Director, Transplant Services

Job summary

Leads Ontario’s transplant network and its 24/7/365 operations, including organ allocation, recovery coordination, provincial policies, and system-wide initiatives to improve equitable patient outcomes. Oversees strategy, budgets, staff, stakeholder relationships, operational improvements, and collaboration with clinical, government, and technology partners.

Job details

Pour obtenir une traduction en français de l’offre d’emploi suivante, veuillez envoyer un courriel à careers@ontariohealth.ca. Les demandes seront traitées dans un délai de trois jours ouvrables et la période de dépôt des demandes sera prolongée de trois jours. To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca. Requests will be addressed within three business days, and the application window will be extended by three business days. At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care. What Ontario Health offers: Role At Ontario Health, your growth and well-being aren’t just supported—they’re celebrated every step of the way. Here, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while shaping a fulfilling and sustainable career. Based on your role, you may receive: Comprehensive health coverage from day one, with fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits to support you and your family’s health Flexible health care or wellness spending accounts, plus an inclusive program to support your overall well-being A premium defined benefit pension plan, ensuring long-term financial security Competitive vacation entitlement that encourages time to rest and recharge Three personal days and two float days annually, providing added flexibility to support work-life balance, in addition to vacation days Ongoing learning and career development opportunities designed to help you grow, advance, and thrive in your profession A collaborative, values-driven workplace where integrity, care, humility, inspiration, and tenacity shape everything we do Opportunities to participate in Communities of Inclusion, fostering belonging, equity, and the sharing of diverse perspectives across our team Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity. This role plays a critical leadership position in advancing a high-performing, integrated, and equitable transplant system across Ontario. Responsible for the oversight of Ontario’s transplant network, the Director leads the 24/7/365 operation of the provincial transplant system, including organ allocation, organ recovery coordination, and system-wide transplant initiatives that improve patient outcomes and ensure consistency, fairness, and excellence across the care continuum. The role also provides strategic leadership for transplantation policies, programs, and system transformation initiatives that support innovation and continuous improvement. Here Is What You Will Be Doing Develops, implements and monitors overall strategy related to Transplant Tracks and reports on function’s annual plans and provides appropriate risk identification and migration strategies. Oversees day to day operations of the relevant business functions. Ensures that the appropriate policies, guidelines and processes are in place and are followed. Identifies operational improvement opportunities by monitoring and measuring the function’s performance and implementing improvements. Sets, manages and reports on department budgets Provides full scope of leadership responsibilities to a team of function-specific resources including recruitment, setting/measuring performance outcomes, career development/counseling, approval of leadership and training opportunities, and performance management. Manages stakeholders with a focus on provision of information, advice and guidance to leadership and external stakeholders (the Ministry, hospitals, physicians, , etc.) on system trends, implications and funding requirements. Leads the investigation and implementation of best practices and innovative systems/processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of services. Aligns financial resources to Transplant goals and objectives and takes corrective action to minimize the impact of variances. Provides staff support to Senior Leadership, Board and Board Committee material preparation and meetings; Contributes constructively, respectively and collegially to leadership team discussions and decision-making, with an integration mindset; Liaises with expert resources in the field of organ donation and transplantation. Leading Operations Of Ontario’s Transplant Function Including Assesses and reworks existing transplant processes to effect achievement of goals and to increase efficiency and effectiveness; Contributes to a synergistic relationship between people and processes that cross donation services and transplant systems; Represents TGLN among external stakeholders including clinical and administrative leadership of Transplant programs, Ministry of Health Provincial Programs Branch, ORNGE; Ensures the development and adoption of provincial policies through the timely, efficient and purposeful involvement of provincial working groups and steering committees; Leads and actively participates on the work of the provincial working groups and steering committees in organ transplant; Supports the development, design and implementation of organ allocation changes as a business lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in collaboration with IT application development services. Ensures that physicians who are part of TGLN’s Transplant medical model have clear objectives, and are well supported with respect to their time applied to TGLN achievements Education And Experience Here is what you will need to be successful: Master’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience within healthcare system, leading clinical function, developing, and supporting teams through projects, programs, and/or direct people leadership A degree in nursing with a background in critical care or related health care field and current registration with the relevant professional college in Ontario. Experience in 24/7 patient care operations (preferred); Superior subject matter expertise in health system/clinical strategy and policy development and implementation, clinical and provider engagement expertise and broad management skills (e.g., budgeting, workforce planning, strategy, project management, communications, people management) Knowledge of clinical practice guidelines and their development; evidence-based decision-making; and the ability to comprehend and critically appraise articles from the medical literature Senior level knowledge of key management practices for leadership – people, process, technology – and proven ability to lead high-performing teams Excellent interpersonal and relationship management, including sound judgment, tact and diplomacy with ability to gain cooperation and build trust as a means of influencing outcomes Knowledge And Skills Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with and advise senior leaders and the capacity to engage and build relationships amongst varied clinical and administrative stakeholders. Demonstrated written skills, including experience preparing reports, presentations, briefing notes and environmental scans Ability to understand, conduct and synthesize evidence and rapid reviews Broad understanding of changing priorities, trends and activities across the organization Establish a culture and work environment that attracts, retains and motivates the highest caliber of employees Entrepreneurial attitude with the ability to effectively influence change across a diverse group of stakeholders Ability to thrive in an environment of ambiguity and pressure Ability to cultivate innovative system thinking and planning, and to translate broad goals into detailed strategic and operational plans Self-directed, with enthusiasm, initiative and demonstrated ability to work independently to deadlines Location: Ontario Health (OH) welcomes applications from candidates across Ontario. Please note that this role follows an in-office work model, requiring employees to work from a designated, approved Ontario Health location. Employment Type Permanent Full time Contract Length N/A Salary Band Band 9 External Application Deadline Date October 24, 2026 All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health. Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities. Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.

What you’ll do

Leads Ontario’s transplant network and its 24/7/365 operations, including organ allocation, recovery coordination, provincial policies, and system-wide initiatives to improve equitable patient outcomes. Oversees strategy, budgets, staff, stakeholder relationships, operational improvements, and collaboration with clinical, government, and technology partners.

Requirements

Requires a master’s degree and at least 10 years of healthcare experience leading clinical functions, teams, programs, or projects; a nursing degree with critical care or related healthcare experience and current Ontario professional registration is also specified. Candidates need strong expertise in clinical strategy and policy, healthcare operations, evidence-based practice, people and budget management, and senior stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Spending Account
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days
• Float Days
• Learning And Career Development
• Inclusive Workplace Communities

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Transplant System Leadership
• Clinical Strategy
• Policy Development
• Organ Allocation
• Organ Recovery Coordination
• Healthcare Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Budget Management
• Workforce Planning
• Project Management
• Evidence-Based Decision-Making
• Clinical Stakeholder Engagement
• Performance Management
• Change Management
• Risk Management
• Written And Verbal Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector

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