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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.

Who you are:

• 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

Posting Closing Date: EOD June 29th

The Executive Intern will be actively engaged with members of management including the Senior Leadership Team and Directors to support and facilitate the development and/or execution of projects that support Oak Valley Health’s strategic priorities. Projects assigned to the Executive Intern are high-priority and time-sensitive, with significant milestones completed during the residency. The Executive Intern maybe responsible for the delivery of assigned projects including developing a project plan and translating it into detailed implementation plans and activities. Working alongside administrative and/or clinical staff members, projects may include the development of business cases, strategic plans, and implementation strategies for administrative and clinical programs.

• Based on the Executive Intern’s learning objectives, they will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of projects that may be both clinical-focused and corporate-focused
• The Executive Intern will be exposed to a variety of issues in health care related to hospital operations and planning, and include frequent interaction with program directors, clinical leadership and the Senior Leadership Team
• The Executive Intern will understand the functions of various levels of hospital administration and how they relate to one another to deliver patient care
• The Executive Intern will have the opportunity to assist with strategic planning and/or execution
• The Executive Intern will have opportunities to accompany members of the executive team in meetings on-site and off-site (e.g. at the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, etc.) as available
• The Executive Intern will have opportunities to develop their skills in:
  • Business case writing
  • Leading and managing projects
  • Facilitating meetings with staff from various disciplines
  • Presenting to governance level, executive level, and clinical level stakeholders
  • Establishing rapport with a variety of administrative and clinical hospital staff
  • Health care leadership by observing a variety of effective leadership styles

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works with project sponsor(s) to conduct preliminary analysis and identify scope of each project
• Identifies and engages project stakeholders
• Presents project proposals to the Senior Leadership Team and/or hospital committees
• Develops project charters, schedules, change management plans, and other related project management plan documents.
• Facilitates data collection and decision making within project working groups
• Executes project plans and liaises with internal and external stakeholders to manage scope, deliverables and other matters related to the project
• Anticipates problems and implements strategies for corrective action as needed
• Where necessary and appropriate, seeks advice and guidance from experts either within or outside the organization
• Escalates issues and problems as necessary to the Supervisor, Project Sponsor(s) and/or Project Steering Committee

What you bring to the role:

• Enrolled in a graduate degree program in health or business administration
• Available for internship between September 2026 to December 2026
• Experience with projects having a significant focus on health care and defined deliverables would be an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the development and maintenance of project management plans
• Proven ability to achieve results on time and within budget
• Highly developed facilitation, consultation and negotiation skills; strong time management
• Strong knowledge of the health care industry and work experience with health care and not for profit environments would be an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels within the organization
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Strong leadership skills and experience taking the lead in multidisciplinary teams

Work Schedule:

Fall Term; Monday to Friday, Days.

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the RCC 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 delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

Oak Valley Health diversity statement 

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI.