lifestyle and a strong sense of community.


CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving over 74,000 permanent residents and welcoming 3.5 million annual visitors across Collingwood, Clearview, Wasaga Beach, and the Blue Mountains. Our team of over 1,200 staff, physicians, midwives, and volunteers is dedicated to delivering high-quality care in areas including emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, and mental health.


At CGMH, we're not just caring for today, we're building the healthcare system of tomorrow. Through our bold strategic plan, Tomorrow is Built Today, we are transforming care in South Georgian Bay.


To learn more about our redevelopment and capital campaign, visit: https://cgmh.on.ca/who-we-are/strategic-plan

Our Culture:

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a workplace rooted in kindness, collaboration, continuous growth, and accountability. These values guide how we treat each other and how we care for our patients, creating an environment where trust, respect, and excellence thrive.


We are committed to our values:


Being kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction


Supporting each other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients


Leading by example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism


Continuously growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

Why Join CGMH? Benefits That Start on Day One:

At CGMH, we're committed to the well-being and success of our team. New hires enjoy an industry-leading compensation package that includes:


Comprehensive benefits package including health & dental coverage effective immediately upon hire

+ $500 personal spending account for wellness or professional development

5 weeks' vacation to start Immediate enrollment in HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)

Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to Perkopolis discounts

Access to Employee Education Assistance Program

The Opportunity:

The Director People Experience will partner closely with the Vice President People & Culture as the Hospital develops and brings to life our People Plan in alignment with our new Strategic Plan. Overseeing Staffing & Payroll, Learning & Engagement and People Services, the Director will be instrumental in strengthening CGMH's culture to ensure that our team is supported and best positioned to provide excellent patient care. The Director People Experience will promote an approach of creative thinking, solutions focused and meaningful service delivery within our People Team.

Education and Experience:

Undergraduate education in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Psychology, Education or related field or demonstrated experience Leadership experience, with a preference for experience in the health care system Experience in change management and system transformation, with a preference for experience in staffing and payroll system design and implementation Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and deliver effective solutions

Competencies:

Demonstrated systems thinking approach recognizing impact of decisions on multiple stakeholders Strong fiscal awareness to help realize effective and responsible people related decisions High emotional intelligence, especially in navigating heightened and challenging situations Strong understanding of data and ability to use to effect change Passion for Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Strong knowledge of employee relations and labour relations principles and approaches

Duties and Responsibilities:

Partner with the Vice President People & Culture on the development of CGMH's People Plan and ensure a sustainable growth path of development and scaling up as we work towards a new and expanded Hospital Leadership in developing a people-centered culture Represent the portfolio at Director's Den which is the first intake level of ideas and initiatives ensuring that a people focused lens is applied to all proposals Collaborate with the leadership team, direct reports, and external partners to ensure delivery of the People Plan at CGMH Oversee and drive staffing, scheduling and payroll to ensure that schedules meet staff and operational needs while demonstrating fiscal responsibility Lead projects with the People Experience portfolio to improve the overall team experience. This will include a review and proposal of the systems solution for Payroll, Staffing and Scheduling Partner with the People Services Manager and team to ensure collaborative and productive labour relations partnerships In collaboration with the Manager Learning & Engagement develop CGMH's Inclusivity, Equity, Diversity and Accessibility initiatives and objectives, including the re-invigoration of the Inclusivity Committee Identify and review opportunities to improve performance on sick time, vacancies, and premium use

More Information:

Location:

Collingwood, ON

Employee Group

: Non-Union

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-time

Start Date:

In line with next Hospital Orientation intake

Hours of Work:

Days, participates in Senior Leadership On-Call rotation following three months of employment. Compensation for on-call includes lieu days.

Wage:

$64.58 - $82.42 per hour [$125,928.09 to $160,719.70 per annum]

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply directly to our Vice President People & Culture at wigginsa@cgmh.on.ca before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.


Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.


Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.