Position: Director Regional Oncology & Renal Programs and Pharmacy

Department: Regional Oncology & Renal Programs and Pharmacy

Position Status: Full Time Permanent

Temporary Contract End Date: N/A

Union: Non-Union

Number of Positions: 1

Location: On site

Language: English

The PRHC Difference:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a leading regional hospital serving a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 across Peterborough and surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha, and Alderville.

With nearly 500 inpatient beds, an annual budget approaching $390 million, and over a century of service excellence, PRHC delivers a full spectrum of specialized care, including renal, cancer, cardiac, stroke, vascular surgery, and mental health and addictions services.

Located just 90 minutes northeast of Toronto, PRHC is the region’s largest employer, supported by more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians, and a dedicated volunteer community. Recognized nationally as one of Canada’s Top Employers in Healthcare and Social Services by Forbes in 2025, PRHC offers an exceptional environment to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on patients and communities.

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• The Director, Regional Oncology & Renal Programs and Pharmacy provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred care aligned with PRHC’s vision, strategic priorities, and values.
• You are accountable for the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of regional and local programs, working in close partnership with medical leadership, clinical teams, and regional and provincial stakeholders.
• In this role, you advance clinical excellence, system integration, and sustainable performance through strong governance, effective resource stewardship, and collaborative partnerships. You lead change, strengthen regional alignment, and drive results that improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and system performance.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Completion of a relevant master’s degree (Health-related discipline, Health Administration, Business Administration)
• Leadership certifications
• Project Management certifications
• Communication certifications
• Certifications in related fields

WHO YOU ARE:

• You are a strategic, people‑centred leader with a proven ability to inspire high‑performing, interdisciplinary teams and deliver measurable results in complex healthcare environments.
• You bring at least five years of progressive leadership experience and excel at building strong, collaborative relationships with physicians, staff, patients, families, and system partners. You are comfortable leading change, advancing clinical excellence, and translating evidence, data, and research into operational outcomes.
• Highly organized and analytically strong, you balance sound business acumen with a deep commitment to quality, patient‑centred care. You lead with presence, accountability, and integrity, and you are recognized for developing others, solving complex problems, and aligning day‑to‑day decisions with broader organizational strategy.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.