Director, Planning and Design

Overview  Logic Executive Search and Workplace Solutions is proud to partner with Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) in the search for a Director, Planning and Design.
Windsor Regional Hospital is one of the largest acute care hospitals in Ontario and serves as the regional provider of advanced healthcare services for Windsor and Essex County. Operating across multiple campuses, the hospital delivers a comprehensive range of acute, ambulatory, and specialized programs, including regional services in complex trauma, cardiac care, renal dialysis, stroke and neurosurgery, intensive care, cancer care, mental health, maternal and child health, and paediatric services.

The hospital plays a central role in supporting both primary and highly specialized care for a growing and diverse community of approximately 400,000 residents.
The Director, Planning and Design is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of large‑scale hospital redevelopment initiatives, including the Fancsy Family Hospital project and the Ouellette Site Redevelopment. Reporting to the Vice President of Redevelopment, this role serves as a core member of the Redevelopment leadership team and provides strategic oversight across planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project close‑out phases.
The Director ensures that all planning and design activities reflect the hospital’s long‑term strategic vision while integrating clinical, operational, and organizational perspectives. This role acts as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, external consultants, regulatory bodies, and community partners to ensure the successful delivery of complex, high‑value healthcare infrastructure projects.
Position Availability:
This posting is for a vacancy within the organization
What’s In It For You?
Base Salary Range: $144,868 - $194,868
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Available
Unlimited Time Off Vacation Policy
Opportunity to make a lasting community impact while working on large-scale projects
What You’ll Be Responsible For:
Planning, Design, and Execution
Leading all planning and design activities for large‑scale redevelopment projects across Windsor Regional Hospital sites.
Ensuring projects align with the hospital’s long‑term strategic vision, approved design principles, and community expectations.
Translating clinical, operational, and best‑practice research into functional requirements and Project Specific Output Specifications (PSOS).
Stakeholder and Regulatory Engagement
Coordinating closely with senior leadership, clinical teams, user groups, and external consultants to advance planning and design deliverables.
Preparing, submitting, and supporting approval materials for regulatory authorities, including government ministries, infrastructure agencies, and municipal partners.
Introduce planning phases to clinical leadership, guide participation, and proactively address concerns or impacts on service delivery.
Capital Project Delivery
Providing oversight for projects delivered through alternative financing and procurement models, from early planning through construction and commissioning.
Leading RFQ and RFP processes, supporting bid evaluations, and advancing recommendations through senior management to the Board.
Directing the day‑to‑day management of architectural, engineering, and consultant teams during design, procurement, and construction phases.
Design Development and Integration
Overseeing development of room data sheets and functional layouts, ensuring alignment with clinical workflows and operational plans.
Validating furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) requirements in collaboration with hospital and external specialists.
Monitoring the impact of equipment procurement on design and construction, integrating requirements into specifications and project agreements as needed.
Municipal and External Coordination
Working with municipal and county authorities to ensure zoning, planning approvals, and site plan obligations are fully met.
Supporting planning and coordination of ancillary developments, such as innovation parks or medical office buildings.
Leading specialized…