Registrar & Chief Executive Officer | College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

RegulatoryJobs Executive Recruitment; Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory organization in Ontario is seeking a Registrar & Chief Executive Officer to lead the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, resource management, and ensure compliance with professional standards. Ideal applicants will have strong administrative and management skills, with experience in health care regulation and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. This is a key leadership role aimed at enhancing public protection.

Qualifications

• Proven success in navigating complex environments under public scrutiny.
• Insight into health care regulation and interprofessional collaboration.
• Experience in providing leadership in registration and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and resource management.
• Ensure compliance with professional obligations related to occupational therapy.
• Address emerging issues in the practice at various levels.

Skills

Effective administration

Excellent communication

Management skills

Stakeholder relationship building

Governance experience

Organizational development

Education

Undergraduate degree relevant to the field

Job description

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Registrar & Chief Executive Officer | College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Odgers Berndtson

Position : Registrar & Chief Executive Officer | College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Opportunity Qualifications : Undergraduate

The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) is the regulatory body overseeing the profession of occupational therapy in Ontario. Operating under the Ontario Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, and the Occupational Therapy Act, 1991, the College ensures public safety by setting practice requirements, standards, policies, and programs that occupational therapists must follow, and by holding them accountable for their conduct and practice.

COTO seeks an exceptional leader committed to serving the public interest as its next Registrar & CEO. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for daily operations, resource management, and enhancing public protection. The role involves providing leadership in registration, quality assurance, HR, and financial management, ensuring compliance with professional obligations, and addressing emerging issues in occupational therapy practice at provincial, national, and international levels.

The ideal candidate is an effective administrator with a modern leadership approach, proven success in fostering collaboration and positive stakeholder relationships. You should possess excellent communication and management skills, experience navigating complex environments under public scrutiny, and insight into health care regulation and interprofessional collaboration. Governance experience and organizational development skills are also essential. Candidates should have the educational and experiential background suitable for a leadership role focused on public protection.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for contact will be approached.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

COTO is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019, and provincial accessibility standards, accommodations will be provided upon request during the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Odgers Berndtson is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage candidates to complete our Self-Declaration Form to help us reach a broader candidate pool.

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