Vice President, Strategy

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.

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Carefor Health & Community Services is seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to join our Executive Team as Vice President, People, Strategy & Growth. As one of Eastern Ontario’s largest healthcare providers with approximately 1,200 employees, Carefor offers a dynamic and complex environment where leadership truly matters. This pivotal role will shape the future of our organization by driving workforce excellence, advancing strategic growth initiatives, and stewarding enterprise governance.

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Vice President will provide executive leadership across human resources, business development, marketing and communications, and risk management - ensuring alignment with Carefor’s mission, values, and long-term strategic priorities.

The Vice President provides executive leadership for all aspects of human resources, ensuring a high-performing, values-driven, and sustainable workforce.

• Lead the development and execution of corporate people and workforce strategy aligned with organizational priorities and population health needs.
• Oversee HR functions including:
• Talent acquisition and retention
• Workforce planning and succession management
• Labour relations and collective bargaining
• Compensation, benefits, and total rewards
• Performance management and leadership development
• Occupational health, safety, wellness, and disability management
• Leadership competency framework
• Serve as the executive lead for labour relations strategy, including negotiations, grievance management, and union partnerships.
• Champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment legislation, accreditation standards, accessibility standards and healthcare regulatory requirements in Ontario.
• Advance modern HR practices including digital enablement, analytics, and evidence-informed decision-making.

The Vice President leads organizational growth initiatives that enhance sustainability, service expansion, and system integration.

Identify, assess, and advance business development opportunities, including:

• Strategic partnerships and alliances
• Public-sector and private-sector collaborations
• Mergers, integrations, and affiliation opportunities as applicable
• Lead due diligence, business cases, and executive recommendations for growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and finance leaders to ensure growth strategies are viable, patient-centred, and aligned with funding models.
• Represent the organization externally with system partners, government stakeholders, and community organizations.

The Vice President provides strategic oversight of organizational positioning, reputation, and long-term planning.

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the corporate strategic plan, in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Oversee marketing, brand, and communications strategies to strengthen organizational reputation and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure consistent messaging across internal and external audiences, aligned with organizational values and system priorities.
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