Director, Integrated Digital Transformation

at  Grand River Hospital

In April 2024, the Boards of St. Mary’s General and Grand River Hospitals both independently voted in favour of a voluntary merger of the Hospitals to form a new hospital organization. This evolution of our partnership will occur alongside our joint redevelopment work, as we strive to build a new acute care campus in the community. We welcome talent to both St. Mary’s General Hospital and Grand River Hospital that are ready to be part of an exciting, generational change for hospital care in Waterloo Region.
As Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital build the “Future of Care” together and a unified new hospital starting in April 2025, they are looking to recruit the digital leadership that will enable the success of a new hospital that delivers innovative care to Ontario’s fastest growing region. More specifically the hospitals are seeking to recruit 3 digital services leaders to make the vision of high quality innovative a reality.
Waterloo Region is uniquely positioned as a place where healthcare, innovation, and research can collaborate to deliver world class care. The hospitals proudly partner with local academic institutions the University of Waterloo, Conestoga College, McMaster University and Wilfrid Laurier University, and our local innovation sector including Communitech, the Accelerator Centre, Medical Innovation Xchange, and others.
We currently have an opportunity for Director, Integrated Digital Transformation within Digital Services – Grand River & St. Mary’s General Hospitals .
How Director, Integrated Digital Transformation our teams:
Reporting to the VP Digital Services and Chief Information Officer the Director of Digital Transformation is responsible for leading the hospital’s efforts in advancing innovation through strategic digital projects and initiatives. This role focuses on leveraging technology to improve patient care, streamline operations, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

• Strategic Planning:
  o Develop and implement a comprehensive digital transformation strategy aligned with the hospital’s vision, goals, and strategic plan.

o Collaborate with departments such as Innovation, Strategy, and Research to identify and prioritize opportunities for technological advancements.

• Project Management:

o Oversee Senior Project Managers and other resources dedicated to implementing digital projects across various departments.

o Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

• Innovation and Improvement :

o Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the hospital.

o Stay abreast of emerging technologies in healthcare and assess their potential impact on organizational goals.

• Stakeholder Collaboration :

o Work closely with clinical and administrative leaders to ensure alignment between technology initiatives and business objectives.
o Foster partnerships with external stakeholders to drive innovation within the hospital ecosystem.

The Director, Integrated Digital Transformation has:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. (Master’s level preferred)
• Project Management Professional and Change Management Certifications (preferred)
• Education, experience, or certifications in artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, data analytics
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in healthcare applications, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with clinical and corporate applications in a hospital setting.
• Extensive experience in IT management and digital transformation, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Proven leadership experience managing diverse technology teams.
• Proficiency in IT infrastructure management.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Strong conflict resolution, service, and contract management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical documentation.