Director Laboratory Services

Brightshores Health System is a multi-site health care corporation which operates six hospitals and a mental health wellness and recovery centre in the Grey Bruce region. With a team of 2,100+ dedicated and compassionate staff and over 250+ physicians who work together delivering excellent patient care to residents and visitors across Grey Bruce, the organization has more than 200,000 patient visits per year and over 2 million short-stay seasonal visitors. By uniting their entire health system of hospitals, services, and programming across their geography, and expanding provided services, Brightshores has grown by almost 25% over the last 4 years, creating an opportunity for service growth. A recognized leader in rural healthcare, Brightshores Health System (Brightshores) services a large geographical area surrounding Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

The Director of Laboratory Services is responsible for the overall leadership and strategic direction of the hospital’s laboratory operations across multiple sites. This role guides a geographically distributed team, fostering collaboration and alignment to ensure high-quality, efficient, and patient-centred laboratory services. Acting as a key representative to external partners and stakeholders, the Director builds strong relationships and brings people together to advance shared goals. With a focus on strengthening foundational processes and systems, the Director will support initiatives to modernize laboratory operations, enhance automation, and expand in-house services. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to shape the future of the laboratory, supporting continuous improvement and innovation while delivering reliable, high-standard diagnostic services to the communities served.

The ideal candidate for the Director of Laboratory Services is an experienced and dynamic leader with a strong background in managing large, multi-site laboratory operations. They bring proven experience setting clear priorities and translating them into actionable, well-communicated plans that engage and align their team. With a deep understanding of technical laboratory operations, they ensure day-to-day functions run smoothly while maintaining focus on strategic direction and long-term growth. This individual is an excellent communicator who builds trust and strong relationships with staff, hospital partners, and external stakeholders alike. They inspire and guide a diverse team across multiple locations, fostering a collaborative culture that supports high performance, continuous improvement, and innovation. Above all, they bring the vision, leadership experience, and commitment needed to help the laboratory reach its full potential and deliver exceptional service to patients and the wider health system.

To Apply

To fill this position, Brightshores Health System has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/30356 . For more information, please contact Camille Petitti, Engagement Manager of Odgers, at [email protected]

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Brightshores Health System is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Brightshores throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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