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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

Posting Closing: EOD June 16th

What We Need:

The Clinical Informatics Manager is a strategic leader responsible for advancing clinical informatics services to support high-quality patient care and organizational performance. You will drive the design, optimization, and adoption of clinical information systems, ensuring alignment with clinical workflows, safety standards, and enterprise priorities.

You will Work closely with clinical, technical, and Enterprise Applications teams, translating clinical needs into effective digital solutions that enhance clinician experience and enable data-driven decision-making.

This position will lead a team of clinical informatics professionals and oversee key initiatives such as CPOE optimization, clinical documentation, clinical decision support, and go-live/change management. Playing a critical role in bridging clinical practice with technology to improve workflow efficiency and system performance.

This role reports to the Director, Digital Solutions, and has direct accountability for Clinical Informatics Specialists, Clinical Informatics Pharmacists, and Digital Solutions Practice Leaders.

Who you are:

• A healthcare leader who embodies our core values of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion, and Courage.

• A patient-centered leader committed to delivering the highest standards of care to every patient, every day

• A collaborative team player with outstanding communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills.

• Passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and making a positive impact on patients, families, and team members.

What You Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field

• Registered clinical professional designation (preferred)

• 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience, including people management and team development

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in IT, Clinical Informatics, application management, and/or digital health operations

• 5-7 years of clinical experience, with a strong understanding of frontline workflows

• Proven experience managing EHR and corporate application planning, implementation, and support

• Demonstrated experience working directly with clinicians (physicians, nursing, and allied health) to analyze, design, and optimize clinical workflows

• Strong knowledge of clinical systems, integration, and application dependencies

• Familiarity with healthcare technology platforms such as MEDITECH, Epic, GE, and Philips

• Strong understanding of workflows across inpatient, outpatient, and surgical settings

• Experience with CPOE, clinical documentation, order sets, referrals, and clinical decision support

• Ability to translate clinical needs into effective digital system requirements

• Knowledge of patient safety, quality standards, best practice, and regulatory requirements impacting clinical systems

• Understanding of data integrity, clinical analytics, and data-driven decision-making

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop clinical informatics teams

• Contribute to Digital Health roadmap planning and operational strategy

• Support budgeting, forecasting, contract reviews, and cost optimization initiatives

• Demonstrated a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital-related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

• You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

Range:

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 ofForbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country.Learn more about our commitment to EDIB.