Located in the heart of the Great Lakes region in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is a leading regional healthcare provider serving communities across the Algoma District. With a modern, state‑of‑the‑art facility and an operating budget of $300 million, SAH delivers a broad range of primary, secondary, and select tertiary services, along with regional programs in renal care and cancer services. The hospital also provides community‑based mental health, addictions, and geriatric services, and partners with local educational institutions and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine to support clinical education and training. With a commitment to innovation, patient‑centred care, and operational excellence, SAH plays a critical role in advancing health outcomes for the region.

 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & Chief Executive Officer will be a visionary healthcare leader who will guide a vital regional institution through a period of significant transformation. As one of the largest employers in the Algoma District and a cornerstone of care for Sault Ste. Marie, the organization is at a pivotal moment – balancing financial constraints, rising community needs, and a refreshed strategic direction that demands innovation, collaboration, and new ways of working. The next CEO will have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery in the region, strengthen partnerships across the local and provincial health system, and lead a committed workforce that is deeply invested in its community. This is a chance to make a profound impact on both an organization and the population it serves.

 

The ideal candidate is an inspiring, values‑driven leader with the strategic acuity, emotional intelligence, and resilience to lead through complexity and change. They bring experience working across health systems or similarly multifaceted environments and have a demonstrated ability to build trust with physicians, staff, community partners, and government stakeholders. They excel in environments where financial discipline must be balanced with service excellence and innovation, and they are comfortable making bold decisions amid uncertainty. Politically astute and highly collaborative, they bring a steady, calm presence, communicate with clarity and transparency, and foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Above all, they possess a deep passion for delivering high‑quality care, strengthening communities, and leading people through transformation.

 

To Apply

To fill this position, Sault Area Hospital has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online.

 

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

 

Sault Area Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Sault Area Hospital throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

 

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.