Chief of Business Strategy and Innovation (Thrive Group)
Chief of Business Strategy and Innovation (Thrive Group)
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Thrive Group is currently hiring afull-timeChief of Business Strategy and Innovation.
Our Story: Thrive Group was established in 2013 to provide a more consolidated and cost effective approach to the provision of infrastructure services for St. Peters Residence at Chedoke and AbleLiving Support Services. The governing Boards of each organization understood the need to radically change how back-office supports were structured in order to ensure that with increasing demands and overstretched budgets as much of the funding received through their Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) project-based funding and donor contributions as possible could be channeled to where it was most needed quality front-line care for their clients and residents. By consolidating each organizations Human Resources Information Technology Finance and Facilities Management functions and recruiting one Chief Executive Officer overall administrative costs were reduced without sacrificing the strength that an informed and professional back-office infrastructure could offer. Currently Thrive Group is responsible for the operation of four member organizations:
- St. Peters Residence at Chedoke
- AbleLiving Services
- Capability Support Services
- Idlewyld Manor
Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canadas Great Places to Work! In addition we have been recognized an awarded as:
- 2024/2025 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team
- 2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada
- 2023 Best Workplaces for Giving Back
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chief of Business Strategy and Innovation (CBSI) is a visionary senior executive responsible for shaping and executing the organizations strategic direction growth priorities and innovation agenda in alignment with its mission to deliver high-quality person-centred community-based and long-term care services.
This executive role plays a critical part in identifying emerging trends in healthcare designing forward-thinking business models and enabling transformative initiatives that support system sustainability integration and equity. The CBSI champions collaborative planning strategic partnerships and data-informed decision-making to strengthen organizational performance drive meaningful innovation and enhance impact across diverse populations.
The CBSI works closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team leading cross-functional efforts to operationalize strategic initiatives embed a culture of innovation and proactively respond to a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
EMPLOYMENT GUIDE:
- A Masters level degree in health and social sciences business administration or related discipline is required for this position.
- Must have a minimum of ten years of progressive leadership experience in the community or health care sector.
- Previous experience working with people with disabilities and/or seniors within a 24/7 operation is essential.
- Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation such as the Excellent Care for All Act; Fixing Long Term Care Act; Landlord and Tennant Act Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA); the Health Information Protection Act (HIPA) and Ontario Human Rights Code.
- Strong relational skills and ability to build interconnected systems across departments and organizations as well as in the community are requirements of this position.
- Proven experience in community leadership and development of solution-based initiatives along with experience engaging key subject knowledge stakeholders from various backgrounds are requirements for this position.
- Must possess exceptional leadership abilities and demonstrate a passion for engaging employees and promoting a supportive and productive work culture.
- Experience operating a variety of business functions and systems coupled with strong analytical thinking strategic planning prioritization and execution skills required.
- Must possess outstanding written and oral communication skills and be able to work independently and interdependently.
- A valid drivers license as well as successful completion of a Police Records Check Vulnerable Screening and Medical Check is required.
Job Type:Permanent full-time
Internal Application Deadline: Monday September 1st at 11:59 pm
We are currently hiring to fill an existing/new position on our team. While we thank all applicants for their applications only those advancing to the interview stage will be contacted.
AtThrive Group we embrace equity diversity and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork Honesty Respect Innovation Versatility and Excellence. Thrive Group strives to attract develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents clients and customers we serve and is committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Department at or email
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
