Manager, Biomed Engineering Services

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Salary Range

$124,215.35 to $152,337.90/year

Position Information

The Manager leads and manages a department/program/unit to provide effective and efficient delivery of services relevant to their functional area. The Manager is responsible for ensuring the standards, objectives and goals of the department are met.

The Manager will oversee day-to-day departmental operations, including budgeting, and business objectives. In addition, the Manager will work with their team to maintain and improve the delivery of services applicable to their functional area, and the overall stakeholder experience. They develop workflow operations, new standards of practice/service for the department or program, ensure the quality of services, and work with their leadership team to improve operations.

This role leads a team and is accountable for the management of workload assignment, performance evaluation, career management, employee support, and engagement.

The Manager is responsible for applying learning and accountability consistent with a just culture, providing staff with written instruction on safety precautions where appropriate, ensuring that staff adhere to standards of safe work and patient care where applicable, and closing the loop on staff and patient safety issues to ensure continuous improvement. 

What you will bring

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Biomedical Engineering;
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in Biomedical Engineering;
• PEng and/or Certified Clinical Engineer;
• Progressive leadership experience;
• Management training and experience in operations management;
• Strong technical skills with equipment and medical technology focus;
• Knowledge of hospital administration policies and procedures and human and financial resources;
• Superior technical/analytical skills required for decision-making of complex systems and departmental issues.
• Knowledge of applicable Collective Agreements, Terms of Reference, Canadian Standards Association Electrical Standards, and Ministry of Labour;
• Knowledge of safety regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and WHMIS standards;
• Knowledge of computer based software applications such as word processing, databases, work order tracking, and spreadsheets;
• Knowledge of data communications protocols, materials and signal processing technologies;
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills to effectively handle sensitive issues and to manage and motivate staff;
• Organizational and effective time management skills to prioritize work of self and others and to meet unpredictable/short deadlines;
• Ability to gather, summarize and present data and develop metrics; knowledge of statistical tools is an asset.

You will stand out with

• Certificate of Clinical Engineering Designation.
• Proficiency in English and French oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

What you can expect from us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are interested in being part of the team of health-care professionals at The Ottawa Hospital, please submit an online application for Job Opening ID# 104459.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Deadline to apply: February 13, 2025

Last updated on: February 10th, 2025