About this role
Position Profile
Humber River Health. Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.
Humber River Health (HRH) is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital (HHH), along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.
HHH is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time. These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.
This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of HRH’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, HRH continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today .
We are looking for a:
CHIEF & MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL IMAGING
Department and Program Overview
HRH is seeking a forward-thinking strategic leader to serve as Chief and Medical Director of Medical Imaging .
The successful candidate will lead a collegial team of 18 radiologists and work with technologists, nurses and administrative professionals to provide acute and outpatient imaging services to a diverse and growing population. The department offers MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, mammography, interventional radiology and nuclear medicine across a broad case mix, including body, neuro, musculoskeletal, cardiac, women’s and men’s imaging.
The successful candidate will help shape program growth, quality and innovation, while advancing academic and clinical initiatives across the organization.
Position Summary
The Chief and Medical Director provides medical and operational leadership for General Radiography and Fluoroscopy, Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine and Breast Health. Responsibilities include quality of care, physician recruitment and coverage, communications, education, research, quality improvement, and compliance with clinical and operational standards.
In partnership with the Program Director, Medical Imaging, the Chief and Medical Director advances HRH’s strategic priorities through program planning, performance monitoring, resource stewardship, physician engagement and the delivery of safe, patient-centred care.
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
Candidates must:
The successful candidate will be a respected radiologist and collaborative physician leader with clinical excellence, sound judgment and strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
Candidates must:
- hold FRCPC certification and be members of, or eligible for membership with, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
- have at least five years of management or leadership experience within HRH or a comparable complex healthcare organization, including physician engagement, change leadership and program development; and
- hold, or be eligible for, a faculty appointment in the appropriate clinical department at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, with a commitment to teaching, supervision, mentorship and professional development.
The successful candidate will also participate in organizational, departmental and medical leadership activities and complete the HRH Physician Leadership and Engagement Program.
Interested Applicants
Applications will be accepted until December 3, 2026 , however, the position will remain open until filled or recruitment is closed.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply in confidence by submitting:
- Letter of Interest
- Statement on contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) (maximum 300 words)
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae
- Brief statement outlining your vision for the role
The application package should be submitted to:
Dr. S. Zaki Ahmed, MD, FRCPC, FCCP, CCPE
MHSc (Health Administration)
Chief of Staff, Humber River Health
Send via e-mail: [email protected]
Why choose Humber River Health?
At HRH, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are delivering Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. We are proud to have been recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician and volunteer engagement. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
HRH is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.
We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.
As an equal opportunity employer, HRH complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.
This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at HRH.
The hospital reserves the right not to appoint anyone to this position.
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