Chief Executive Officer & Registrar

Canadian Health Information Management Association; London; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Canada is seeking a Chief Executive Officer & Registrar to provide strategic leadership in the evolving health information landscape. The role involves overseeing governance, ensuring financial sustainability, and representing the organization in national discussions. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and governance experience within a non-profit context, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits plan

Flexible remote work options

Qualifications

• Progressive track record in senior leadership roles in non-profit organizations; healthcare experience is an asset.
• Experience in staff management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility into work.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and ensure alignment with the strategic plan.
• Oversee governance, financial sustainability, and budget adherence.
• Represent CHIMA at public events to enhance visibility and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Governance experience

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree

Job description

Overview

The Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) champions leadership in health data across Canada. CHIMA is a national, member-supported not-for-profit organization that represents certified professionals in health information management. The organization includes the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM), which sets the accreditation standards for educational institutions and certification standards for health information professionals in Canada. CHIMA is a remote-first workplace with a small, collaborative, and purpose-driven team.

It is within this context that CHIMA welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer & Registrar.

Position and Leadership Context

Reporting to the Board of Directors of CHIMA / CCHIM, the Chief Executive Officer & Registrar (the CEO) is the senior-most leader of the organization and is responsible for steering it through a dynamic and evolving health information landscape. The CEO, working across the organization and with the Board, guides and shapes the strategic direction, ensures strong governance practices, operational excellence, and fosters a values-driven culture that reflects CHIMA’s mission and vision. The CEO is accountable for the organization’s financial sustainability and its financial performance, budget adherence, and strategic resource allocation, in accordance with the Board-approved budget. The CEO establishes and maintains transparency and clear communication with the Board, staff, regulators and all partners and audiences. As the organization’s representative, the CEO engages thoughtfully and knowledgeably in national conversations on health information, digital ethics, and data governance at public events, conferences, and key gatherings, enhancing its visibility and engagement, while cultivating and maintaining relationships. Working with a dedicated senior leadership team, the CEO ensures that all program areas and activities meet the organization’s policy guidelines, reflect the Board’s priorities, align with the strategic plan, and are implemented with a high level of quality and within expected budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to CHIMA/CCHIM, guiding the organization through a dynamic health information landscape and ensuring alignment with the strategic plan.
• Oversee governance, financial sustainability, budget adherence, and strategic resource allocation in accordance with the Board-approved budget.
• Establish and maintain transparency and clear communication with the Board, staff, regulators, partners and audiences.
• Represent CHIMA in national conversations on health information, digital ethics, and data governance at public events and conferences, enhancing visibility and engagement.
• Lead with a senior leadership team to ensure all program areas meet policy guidelines, reflect Board priorities, and are delivered on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Established, progressive track record in senior leadership roles from a similarly sized and complex non-profit organization; experience in healthcare or health information organizations is an asset.
• Experience in staff management, strategic planning, and executing organizational priorities; ability to foster relationships with diverse partners including government at multiple levels, sector agencies, and community organizations.
• Strong governance experience, including reporting to, working with, or being a member of a voluntary Board of a non-profit organization.
• Understanding of operations, risk, compliance and regulations specific to the health sector; ability to foster an inclusive and supportive culture that mentors and develops staff.
• Comfort presenting to groups of various sizes and constituents; experience acting as a spokesperson for an organization.
• Demonstrated experience integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) into all aspects of work and driving inclusive, equitable outcomes.
• Undergraduate degree from a recognized university; a graduate degree is an asset.

How to Apply

To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with CHIMA, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith () and / or Caroline McLean () or visit : .

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range and Compensation Package: A competitive salary commensurate with experience paired with a comprehensive group benefits plan will be offered to the successful candidate.

Remote Workplace

CHIMA’s head office is located in London and is governed by Ontario NFP standards; staff operate in a remote-first workplace. Occasional travel (reimbursable as per the organization’s policies) across Canada for meetings is required for this role.

CHIMA welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities.

All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.

CHIMA and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Jane Griffith () should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.