Chief Executive Officer, West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation - Odgers Berndtson
Description
The West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation (WPSHCF) is the charitable arm of the hospital in Parry Sound, Ontario. Their mission is to inspire donors to help fund the service and equipment needs of the West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC). With close to 700 employees, the WPSHC is the largest employer in the area. The health centre serves a population that fluctuates from over 45,000 upwards to 121,000 during the peak summer season in the Parry Sound area. WPSHC is an ultra-modern rural teaching hospital affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and Canadore College. Working together with health care professionals, patients, community, and government, the WPSHCF's goal is to continually raise funds to support the on-going medical needs of the people who choose to live and cottage in Parry Sound and the surrounding communities.
The West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its dedicated team in advancing healthcare within the community. This pivotal role involves spearheading strategic initiatives, driving significant fundraising endeavours, and collaborating with stakeholders to elevate healthcare services. The CEO will use their proven leadership skills to uphold the Foundation's mission, cultivate important community partnerships, and champion impactful projects for the residents' well-being. This opportunity welcomes individuals passionate about effecting substantial change in healthcare and equipped with exceptional leadership and relationship management capabilities to lead transformative growth for the Foundation. In this role,the incoming CEO will make a substantial impact and leave a lasting legacy that will have long-term benefits for local residents. Their leadership will not only uphold the Foundation's mission, but will also be instrumental in cultivating meaningful individual donor and corporate partnerships that elevate healthcare services for the organization and the communities in the catchment area.
The ideal candidate is an inspiring, thoughtful storyteller who can comfortably engage with both permanent and seasonal residents. They will bring a warm and engaging personality and be adept at forming lasting relationships across social strata, fostering a strong sense of pride in the community and collaboration. Their exceptional networking skills will play a crucial role in leveraging connections for the Foundation's benefit. This is not just a position; it's an opportunity for the right individual to showcase a proven track record of consistent success in friend and fundraising, appealing to both the head and heart of donors and raising revenue to substantial effect.
The West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation (WPSHCF) is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and WPSHCF throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
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