Director, Cancer Centre

## Director, Cancer Centre Apply:
Newmarket ON:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 9, 2026 (23 days left to apply):
JR-102354

Job Category:
Leadership### ### Hospital

Location:

Newmarket ON### ### Job Type: Permanent, Full time### ### ### ### Number of Positions: 1### ### Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $84.67 - $100.64
** 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.

If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve!

We are excited to announce an opening for a Director, Cancer Centre!
Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Regional Vice President, Cancer Services (Central), the successful applicant will provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of the Cancer Centre s includes patient care delivery, operational planning, human resource development, financial stewardship, quality improvement, education, and research.
As a key member of our leadership team, you will foster interprofessional collaboration across the continuum of care, ensuring excellence in patient outcomes, service delivery, and staff engagement.
** What you'll be doing:
*** Serve as a role model, exemplifying Southlake’s values and professional competencies.
* Collaborate with the  Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Directors, Managers, Physician Leaders, Clinical Chiefs, Division Heads and team members to develop and implement the department’s vision and mission in alignment with Southlake’s overall strategy.
* Translate organizational priorities into clear program goals, ensuring they remain strategic, relevant, and actionable.
* Set priorities and allocate resources based on current and future program needs aligned with corporate objectives.
* Champion principles of continuous improvement, change management, systems thinking, project management, and evidence-based practices across all initiatives.
* Support the implementation of hospital policies and standards of care to achieve our vision and objectives.
* Lead strategic planning for the Cancer Centre programs, incorporating best practices and innovative approaches.
* Engage with provincial initiatives and service delivery changes through collaboration with organizations such as OHA, MOH, and OH.
* Monitor and manage clinical quality outcomes in partnership with department leaders and inter-professional teams.
* Ensure ongoing development and updating of standards of practice in alignment with evolving professional knowledge and hospital frameworks.
* Foster a collaborative environment, promoting respect for all roles and encouraging professional development and research.
* Advocate for a multidisciplinary approach to care, positioning the team as central to patient care and service delivery.
* Integrate patient-centred care into all decisions, policies, and strategies.
* Recruit, support, and develop staff to ensure their competence and advancement in their fields of specialty.
* Implement effective communication strategies to keep staff informed and engaged in delivering high-quality patient care.
* Champion evidence-based clinical excellence, continuous learning, outcome evaluation, and research.
* Build and strengthen relationships with academic organizations to facilitate staff and student placements and…