Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; SVP & CFO

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (SVP & CFO)

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute ("the Institute") is Canada’s leading dedicated cardiovascular health centre, recognised for excellence in patient care, research, education and innovation. As the Institute advances an ambitious vision for the future, to be "your world leading Heart Institute transforming heart health and cardiac care", powered by a people‑first culture, digital health, artificial intelligence, advanced cardiac technologies and world‑class research, it is seeking an experienced Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ("SVP & CFO") to help shape its next chapter.

Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the SVP & CFO will guide the strategic direction and long‑term sustainability of one of Canada’s most respected academic health institutions. The role spans the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), the Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation (OHIRC) and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation (UOHIF).

The incumbent will provide executive oversight for Finance, Treasury, Procurement, Human Resources, Legal Affairs, Research Compliance, Research Administration and Innovation, ensuring these functions operate in an integrated and aligned manner to support the Institute’s strategic priorities.

As the ideal candidate, you are a collaborative, forward‑thinking executive with exceptional financial and business acumen, sound judgment and professional integrity. You are known for building trusted relationships, navigating complexity with composure and confidence, inspiring trust and excellence with peers, the Board of Directors, clinicians, researchers, government and academic partners and the broader healthcare community.

This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise strategy, enable breakthrough care innovations and research, strengthen organisational performance and support world‑leading patient‑ and people‑centred care. Most importantly, you will apply your breadth of experience and leadership skills in ways that truly have life‑changing impact.

For more information about the Institute or the SVP & CFO role, please contact Mike Naufal () and Collin Ritch ().