Mirams Becker Inc.
LOFT Community Services LOFT Community Services is one of the largest community service providers in Ontario, supporting people facing a combination of mental and physical health challenges, addiction issues, poverty, and/or homelessness. They build customized supports that specifically address a person’s needs and offer them for as long as they’re needed. As one of the largest mental health service providers in Ontario, LOFT works with all major, local hospitals where they operate. Along with 250+ leading partners, they provide internationally accredited, community-based support and housing to people facing the most complex of needs.
LOFT is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. Most importantly, each person deserves the opportunity to do so. They embrace the individual needs and aspirations of each client and encourage mutual support within their programs to enable each client to attain their potential.
LOFT clients become part of a community where they are accepted without judgment. In addition, their housing programs provide safety, security, and a sense of belonging. If someone has felt excluded or different, finding acceptance can be a powerful therapy. LOFT is a place for recovery and growth within a supportive community.
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Communications
The Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Communications reports directly to the CEO and provides executive leadership in advancing LOFT’s long-term strategic direction, external partnerships, communications, and growth initiatives. This newly created role will translate LOFT’s mission into strategies that expand organizational impact, strengthen relationships with partners, funders, government, and the broader community, and reinforce LOFT’s position as a preferred partner across the mental health, addictions, housing, and home and community care sectors.
Working collaboratively with the CEO and senior leadership team, the Vice President will lead LOFT’s growth strategy, performance measures, and key targets, ensuring alignment between organizational strategy, new program and housing development, communications, and external partnerships. The role will bring clarity to LOFT’s geographic and programmatic growth focus, strengthen the organization’s thought leadership, and identify opportunities that advance LOFT’s mission and long-term impact.
The Vice President will be responsible for strategic partnership development, communications and brand stewardship, government and funder relations, growth strategy, and innovation. They will be LOFT representative at sector and system-level planning tables, lead the development of complex funding, partnership, housing, and service agreements, and oversee communications that support organizational initiatives.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following skills and experience:
Minimum 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience, including at least 5 years at the Director, Senior Director, or executive leadership level with responsibility for enterprise strategy, partnerships, communications, or growth functions.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Health Administration, Political Science, Non-Profit Leadership, or a related field required.
A Master’s degree, such as an MBA, MHA, MPA, Public Policy, Communications, or equivalent, is preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with various levels of government, foundations, philanthropic partners, donors, and private sector partners.
Familiarity with community care delivery such as, supportive housing, complex care, seniors’ services, personal support services, mental health, substance use, and home care.
Strong strategic leadership skills, with the ability to translate vision into scalable actions, measurable results, and meaningful organizational impact.
Proven ability to build, sustain, and leverage high-value partnerships with funders, government, sector leaders, and other external stakeholders.
Strong business acumen, with the ability to assess opportunities from strategic, financial, operational, and values-based perspectives.
Demonstrated negotiation skills, particularly in establishing new business agreements, partnerships, funding arrangements, and collaborative initiatives.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including boards, senior leaders, partners, funders, government, and community stakeholders.
Skilled in creating compelling narratives around mission, impact, growth, and organizational value.
Knowledge and ability to provide oversight of communications channels, including media relations, digital strategy, thought leadership, and brand positioning.
Politically astute and able to navigate ambiguity, competing interests, and complex stakeholder environments with sound judgment.
Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and results.
Demonstrated financial and analytical skills, including experience with diverse revenue models, funding arrangements, complex planning scenarios, metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools.
Commitment to embracing and valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion; working with a multicultural workforce, while demonstrating cultural humility in all interactions.
Candidates will be future focused, with an understanding of healthcare’s fast-changing environment and the ability to identify opportunities, align teams around shared priorities, and support growth that advances LOFT’s mission and impact. They will bring integrity, accountability, professional judgment, and a deep commitment to LOFT’s values and goals.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://miramsbecker.com/opportunities/vice-president-strategic-partnerships-and-commnications-loft-community-services . For additional information contact Hayley Becker at hayley@miramsbecker.com .
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluating or assessing of candidates. This is a permanent position to fill a vacancy. Salary: $163,000 - $190,000.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
Loft Community Services and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
LOFT Community Services LOFT Community Services is one of the largest community service providers in Ontario, supporting people facing a combination of mental and physical health challenges, addiction issues, poverty, and/or homelessness. They build customized supports that specifically address a person’s needs and offer them for as long as they’re needed. As one of the largest mental health service providers in Ontario, LOFT works with all major, local hospitals where they operate. Along with 250+ leading partners, they provide internationally accredited, community-based support and housing to people facing the most complex of needs.
LOFT is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. Most importantly, each person deserves the opportunity to do so. They embrace the individual needs and aspirations of each client and encourage mutual support within their programs to enable each client to attain their potential.
LOFT clients become part of a community where they are accepted without judgment. In addition, their housing programs provide safety, security, and a sense of belonging. If someone has felt excluded or different, finding acceptance can be a powerful therapy. LOFT is a place for recovery and growth within a supportive community.
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Communications
The Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Communications reports directly to the CEO and provides executive leadership in advancing LOFT’s long-term strategic direction, external partnerships, communications, and growth initiatives. This newly created role will translate LOFT’s mission into strategies that expand organizational impact, strengthen relationships with partners, funders, government, and the broader community, and reinforce LOFT’s position as a preferred partner across the mental health, addictions, housing, and home and community care sectors.
Working collaboratively with the CEO and senior leadership team, the Vice President will lead LOFT’s growth strategy, performance measures, and key targets, ensuring alignment between organizational strategy, new program and housing development, communications, and external partnerships. The role will bring clarity to LOFT’s geographic and programmatic growth focus, strengthen the organization’s thought leadership, and identify opportunities that advance LOFT’s mission and long-term impact.
The Vice President will be responsible for strategic partnership development, communications and brand stewardship, government and funder relations, growth strategy, and innovation. They will be LOFT representative at sector and system-level planning tables, lead the development of complex funding, partnership, housing, and service agreements, and oversee communications that support organizational initiatives.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following skills and experience:
Minimum 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience, including at least 5 years at the Director, Senior Director, or executive leadership level with responsibility for enterprise strategy, partnerships, communications, or growth functions.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Health Administration, Political Science, Non-Profit Leadership, or a related field required.
A Master’s degree, such as an MBA, MHA, MPA, Public Policy, Communications, or equivalent, is preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with various levels of government, foundations, philanthropic partners, donors, and private sector partners.
Familiarity with community care delivery such as, supportive housing, complex care, seniors’ services, personal support services, mental health, substance use, and home care.
Strong strategic leadership skills, with the ability to translate vision into scalable actions, measurable results, and meaningful organizational impact.
Proven ability to build, sustain, and leverage high-value partnerships with funders, government, sector leaders, and other external stakeholders.
Strong business acumen, with the ability to assess opportunities from strategic, financial, operational, and values-based perspectives.
Demonstrated negotiation skills, particularly in establishing new business agreements, partnerships, funding arrangements, and collaborative initiatives.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including boards, senior leaders, partners, funders, government, and community stakeholders.
Skilled in creating compelling narratives around mission, impact, growth, and organizational value.
Knowledge and ability to provide oversight of communications channels, including media relations, digital strategy, thought leadership, and brand positioning.
Politically astute and able to navigate ambiguity, competing interests, and complex stakeholder environments with sound judgment.
Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and results.
Demonstrated financial and analytical skills, including experience with diverse revenue models, funding arrangements, complex planning scenarios, metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools.
Commitment to embracing and valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion; working with a multicultural workforce, while demonstrating cultural humility in all interactions.
Candidates will be future focused, with an understanding of healthcare’s fast-changing environment and the ability to identify opportunities, align teams around shared priorities, and support growth that advances LOFT’s mission and impact. They will bring integrity, accountability, professional judgment, and a deep commitment to LOFT’s values and goals.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://miramsbecker.com/opportunities/vice-president-strategic-partnerships-and-commnications-loft-community-services . For additional information contact Hayley Becker at hayley@miramsbecker.com .
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluating or assessing of candidates. This is a permanent position to fill a vacancy. Salary: $163,000 - $190,000.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
Loft Community Services and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Scarborough Health Network
Position Overview:
The Director, Emergency Care provides strategic and operational leadership for a complex, multi-site Emergency Care program across SHN. This role is accountable for advancing a high-performing, integrated system of emergency services that delivers safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred, and evidence-informed care.
Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing and Allied Health Professional Executive, the Director will foster a culture of clinical excellence, continuous improvement, innovation, education, and research, while strengthening partnerships across clinical programs, physician leadership, corporate services, and external stakeholders. The role is responsible for program performance, patient outcomes, quality and safety, staff engagement, and effective resource stewardship, ensuring alignment with SHN’s strategic priorities.
The successful candidate brings progressive leadership experience within a complex, multi-site acute care environment, including demonstrated success in leading change, advancing patient flow and access, and improving the patient and staff experience, ideally within Emergency Care.
Responsibilities:
Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure systems, processes, and structures are in place to support timely, effective clinical decision-making and patient flow across Emergency Care services and the broader organization
Collaborate with Medical Directors, Program Business Managers, and interprofessional teams to establish and execute a clear program vision and strategy aligned with SHN’s mission, values, and strategic priorities
Champion a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, professional practice expectations, and regulatory requirements
Establish, monitor, and act on key performance indicators (KPIs), including patient flow, access, quality outcomes, and patient experience, leveraging data to inform decisions and drive improvement
Lead operational and capital planning, including stewardship of financial, human, and physical resources to optimize efficiency and value
Develop and advance business cases and strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery, capacity, and care models
Foster an environment of accountability, psychological safety, and team engagement, enabling high-performing teams and strong leadership at all levels
Enable and support clinical education, leadership development, and workforce planning, strengthening capability across the program
Partner with academic institutions and SHN Research Institute to advance innovation, research, and evidence-informed practice
Build strong internal and external partnerships, including with community providers and regional health system partners, to improve care integration and patient transitions
Demonstrate commitment to and embed the principles of Patient and Family Centred Care in all aspects of service delivery
Requirements:
Master’s degree in a clinical or health-related discipline; CHE or equivalent leadership designation preferred
5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in a complex acute care, multi-site environment, ideally within Emergency Services
Demonstrated success in leading system-level change, improving patient flow, and achieving sustainable performance outcomes
Strong knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (e.g., LEAN), performance measurement, and benchmarking practices
Proven ability to lead in a unionized environment, with a solid understanding of labour relations and workforce engagement strategies
Exceptional relationship-building skills, with demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups, including physicians
Experience fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, and high performance, with a focus on staff engagement and well-being
Strong team engagement, facilitation, and coaching skills to build team morale and improve culture and employee retention
Strong business and financial acumen, including planning, resource allocation, and utilization management
Strong fiscal experience including preparing budget proposals, briefing notes, and business cases, monitoring fiscal performance, and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and outcomes
Excellent communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with the ability to lead within a diverse patient and staff population
Strong track record of ethical leadership, professionalism, and organizational stewardship
Excellent work performance and attendance record
Position Overview:
The Director, Emergency Care provides strategic and operational leadership for a complex, multi-site Emergency Care program across SHN. This role is accountable for advancing a high-performing, integrated system of emergency services that delivers safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred, and evidence-informed care.
Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing and Allied Health Professional Executive, the Director will foster a culture of clinical excellence, continuous improvement, innovation, education, and research, while strengthening partnerships across clinical programs, physician leadership, corporate services, and external stakeholders. The role is responsible for program performance, patient outcomes, quality and safety, staff engagement, and effective resource stewardship, ensuring alignment with SHN’s strategic priorities.
The successful candidate brings progressive leadership experience within a complex, multi-site acute care environment, including demonstrated success in leading change, advancing patient flow and access, and improving the patient and staff experience, ideally within Emergency Care.
Responsibilities:
Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure systems, processes, and structures are in place to support timely, effective clinical decision-making and patient flow across Emergency Care services and the broader organization
Collaborate with Medical Directors, Program Business Managers, and interprofessional teams to establish and execute a clear program vision and strategy aligned with SHN’s mission, values, and strategic priorities
Champion a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, professional practice expectations, and regulatory requirements
Establish, monitor, and act on key performance indicators (KPIs), including patient flow, access, quality outcomes, and patient experience, leveraging data to inform decisions and drive improvement
Lead operational and capital planning, including stewardship of financial, human, and physical resources to optimize efficiency and value
Develop and advance business cases and strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery, capacity, and care models
Foster an environment of accountability, psychological safety, and team engagement, enabling high-performing teams and strong leadership at all levels
Enable and support clinical education, leadership development, and workforce planning, strengthening capability across the program
Partner with academic institutions and SHN Research Institute to advance innovation, research, and evidence-informed practice
Build strong internal and external partnerships, including with community providers and regional health system partners, to improve care integration and patient transitions
Demonstrate commitment to and embed the principles of Patient and Family Centred Care in all aspects of service delivery
Requirements:
Master’s degree in a clinical or health-related discipline; CHE or equivalent leadership designation preferred
5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in a complex acute care, multi-site environment, ideally within Emergency Services
Demonstrated success in leading system-level change, improving patient flow, and achieving sustainable performance outcomes
Strong knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (e.g., LEAN), performance measurement, and benchmarking practices
Proven ability to lead in a unionized environment, with a solid understanding of labour relations and workforce engagement strategies
Exceptional relationship-building skills, with demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups, including physicians
Experience fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, and high performance, with a focus on staff engagement and well-being
Strong team engagement, facilitation, and coaching skills to build team morale and improve culture and employee retention
Strong business and financial acumen, including planning, resource allocation, and utilization management
Strong fiscal experience including preparing budget proposals, briefing notes, and business cases, monitoring fiscal performance, and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and outcomes
Excellent communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with the ability to lead within a diverse patient and staff population
Strong track record of ethical leadership, professionalism, and organizational stewardship
Excellent work performance and attendance record
York University
The School of Medicine at York University invites highly qualified applicants for six (6) Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor positions to commence August 1, 2026. The successful candidates will be appointed as Program Director for Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) in either Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, or Surgery, with an initial 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The School’s immediate recruitment priority is Program Directors for Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, with additional Program Director appointments anticipated to follow as the program advances. The roles are expected to require 3 days per week, with flexible scheduling intended to complement active clinical practice. These are open clinical faculty appointments in the Clinical Professorial Stream, as described in the University’s Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy . The successful candidates will identify a home department to be appointed (i.e., Family Medicine, Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Community & Population Health & Health Systems Transformation, Anesthesia, Medical Imaging, or Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine) in the School of Medicine or a joint appointment across two departments.
Reporting to the Department Head, the Program Director (PD) is the academic and administrative leader responsible for the overall integrity, quality, and accreditation compliance of a Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) residency or Area of Focused Competence (AFC) program. Reporting jointly to the Associate Dean, PGME (or designate) and the Department Head, the PD provides strategic leadership for curriculum, assessment, trainee selection and progression, faculty engagement, and continuous program improvement in alignment with Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and/or College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) standards, as applicable. Reporting jointly to the Associate Dean, PGME (or designate) and the Department Head, the PD will work closely with Program Director(s), Program Assistant, Department Head, Residency Program Committee (RPC), Competence Committee (CC), Vice-Dean, Integrated Community-based Learning Network (ICLN), and PGME Office, and affiliated clinical training sites.
The role provides overall leadership and direction for the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) residency program, ensuring a high-quality educational experience across all training sites. The incumbent chairs the Residency Program Committee (RPC), ensures effective governance documentation, and follow-up, and establishes strong working relationships with departmental leadership, training sites, and affiliated hospitals. The role fosters a respectful, inclusive, and psychologically safe learning environment and ensures full compliance with RCPSC/CFPC accreditation standards, institutional policies, and provincial regulatory requirements, including leading accreditation preparation, reviews, action planning, and reporting.
The role oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of the residency curriculum, including competency-based medical education (CBME) where applicable, ensuring alignment with national standards and specialty-specific requirements. This includes promoting the integration of CanMEDS/CFPC competencies, patient safety, quality improvement, equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigenous health, and physician wellness. The incumbent ensures robust systems for learner assessment and progression, participates in the Competence Committee (or equivalent), supports trainees in difficulty in collaboration with PGME, and promotes resident wellness, professionalism, and due process.
In addition, the role leads resident recruitment and selection in accordance with national matching processes such as CaRMS and institutional policy, ensuring fairness, equity, and transparency. The incumbent supports and engages faculty preceptors through faculty development related to teaching, assessment, and learner support; leads continuous quality improvement using program evaluation data and accreditation outcomes; and works closely with the Program Administrator and Department to manage program operations, resources, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Candidate Qualifications:
Degree:
MD or equivalent medical degree, with eligibility to hold a licence to practice medicine in Ontario is required.
Certification in the discipline of the program by the appropriate national certifying body, as applicable:
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) for Family Medicine programs; or
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) as appropriate to the specialty program, or a recognized equivalent.
Maintain an active appointment to the medical staff of an affiliated hospital or healthcare organization.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
Scholarship:
A program of research, quality improvement, or evidence-based practice in their clinical specialty area, medical education or capacity-building
Teaching:
A record of contributions to medical education program design and implementation.
A record of excellence in teaching and supervising medical undergraduate or graduate learners, such as through recognitions or teaching evaluations.
Additional:
Demonstrated experience in postgraduate medical education, including resident teaching, supervision, assessment, and program administration.
Demonstrated knowledge of CFPC or RCPSC PGME accreditation standards, as applicable to the specialty, including requirements related to:
program governance and committee structures
curriculum design and delivery
assessment and progression,
and continuous quality improvement.
Demonstrated ability to lead, organize, and sustain a residency program that meets accreditation standards and supports high-quality educational experiences across multiple training sites.
Prior formal leadership experience in postgraduate medical education (e.g., Associate Program Director, Site Director, Education Lead, Competence Committee member or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
Hiring Policies:
The anticipated starting salary for this position, commensurate with qualifications and experience, is $70,000–$90,000 for a 2 day per week commitment, $105,000–$135,000 for a 3 day per week commitment, and $140,000–$180,000 for a 4 day per week commitment.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Nicole Lewis, Manager, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine at lewisn22@yorku.ca.
Application Process:
Due date for completed applications: June 5, 2026.
Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) Cover letter with statement of leadership experience, vision, and strategies or initiatives to develop and lead a PGME program; 3) Name and full contact details for three referees at the time of application. Only referees of short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application at this link: YUWorkAA .
Direct questions about the position to Anne-Marie Roze, HR Project Manager, at rozeam@yorku.ca.
Submit materials at: somadmin@yorku.ca.
o Applicants must clearly state the specific Program Director role(s) for which they are applying in the subject line of the application email (e.g., Application – Program Director, Family Medicine).
o Applications are welcomed for all Program Director positions. The School’s initial recruitment focus will be on Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, with additional Program Director roles to be filled in subsequent phases as the program advances.
Learn More About the Faculty of Health and the School of Medicine: • The Faculty of Health is one of Canada’s most comprehensive, with innovative programs across four schools (Global Health, Kinesiology and Health Science, Nursing, and Health Policy & Management) and a Department (Psychology). The Faculty of Health Strategic Plan outlines its ambitions to contribute to a healthy and just 21st century world. • The Faculty of Health (FOH) is dedicated to promoting truth and reconciliation, accessibility, equity, and inclusivity throughout its academic and research programs, campus spaces, operations, and overall institutional culture. This commitment is a key strategic focus, with particular emphasis on integrating the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. • York University is launching a transformative School of Medicine (SOM) within its Faculty of Health, with a mission to educate clinically excellent, person-centred physicians to deliver high-quality, community-based primary and generalist care, grounded in social accountability, interprofessional collaboration, and immersive learning. In parallel, the School advances research and discovery that improves lives and strengthens health systems. As we establish the SOM and grow relationships with local communities, Indigenous Peoples & communities, clinical organizations and providers to help meet the health needs of the communities we serve, we seek to advance reconciliation by embedding Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing in our curriculum, research, and practice.
Learn More About York: • York University generates and shares knowledge through our research, teaching and engagement with communities around the world. The 2023-2028 Strategic Research Plan showcases the depth, breadth and ambition of research at York. • York’s commitments to social justice are laid out in our Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, the Framework & Action Plan on Black Inclusion and the Indigenous Framework for York University. • Follow the activities and accomplishments of York’s faculty, students and staff on YFile.
First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory. More than two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Today, York University campuses are located on the Toronto Purchase Treaty No. 13 lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the lands of the Anishinabek of the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our campuses are also situated on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.
The School of Medicine at York University invites highly qualified applicants for six (6) Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor positions to commence August 1, 2026. The successful candidates will be appointed as Program Director for Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) in either Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, or Surgery, with an initial 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The School’s immediate recruitment priority is Program Directors for Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, with additional Program Director appointments anticipated to follow as the program advances. The roles are expected to require 3 days per week, with flexible scheduling intended to complement active clinical practice. These are open clinical faculty appointments in the Clinical Professorial Stream, as described in the University’s Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy . The successful candidates will identify a home department to be appointed (i.e., Family Medicine, Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Community & Population Health & Health Systems Transformation, Anesthesia, Medical Imaging, or Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine) in the School of Medicine or a joint appointment across two departments.
Reporting to the Department Head, the Program Director (PD) is the academic and administrative leader responsible for the overall integrity, quality, and accreditation compliance of a Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) residency or Area of Focused Competence (AFC) program. Reporting jointly to the Associate Dean, PGME (or designate) and the Department Head, the PD provides strategic leadership for curriculum, assessment, trainee selection and progression, faculty engagement, and continuous program improvement in alignment with Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and/or College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) standards, as applicable. Reporting jointly to the Associate Dean, PGME (or designate) and the Department Head, the PD will work closely with Program Director(s), Program Assistant, Department Head, Residency Program Committee (RPC), Competence Committee (CC), Vice-Dean, Integrated Community-based Learning Network (ICLN), and PGME Office, and affiliated clinical training sites.
The role provides overall leadership and direction for the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) residency program, ensuring a high-quality educational experience across all training sites. The incumbent chairs the Residency Program Committee (RPC), ensures effective governance documentation, and follow-up, and establishes strong working relationships with departmental leadership, training sites, and affiliated hospitals. The role fosters a respectful, inclusive, and psychologically safe learning environment and ensures full compliance with RCPSC/CFPC accreditation standards, institutional policies, and provincial regulatory requirements, including leading accreditation preparation, reviews, action planning, and reporting.
The role oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of the residency curriculum, including competency-based medical education (CBME) where applicable, ensuring alignment with national standards and specialty-specific requirements. This includes promoting the integration of CanMEDS/CFPC competencies, patient safety, quality improvement, equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigenous health, and physician wellness. The incumbent ensures robust systems for learner assessment and progression, participates in the Competence Committee (or equivalent), supports trainees in difficulty in collaboration with PGME, and promotes resident wellness, professionalism, and due process.
In addition, the role leads resident recruitment and selection in accordance with national matching processes such as CaRMS and institutional policy, ensuring fairness, equity, and transparency. The incumbent supports and engages faculty preceptors through faculty development related to teaching, assessment, and learner support; leads continuous quality improvement using program evaluation data and accreditation outcomes; and works closely with the Program Administrator and Department to manage program operations, resources, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Candidate Qualifications:
Degree:
MD or equivalent medical degree, with eligibility to hold a licence to practice medicine in Ontario is required.
Certification in the discipline of the program by the appropriate national certifying body, as applicable:
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) for Family Medicine programs; or
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) as appropriate to the specialty program, or a recognized equivalent.
Maintain an active appointment to the medical staff of an affiliated hospital or healthcare organization.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
Scholarship:
A program of research, quality improvement, or evidence-based practice in their clinical specialty area, medical education or capacity-building
Teaching:
A record of contributions to medical education program design and implementation.
A record of excellence in teaching and supervising medical undergraduate or graduate learners, such as through recognitions or teaching evaluations.
Additional:
Demonstrated experience in postgraduate medical education, including resident teaching, supervision, assessment, and program administration.
Demonstrated knowledge of CFPC or RCPSC PGME accreditation standards, as applicable to the specialty, including requirements related to:
program governance and committee structures
curriculum design and delivery
assessment and progression,
and continuous quality improvement.
Demonstrated ability to lead, organize, and sustain a residency program that meets accreditation standards and supports high-quality educational experiences across multiple training sites.
Prior formal leadership experience in postgraduate medical education (e.g., Associate Program Director, Site Director, Education Lead, Competence Committee member or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
Hiring Policies:
The anticipated starting salary for this position, commensurate with qualifications and experience, is $70,000–$90,000 for a 2 day per week commitment, $105,000–$135,000 for a 3 day per week commitment, and $140,000–$180,000 for a 4 day per week commitment.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Clinical faculty are hired in their professional capacity as a member of the medical profession because they are required to apply their medical training, medical knowledge, and medical skills in connection with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Nicole Lewis, Manager, Office of the Dean, School of Medicine at lewisn22@yorku.ca.
Application Process:
Due date for completed applications: June 5, 2026.
Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) Cover letter with statement of leadership experience, vision, and strategies or initiatives to develop and lead a PGME program; 3) Name and full contact details for three referees at the time of application. Only referees of short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application at this link: YUWorkAA .
Direct questions about the position to Anne-Marie Roze, HR Project Manager, at rozeam@yorku.ca.
Submit materials at: somadmin@yorku.ca.
o Applicants must clearly state the specific Program Director role(s) for which they are applying in the subject line of the application email (e.g., Application – Program Director, Family Medicine).
o Applications are welcomed for all Program Director positions. The School’s initial recruitment focus will be on Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, with additional Program Director roles to be filled in subsequent phases as the program advances.
Learn More About the Faculty of Health and the School of Medicine: • The Faculty of Health is one of Canada’s most comprehensive, with innovative programs across four schools (Global Health, Kinesiology and Health Science, Nursing, and Health Policy & Management) and a Department (Psychology). The Faculty of Health Strategic Plan outlines its ambitions to contribute to a healthy and just 21st century world. • The Faculty of Health (FOH) is dedicated to promoting truth and reconciliation, accessibility, equity, and inclusivity throughout its academic and research programs, campus spaces, operations, and overall institutional culture. This commitment is a key strategic focus, with particular emphasis on integrating the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. • York University is launching a transformative School of Medicine (SOM) within its Faculty of Health, with a mission to educate clinically excellent, person-centred physicians to deliver high-quality, community-based primary and generalist care, grounded in social accountability, interprofessional collaboration, and immersive learning. In parallel, the School advances research and discovery that improves lives and strengthens health systems. As we establish the SOM and grow relationships with local communities, Indigenous Peoples & communities, clinical organizations and providers to help meet the health needs of the communities we serve, we seek to advance reconciliation by embedding Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing in our curriculum, research, and practice.
Learn More About York: • York University generates and shares knowledge through our research, teaching and engagement with communities around the world. The 2023-2028 Strategic Research Plan showcases the depth, breadth and ambition of research at York. • York’s commitments to social justice are laid out in our Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, the Framework & Action Plan on Black Inclusion and the Indigenous Framework for York University. • Follow the activities and accomplishments of York’s faculty, students and staff on YFile.
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