Position
Regional Clinical Planning and Transformation Lead
Department
Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team
Job Location
Stratford, Ontario
Posting #
275-26
Position Type
Temporary Full-Time
Salary Range
$41.60-$46.24 per hour
Union
Non-Union
Posted Date: August 13, 2026
Expiry Date: September 7, 2026
WHY IS HPHA THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU?
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is an organization that influences proactive change; embraces the potential of partnerships; harnesses the power of performance, and values the skills and guidance of our people – staff, patients, families and caregivers included to advance our healthcare system. HPHA is a multi-site organization that includes Clinton Public Hospital, St. Marys Memorial Hospital, Seaforth Community Hospital and Stratford General Hospital.
ROLE
The Regional Clinical Planning and Transformation Lead will lead through influence by coordinating existing regional initiatives, planning tables, leadership groups, and organizational resources to advance clinical system transformation. The role will identify opportunities to align priorities, reduce duplication, share expertise, and leverage existing capacity across organizations.
Working closely with executive sponsors, hospital leaders, physicians, Ontario Health, the HPA-OHT, municipalities, and community partners, the Lead will support collective planning, co-design, implementation readiness, and regional decision-making while ensuring that work is embedded within existing organizational and governance structures wherever possible.
The role facilitates options, alignment, implementation readiness, and decision support; it does not make decisions on behalf of hospital executives, medical leadership, participating organizations, or boards.
The Lead will facilitate the development and assessment of options but will not replace the decision-making authority of participating organizations, executive sponsors, medical leadership, or boards.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)
- Post-graduate degree or equivalent experience in health administration, business administration, public administration, project management, health system planning, health policy, or a related field
- Change Management / Project management qualification (PP, CAP, Project+) or equivalent work experience (preferably healthcare and/or population health related)
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in healthcare project management, system planning, clinical operations, quality improvement, change management, health system transformation, or regional clinical services planning.
- Experience working in complex, multi-site or multi-organization healthcare environments.
- Experience facilitating clinical planning, quality improvement, Lean, redesign, integrated care initiatives, executive planning tables, or sensitive multi-party discussions.
- Experience supporting executive committees, governance tables, boards, regional planning processes, and options assessment.
DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE(S) & EDUCATION
- Project Management Professional certification, change management certification, quality improvement training, facilitation or mediation training, or equivalent experience would be considered an asset.
- Existing clinical project manager qualifications identify a post-graduate degree, PMP certification or equivalent project management experience, and healthcare/business administration experience as preferred assets.
- Rural health system experience and/or Ontario Health Team experience would be an asset.
OUR COMMUNITIES
Our communities are small in size but large in amusement; you will always find spectacular local heritage, a live event, a wide range of cuisine and locally owned stores. The communities and surrounding areas are enriched by their arts and culture. Huron Perth offers a wide variety of activities, regardless of your interests, from the famous Stratford Festival, museums, Seaforth’s historic Main Street shopping, historical downtowns, the St. Marys swimming quarry, close proximity to Lake Huron, cycling and hiking trails, art and cooking classes, the Clinton Raceway, or simply enjoying the local parks with your friends.
Care to join us?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Location: Stratford General Hospital located in Stratford, Ontario.
Department: Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team
Our Organization: The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. We know that we are strengthened by a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all equity deserving groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, persons who identify as women and persons of marginalized sexual orientation and gender identities. Upon individual requests, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.
This job posting is being advertised for new vacancy within the Hospital. The status of the position is indicated to provide transparency in accordance with applicable regulations.
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All application reviews and hiring decisions are conducted by HPHA Human Resource professionals and/or the hiring managers.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants interested in becoming a part of an energetic, caring team in a fast-paced and rewarding environment can submit their cover letter and resume as either a PDF or Word document(s) to postings listed on hpha.ca/careers by 11:59pm on the listed closing date. Paper or email-based resumes will not be accepted.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on the skill, ability, experience and qualifications. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview or other applicable testing where required.
