The Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care

has an exciting opportunity for a

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, REDEVELOPMENT

Position Number: 9436

Position Type: Permanent Full-time

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours

Location: Toronto

Union: Non-Union

Date Posted: November 18, 2025

Internal Closing Date: November 26, 2025

About Us

The Redevelopment Team is responsible for the planning and delivery of capital and other redevelopment projects across the Baycrest campus including Baycrest Hospital, Apotex Centre, Jewish Home for the Aged and The Terraces of Baycrest. The department also acts in a support/advisory role for the senior’s independent living residential facility at 2 Neptune Drive, as needed or requested.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Redevelopment & Facilities Management, the Program Director, Redevelopment provides strategic leadership and direction for the design, development, and execution of capital infrastructure with the intention to meet the corporate mandate and business objectives while adhering to Baycrest’s highest standards for safety, efficiency, and legal/regulatory/policy compliance, and delivering excellent customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership:

• Provides leadership and overall management to the effective and efficient operations across the Baycrest campus.
• Coaches, mentors, supports and facilitates an environment that fosters creativity, professional judgment and customer service excellence.
• Collaborates with staff to meet professional standards, and support ongoing professional learning and development and scope of practice.
• Participates in, and facilitates skills and knowledge development initiatives for self and staff.

Departmental Operations:

• Develops and implements operating policies, systems and procedures to ensure effectiveness and service standards are maintained and staff and patient safety and well-being are promoted.
• Develops internal policies, processes and benchmarks to ensure staff performs functions within scope of practice requirements.
• Ensures that resources available for service within the designated areas of responsibility, through the identification and active pursuit of sources of revenue as well as the efficient use of existing resources.

Administration:

• Ensures the development and execution of annual and longer-term operational plans.
• Prepares capital budgets for the designated services and to ensure that requisite services are provided within approved budgets.
• Completes various written and oral reports for the leadership team, committees or task forces.
• Collaborates in succession planning for all staff within area of responsibility, to maintain ongoing continuity of service.

Collaboration:

• Liaises with Management personnel, physicians, relevant committees, other staff and clients regarding matters that fall within area of responsibility.
• Develops and manages collaborative relationships with peers and associates in other departments across Baycrest to foster a productive, supportive work environment.
• Builds relationships with external professional associations and industry colleagues in other health care institutions and educational/learning facilities to keep apprised of emerging practices, legislative and regulations.
• Represents professional practices on a variety of internal and external committees.
• Nurtures effective interprofessional relationships at all levels.

Quality Improvement:

• Researches, leads and facilitates the review of systems, structures, policies and processes to support excellence and best practices.
• Leads the ongoing planning, development and quality improvements.
• Provides leadership to quality improvement initiatives and projects, ensuring new practices are incorporated into day-to-day activities, ensuring training, support and coaching to staff to facilitate acceptance and implementation.
• Collaborates in ensuring that ongoing Accreditation Canada standards, Required Operational Practices (‘ROPs’) are met and reports are completed.
• Facilitates practice audits, coordinating information gathering and interviews.

Safety:

• Complies with health & safety requirements.
• Performs job responsibilities in a manner that supports Baycrest’s safety culture.

Who You Are

• A strong problem-solver with the ability to influence, build productive relationships, and navigate conversations with a wide range of internal and external partners — including those outside your direct authority.
• An outstanding communicator with excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of collaborating effectively across a large, integrated team environment at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, with the ability to interpret and apply collective agreements.
• Strong verbal, written, and active listening skills, paired with effective client-engagement and interpersonal abilities.
• Highly organized, with excellent planning and time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• A collaborative leader with strong customer service orientation, sound judgment, and strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow professional clinical infection control protocols.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team to achieve daily objectives.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Applied Science, Engineering, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Certification or accreditation in Project Management from a recognized professional body/organization is considered a definite asset.
• Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience in engineering and project management services associated with the planning, design, and construction of large complex projects
• Experience should include leading a team of technical professionals.
• Experience in working with Developers, Contractors and other Trades
• Knowledge of Contract Law, Construction Liens Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the theories, principles and practices of design and construction; skill and proficiency in broad phases of engineering application.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-value, complex infrastructure projects involving operational environments.
• Strong project management skills and experience, including budget and schedule controls, leading cross-functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects and monitoring project activities for adherence to schedule, budget, and scope.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing the competing objectives of a large number of external and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience and application of supervisory principles and effective practices to supervise staff.
• First-hand knowledge of typical consulting/advisory contracts, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and construction standards and procedures.

Additional Benefits:

• Vacation Entitlement
• Extended health and dental benefit plan
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

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Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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