Director of Operations | Neshama Hospice
Location: On-Site | Greater Toronto Area
At Neshama Hospice, we are building a truly special community of care that will transform end-of-life into an opportunity for presence, connection, and the relationships that define us.
At Neshama Hospice, we are building a first-of-its-kind 12-bed hospice residence built on Jewish values and open to all. As a small, deeply connected interdisciplinary team committed to excellent, human-centred care, we work as one team; clinicians, care professionals, and operational leaders listening closely, learning from one another, and creating a welcoming end-of-life home together. Every voice matters, every contribution is visible, and strong support for our people enables everyone to share responsibility for the culture and standard of care we create for everyone who comes through our doors.
We are seeking a dynamic, strategic Director of Operations to build, scale, and lead the operational systems that will enable Neshama Hospice to deliver exceptional and holistic, end-of-life care.
As a core member of our collaborative and innovative leadership team, you will help shape not only how Neshama operates, but how we work together. You will partner closely across disciplines, turn ideas into practical systems, and create the conditions for people to do their best work. By connecting strategy with hands-on organizational leadership, you will help the team learn, innovate, and set new standards together. You will ensure our facilities, finances, systems, and people operate seamlessly so our care teams can focus on what matters most.
Why You’ll Love This Role
· Mission-Driven Impact: Your leadership will help create a peaceful, dignified, and well-supported environment for residents, families, and staff.
· Opportunity to Build: Bring an entrepreneurial mindset to designing modern playbooks, digital tools, and efficient workflows from the ground up.
· Broad Leadership Scope: Lead across multiple functions - from Board finance presentations to on-site facilities and vendor strategy.
· Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with the Executive Director, Director of Care, Medical Director, and Director of Development.
What You’ll Own
· Finance and Compliance: Lead budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, audits, and compliance with Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, CRA, and funder requirements.
· People Operations: Oversee payroll, benefits administration, HRIS management, workforce scheduling, and employment compliance.
· Facilities, IT, and Infrastructure: Manage day-to-day building operations, vendor contracts, cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, and technology systems.
· Procurement and Risk Management: Lead strategic purchasing, contract negotiations, insurance, business continuity planning, and risk mitigation.
· Senior Leadership and On-Call Support: Contribute to the senior leadership team and participate in the leadership on-call rotation supporting 24/7 hospice operations.
Who You Are
You are drawn to work where relationships matter as much as results. Collaboration is not simply your preferred way of working; it is how you lead, solve problems, and build trust. You are energized by thoughtful experimentation, candid dialogue, and the opportunity to build something meaningful with people who care deeply about one another and the mission. You create space for different perspectives, make others’ contributions visible, and believe the strongest standards are the ones a team shapes and owns together.
· Experienced Non-Profit Leader: You bring 7+ years of progressive operational leadership, ideally in healthcare, community care, or another complex non-profit environment.
· Collaborative Systems Builder: You have a proven record of bringing people together to design, implement, and continuously improve cross-functional operational processes. You balance clear standards with openness to new ideas, building systems that teams understand, trust, and strengthen together.
· Present and Engaged Leader: You lead through trust, curiosity, and genuine connection. You thrive in an active, on-site environment where you listen closely, invite ideas, make thoughtful decisions with others, and strengthen both staff culture and day-to-day care operations.
· Financially and Risk Savvy: You bring deep experience in non-profit accounting, health-sector reporting standards, and operational risk management.
What We Offer
· A deeply connected culture of excellence: Join a collaborative team that values trust, generosity, curiosity, and shared accountability. Together, you will learn from one another, challenge assumptions, turn promising ideas into better ways of working, and set new standards for community hospice care. Every person’s contribution will be visible, and every leader will help create the conditions for others to thrive.
· Competitive compensation: The expected salary range is $119,800 to $148,000. Initial placement will reflect the successful candidate’s experience and skills, with room to progress as impact and tenure grow. The final offer will vary based on the candidate’s profile.
· Flexible time off: A flexible policy with a 4-week annual vacation allocation.
· Pension: Participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
· Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, and vision coverage.
How to Apply
If you are energized by building something meaningful with a deeply committed team - and believe collaboration, curiosity, and shared learning help shape the future of community hospice care - we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter describing your operational leadership experience and the kind of team cultures you have helped create, at neshamahospice.com/careers
The full job description and additional details are available on the same page.
At Neshama Hospice, we value the unique skills, perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each person brings. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace where each person’s skills, perspectives, background, and experience are valued. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please let us know so we can support your full participation.
At Neshama Hospice, we believe exceptional care begins with a team where people feel respected and connected to contribute fully. We welcome applicants whose backgrounds, faiths, identities, skills, perspectives, and experiences will deepen our thinking, strengthen our community, and help us build a better standard of hospice care - together.
Charitable Registration Number: 765913892RR000
