Board of Governors (2) – North York General Hospital

North York General Hospital (NYGH) is currently seeking two experienced Board Governors for the Board year commencing June 2025. Board Governors will be joining at a pivotal time for NYGH, as the organization embarks on a new strategy and vision, growth and expansion through two groundbreaking capital redevelopment projects, including construction of a New Patient Care Tower and a new long term care home development.

Board Governors & Community Members

NYGH is looking to attract executive-level Board candidates with experience in complex organizations, who can enhance the cultural and gender diversity composition of the Board to reflect the North York community they serve. With a strong interest in supporting the mandate of the Board Quality Committee, there is a need for experienced governors with backgrounds and skills in the following areas:

• Board Governance
• Clinical Leadership Experience
• Health System Innovation
• Digital Health Innovation
• Data Analytics
• Health Policy

Regardless of the professional competencies, we seek experienced governors who have held or hold board positions in both the private and public sectors. While not critical, ideal candidates would be members of the broader NYGH geographic community.

Commitment

Governors will be elected for a term of two years and may serve for a maximum of ten years. Governors will be asked to sit on at least one of the five Committees of the Board (Governance and HR, Audit and Finance, Quality, Capital Development, or Research and Innovation).

The Board meets (6) times a year in September, November, January, March, May and June. Committees meet approximately four (4) to five (5) times a year, in advance of Board Meetings. Attendance is ideally in person, with the ability to connect via video conference, where needed.

Diversity

NYGH has a strong desire to have the Board closely reflect the diverse populations served by the hospital. As a result, they welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and we are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.

The Hospital

North York General Hospital (NYGH) is one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, affiliated with the University of Toronto, offering their culturally diverse community a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services across multiple sites, and are an active member of North York Toronto Health Partners. NYGH has a budget of $485M and over 5000 dedicated staff, physicians, and volunteers.

Through partnerships, collaboration, and academic endeavours, NYGH seeks to set new standards for quality, safety, and people-centred care. NYGH achieved Accreditation Canada’s’ highest level of achievement, Exemplary Standing, was named Canada’s Number One Community Academic Hospital for 2024 by Newsweek Magazine, one of the World’s Best Hospitals for 2024 by Newsweek Magazine, one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers of 2025 and was also named one of Canada’s Best Employers 2025 by Forbes Magazine. These accolades are but a few of the accomplishments of this progressive healthcare institution, with continued aspirations of significant growth, bold innovation, and distinction.

Serving one of the fastest growing and most diverse populations in the Greater Toronto Area, with the highest concentration of seniors in Toronto, NYGH is facing an unprecedented increase in patient volumes and service demand. As such, NYGH has embarked on the most ambitious expansion in its history, centred on a modern New Patient Care Tower addition and a new long-term care home development. Together they will be at the heart of a connected Campus of Care supporting the community at all life stages. The new long-term care development will be amongst the largest in the province, featuring a progressive vision and design.

To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence. For additional information contact Hayley Becker at hayley@miramsbecker.com.

North York General Hospital and Mirams Becker are equal opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.