#2026-015 | Director of Primary Health
Mount Carmel Clinic is committed to equity and inclusion and has undertaken to increase responsiveness to Indigenous people by promoting a workforce that is representative of the participants and communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, those with lived experience and members of equity-deserving groups. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their application.
Position Summary
The Director functions as a key part of the senior management team to develop and implement the plans, policies, procedures and guidelines that ensure high quality service and organizational effectiveness and advance the vision, mission and values of MCC.
The Director has overall leadership and management authority and responsibility for all aspects of the Primary Health department’s role and functions within MCC, including primary care, dental, pharmacy, chiropractic and x-ray services. Scheduling flexibility may be required, including evening or weekend work and limited travel.
Qualifications
Education
Masters degree in a related discipline or acceptable combination of education at the Bachelor level and relevant experience
Leadership Experience
Minimum of 5 years of progressive management experience with at least two (2) years at a senior management level, including strategic, operational and financial planning
Human Resources Experience
Minimum of three (3) years of human resources experience in roles that included full authority for hiring, performance management and discipline, preferably in a unionized environment
Critical Skills
Proven knowledge and ability in relationship-building, critical thinking, facilitation, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
Focus on Results
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve service goals and produce expected results/outcomes
Alignment with Organizational Values
Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic, as reflected in the history, vision, mission, and values
Commitment to Reconciliation
Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families
Interdisciplinary Team, Collaboration
Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity, and cultural awareness
MCC Philosophies
Strong knowledge, commitment, and demonstrated ability to apply diversity, equity, cultural safety, pro-choice, social determinants of health, population health, harm reduction, trauma-informed, and community development principles in all aspects of the work
Communication
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computer systems
Assets
- Registration with professional association/college if applicable
- Management experience in community health or other health care facility
- Experience working in the inner city
- Experience on a community non-profit board or advisory committee
All positions are subject to Criminal Record, Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks. However, a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine the knowledge, skill and ability required for position.
Please submit your application under Employment Opportunities on our website: https://www.mountcarmel.ca/get-involved/work-with-us/#current-postings
We thank all applicants; however, we will only contact candidates who are selected & applied via link for the interview.
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