About the Role
Do you believe health equity is a right, not a privilege?
Are you passionate about leading with purpose, championing systemic change, and building healthier, more just communities?
At CCHC we don’t just deliver care – we work alongside the community to transform the conditions that shape health. As a non-profit multiservice Community Health Centre, serving more than 21,000 individuals each year, we are deeply committed to supporting those most affected by inequities: isolated senior population, the LGBTQ+ community, Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, francophone, those affected by mental illness and addictions, people who experience homeless, individuals and families on low income, and newcomers to Canada.
We are seeking a bold, collaborative and values-driven leader to join our Senior Management Team as Director, Primary Care.
Why This Role Matters:
As Director, Primary Care you will be both a strategic visionary and operational leader, guiding a team that delivers high quality, client-centred primary health care through the clinic and outreach services. More than that, you will:
- Shape the future of primary care at CCHC and across our catchment area of Centretown, the Glebe and Old Ottawa South
- Build on CCHC’s reputation as a trusted advocate and innovator in community-based care
- Build and nurture partnerships with hospitals, community agencies, academics and researchers, policy makers and peer CHCs to advance equity-driven policies and services
- Continue to advance the CHC model as a cornerstone of Ontario’s health system.
Your Impact:
- Lead with purpose: Inspire and support an interprofessional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals.
- Advance equity: Ensure services are designed and delivered with and for communities facing systemic barriers.
- Influence systems: Represent CCHC and the CEO at decision-making tables, championing equity-driven policies and expanding services for priority populations.
- Shape the future: Drive innovation in primary care through program evaluation, continuous improvement, and community collaboration.
Who You Are:
- A values-driven leader who believes in justice, equity, and community voice.
- A strategic thinker with experience building and leading high-performing teams.
- A relationship-builder who thrives in partnership and cross-sector collaboration and supporting your dedicated team.
- A change agent excited to strengthen CCHC’s role as a leading voice in health equity.
- A steady and adaptive leader —able to manage complex operational demands without losing sight of long-term strategic goals.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director, Primary Care will directly supervise two Primary Care Managers and an inter-disciplinary team, overseeing both day-to-day operations and long-term systemic change. You will play a central role in shaping organizational strategy, advancing health equity, and ensuring the sustainability and impact of CCHC’s work. This is a chance to transform how health care is delivered and experienced – locally and systemically.
Requirements
Our ideal candidate has a(n):
Master’s degree in Health Administration, Health Care, Social Sciences, related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum five (5) years progressive management experience, with relevant clinical experience, managing a multi-disciplinary health care team including supervision of staff.
In-depth understanding of community-based health care, equity-informed approaches, and the social determinants of health.
Demonstrated leadership experience in addressing issues of inequity, racism and oppression on an individual, organizational and systemic level
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, program development, evaluation, quality improvement experience and partnership-building skills.
Commitment to advancing digital health, interdisciplinary practice, and integrated care models.
Understanding of the standards of the College of Physicians and Surgeons and the College of Nursing of Ontario.
Proficient with Windows-based systems/ Microsoft office suite
Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Desirable
Familiarity with management information systems
Clinical designation ( E.g. RN, RD, RSW/RP, OT, PT) a strong asset
Language designation:
English, written and spoken
French, written and spoken
Start Date
ASAP
How to “Express an Interest” for this Opportunity:
Submit your letter of interest along with your resume on or before October 23, 2025 by 11:59pm to jobs@centretownchc.org.
Please note the following:
- The subject line of your email should read “Director Primary Care”
- The file name for your resume should read:“ (last name)_(first name)_ Resume
- The file name for your cover letter should read: “ (last name)_(first name)_ Cover Letter
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants invited to an interview will be contacted.
Candidates requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should contact us at jobs@centretownchc.org so arrangements can be made.
CCHC is deeply committed to equity; diversity, inclusion and belonging, and we actively seek to build a leadership team that reflects the communities we serve.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomer, and disability communities.