Chief of Business Strategy and Innovation

Thrive Group Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Ontario is seeking a Chief of Business Strategy and Innovation to lead the strategic direction, drive growth, and enhance community-based healthcare services. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, extensive leadership experience, and a passion for innovation in healthcare. This role emphasizes collaboration and strategic partnerships to improve service delivery and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of progressive leadership experience in the community or health care sector.
• Experience working with people with disabilities and/or seniors.
• Exceptional leadership abilities and a passion for engaging employees.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the organization's strategic direction and growth priorities.
• Identify emerging trends in healthcare and design innovative business models.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to operationalize strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Relational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Knowledge of legislation

Education

Master's degree in health and social sciences or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Thrive Group is currently hiring a full-time Chief of Business Strategy and Innovation.

Our Story : Thrive Group was established in 2013 to provide a more consolidated and cost effective approach to the provision of infrastructure services for St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke and AbleLiving Support Services. The governing Boards of each organization understood the need to radically change how back-office supports were structured in order to ensure that, with increasing demands and overstretched budgets, as much of the funding received through their Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), project-based funding and donor contributions as possible could be channeled to where it was most needed – quality front-line care for their clients and residents. By consolidating each organization's Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance and Facilities Management functions and recruiting one Chief Executive Officer, overall administrative costs were reduced without sacrificing the strength that an informed and professional back-office infrastructure could offer. Currently Thrive Group is responsible for the operation of four member organizations :

• St. Peter\'s Residence at Chedoke
• AbleLiving Services
• Capability Support Services
• Idlewyld Manor

Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canada's Great Places to Work In addition, we have been recognized an awarded as :

• 2024 / 2025 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team
• 2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada
• 2023 Best Workplaces for Giving Back

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Chief of Business Strategy and Innovation (CBSI) is a visionary, senior executive responsible for shaping and executing the organization's strategic direction, growth priorities, and innovation agenda in alignment with its mission to deliver high-quality, person-centred community-based and long-term care services.

This executive role plays a critical part in identifying emerging trends in healthcare, designing forward-thinking business models, and enabling transformative initiatives that support system sustainability, integration, and equity. The CBSI champions collaborative planning, strategic partnerships, and data-informed decision-making to strengthen organizational performance, drive meaningful innovation, and enhance impact across diverse populations.

The CBSI works closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, leading cross-functional efforts to operationalize strategic initiatives, embed a culture of innovation, and proactively respond to a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

EMPLOYMENT GUIDE :

• A Master\'s level degree in health and social sciences, business administration, or related discipline is required for this position.
• Must have a minimum of ten years of progressive leadership experience in the community or health care sector.
• Previous experience working with people with disabilities and / or seniors within a 24 / 7 operation is essential.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation such as the Excellent Care for All Act; Fixing Long Term Care Act; Landlord and Tennant Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA); the Health Information Protection Act (HIPA) and Ontario Human Rights Code.
• Strong relational skills and ability to build interconnected systems across departments and organizations, as well as in the community are requirements of this position.
• Proven experience in community leadership and development of solution-based initiatives along with experience engaging key subject knowledge stakeholders from various backgrounds are requirements for this position.
• Must possess exceptional leadership abilities and demonstrate a passion for engaging employees and promoting a supportive and productive work culture.
• Experience operating a variety of business functions and systems coupled with strong analytical thinking, strategic planning, prioritization, and execution skills required.
• Must possess outstanding written and oral communication skills and be able to work independently and interdependently.
• A valid driver\'s license as well as successful completion of a Police Records Check, Vulnerable Screening and Medical Check is required.

Job Type : Permanent full-time

Internal Application Deadline : Monday, September 1st at 11 : 59 pm

We are currently hiring to fill an existing / new position on our team. While we thank all applicants for their applications, only those advancing to the interview stage will be contacted.

At Thrive Group , we embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility , and Excellence . Thrive Group strives to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents, clients, and customers we serve, and is committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at or email