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Manager, within People & Culture Portfolio
Position: Manager, within People & Culture Portfolio
Employer: Georgian Bay General Hospital
City: Midland
State/Province: ON
Valid Until: Jul 20, 2025
Georgian Bay General Hospital
Manager, within People & Culture Portfolio
Join GBGH’s Leadership Team in Making Excellent Care Personal!
 
Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is looking for a skilled and passionate leader to join our People and Culture team as Manager, People Services. Located in picturesque Central Ontario just 90 minutes north of Toronto, this is an opportunity to lead and inspire in a progressive and growing environment.
 
The Manager within the People & Culture Portfolio will have a meaningful hand in how GBGH attracts, supports, and engages employees, volunteers, learners and professional staff. This is a role for someone eager to bring new ideas, lead a dedicated team, and drive modern people practices that help build a workplace where individuals feel valued, supported, and connected to our shared purpose. In light of a vacancy, GBGH is currently reviewing what this portfolio will include but will be some combination of workforce analytics, labour and employee relations, total rewards and payroll, volunteer services, talent acquisition, staffing office, and professional staff recruitment and retention. Above all else the Manager will help ensure that excellent care at GBGH remains personal and meaningful for patients, staff and the community.
 
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Manager will be a key pillar in GBGH meeting its strategic objective of Dedicated Team. The Manager, People Services will join GBGH at a time of growth and transformation, where people and culture are at the centre of how care is delivered. The Manager will focus on delivering on organizational wide initiatives, providing strategic advice as a trusted partner, and support day to day operations of the selected department. This role offers the chance to bring fresh ideas and strong leadership to human resources work that matters, from using workforce data to drive innovative strategies, to building relationships that support both employees and professional staff.
 
The Manager will influence how GBGH attracts and retains talent, navigates complex labour relations, and creates a workplace where people feel valued and connected to a shared purpose. It is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a hospital deeply committed to making excellent care personal.
 
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
At GBGH, we take pride in being a place where people care deeply. Our team is dedicated to their work, to one another, and to the community we serve. The Manager, People Services will help shape how we support our teams, strengthen our people-centred culture, and live our purpose every day.
 
The Manager will work closely with members of the leadership team, frontline staff, and community partners. They will guide and support their team in achieving GBGH’s objectives and will often be called upon to navigate complex situations and provide valued guidance to help drive results.
 
The successful candidate will bring:
  • Experience in a management role, leading people-focused programs in a complex organization
  • At least five years of progressive human resources experience, ideally in a healthcare or large organizational setting
  • A university degree in human resources, health administration, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • CHRL designation or active progress toward certification is preferred
  • Proven ability to provide solutions-focused advice within the portfolio, while building engagement, managing risk, and delivering results
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage at all levels and lead with empathy, integrity, and alignment with GBGH’s values and employee value proposition
  • Strong skills in policy interpretation, labour and employee relations, and applying collective agreements
  • Familiarity with HR systems and analytics, with experience in platforms like UKG, Talent Pool Builder, or Meditech considered an asset
  • Experience managing budgets and aligning resources with organizational priorities
  • As a partially designated French-speaking organization, French verbal and written communication skills are considered an asset
 
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role is $111,000 to $131,000 annually. The successful candidate will also be eligible for up to 5% pay for performance. GBGH offers 100% employer-paid extended health benefits, an annual personal spending account, participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), and access to apply to education grants.
 
HOW TO APPLY
To explore this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter prior to end of day on July 20, 2025. 
 
THE HOSPITAL
GBGH is a 113-bed hospital located in Midland, Ontario and serving a catchment area that includes the communities of Midland, Penetanguishene, Township of Tiny, Township of Tay, Christian Island, Georgian Bay Township and Springwater Township. It serves a population base of 55,000 swelling to nearly 200,000 during peak tourism season. 
 
With a dedicated team of over 800 employees, 150+ professional staff, and a growing number of volunteers, we are committed to serving our supportive and positive community with excellence. GBGH offers a diverse array of services that includes acute care, surgical services, obstetrics, Level 3 ICU, emergency services, comprehensive medical imaging, rehabilitation and complex continuing care. With a community that is rapidly growing, and aging, we continue to reimagine what the future of healthcare delivery looks like for our community and are working actively to expand services with strategic investments to meet the ever- changing needs of our community members. For further information please visit our GBGH website at gbgh.on.ca.
 
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates 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. 
 
GBGH is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’).  If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply including visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2s+ community, and anyone else who will contribute to a diverse workplace.