Director, Strategic Projects and Optimization

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: Non Union

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto General Hospital 

Department: Joint Department of Medical Imaging

Reports to: Vice President, Clinical

Salary Range: $115,730 to $165,730 annually 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Status: Permanent Full Time

Closing Date: March 26, 2026

The Director, Strategic Projects and Optimization is a position focused on collaborating with leaders in TeamUHN's Joint Department of Medical Imaging and Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) and colleagues in areas such as UHN’s Michener Institute. The Director will lead strategic initiatives that strengthen workforce sustainability and operational performance within Medical Imaging. Initially, the role will focus on defining and implementing opportunities expand Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) clinical placements and strengthen the recruitment pipeline. Additionally, the Director will develop operational plans that establish the foundation for optimizing imaging operations. Over time, the Director will support broader transformational initiatives that improve access, efficiency, and the delivery of high-quality imaging services within a complex academic health system.

Duties

• Lead the development and implementation of strategies to expand and strengthen clinical placement opportunities for Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) students in partnership with UHN’s Michener Institute
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with academic partners to support high-quality clinical training experiences and create a sustainable pipeline for recruitment into hospital MRT roles
• Develop modality-specific operational plans across Medical Imaging to guide service delivery, capacity planning, and resource optimization
• Support the translation of operational data analysis into actionable insights to inform resource optimization
• Work with modality leaders and operational teams to translate operational plans into actionable initiatives that support consistent, high-quality service delivery
• Support the planning and implementation of strategic and transformational initiatives within Medical Imaging that advance program priorities and modernization efforts
• Facilitate collaboration across clinical, operational, and academic stakeholders to drive alignment and successful implementation of initiatives
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within Medical Imaging 
• Identify and implement effective change and project management frameworks and processes to advance key priorities based on best practices
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders in planning and project prioritization process
• Monitor changing priorities, trends, legislative requirements and/or other internal and external emerging issues, analyzing the potential impact on organizational goals, priorities, and activities and recommending and/or implementing appropriate strategies to achieve desired results
• Participate actively as a member of the UHN leadership team: keeping the clinical VP and portfolio leadership team fully informed on the status of initiatives and important factors influencing academic practice and patient centred care
• Contribute to corporate efforts and initiatives, as appropriate, to enhance UHN’s mission, values, and goals, including operational effectiveness and patient and staff satisfaction

• Completion of a Masters degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or recognized equivalent
• At minimum, 10 years of practical and related experience
• Track record of demonstrated professional accomplishments, with a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a senior-level professional development, planning, or project management role
• At minimum, 5 years of management experience in a health care setting
• Project/change management education and experience essential to lead complex projects and deliver results that meet identified expectations and timelines
• Demonstrate a leadership style which is visionary, creative, and collaborative
• Ability to implement robust project management practices, including regular progress tracking, risk assessment, and performance evaluation

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.