Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.
Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.
Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.
An exciting permanent
full-time opportunity as a
Business Manager exists in the
Department of Medicine (DoM) reporting to the
Head, Department of Medicine. The Business Manager will work closely with the Head of the DoM in defining and accomplishing the strategic goals and objectives of the department. The incumbent will be adept at leading and operationalizing the department’s vision through the effective management of all administrative functions, namely finance, human resources, information technology, research administration, special projects, and space management. The manager will ensure appropriate practices are developed and implemented, provide leadership, and support strategic decision making and planning. The Business Manager will have a record of financial acumen, building collaborative relationships, and proven ability to navigate and influence within complex organizational structures will help to advance the academic priorities of the DoM.
Summary of Duties, but not limited to:
- Acts as a primary resource to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department of Medicine.
- Manages centralized processes and approvals for the portfolio, including financial, procurement, and human resource-related approvals.
- Manages central services including development of procedures, ensuring appropriate resourcing is in place.
- Works closely with the financial analyst to prepare detailed budgets and supporting financial documentation.
- Responsible for the recruitment, oversight, mentoring and performance of staff associated with this role.
- Identifies and develops processes to support efficient and effective operations and Implements program improvements and maintenance of program standards.
- Builds and strengthens relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance.
- Coordinates tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders.
- Liaises with colleagues within the hospital and at the University to encourage the use of best practices and consistent programming.
As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
Qualifications
- University degree and training in the area of financial and human resource management or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative management experience, preferably in a university or hospital environment.
- Financial management experience and analytical ability in budget modelling and forecasting.
- Experience supporting strategic planning initiatives, and developing and implementing business plans.
- Successful experience managing, leading and mentoring staff, in a unionized and non-unionized environment.
- Experience in developing effective business processes and systems to increase efficiency and optimize the use of resources.
- Superior interpersonal skills with ability to develop relationships with people representation a range of sectors.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Strong leadership and team building skills.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to problem solve.
- Strong decision-making skills; strong planning and project management skills, focusing on executing and completing tasks under pressure and managing conflicting priorities and deadlines.
- Strong multi-tasking ability; proven judgment, tact, discretion and diplomacy.
- Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with individuals at all levels, both internal and external to the University.
- Demonstrated WCH vision mission and values.
- Proven attendance and punctuality.
- Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital.
- This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all.
Why Choose Us?
- Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
- Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
- Embrace the Best of Both Worlds and join our Hybrid Work Environment.
- Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).
Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
