Position Information
Posting Number:
ROM26-216E
Title:
Director, Transformation and Risk Projects (RFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Status:
Regular Full-time
Department:
Transformation & Risk
Site:
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Level of Police Check:
Criminal Record Check
About The Royal
As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.
About the Program
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director, Transformation and Risk Management provides strategic leadership for enterprise transformation, organizational planning, risk management, compliance, emergency preparedness, and corporate initiatives across The Royal.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Organizational Transformation
- Lead enterprise strategic planning, organizational performance, and transformation initiatives aligned with the hospital's strategic plan.
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Advise senior leadership using data, stakeholder input, and industry insights to support strategic decision-making.
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Champion change management, innovation, continuous improvement, and organizational learning.
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Build partnerships with healthcare, government, academic, and community stakeholders.
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Prepare strategic recommendations and reports for the Executive Leadership Team, Board Committees and Board of Directors.
Risk Management Leadership
- Lead and continuously improve the Enterprise Risk Management framework.
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Oversee risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting across clinical, operational, financial, labour relations, and technology domains.
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Ensure compliance with legislation, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, hospital policies, and collective agreements.
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Partner with Legal Services, HR, Labour Relations, and technology leaders to strengthen governance, policy management, privacy, and compliance.
Emergency Management
- Provide strategic oversight of emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities.
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Ensure compliance with Accreditation Canada standards and applicable legislation.
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Lead organizational readiness activities, emergency exercises, and external emergency management partnerships.
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Oversee hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) activities and organizational readiness programs
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Support Incident Management System (IMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) readiness and leadership development.
Portfolio Financial Stewardship & Human Resources Management
- Lead portfolio planning, budgeting, financial stewardship, and sustainability initiatives.
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Develop business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI evaluations to support strategic investments.
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Lead, mentor, and develop staff while supporting workforce planning, recruitment, and performance management.
Epic Program Sustainability
- Lead post-go-live Epic governance, optimization, and long-term sustainability.
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Monitor Epic utilization and adoption metrics and prioritize enhancement requests.
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Ensure Epic capabilities are fully leveraged, including Key Performance Indicators and system reliability.
Qualifications
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Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Health (MPH).
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10+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare transformation, risk management, or operational leadership within a hospital or healthcare system in Ontario.
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Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder change initiatives with measurable impact.
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Preferred: Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE), Professional designations e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Canadian Risk Management (CRM) or Prosci Change Management Certification (PROSCI)
Knowledge and Skills
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In-depth knowledge of Ontario's healthcare regulatory environment, funding models, risk governance, and quality improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills in a complex healthcare environment.
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Proven ability to influence and collaborate with executive leaders, clinicians, union representatives, and healthcare partners.
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Advanced financial and business acumen, including business case development, budgeting, and cost-benefit analysis.
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Demonstrated experience leading large-scale transformation, project, and change management initiatives.
Language Requirements
English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (French/English) is preferred.
Benefits
At The Royal, we are committed to supporting your health, well-being, and financial security at every stage of your career through a comprehensive total rewards package that may include:
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HOOPP, one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, helping you build long-term financial security with a predictable lifetime retirement income and valuable employer contributions.
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Competitive health and dental benefits through Medavie Blue Cross (MBC), supporting you and your family's health and wellness needs;
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Life insurance and disability coverage through Manulife, including short-term and long-term disability benefits where applicable, providing added peace of mind;
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Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) through Telus Health, offering confidential counselling, wellness resources, and support services for you and your eligible family members (excluded casual staff).
Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to helping you thrive personally and professionally—today, tomorrow, and throughout your career at The Royal.
Salary Range:
$80.18 to $92.95 per hour
Additional Information
- All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
- The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
