Director, Surgery

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 11, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Director

Job summary

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the hospital’s surgical program, overseeing clinical, technical, educational, human resource, and financial performance across operating rooms, inpatient services, procedural areas, and related services. Advance quality improvement, service access, system redesign, and collaboration to support excellent patient outcomes and operational performance.

Job details

Overview The Director, Surgery Health Services plays a pivotal leadership role in advancing one of Michael Garron Hospital’s largest and most dynamic clinical programs. Reporting to the Chief, Acute Care Programs and working in close collaboration with the Co-Medical Directors, the Director provides strategic and operational leadership for a comprehensive Urban Community Hospital Surgical Program that includes 17 Operating Rooms, inpatient surgical services, multiple procedural areas, ambulatory orthopedics, medical device processing and an off-site surgical centre. As a key steward of clinical excellence, the Director is accountable for the clinical, technical, educational, human resource, and financial performance of the Surgery Health Service. Guided byMGH’s mission, vision, values and strategic priorities, the Director drives high-quality patient care, optimizes service delivery and access, and ensures seamless integration across the continuum of perioperative and surgical services. The Director leads continuous quality improvement, advances system redesign and fosters an environment where innovation, engagement and collaboration enable exceptional patient outcomes and operational performance. EDUCATION Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (or active enrollment with completion within two years of appointment). Current registration with professional College/Association, as applicable. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. Qualifications Minimum ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in perioperative/surgical services or a closely related field. Proven ability to lead team-based decision-making and empower point-of-care leadership. Expertise in process redesign and continuous quality improvement (e.g., Lean, PDSA, Six Sigma). Strong financial acumen with experience managing complex operating and capital budgets. Demonstrated success in business development, program growth and change leadership in a fast-pacedenvironment. Exceptional relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders; excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (oral and written). Experience leading professional practice innovation, coaching and motivating interprofessional teams. Computer literacy in administrative and clinical applications relevant to perioperative services. Good work and attendance record. Accountabilities and Commitments In collaboration with the Medical Director(s), uphold accountabilities reflected in MGH’s Accountability Framework. Model and reinforce MGH values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage in all interactions. All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH. All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices. EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team. Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs. This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate. MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.

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Requirements

Requires a master’s degree in a relevant discipline, or active enrollment with completion within two years of appointment, and current professional registration where applicable. Candidates must have at least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in perioperative or related services, with expertise in quality improvement, budgeting, change leadership, team development, and stakeholder engagement.