Strategy Business Partner

Southlake Health Community; Newmarket; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Benefits package

HOOPP pension

On-site gym access

Job summary

Southlake Health is seeking a Strategic Business Partner to drive strategic initiatives across the organization, reporting to the Manager of Strategy within the Office of Strategy Management. You will guide project lifecycle, advise on policy, and collaborate with executives to deliver measurable results.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Health or related field, PMP, 5 years of project management and healthcare experience, Lean certification preferred, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Public Administration or a related discipline is required.
• PMP certification required.
• 5 years’ experience in Project Management required.
• 5 years’ experience in Healthcare/Hospital environment required.
• Lean certification preferred.
• Experience developing and implementing change management plans in health care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities across all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional corporate initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring on-time, on-scope, on-budget delivery.
• Partner with leaders to meet project objectives and defined parameters.
• Develop and promote tools and templates to support projects and capture lessons learned.
• Facilitate collaboration across teams to drive understanding and improvements.
• Provide strategic analysis and guidance to executives and project teams.
• Create business cases, briefing materials, charters, budgets and progress reports.
• Develop comprehensive communication and change management plans.
• Occasional off-hours work during critical project phases.

Skills

Project management

Lean methodology

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Systems thinking

Meeting facilitation

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Lessons learned

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health, Public Administration or related discipline

Job description

Job Category: Professional

Hospital Location: Newmarket ON

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Number of Positions: 1

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $57.51 - $68.36

Why Join Our Team?

• A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety.
• Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable).
• Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

About the role

The Office of Strategy Management (OSM) is evolving to play a critical role as an internal consultancy helping Southlake Health transform into a Distributed Health Network through its Strategy for the Decade Ahead. We are recruiting a Strategic Business Partner to help advance strategic initiatives through enterprise and corporate project delivery, advisory services and organizational transformation.

Reporting to the Manager of Strategy, in the Office of Strategy Management (OSM), the Strategic Business Partner (SBP) has direct oversight for achieving the goals, objectives and status of all assigned strategic initiatives within their portfolio. SBPs are responsible for advancing Southlake’s Strategy for the Decade Ahead through project management, policy advisory, critical thinking, and change management. The SBP provides strategic direction and manages all components of Project Lifecycle Model including proof of concept, project development and delivery, and has significant engagement with members of the Executive Leadership Team, Directors across the organization, as well as Medical Chiefs and Physician Leaders.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Public Administration or a related discipline
• PMP certification required
• 5 years’ experience in Project Management required
• 5 years’ experience in Healthcare/Hospital environment required
• Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management principles and processes
• Lean certification with demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement projects and achieve results, preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developing and implementing change management plans in the health care environment
• Systems thinker, with experience leading projects and initiatives aligned with strategic directions
• Outstanding interpersonal, influencing and communication skills to build strong relationships, gain credibility and network effectively with all levels of the organization and with external clients and partners
• Experience leading, organizing and facilitating project-related meetings, developing project reports, presentations, statistics and other related documents, as required
• Proven experience in needs assessment, analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Demonstrated understanding of inter-professional collaboration and education
• Proven organizational skills and ability to handle multiple assignments and priorities
• Ability to evaluate and assess each project closely to identify lessons learned and best practices for implementation in future projects
• Ability to perform duties professionally and courteously and produce high-quality work while meeting deadlines and budget in accordance to Southlake *Regional Health Centre standards
• Excellent analytical skills
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills

What you’ll be doing

• Lead complex, cross-functional corporate initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget based on initial vision provided by Executive Sponsors
• Lead and work in partnership with leaders and interdisciplinary resources from across the organization to ensure project objectives are delivered according to defined parameters
• Develop, maintain, utilize and promote tools and templates to support strategic and corporate projects, strengthen project execution across the organization and promote lessons learned and evidence-based innovation
• Facilitate collaboration across teams to build understanding, address resistance, align priorities and sustain improvements
• Effectively communicate, coach and manage stakeholders to ensure strategic initiatives translate into lasting organizational change
• Provide strategic decision-making and a strategic perspective as required
• Lead strategic planning and facilitate project-related meetings
• Monitor project budgets, identify estimated final cost variances to budget and recommend corrective actions as required
• Provide oversight of project portfolios, manage risks, coordinate resources, monitor progress and hold teams accountable for achieving intended outcomes
• Serve as trusted advisors to executives, directors, physician leaders and project teams by providing strategic analysis, recommendations and evidence-based guidance
• Collaboratively develop business cases, briefing materials, executive charters, project and/or program budgets, progress reports, presentations and other related documents to help leaders navigate complex decisions
• Develop comprehensive communication and change management plans
• Ability to work off-hours and/or non-business hours during critical times of any project implementation

Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We prioritize a people-first workplace culture which emphasizes equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. To ensure fairness and transparency, all applications are reviewed and assessed by our dedicated team of recruiters and hiring managers, not by artificial intelligence (AI). We value the unique perspective each candidate brings to our organization.

Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used appropriately in our recruitment process.

Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake Health

Southlake Health is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and from those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your submission. We appreciate your interest in joining Southlake Health!