Accreditation Lead - Full Time Temporary (Until Approx. October 2026) - Markham Stouffville Hospital

About the role

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario's leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children's services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT). Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on deliverin

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Oak Valley Health's accreditation program, ensuring ongoing organizational readiness and compliance with Accreditation Canada standards.
• Partner with leaders and teams across the organization to support accreditation activities, Required Organizational Practices (ROPs), quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety priorities.
• Coordinate accreditation assessments, tracers, mock surveys, onsite survey preparation, and follow-up action plans. Monitor accreditation progress, analyze performance data, and develop reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and committees.
• Provide education, guidance, and subject matter expertise on accreditation standards while fostering engagement and a culture of continuous quality improvement.
• What you bring to the role:
• Diploma in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Quality Improvement, or a related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in healthcare, public service, or a non-profit environment.
• Experience supporting accreditation, quality improvement, project coordination, or organizational change initiatives.
• Knowledge of Accreditation Canada standards, Required Organizational Practices (ROPs), and accreditation processes is considered an asset.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams while influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and healthcare information systems.
• Project Management, Quality Improvement, and/or Accreditation Canada training or certification is considered an asset.
• Bilingualism is considered an asset.
• Work Schedule:
• Monday to Friday, Days
• Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Requirements

• You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
• What We Need:
• The successful candidate will lead accreditation planning, monitoring, reporting, education, and evaluation activities across the organization while partnering with clinical and non-clinical leaders to support compliance, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.

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Additional Information

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application. Land acknowledgement: Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty. Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

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