Chief Regional Officer, Toronto and East Regions

Canadian College of Health Leaders - Northwestern Ontario Chapter; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Health seeks a Chief Regional Officer (CRO) for the Toronto and East Regions. Reporting to the President and CEO, the CRO oversees a diverse portfolio including major urban centres and rural providers, translating provincial priorities into regional action and measurable results.

The role requires senior-level experience in health care delivery, operational/financial administration, performance management, and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Senior-level health system leadership experience in healthcare delivery, operations, or finance.
• Strong ability to translate provincial priorities into regional action and measurable results.
• Proven collaboration with government, boards, and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of Ontario Health's most complex regional portfolios (Toronto and East Regions).
• Translate provincial priorities into action, drive regional integration and high performance.
• Ensure delivery of provincial performance targets and measurable results across care settings.
• Represent Ontario Health with providers, ministry officials, and community leaders; build trust-based relationships.
• Navigate workforce, financial, and infrastructure challenges while maintaining alignment with standards.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Health system leadership

Strategic planning

Data analytics

Job description

Career opportunities are presented in the language received.

Ontario Health is implementing one of the most significant health system transformations in Canada. Created in 2019 to connect and coordinate care across the province, the agency unites world-class expertise in clinical care, digital health, quality, and system planning. Guided by its values of Integrity, Inspiration, Tenacity, Humility, and Care, Ontario Health works with partners across hospitals, community services, mental health, home care, and more to deliver better health outcomes and experiences for every Ontarian.

The Position

Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Regional Officer (CRO) for the Toronto and East Regions leads one of Ontario Health’s most complex and diverse portfolios. This region spans major urban academic centres and regional hospitals to small rural providers, as well as a diverse network of community-based services. The CRO is a visible and trusted system leader, accountable for translating provincial priorities into action, advancing regional integration, and ensuring consistent, high-quality, and measurable results across a challenging and dynamic environment. Internally, the CRO will work closely with Ontario Health’s senior leadership team to align people, resources, and strategy, building team cohesion, strengthening operational capacity, and fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. Externally, the CRO will represent Ontario Health with health service providers, Ministry officials, community leaders, and political stakeholders, cultivating trust-based relationships and navigating complex issues with clarity and integrity. The CRO will provide credible, solution-focused leadership to help providers navigate workforce shortages, financial pressures, and infrastructure challenges while maintaining alignment with provincial standards. They will strengthen integration and planning across sectors, using data, relationships, and funding levers to improve access, continuity, and efficiency of care. Accountable for delivering on provincial performance targets that directly affect patient care and system sustainability, the CRO will monitor progress, act on emerging issues, and ensure measurable results. In a politically complex environment, they will build strong, respectful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, addressing sensitive matters with diplomacy and transparency. At the same time, they will lead long-term system transformation, ensuring that immediate operational successes lay the foundation for a forward-looking vision of regional health system improvement.

The Person

The ideal candidate is an accomplished health system leader with senior-level experience in health care service delivery, operational and financial administration, performance management, and/or data analytics. Adept at navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments, they bring strong political acumen and a proven ability to work effectively with government, service providers, boards, and community stakeholders. They possess deep knowledge of Ontario’s health sector, including funding models, policy directions, and transformation priorities, and are skilled at turning strategic vision into measurable results. A collaborative and values-driven leader, they build trust, foster alignment, and inspire teams toward shared goals. Resilient and grounded, they demonstrate sound judgment, thrive in complexity, and remain focused on improving care and equity for the people and communities of Ontario.

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 offers accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.