Rooted in the values of its Christian heritage, Belmont House is a charitable non-profit organization that provides a variety of housing and care options for seniors, including long-term care, retirement living and a developing focus on community support.  Belmont House was established in 1852 and has a long history of evolving and growing to meet the changing needs of the community it serves.                                                                                                                                                     Currently, Belmont House has 140 long-term care beds and 81 retirement apartments.  As part of the Government’s commitment to increase long-term care beds in the province, Belmont House has been given approval to expand on its current site, adding an eleven-story building with an additional 168 long-term care beds and 30 retirement assisted living beds.

Principle Responsibilities

To support this growth and to create succession strength in the organization, Belmont House has created a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) position.  Reporting to the CEO, the COO will lead the daily operations, including Nursing, Support Services, Finance and Information Technology/Systems, Human Resources and Retirement Living Services.  The COO works closely with the CEO and guides the management team to ensure effective execution of the strategic and operational plans to support the organization.  The position provides leadership to create streamlined and integrated systems and processes that support and prepare for the expansion of beds and services.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     In line for the succession of the CEO position, the COO will stand in for the CEO in their absence. This position provides the COO with the opportunity to support and establish the operational changes necessary prior to assuming the role of CEO.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess an advanced post-secondary degree in Business, Social Sciences, Healthcare Management or related field.  In addition, they will have held progressively senior roles within the healthcare, long-term care and/or non-profit sectors.  They will bring a strategic mindset, and be able to articulate and communicate a vision, with an ability to focus on and deliver the details of implementation.  They will be an effective leader of people, with a talent for mentoring their team and growing organizational capacity by building team strength.  They should have a strong understanding of the business and finance elements of the organization, with an ability to develop short and long-range plans to ensure the organization’s ability to deliver system strength in a time of change and transition.  As important, the new COO will have an appreciation and respect for the Christian values that drive the way care is delivered and demonstrate a passion for making a difference in the lives of seniors.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   To express your interest in this exciting leadership opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence to https://www.miramsbecker.com/chief-operating-officer-belmont-house/, or call Penny Mirams at 647-395-0176.                                                                                                                                                       Belmont House accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To accommodate your needs, please provide notice in advance.

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