Manager, Leadership Programs

About Proximity

Proximity Institute (Proximity) is an independent charitable organization dedicated to leadership development at the most senior level in Ontario hospitals. Our mandate is leadership development and change leadership. Our purpose is to advance hospital CEO leadership for the health of Ontarians. Our long‑term ambition is to work collaboratively with Ontario hospitals to identify, develop and ready a quality pipeline of emerging CEO talent.

Proximity was founded by the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA).

The Manager, Leadership Programs is an integral member of a small, high‑performing team responsible for the design, delivery and continuous improvement of leadership development programs and learning experiences for Ontario hospital leaders. Working closely with healthcare leaders, stakeholders, and subject matter experts, the Manager translates sector insights and emerging leadership priorities into practical learning experiences, tools, and thought leadership that strengthen leadership capacity across Ontario hospitals.

The role combines stakeholder engagement, facilitation, program leadership, and thought leadership to create impactful leadership development opportunities aligned with Proximity's strategic priorities.

This is an individual contributor role focused on leadership development program design and delivery, with no direct people management responsibilities.

• Lead and execute leadership development initiatives such as round tables and workshops that deliver exceptional value to hospital leaders, and are aligned with Proximity’s strategy
• Provide leadership and subject matter expertise on leadership development topics, serving as a trusted partner to stakeholders and contributing to the development of Proximity's thought leadership
• Arrange, participate in and/or facilitate information gathering methodologies such as interviews, focus groups and literature reviews to build understanding of complex leadership dilemmas and concepts, in order to customize leadership interventions that are bespoke and highly contextually relevant
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with hospital leaders, healthcare stakeholders, industry partners, researchers, and academic collaborators
• Continuously improve offerings by developing assessment protocols, conduct analysis, and make and implement recommendations
• Manage budgets, schedule and scope of initiatives in adherence with Proximity project management practices
• Support the running of the leadership development team operations by contributing to strategic planning and alignment with organizational goals, roadmap development and tracking, and performance measurement
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop publications, including short articles, business or teaching cases, and other materials that drive leadership development and strategic value
• Work in partnership with internal and external research partners, including industry experts and academic leaders, to identify and develop relevant work that supports leadership development initiatives
• Prepare and present at internal and external leadership meetings, board meetings and conferences

As part of a small and collaborative team, you will contribute to an “all hands on deck” environment where flexibility, ownership, and teamwork are essential.

You bring strengths in areas such as:

• Leadership Development:
  Strong ability to define and analyze complex problems, recognize patterns, conduct thematic analysis, and generate practical, data‑driven solutions that are highly relevant to specific leadership stakeholder groups
• Communication & Writing:
  Exceptional clarity in writing and verbal communication, with an ability to distill complex ideas into clear, logical, and actionable insights.
• Program Management:
  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating efficiency and organizational skill in fast‑paced environments.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Engage with hospital CEOs and senior leaders, building trust‑based relationships and collaborative partnerships, with demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Collab…