About The Ottawa Hospital
Inspired by research and driven by compassion!
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.
Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.
Position Information
Temporary until approximately March 31, 2028.
Rotation/Shifts
Days, 8 hour shfits.
What You Will Do
The Surgical Systems Lead provides program-level guidance to support effective, standardized management and continuous improvement across surgical services. The role coordinates activities, monitors and interprets performance, and supports sustainable process and system improvements. Through collaboration with clinical, administrative, and operational partners, the Lead enables improved patient flow, timely access to care, informed decision-making, and system accountability.
What You Will Bring
- 3-year Undergraduate Degree, preferably in Business, Health Administration, or Health Care related field;
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management preferably in health-related field;
- Demonstrated ability to provide program-level guidance within a complex healthcare environment;
- Ability to support standardized processes and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance patient flow and access to care;
- Proven ability to collaborate and influence clinical, administrative, and operational stakeholders without direct authority;
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear summaries and reports for leadership;
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple activities and competing demands;
- Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when working with sensitive information and system-level issues.
You will stand out with:
- Experience Working in a Surgical or other Clinical environment;
- Experience in data analysis and reporting.
What You Can Expect From Us
The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.
The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.
Interested? Apply today!
If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact HRSupport@toh.ca.
