Accreditation Lead - Full Time Temporary (Until Approx. October 2026) - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

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

What We Need:

The Accreditation Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating Oak Valley Health’s participation in Accreditation Canada’s accreditation program while ensuring continuous organizational readiness throughout the accreditation cycle. They will also be responsible for developing a strategy to support organization-wide accreditation readiness, ensuring staff are prepared every day and not only during formal accreditation cycles. Reporting to the Director, Quality, Patient Safety and Interprofessional Practice, this role serves as the organization’s subject matter expert on accreditation standards, Required Organizational Practices (ROPs), and accreditation processes.

 

The successful candidate will lead accreditation planning, monitoring, reporting, education, and evaluation activities across the organization while partnering with clinical and non-clinical leaders to support compliance, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Oak Valley Health’s accreditation program, ensuring ongoing organizational readiness and compliance with Accreditation Canada standards.
• Partner with leaders and teams across the organization to support accreditation activities, Required Organizational Practices (ROPs), quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety priorities.
• Coordinate accreditation assessments, tracers, mock surveys, onsite survey preparation, and follow-up action plans. Monitor accreditation progress, analyze performance data, and develop reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and committees.
• Provide education, guidance, and subject matter expertise on accreditation standards while fostering engagement and a culture of continuous quality improvement.

 

What you bring to the role:

• Diploma in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Quality Improvement, or a related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in healthcare, public service, or a non-profit environment.
• Experience supporting accreditation, quality improvement, project coordination, or organizational change initiatives.
• Knowledge of Accreditation Canada standards, Required Organizational Practices (ROPs), and accreditation processes is considered an asset.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams while influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and healthcare information systems.
• Project Management, Quality Improvement, and/or Accreditation Canada training or certification is considered an asset.
• Bilingualism is considered an asset.

Work Schedule:

 

Monday to Friday, Days

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

BAND G

Range:

$50.41 - $61.89

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, 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.

  

Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging 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 LGBTQ2+ communities, 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. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB.