Exceptional Care–Exceptional People
The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.
- The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
- The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!
Why Choose BCHS?
- Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
- Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
- HOOPP Pension Plan
- Predictable work locations
- Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
- Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
- Wellness matters – our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
- Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Project Director, the Manger of Change Leadership will be responsible for design, development and leadership of the implementation of MEDITECH expanse project. They will work with every team in the organization, with multiple deliverables including team assessments, readiness, preparedness, training, and evaluation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Primary responsibility will be working as part of the Organizational Development team to create and implement change management plans and strategies that maximize employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance to Meditech Expanse
- Build relationships with stakeholders at all levels to drive adoption of the change.
- Apply a structured methodology and lead all change management activities within the organization.
- Facilitate the successful implementation of organizational change initiatives by preparing stakeholders for the change, defining the desired future, anticipating potential reactions for the project, anticipating sources of resistance and barriers to change, and developing mitigation resources, tools and tactics.
- Implementing a Communications Plan that identifies target audiences, identifying what support, resources and tools are needed to facilitate stakeholders through the transition.
- Anticipating the systemic impact of emergent issues.
- Work with leadership to implement change and advise on Organizational Development initiatives, including strategic and operational change management, team effectiveness, leadership, and professional development.
- Provide assessment and recommendations to stakeholders throughout with respect to aligning department or project-specific initiatives with organizational culture, norms, leadership practices and BCHS Mission, Vision, Values, and strategic directions.
- Develop and implement supports, projects, and interventions based on high return on investment, aligning with BCHS values and strategic directions.
- Interview client(s) and assess, then monitor, for readiness and commitment to change and address challenges revealed during the consulting process.
- Directs and champions cross-organizational projects of high complexity in support of longer-term organizational and regional goals, defining success measures and deliverables
- Analyzes data/trend information, identifying and recommending possible improvement/study areas, and the impact of their implementation, e.g. tracking on project timelines and deliverables
- Develops and implements Change Management Program policy, process, and standards across the region;
- Provides leadership, coordination and oversight in the delivery of strategic solutions which are made up of multiple projects running in parallel;
- Provides recommendations on emerging trends/technologies, developing and presenting business cases, including cost-benefit analyses, for approval and leading their implementation
Mandatory Qualifications
- Effective September 7th, 2021, all applicants must provide proof of two doses for full vaccination against Covid-19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per Organization Policy, Covid-19 Immunization and Management.
- Masters degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Certification from the Project Management Institute required, with specific certification in Change Management and Adoption
- A minimum of 5 years of recent experience within organization development, leading organizational-wide projects that support and enhance performance, engagement, and sustainable change.
- Prior experience working in a hospital or healthcare setting is considered an asset.
Mandatory Competencies
- Demonstrates effective health and safety leadership and vision
- Mentors, monitors performance and ensures action plans for professional development; provides learning opportunities; designs development plans for talent pool management
- Continually seeks and capitalizes upon opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships
- Develops and presents materials as required
- Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
Accommodation
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
