Senior Director, Redevelopment

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension)

Transit accessibility

Flexible work environment

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, Ontario, invites applications for a Senior Director of Redevelopment. This role leads strategic planning, design and delivery of major capital projects across multiple hospitals, aligning with the Master Plan and fiscal strategy.

Reports to the Chief Planning Officer and oversees design, scheduling, budgeting and risk management. Responsibilities include mentoring a diverse PM team, driving continuous improvement, coordinating with clinical leaders,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering; Master’s degree an asset.
• Minimum 10 years practical experience in planning, design, construction and project management.
• At least 5+ years leading large multifunctional PM teams in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Outstanding leadership, change management and team-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for planning, design, and delivery of major capital redevelopment projects across UHN sites.
• Oversee Master Plan implementation, prioritization, feasibility, scheduling and risk management.
• Ensure project delivery adheres to scope, budget, timelines, quality, safety and regulatory obligations.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Oversee capital and portfolio financial management including budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive quality improvements using metrics, data analysis and risk assessments.
• Build partnerships with clinical leaders, departments, contractors and stakeholders.
• Advise senior leaders on capital investments, performance and opportunities.
• Lead change management and innovative practices for sustainable project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Team building

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Prioritization

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Master’s Degree in a relevant field (asset)

Professional Engineers of Ontario or Ontario Association Architects (preferred)

Job description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: One
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto General
Department: FM-Pro
Reports to: Chief Planning Officer
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: November 13, 2026

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Redevelopment provides strategic leadership for UHN’s Master Plan and capital redevelopment initiatives across multiple sites, ensuring alignment with the organization’s long-term vision, operational priorities, and fiscal strategy. Reporting to the Chief Planning Officer, this role leads the planning, design, and delivery of major redevelopment projects, advancing innovative, high-quality healthcare environments that support evolving patient care models and institutional priorities.

Duties

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, design, construction, and delivery of major capital redevelopment and renovation projects across UHN sites, ensuring alignment with the Master Plan and organizational priorities.
• Lead the implementation of UHN’s Master Plan, overseeing capital planning, project prioritization, feasibility assessments, scheduling, and risk management to support long-term institutional objectives.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure adherence to approved scope, budgets, timelines, quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations, including commissioning and operational handover.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, fostering accountability, collaboration, employee engagement, leadership development, and a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Oversee capital and portfolio financial management, including annual and multi-year budget planning, expenditure approvals, cost forecasting, variance analysis, and resource allocation to maximize value and financial sustainability.
• Drive quality management and continuous improvement initiatives, using performance metrics, data analysis, risk assessments, and corrective action plans to enhance project outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with clinical and operational leaders, internal departments, external consultants, contractors, and community stakeholders to ensure redevelopment initiatives meet evolving healthcare needs.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership on capital investments, project performance, emerging risks, resource requirements, and opportunities to improve project delivery and facilities management.
• Lead change management and innovation initiatives, promoting the adoption of new technologies, best practices, and sustainable approaches to enhance project outcomes, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

• Completion of Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering or recognized equivalent required.
• Masters Degree in a relevant field would be considered an asset.
• Membership in Professional Engineers of Ontario or Ontario Association Architects preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years practical and related experience is required.
• A minimum of 10 years progressive practical experience in the field of planning, design, construction and project management of a variety of capital construction and equipment installation projects.
• 5 or more years of related experience of managing large multifunctional project management teams in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Exceptional leadership, change management, and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire high-performing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including report writing, stakeholder engagement, and presentation development and delivery.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and effective decision-making skills in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and achieve outcomes within a matrix organizational structure.
• Proven ability to lead and implement change, adapt to evolving priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrated professionalism, flexibility, and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders while maintaining high standards of quality and service.
• Commitment to confidentiality and the responsible handling of sensitive information.

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.