The Director; Primary Healthcare provides strategic leadership and oversight for LIHC's primary care services, ensuring alignment with the Community Health Centre model of care, organizational mission, strategic priorities, and funder requirements. As the sole Director and a key member of the Senior Leadership Council, the Director oversees clinical operations for a multi-site, multi-disciplinary primary healthcare organization with an approximate $15 million annual budget; contributing to organization-wide planning, policy development, and decision-making while maintaining accountability for clinical service quality, staff development, and fiscal responsibility.

Working closely with the Associate Executive Director and Clinical Advisor, the Director ensures effective integration of clinical services across sites, champions continuous quality improvement, and provides leadership to interdisciplinary primary care teams. The Director represents the Health Centre externally on strategic tables related to primary care, Ontario Health Team partnerships, and health system integration.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Graduate degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Public Administration, or related field preferred; undergraduate degree with extensive experience may be considered

3-5 years progressive leadership in healthcare, including experience managing supervisors, managers, or equivalent leadership roles

Significant experience in primary care, community health, or ambulatory care settings strongly preferred

Demonstrated experience with interdisciplinary team leadership and clinical operations

Experience with strategic planning, program development, and organizational change





Budget management experience with demonstrated fiscal accountability

Experience with quality improvement methodologies and clinical governance

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Registration with a relevant regulatory college (e.g., College of Nurses Ontario, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers) is a strong asset

Canadian Health Executive (CHE) designation or equivalent leadership certification an asset

Deep understanding of the Model of Health and Wellbeing, primary care delivery, and the Ontario healthcare system

Advanced knowledge of health equity, social determinants of health, and trauma-informed approaches

Strategic thinking with ability to translate vision into operational plans

Sophisticated interpersonal and communication skills across diverse audiences including clinical staff, physicians, and system partners

Political acuity and systems thinking; ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships

Commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice

Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement, and risk management

Proficiency with electronic health records, data analytics, and health information systems

French and other language skills are considered an asset in supporting the communities we serve

The Compensation Package

A starting annual salary range of $106,400 - $113,700





100% employer-paid health and dental benefits after 3 months; enhanced perks after 2 years of service

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Paid sick and personal time, plus vacation time even in your first year

Paid professional development time and funds after 12 months of service

Monday-Friday working hours with occasional evening and weekend requirements

AI Usage
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. Every application is reviewed by a real person, and human decision makers are involved at every stage of our recruitment process.

About Us
For more than 35 years, we’ve provided health & social services to those who experience barriers to care such as poverty, homelessness, language or culture, and complex and/or chronic health conditions. We are viewed as a community leader in newcomer health, care of marginalized women, issues of health equity, client-led service development, and the advancement of partnerships that improve access to vital services for people who are at the margins in our community.

Applicants are encouraged to learn more about the Health Centre and explore our web presence by visiting us online at www.lihc.on.ca or liking us on Facebook – London InterCommunity Health Centre. Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed above, we still want to hear from you! We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Due to the vulnerability of our client populations, it is a condition of employment that the successful candidate submit a Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance to Human Resources.

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📌 Director; Primary Care (Ontario)
🏢 London InterCommunity Health Centre
📍 Ontario