Vice President, Infrastructure, Information Services & Chief Financial Officer

Riverside Health Care (Riverside) is a fully accredited multi-site, multi-faceted health care system providing service to the Rainy River District and is the third largest provider in spectacular Northwestern Ontario. The Rainy River District is a remarkable place to call home, encompassing diverse communities across the North West, defined by resilience, connection, and a deep commitment to caring for one another. Riverside has sites across the western portion of the District and serves a catchment area of more than 22,000 residents across 4.7 million acres in Fort Frances, Emo, and Rainy River.

About the role

The Vice President, Infrastructure, Information Services & Chief Financial Officer (VP & CFO) joins Riverside at a pivotal moment of transformation and opportunity. Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role offers the rare chance to shape the future of healthcare delivery across a geographically vast and uniquely interconnected region of Northwestern Ontario.

As Riverside continues to advance its strategic priorities, modernize its infrastructure and technology platforms, and strengthen its long-term financial sustainability, the VP & CFO will play a critical role in setting direction and driving execution. Leading an integrated portfolio spanning finance, infrastructure, information services, capital planning, procurement, business intelligence, and support services, the successful candidate will help position Riverside to meet the evolving needs of patients, residents, staff, physicians, and communities across the Rainy River District while guiding the organization through a period of significant organizational and system transformation.

Beyond operational leadership, this executive will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, a champion for innovation and modernization, and a key advocate for Riverside with Ontario Health, the Ministry of Health, municipal, regional, and provincial partners. They will strengthen strategic partnerships, advocate for Riverside within Ontario's evolving healthcare system, and lead transformational initiatives that position the organization for long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Lead an integrated portfolio spanning finance, infrastructure, information services, capital planning, procurement, business intelligence, and support services.
• Set direction and drive execution of strategic priorities, infrastructure modernization, and technology platform advancements.
• Strengthen long-term financial sustainability and guide the organization through transformation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, championing innovation and modernization.
• Advocate for Riverside with Ontario Health, the Ministry of Health, and other municipal, regional, and provincial partners.
• Strengthen strategic partnerships and lead transformational initiatives for long-term success.
• Navigate Ontario's evolving healthcare landscape, including changing funding models.
• Position Riverside as a trusted regional partner through evidence-informed decision-making.
• Foster a culture of accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is an authentic, collaborative, and values-driven executive who inspires confidence through leadership, judgement, and integrity. While bringing strong financial expertise, they are first and foremost an enterprise leader who excels at building relationships, developing high-performing teams, and guiding organizations through complexity and change.

• Politically astute with experience operating within Ontario's evolving healthcare landscape.
• Ability to navigate changing funding models and build constructive relationships with Ontario Health and the Ministry of Health.
• Understanding of technology, analytics, and evidence-informed decision-making as enablers of organizational performance.
• Recognized for integrity, humility, visibility, and ability to earn trust.
• Engaging people leader who develops others and fosters collaboration.
• Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with a passion for rural healthcare.

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery in a geographically vast and uniquely interconnected region of Northwestern Ontario, working alongside a new CEO and an evolving executive leadership team.

Pay

Salary range: $160,000 to $170,000 annually.

Riverside Health Care is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities, upon request.