The Royal is a mental illness treatment, teaching and research hospital, focused on patients with complex illness and addiction. We provide treatment while advancing research to bring the most effective new discoveries into practice.
The Royal operates in a highly regulated, publicly funded healthcare environment. We work closely with government, health system partners, and academic institutions. We are guided by our iCARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
We seek a trusted and respected healthcare finance leader to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at a critical moment in our corporate transformation.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Vice-President, Finance & Facilities (VPFF) provides experienced leadership across Finance, Supply Chain, Planning and Facilities Management. The VPFF builds and supports the people, processes and systems to enable operational excellence.
As SLT’s financial expert, they collaborate to enable an optimal environment for our patients, staff and stakeholders. The VPFF works with colleagues and leads their team to build a solid financial foundation to achieve our sustainable future. They are accountable for financial strategy, budgets, capital planning and oversight of planning and facilities, ensuring compliance, financial and environmental sustainability, and alignment with The Royal’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
With direction and support from the COO, the VPFF oversees major contracts, revenue-generating initiatives, and partnerships. They provide financial leadership to ensure risk engagement and resource optimization across The Royal. They support The Royal’s Board from a Finance, Supply Chain, Planning and Facilities perspective. They represent The Royal as a service provider at related partner Boards and Committees. They also liaise with, build and maintain finance credibility with system partners, funders and government.
The ideal candidate has 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in the hospital sector. They have an Accounting, Business, Commerce, or Administration degree. A related master’s degree is preferred. The candidate is required to hold a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Additional certifications in areas such as Auditing, Healthcare Administration, Project Management (PMP), or Supply Chain (CPIM/CSCP) are assets.
The Royal is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Leaders are expected to uphold principles of anti-racism, health equity, and psychological and physical safety for staff and patients.
The Royal is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care, teaching and research hospitals. Our mandate is simple: to help more people living with mental illness and addiction into recovery faster.
We combine our specialized mental health care, advocacy, research, and education to transform the lives of people living with complex and treatment-resistant mental illness.
Our Institute of Mental Health Research, affiliated with the University of Ottawa, brings together leading mental health professionals, scientists, and technology to gain a deeper understanding of the brain, and investigate innovative approaches to preventing and treating mental illness.
The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health raises funds that help support our work. It brings together community leaders and mental health advocates to advance mental health research and education.
We place a sharp focus on awareness building and health promotion public education initiatives such as Conversations at The Royal and Is It Just Me? Conversations about Youth Mental Health.