Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement role: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital/Princess Margaret Hospital
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Allied Health Manager
Hours: 37.5 hour per week
Salary: $46.85 - $58.56 per hour
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: August 27, 2026

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Allied Health Team at UHN, the Operations Lead, Allied Health works in support of and in collaboration with the Allied Health (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, respiratory therapy, registered dietitian and social work) clinical team to provide leadership and direction for services.

Duties

• Maintaining responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the Allied Health Team
• Provide leadership and direction to the interprofessional and administrative team
• Assuming responsibility for the effective management of patient care and quality; managing and developing human resources
• Performing financial management responsibilities in collaboration with the financial manager/management team
• Performing corporate management responsibilities
• Work closely with the Manager of Allied Heath

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a regulated health profession, or recognized equivalent
• 4 years of managerial experience coupled with up to and including 6 years practical and related experience
• Experience in a primary care environment
• Membership in good standing with a Regulated Allied Health Professional College
• Demonstrated strong leadership and motivational skills
• Adaptable with the ability to implements change and facilitate it's acceptance by others
• Maintains and protects patient confidentiality in accordance with UHN Confidentiality policy requirements
• Has knowledge of applicable legislation affecting human resources (i.e. Human Rights, Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, etc.,)
• Has knowledge of collaborative networks, primary care, and integrated health systems
• Excellent recognizing, analyzing and resolving problems skills
• Excellent decision making skills with the ability to form/defend independent judgment and to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a self directed manner
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Working knowledge of computer, preferably Microsoft Office and Outlook applications

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.