Job Description

Hamilton Health Sciences

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At Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), you are joining an organization whose core purpose is to help ensure the health of the people of Ontario and the region we serve. Our workforce of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers share a single-minded focus on providing the "Best Care For All". Joining HHS, you become part of a world-renowned team of leaders, health professionals and researchers working together to make significant advancements in patient care. Hamilton Health Sciences presents outstanding opportunities to advance the future of healthcare, have a positive impact on patients and families, and for the enhancement of your knowledge and skills.

Executive Vice President, Academic & Chief Medical Officer

The Executive Vice President, Academic & Chief Medical Executive (EVP & CME) will bring passion and transformative leadership to help shape an organizational culture that aligns with HHS' bold new strategy (for release in 2025). Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the EVP & CME is accountable for operational medical leadership, professionalism and performance of credentialed staff, medical education, academic relations and quality & performance at HHS.



As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the EVP & CME's leadership is integral to HHS being able to deliver on its strategic aims. This requires a strong appreciation for transformation of the healthcare system and the ability to strategically lead complex professional staff teams in collaboration with operational executive leadership. The EVP & CME works collaboratively with numerous internal and external physicians, as well as regional and academic system partners.



The EVP & CME demonstrates commitment, both in words and actions, to building a health system that creates health equity and is attentive to the unique needs of each person served. They bring expertise and passion for advancing equity, diversity and inclusion as a strategic priority of the organization.



The EVP & CME strives to continuously strengthen the organizational culture and quality of care provided at HHS, and to advance the academic and research missions of the hospital, elevating the organization's contributions to health system planning and performance locally, regionally and within Ontario. A respected clinician and senior medical leader, the EVP & CME will have a demonstrated history of personal integrity and collaboration, working to foster a culture of quality patient care and safety. The successful candidate will be a leader in the fields of innovation and health care transformation with a track record of accomplishment in pursuit of operational excellence and value-oriented hospital performance.



The EVP & CME represents HHS at local provincial and national forums as aligned to their areas of accountability. They are able to act as the CEO's delegate wherever required. They must maintain a strong, collaborative working relationship with senior leaders of the Ontario Ministry of Health, the Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, Burlington and Brant region (HNHBB), the McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Mohawk College, as well as HHS' hospital and community partners, peer organizations and sector associations.



The EVP & CME works with other senior clinical and administrative leaders to ensure effective communication and integration of medical, clinical and administrative operations. They actively support the integration of Research, Knowledge Translation, Innovation and Quality into the fabric of HHS, seeking out and promoting any opportunities to improve equitable healthcare outcomes.



The EVP & CME is responsible for the planning, coordination, and oversight of clinical education for medical learners, including undergraduate and postgraduate trainees. They also partner with educators and clinical teams to enhance learning opportunities for non-physician health care professionals, to foster and sustain the next generation of providers of high quality interprofessional care.



The EVP & CME is responsible for prudent financial management of the organization and their respective portfolio, within the context of complex and difficult operating challenges.



Highly effective communication with a variety of audiences is essential in this role; to the Board on the performance and strategic direction of the Hospital and the issues it is facing, to peers in communicating key information and concepts to facilitate discussion and sound decision making, and to team members to ensure they are efficient, motivated and collaborative across functions. Of particular importance is a demonstrated ability to build and nurture relationships within a multi-disciplinary model, with particular attention to the relationship between Physician and Administrative leadership. The ability to effectively balance the needs of multiple constituents is paramount.



The EVP & CME is a leader who inspires learning and development for our people. They ensure that leadership within their portfolio lives HHS' values. Through coaching, mentorship and clear communication, the EVP & CME instills accountability within their leadership team both for operational results but also for building and sustaining a psychologically and physically safe work environment for all staff and Physicians.



The successful candidate will be licensed, or eligible for licensure, with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, and ideally will possess a Master's degree in business or a health-related discipline and advanced leadership training. The preferred candidate will have a minimum of ten years leadership experience in a comparable role, acquired in an academic health sciences organization or regional health authority, or within an organization of similar scope and complexity.

To Apply

To express your interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence, no later than September 19, 2025. For additional information, contact Hayley Becker at 647-267-8170 or Natalie Woods at 416-301-6072.


Hamilton Health Sciences and Mirams Becker are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace; we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons. Hamilton Health Sciences Centre is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the hiring process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.