Compensation Amount / Range $150,000 to $170,000 including a comprehensive benefits package and HOOPP.
Langs (www.langs.org (link is external) ) is a dynamic, multi-site community health centre serving Cambridge and North Dumfries. For over 45 years, Langs has been a trusted anchor in the community. A place where individuals and families can access primary care, mental health supports, wellness programs, outreach services, and integrated social supports under one roof.
Langs operates a unique Hub model, bringing together health, social, and community partners to reduce barriers, strengthen collaboration, and improve health outcomes. The organization’s programs and services reflect a deep commitment to the social determinants of health, health equity, and community development.
With a growing $20M operating budget, multiple funders, and a broad range of programs from primary care to youth outreach, mental health, seniors’ wellness, central intakes and community development, Langs is recognized as a leader in integrated care and collaborative partnerships.
Langs is also a key partner in the Cambridge & North Dumfries Ontario Health Team, playing a significant role in system transformation, community engagement, and integrated service delivery.
Langs is proud of their culture which is values-led, psychologically safe, collaborative, and deeply connected to the community. Staff describe Langs as a place that feels like home, a place where people can speak openly, contribute meaningfully, and grow professionally.
As Langs continues to evolve, expand, and strengthen its impact, the next CEO will play a pivotal role in shaping its future.
MISSION To ensure individuals and families accessing services have a place that feels like home for health, wellness, and community support.
VISION Changed lives, healthy communities.
VALUES Respect | Integrity | Collaboration | Belonging | Accountability | Innovation | Excellence
You are a values-driven, community-focused leader who is passionate aboutequitable, accessible, and integrated healthcare. You understand that strong primary careandcommunityhealthsystemsarebuiltontrust,collaboration,andaprofound respect for the people and communities they serve.
Langs is a community health centre that is established, trusted, and poised for its next chapter of impact. It is a place with a proud history, a strong culture, a growing $20M budget supporting diverse, unique programs, and 150+ dedicated staff members. Adeptatnavigatingthehealthcaresystemandenergizedbytheuniquecomplexity of Langs,you recognize the value of working in environments where multiple funders, diverse programs, evolving system priorities, and community needs intersect and you are able to bring clarity, steadiness, and strategic focus to support growth and innovation.
A thoughtful visionary, you take the time required to understand a complex organization like Langs and use this learning to help articulate a compelling futurethat remains grounded in core values and operational realities. As a leader who is able to balance ambition with sustainability, innovation with rigor, and growth with stability,youknowwhentopause,whentoaccelerate,andhowtomakedecisions that honour both the mission and the long-term health of Langs.
Emotionally intelligent, you value people and can create psychologically safe environmentswherestafffeelheard,valued,andempowered.Leveragingthebelief thatcultureisnotasloganitislivedbehaviour,youmodelahealthyculturethrough yourauthenticity,accountability,andcompassion.
Warm,approachable,andcollaborative,yetconfidentanddecisive,youhaveaproven ability to navigate diverse groups with diplomacy and fortitude. You do this by leveragingyourknowledgeandunderstandingofthepressuresontheprimarycare system, the unique pressures on community programs, and the realities of interdisciplinary teams functioning within a complex healthcare environment.
As a natural community builder, you can cultivate strong relationships with funders, partners, and government. You are excited about elevating Langs’ profile, strengthening its voice, and ensuring Langs remains a leader in integrated, community-based health in Cambridge and North Dumfries.
StrategicLeadership Ensureprograms,services,andtheoverallorganizationalculturecontinuously reflect a commitment to Langs mission, vision, and values.
Partner with the Board and staff to lead the development, implementation, and monitoringofthemulti-yearstrategicplan.




WorkwiththeSeniorLeadershipTeamtodevelop,implement,andmonitortheannual operations plan, establishing goals and KPIs that reflect strategic objectives and align with service delivery and community needs.
Provide visionaryleadership thatadvancesintegrated, equitable,person-centredcare,andproactivelyaddresseschallengesandopportunitiesrelatedtoservices and program delivery.
Assess and build organization infrastructure that supports efficiency and overall successwhilealsopreparingLangsforfuturegrowth.
Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities to support organizational sustainability and innovation.
StrengthenLangs’positionasaleaderinprimarycare,centralintake,community health, and integrated service delivery through internal and community leadership.
BalanceLangs’grassrootsoriginswithprogressive,sustainablegrowthandsystem
leadership.
Oversee the implementation of and compliance with labour standards, Health and Safetyregulationsandotherpracticesandprocessesrequiredtomaintainasafe work environment.
Ensure oversight and compliance with all regulatory standards and reportingrequirements and collaborate with staff team to ensure ongoing assessment, risk management, and improvement of mission-based services to support current and futureaccreditation.
ProgramExcellence&IntegratedCare; Foster a culture of quality improvement, accountability, and excellence across all programsandservicesthroughongoingevaluation, meetingaccreditation standards, and continuous learning.
Partnerwithclinicalandcommunitystaffteamstoensuredeliveryofsafe, effective,evidence-informed,client-centredcare.
Championcontinuousqualityimprovementandperformancemeasurement frameworks.
Promote equitable access to care and services that address the social determinants of health.
Strengthenintegrationacrossprimarycare,mentalhealth,communityhealth, and outreach programs.
Enhancepatientaccessandcoordinationthroughcentralintakeprograms.
People Model and sustain a healthy workplace culture grounded in psychological safety, respect, belonging, and wellness.
Partner with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure optimal staff engagement, retention,learning,performance,andsharedaccountability.
Manage,coach,andmotivatetheseniorleadershipteamtomeetindividualand organizational goals while also working together to create a culture of collaboration,accountability,cross-functionalalignment,andserviceexcellence.
Ensureorganizationalpracticesreflectprinciplesofequity,diversity,inclusion,and access.
Supporttransparentcommunicationandmeaningfulstaffengagementacrossall sites.
Finance&Infrastructure; Ensure the effective overall management of financial, human, technological, and physical resources.
WorkcloselywiththeDirectorofFinanceandtheFinanceCommitteetodevelop andmonitorannualbudgetsandlong-termfinancialplansforapprovalbythe Board of Directors.
Overseefinancialcontrols,reporting,procurement,andcompliancewithfunder requirements.
Lead infrastructure planning, space optimization, and future capital expansioninitiatives.
Strengthenorganizationalsystems, processes, andotherinfrastructure to support organization growth and effectiveness.
Governance Attend Board meetings providing reports on a monthly basis and as required to supportBoardoversight,decision-making,riskmanagementandmitigation,and strategic direction.
Support clarity of roles between governance and operations to ensure effective decision-making,accountability,andorganizationalperformance.
PartnerwiththeExecutivetosupportBoardmembertraininganddevelopment tostrengthengovernancecapacityandeffectiveness.
Partner with the Board to maintain organizational policies, bylaws, and governance frameworks and support the implementation of Board policies and procedures.
SupportBoardrecruitmentandretention.
Community,System&FunderEngagement; Serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador, promoting and leveraging Langs’ unique value proposition in a manner that builds engagement and support with funders, partners, and other supporters across the greater Cambridge community.




Represent Langs on external committees, including the Cambridge & North DumfriesOntarioHealthTeamLeadershipCouncil,MentalHealthandAddictions System Transformation Table, Central Intake Advisory Table, Lead Agency for Children and Youth Planning, HART Hub WR Strategy and Accountability Table.
Deliver strategic advocacy on behalf of Langs for policies and initiatives that improvehealthoutcomesandreducebarrierstocareforthelocalcommunity.
Workwith stafftostrengthenLangs’profile, brand, andreputationas aleaderin
integratedcommunityhealththroughmarketingandpublicrelationsinitiatives.
Participate as a Board member of the Langs Community Development Corporation and support sustainability of the Hub model.
FIRST-YEAR PRIORITIES Learn and stabilize: Guide Langs through a leadership transition while building a deepunderstandingofLangs’history,culture,programs,funders,systemcontext, staff team, and volunteers.
Operationalize the strategic plan: Translate strategic priorities into clearoperational goals and measurable outcomes.
Maintainfunderrelationships: Ensure strong relationships with Ontario Health,the City of Cambridge, and other key funders.
Review organizational structure: Assess and refine structure to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, andsustainability.
Support and develop staff: Strengthenleadershipdevelopment,mentorship,andperformance management.
Enhanceinfrastructureandsystems: Review processes, reporting, and operationalsystemsacrosstheorganization.
Elevate Langs’ profile: Furtherreinforceadvocacy,communications,andsystem leadership.
Balance growth with sustainability: Ensure Langs remains relevant, competitive,and financially secure through managed, sustainablegrowth.
Progressive senior leadership experience working within the healthcare system in Ontario is required along with a passion for the mission, vision, and values of communityhealthcentres.
Demonstratedexperienceleadingcomplexprogramswithmultiplefunders.
Experience working directly with a Board of Directors with strong knowledge of governance bestpractices.
Demonstrated experience with the financial oversight, controls, budget development,andmanagementforapubliclyfundedhealthcareandnon-profit corporation.
Knowledge of community trends and provincial priorities to ensure and identify expansion/innovation opportunities.
Proven experience building, leading, coaching, and retaining high performing teamsalongwithademonstratedabilitytobuildtrustandcreatepsychologically safe environments.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to effectively listen, collaborate, and engage staff, volunteers, and other partners to achieve organization objectives.
Experience with government funding relationships, including healthcare delivery servicesandbuildingrelationshipswithlocalandprovincialgovernment.
Proven ability to build unity amongst diverse audiences employing excellent communication, relationship-building, and advocacy skills in a manner that elevatesorganizationprofileandsupportsannualandstrategicgoals.
Experiencewithprogramandserviceevaluationincludingqualityassurance.
Historyensuringhealthandsafetystandardsandmanagingandmitigatingriskin adirectservicefacility.
Experiencewithcapitalexpansion,infrastructureplanning,andmulti-site operations is an asset
Highlydiplomaticwithsolidnegotiation,conflictresolution,andproblem-solving skills.
Exceptionalverbal,writtenandpresentationskills.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and health equity.
Degree in a related field (e.g., public or healthcare administration,) is an asset or a relevant combination of education and experience.
Availabilitytoworkon-sitefivedaysaweekwithsomeeveningandweekendwork.
Langs is an organization where people belong. Langs is committed to promoting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access for all our staff, patients, participants, and volunteers.Wearecommittedtoequalemploymentopportunityregardlessofrace, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Langs strives for an inclusive environmentcentred on employeewellbeing and supportiveleadership.
Langsiscommittedtofosteringarecruitmentprocessthatreflectsthediversityofthe communitiesitserves.Applicationsfromindividualsofallbackgroundsarewelcomed and encouraged.
The posting closes on September 16, 2026 at 5pm ET.

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🏢 Alliance for Healthier Communities
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