Program Director

Quinte Health; Belleville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Belleville, Ontario, is seeking a Program Director for Emergency Services. This role involves leadership over a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring quality care and collaboration with community partners. Candidates should have a Master's degree and substantial management and hospital experience. Responsibilities include strategic planning, program development, and quality improvement initiatives. Join to impact the delivery of healthcare in your community.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Masters prepared in a requisite field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 4-5 years of progressive management experience.
• 3-5 years’ hospital experience relevant to the program.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to organization wide strategic planning.
• Develops and expands new programs and services.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships for program development.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Critical and strategic thinking

Quality management

Coaching and staff development

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Healthcare regulatory college registration

Job description

Position Summary

To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the position title, to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel at [e-mail].

Reporting to the Vice President & Chief Nursing Executive, the Program Director is a clinical leader who works in partnership with Medical Directors to lead a portfolio of Emergency clinical services. The Program Director has accountability for the development and delivery of “exceptional care inspired by you” and achieving results reflecting the quintuple aim. The Program Director provides leadership to a multi‑disciplinary team of professionals within the program, fostering continuous quality improvement and effective teamwork. The Program Director will also foster inclusion of patients and care partners to be involved in providing a quality, patient‑centered experience. A key competency within the role includes building, strengthening and collaborating with partners within the community sector as well as among organizational stakeholders.

The current portfolio includes the four emergency departments, plus rural services including North Hastings Hospital and Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital and associated programs. The portfolio will be open to evaluation and may be adjusted based on the skills and experience of the incumbent.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of a broad portfolio and offers an opportunity to develop and plan for an improved health care experience with community service partners. Also on the planning horizon is a clinical transformation supported by a new health information system shared regionally among six hospital organizations.

This position is based on a 37.5‑hour work week, Monday to Friday day shifts. Hours are subject to change, and evening or weekend work may be required based on operational needs as well as on‑call coverage on a rotational basis.

Required

• Masters prepared in a requisite field or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a requisite field;
• Certificate of Registration in good standing from the healthcare regulatory college representing their profession;
• Minimum of 4‑5 years of progressive management experience;
• 3‑5 years’ hospital experience relevant to the program(s);
• Superior written communication and proposal development skills;
• Demonstrated critical/strategic thinking skills, analysis and problem solving;
• Proven ability & experience in leading and managing quality, risk and utilization performance;
• Well‑developed negotiation and conflict management/resolution skills;
• Demonstrated experience with envisioning and supporting large‑scale change across teams and systems;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong orientation to coaching staff and team growth and development; and
• Ability to create a collaborative multidisciplinary integrated working environment which fosters high morale and effective staff relationships, participation and partnerships.

Duties

• Contributes to organization wide annual strategic and operational planning and contributes to actions and monitoring;
• Sets the appropriate context for the program by translating Quinte Health strategic directions and objectives into program‑specific goals and objectives;
• Develops new or expanded programs and services, including proposal/business plan development, and manages the resulting implementation;
• Creates team cohesion and shared purpose leading to highly effective outcomes;
• Establishes and maintains external/internal partnerships and linkages and establishes communication strategies to ensure the appropriate involvement of stakeholders in program development considerations;
• Develops the program strategic human resources plan including short and long term needs and succession planning,
• Develops and provides leadership for direct reports (currently 4);
• Develops, in collaboration with Chief of Emergency Services, Medical Directors and other stakeholders including patients and families, the annual operating and capital budget submissions for the program;
• Ensures appropriate actions for the delivery of services with a focus on quality, operational excellence within an approved budget;
• Monitors and evaluates to achieve efficient and effective resource utilization (including and not limited to, resource and financial utilization and ED and patient flow access performance metrics as examples);
• Works with program team members to improve performance, clinical outcomes and patient experience;
• Provides feedback to medical department leaders regarding credentialed staff as requested for human resource plans, credentialing, and privileges;
• Directs the thorough investigation and resolution of patient complaints, adverse events and patient incidents;
• Instills a culture of belonging by ensuring equity, diversity, inclusivity and person centered care as a guide to accomplish continuous quality and process improvement;
• Participates in Hasting Prince Edward Ontario Health Team initiatives; and
• Other duties as assigned.

At Quinte Health, our four hospitals unite under the core values of Imagine It’s You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together. We work as one team to enhance lives, improve access to high‑quality care, and build healthier communities—right where people need it most.

Quinte Health’s four hospitals are the heart of our communities, delivering exceptional care close to home. As one unified team, we’re passionate about improving lives and expanding access to high‑quality healthcare. Our staff, physicians, and volunteers don’t just work here—we live, grow, and thrive here. If you’re compassionate and driven, we have exciting opportunities across our hospitals. Join us and make a real impact!

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength

• Required Rarely – lifting average 5-10 pounds maximum 15 pounds, carrying, pushing/pulling.

Mobility

• Required Often – prolonged sitting; and
• Required Occasionally – standing and walking on hard surfaces, bending/stooping.

Dexterity

• Required Often – prolonged fine finger movements;
• Required Frequently – gripping/grasping, eye/hand coordination; and
• Required Briefly – reaching with both hands.

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or.