Join Southlake’s Board of Directors!
For 100 years and counting, Southlake Health has built healthy communities through leading edge care with an unwavering pride for people, place and performance. Over the years, Southlake Health has evolved into one of Canada’s top healthcare organizations. Southlake Health is a network of expertise, compassion and excellence that delivers health and wellness, close to home. Named by Newsweek as one the top three community hospitals in Ontario, Southlake has also been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and one of the GTA’s Top Employers.
With 6,000 staff, medical staff, volunteers and learners, as well as an operating budget in excess of $650 million, Southlake Health operates several sites to deliver care to patients across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. It also provides specialized cardiac and cancer care to patients as far north as Muskoka and as far south as North York through its regional programs.
Southlake Health is committed to growing alongside the communities it serves. State-of-the-art technologies, advanced research and the latest techniques help patients in every stage of life. In a recognition of its commitment to quality and patient safety, Southlake Health has received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada for the past 16 years.
Southlake Health recently launched its new Strategy for the Decade Ahead, rooted in an exciting redevelopment project to transform the organization into a Distributed Health Network. It is committed to advancing innovation, embracing digital modernization, and fostering a culture centered on inclusion, belonging, and accountability. To navigate this pivotal journey, Southlake is inviting seasoned leaders to join its Board of Directors, where your expertise will be instrumental in guiding its strategic vision for delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable healthcare to the communities it serves.
Southlake’s Board Directors are entrusted with governance oversight and independent judgment, ensuring robust stewardship of public resources, optimal organizational performance, and sustained progress toward its strategic objectives.
Southlake is seeking professionals who demonstrate a strong commitment to public service, aligning with our purpose – building healthy communities through leading edge care, innovative partnerships and amazing people – and who provide thoughtful, independent insights into complex decisions within a dynamic healthcare landscape.
Individuals with senior-level leadership and governance experience in one or more of the following domains are encouraged to apply:
- Financial Oversight and Capital Strategy: Proficiency in managing complex budgets, public-sector financial management, and capital planning.
- Infrastructure and Redevelopment Governance: Experience overseeing major construction projects and long-term infrastructure strategy.
- Digital Health and System Transformation: Governance expertise in digital strategy and large-scale change initiatives.
- Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Risk Management: Knowledge in cyber risk oversight, privacy compliance, and enterprise risk frameworks.
- Data, Analytics, and Responsible AI: Familiarity with advanced analytics and governance in responsible innovation, including AI.
Board Commitment
Board positions are volunteer roles requiring a commitment of approximately 10–20 hours per month, including participation in Board and committee meetings. Current committees include:
- Governance & People
- Quality & Safety
- Finance, Property & Audit
While these roles are unpaid, they offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery and system transformation in Ontario.
How to apply
If you are interested in leveraging your expertise to enhance Southlake Health or wish to nominate a qualified candidate, please submit a letter or email detailing your background and interest by March 13, 2026, to:
Chair, Board of Directors
c/o Vanessa Girmenia, Southlake Health
596 Davis Drive, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P9
or via email: vtuzi@southlake.ca
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Ontario.
