Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL)
Location: Ottawa, ON
The Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) is a national, member-driven, non-profit association that fosters a connected community dedicated to developing, supporting, and inspiring health leaders across Canada. Located in Ottawa, the College collaborates with 20 chapters across the country and engages with its 4,300 members and 80 corporate members to promote lifelong learning and professional development while recognizing leadership excellence and striving to provide the leadership development, tools, knowledge, and networks that members need to become high impact leaders in Canadian healthcare. More than ever, the prosperity of our country is dependent on the continued development and investment in Canada’s health leaders, and it is within this exciting context that the CCHL is looking for its next President and CEO (CEO).
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will function as a primary ambassador and spokesperson for CCHL. They will provide strategic organizational oversight and leadership, driving the development and execution of plans that align with and advance CCHL’s mission, vision, purpose, and values. Additionally, the CEO will ensure the implementation of appropriate policies, procedures, and systems to uphold regulatory requirements, while also monitoring and reporting on associated risks to achieve results. With a national system-wide healthcare perspective, the CEO will cultivate strategic alliances and develop coalitions to enhance CCHL’s presence and regularly engage with members, chapter leaders, and key sector and government stakeholders, fostering trusting and mutually beneficial relationships. The CEO will also foster an organizational culture guided by innovation and collaboration.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, adept at recognizing opportunities, inspiring action, and delivering outcomes. They excel in cultivating professional relationships based on collaboration, mutual respect, partnership, and transparency and their leadership style is characterized as consultative, empathetic, and decisive. With a keen emotional intelligence, the ideal candidate understands the importance of professionalism in complex settings and demonstrates proficiency in managing diverse stakeholder groups. The CEO brings an extensive network of contacts and a proven track record of shaping policy, securing funding, and advancing organizational goals across federal government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Their experience with a Board of Directors, coupled with comprehensive system-wide experience in or an understanding of the Canadian healthcare landscape, with respect for provincial and territorial nuances, offers invaluable insight to the College. Bilingualism in both English and French is ideal.
If interested or to learn more, please email Eric Lathrop and Maja Messam at mmessam@boyden.com and please state the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted. The CCHL is strongly committed to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. The CCHL invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
