UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: One
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto General
Department: FM-Pro
Reports to: Chief Planning Officer
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: November 13, 2026

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Redevelopment provides strategic leadership for UHN’s Master Plan and capital redevelopment initiatives across multiple sites, ensuring alignment with the organization’s long-term vision, operational priorities, and fiscal strategy. Reporting to the Chief Planning Officer, this role leads the planning, design, and delivery of major redevelopment projects, advancing innovative,



high-quality healthcare environments that support evolving patient care models and institutional priorities.

Duties

- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, design, construction, and delivery of major capital redevelopment and renovation projects across UHN sites, ensuring alignment with the Master Plan and organizational priorities.
- Lead the implementation of UHN’s Master Plan, overseeing capital planning, project prioritization, feasibility assessments, scheduling, and risk management to support long-term institutional objectives.
- Oversee project delivery to ensure adherence to approved scope, budgets, timelines, quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations, including commissioning and operational handover.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, fostering accountability, collaboration, employee engagement, leadership development, and a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Oversee capital and portfolio financial management, including annual and multi-year budget planning, expenditure approvals, cost forecasting, variance analysis, and resource allocation to maximize value and financial sustainability.
- Drive quality management and continuous improvement initiatives, using performance metrics, data analysis, risk assessments,



and corrective action plans to enhance project outcomes and operational effectiveness.
- Establish and maintain cooperative partnerships with clinical and operational leaders, internal departments, external consultants, contractors, and community stakeholders to ensure redevelopment initiatives meet evolving healthcare needs.
- Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership on capital investments, project performance, emerging risks, resource requirements, and opportunities to improve project delivery and facilities management.
- Lead change management and innovation initiatives, promoting the adoption of new technologies, best practices, and sustainable approaches to enhance project outcomes, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

- Completion of Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering or recognized equivalent required.
- Masters Degree in a relevant field would be considered an asset.
- Membership in Professional Engineers of Ontario or Ontario Association Architects preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years practical and related experience is required.
- A minimum of 10 years progressive practical experience in the field of planning, design, construction and project management of a variety of capital construction and equipment installation projects.
- 5 or more years of related experience of managing large multifunctional project management teams in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Exceptional leadership, change management, and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire high-performing teams.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including report writing, stak

📌 Senior Director, Redevelopment (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto