Manager, Operating Room

Prhc; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health & wellness perks

On-site gym

Learning & development

Job summary

PRHC in Peterborough, Ontario seeks a Manager for the Operating Room Department to provide strategic and operational leadership across perioperative services. This role ensures safe, high-quality, patient-centered surgical care with effective management of resources and compliance with standards.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s is preferred, with 3-5 years in surgical services leadership and strong data analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in Health Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, Leadership, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years progressive leadership experience in surgical services or perioperative care.
• Experience leading quality improvement and utilization management initiatives.
• Experience with budget management, procurement, and capital planning.

Responsibilities

• The Manager, Operating Room & Surgical Performance provides strategic, operational, clinical, and quality leadership for the Operating Room and related perioperative initiatives.
• Leads operational planning, surgical utilization, quality improvement, wait time management, performance analytics, and program development.
• Serves as the primary liaison between surgical services staff, physicians, SOMs, Ontario Health, and external partners to optimize access, efficiency, and funding opportunities.

Skills

Operations leadership

Healthcare management

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

EPIC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

EPIC

Healthcare IT systems

Job description

Position: Manager, Operating Room Department: OR IP Surgical Cases Position Status: Permanent Time Type: Full time Non- Union Location: Peterborough, ON Language: English Salary Range: $56.21 - $70.26 per hour

THE PRHC DIFFERENCE: Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville. With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions. PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers. As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people. PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

What We Offer

• A competitive total rewards package aligned with the position
• Pension plan with employer contributions for eligible roles
• Health, wellness, and lifestyle perks, including fitness memberships and travel savings
• On site gym 24/7 free to all employees
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your growth

HOURS OF WORK

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Manager, Operating Room & Surgical Performance provides strategic, operational, clinical, and quality leadership for the Operating Room and related perioperative initiatives. The Manager is accountable for the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered surgical services through effective management of human, financial, technological, and physical resources. As a key member of the Surgical Services leadership team, the Manager leads operational planning, surgical utilization, quality improvement, wait time management, performance analytics, innovation, and program development. The position serves as the primary liaison between surgical services staff, physicians, Surgeon Office Managers (SOMs), Ontario Health, and external partners to optimize access, efficiency, quality outcomes, and funding opportunities. The Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve operating room utilization, surgical wait times, quality outcomes, patient flow, and system performance while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, legislative requirements, and organizational priorities.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Baccalaureate degree required
• Master's Degree in Health Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, Leadership, or related field preferred.
• 3 - 5 years progressive leadership experience in surgical services, perioperative care or healthcare operations.
• Experience leading quality improvement, utilization management, and change initiatives.
• Experience with budget management, procurement, and capital planning.
• Experience working with surgeons, physician office managers, and external healthcare stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Ontario Health wait time strategies, WTIS, SETP, NSQIP, and ONSQIN methodologies.
• Strong data analytics and performance management skills.
• Experience with EPIC and healthcare information systems.
• Project management and change management expertise.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of collective agreements and labour relations principles.
• Member of ORNAC preferred.

WHO YOU ARE

• Excellent analytical and budgeting skills
• Excellent human resources management and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with administration, directors/managers, staff, physicians, and the community.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to adapt to continually changing priorities.
• Exceptional knowledge of program planning and evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals and objectives within specified time frames
• Demonstrated ability to manage change effectively.
• Data interpretation and analysis
• Procurement and RFP processes
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and crisis management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education.
• Membership and active participation in a relevant professional association
• Knowledge of collective agreements would be an asset

OUR COMMITMENT

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization. Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Work Better PRHC is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Alderville and Hiawatha. The Health Centre is located in Peterborough Ontario, a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto – and has a proud local history extending back over a century. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 2,900 staff, 400 physicians with privileges and a core group of 250 volunteers. As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people. Live Better In Peterborough, you’ll be as close to the great outdoors as you are to work, schools and other amenities. Cottage country is as close as 20 minutes away. An hour south of Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park and a couple of hours from Algonquin Provincial Park. Here, we boast all the conveniences and comforts that an exceptional quality of life demands. Here, you can have it all. Just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto by car, Peterborough is a unique community unto itself, an established entity with a rich heritage, a thriving culture, and a bright future. Home to Trent University and Fleming College as well as a burgeoning business sector, the opportunities here abound. Peterborough offers a unique blend of outdoor pursuits and urban amenities right at your doorstep. Our arts and culture community is renowned for its exceptional events, exhibitions and performances, and the city offers a wide array of multicultural cuisine, local cafés, and unique shops.