Physician Emergency Medicine Department Head

Horizon Health; Saint John; On-site; CAD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in New Brunswick is seeking a dynamic leader for the Emergency Medical Department Head role. The successful candidate will oversee physician management, ensuring high-quality emergency care delivery while fostering collaboration and a strong focus on patient-centered care. Ideal candidates should possess a medical degree and be recognized leaders in emergency medicine. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact health care delivery positively.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for emergency medicine.
• Ability to balance clinical priorities with corporate objectives.
• Respected medical leader in good standing with the College.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Emergency Department.
• Oversight of physician management and scheduling.
• Ensure high-quality emergency care delivery.

Skills

Leadership in Emergency Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Eligible for Credentialing

Job description

Overview

With an annual budget of $1.5 billion, 14,700 staff, 1,235 physicians, 3,292 volunteers, 17 foundations and 16 auxiliary and alumnae organizations, Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is the largest regional health authority in New Brunswick and the second largest in Atlantic Canada. Committed to delivering quality and safe care in English and French to patients, clients and their families, Horizon operates 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities, clinics, and offices throughout New Brunswick, and also serves patients from northern Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Horizon provides acute and specialized care in hospitals, including critical and trauma services, and is responsible for several unique provincial programs. At the foundation of this health system is a robust network of community-based primary care services offered in a variety of settings in communities throughout the province. The primary care system is comprised of diverse facilities and services, including community health centres, clinics, public health services, community hospitals, as well as addictions and mental health services.

With research partners nationally and internationally with academia and industry, Horizon is putting New Brunswick on the map as a health care trend setter in modern and innovative practices. Horizon is dedicated to educating the health care leaders of tomorrow by training physicians, nurses and other health care professionals and is home to the Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick and Memorial University’s clerkship programs. Other collaborative education programs include the Canadian Pharmacy Residency Board-accredited Horizon Pharmacy Residency Program, the Clinical Psychology Residency Program, The Moncton Hospital Post Graduate Dietetic Internship Program, and The Moncton Hospital School of Radiologic Technology and the Saint John School of Radiological Technology.

Role and Responsibilities

Working in close collaboration with the Senior Medical Executive Director and the Emergency Room Site Lead, and in alignment with the Corporation’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities, the Emergency Medical Department Head is accountable for the leadership and management of one of the hospital’s most high-profile and heavily utilized services—the Emergency Department.

The role encompasses oversight of physician management, scheduling, and performance within local facilities, ensuring seamless, high-quality emergency care delivery. The Department Head will bring creativity, adaptability, and strong clinical leadership to guide physicians in delivering patient-centered care within a collaborative, team-based environment.

They will apply their medical expertise to maintain the highest possible standards of care within available resources, while fostering an environment of professional excellence. The Physician Emergency Medical Department Head will also serve as an ambassador for the department, promoting and maintaining positive relationships with patients, families, visitors, staff, and the broader community.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished and dynamic leader with a demonstrated passion for emergency medicine and a clear understanding of the Emergency Department’s role within the broader organization. They will possess the ability to effectively balance clinical priorities with corporate objectives. The successful candidate will be a respected medical leader and physician in good standing with the College, eligible for credentialing within the department.

They will foster strong, collaborative relationships within the department and with medical and corporate leaders across the organization, always prioritizing excellence in patient care and the provider experience. In partnership with their dyad counterpart, they will align departmental needs with organizational resources and demands, maintaining a strong focus on quality, timely access to care, operational flow, and consistency of service across all sites.

To Apply

To fill this position, Horizon Health has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online at

For more information, please contact Camille Petitti of Odgers at .

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Horizon Health is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Horizon Health throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.