Director, Strategy, Process Improvement and Project Management Office

POSITION TYPE : Permanent, Full-time, Day, 75 hours / pay period, 1.0 FTE

SALARY SCALE : $148,438 to $179,923 annually

Why should I join Bruyère Health?

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

What is in it for me?

Competitive benefits program

Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)

Wellness program and on-site gyms

Employee perks program

Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program

Professional development and learning opportunities

What would my role be?

Reporting to the Vice-President, Strategy, Quality & Performance, this role is responsible to provide strategic leadership in advancing Bruyère Health’s organizational priorities through integrated planning, performance management, and enterprise-wide improvement initiatives.

Specifically, this role leads to the development and execution of annual strategic and operational planning processes, ensuring alignment between organizational goals, priorities, initiatives, and measurable outcomes. This role champions the advancement of strategy management practices, strengthens organizational performance frameworks, and supports the successful implementation of key strategic initiatives across Bruyère Health.

This role is also responsible for leading the process improvement function within the organization and providing leadership for the Project Management Office (PMO), establishing effective governance structures, promoting process improvement and project management excellence, and enabling the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives. Serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to senior leaders, Board members, teams across Bruyère Health, and key stakeholders, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The main responsibilities include:

Providing strategic oversight and leadership to ensure initiatives and projects are delivered effectively, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives and priorities.

Developing and evolving corporate performance management frameworks to support measurement, reporting, and accountability for strategic outcomes, including progress tracking, risk management, and key performance indicators.

Leading the development of executive-level reporting and insights to support decision-making, organizational alignment, and continuous improvement.

Serving as an internal expert and advisor on strategy deployment, operational planning, performance measurement, and project management practices.

Leading organization-wide process improvement projects using lean six sigma methodologies and advanced data analysis tools and expertise

Building strong partnerships across the organization to support the successful execution of strategic priorities and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and results-driven performance.

How do I qualify?

Required:

Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or Industrial Engineering

Project Management Office (PMO) Certification

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB), Change Management Practitioner (PROSCI) or Agile Scrum Master Certification

Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a leadership role

Experience leading change and transformation initiatives, as well as the implementation of complex projects, systems, and strategic PMO functions

Preferred:

Master’s degree relevant to the scope of position, i.e. Master of Business Administration, master’s in digital Transformation and Innovation, or other relevant degree

Fluent in French and English

Key Competencies

Ability to structure, prioritize, and deliver complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders

Competency in assessing, standardizing and guiding process improvement efforts

Ability to lead a team of professionals

Ability to engage and align diverse stakeholders across and at all levels in the organization

Focused on outcomes, accountability and measurable results

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment

Additional Information

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada’s official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting.

Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy PHIL 04 - Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.