CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest, most reputable and well-established accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, home support, palliative, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages across urban and rural Ontario. We visit approximately 80,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, spread across 14 branches and 21 nursing clinics.
We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (award-winning) care programs and technology, including virtual care and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
We offer a competitive compensation program, tuition assistance, on-site training and professional development and a comprehensive benefits package. Come see how community health care can fit your lifestyle and career goals!
We are currently looking for someone to join our team in the role of Director of Procurement & Contracts. This position is based out of our Waterloo, ON corporate office, with Hybrid working options available.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Procurement & Contracts is responsible for strategic leadership, planning, and execution of all procurement and contract management activities within the organization. This role ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, internal policy requirements, promotes cost-effective purchasing and establishes strong vendor relationships to support organizational goals.The role will use a central-led approach based on collaboration with stakeholders and systems outputs, reports and data analysis to implement process improvement opportunities. We are a leader in the Home and Community Healthcare sector and we have unique funding and revenue streams. There is a wide variety of work you will be doing and this is an exciting time of growth for the organization!
Procurement
• Develop and lead the organization’s value-based procurement strategy to support operational needs and long-term goals.
• Manage, update, develop or enhance procurement policies for the organization.
• Oversee sourcing and negotiations with suppliers, vendors, and service providers to secure high-quality products and services at optimal value.
• Oversee collaborate closely with clinical, finance, HR, IT, and operations teams to forecast procurement needs and ensure timely fulfillment.
• Oversee facility procurement requirements, including the management of renovations and relocations of physical sites.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario Health system regulations, including procurement standards for organizations receiving government funding.
• Manage reimbursement process for items procured on behalf of the government or other agency.
• Manage supplier performance, including service levels, delivery standards, and issue resolution.
• Lead initiatives that use technology and other enablers to streamline and improve procurement processes.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and reports for internal stakeholders, funders, and auditors.
• Support & oversee ERP system implementation and testing for Procure to Pay cycle.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to the procurement team.
• Align ethical, sustainable, and inclusive procurement practices to internal policies.
Contract Management
• Oversee or support department leads with procurement.
• Oversee vendor and subcontractor contract lifecycle management, including drafting, negotiation, risk assessment, contract compliance, and renewals.
• Manage the central electronic storage of all contracts (vendor and service contracts), contract compliance and renewals/amendments.
• Oversee lease negotiations and renewals, and landlord relationship management
• Oversee and liaison with various internal partners to ensure contract implementation.
• Manage access controls to central electronic storage of contracts
• Manage and liaison with the internal relationship manager with regards to compliance with contract commercial terms (non-clinical oversight).
• Manage general contracts-related internal and external communications.
• Support leadership team in the review and negotiation of healthcare service contracts.
• Manage, develop or enhance all contract templates.
• Support in obtaining the authorization in compliance with CarePartners financial approval policies.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to the contracts team.
In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.
CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.
We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.
Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!
recruitment@carepartners.ca
Empowering Lives, One Home at a Time!
Home Support Workers and Personal Support Workers (PSWs) are everyday heroes, bringing compassionate, one-on-one care right to the doorsteps of those in need. Whether it’s helping clients rise and shine in the morning, assisting with personal hygiene, preparing meals, or offering a comforting presence at bedtime, these caregivers make a real difference in the lives of individuals and their families. Beyond essential care, they provide companionship, dignity, and independence to those who need it most—allowing seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those recovering from illness to remain safe and comfortable in their own homes. With every visit, they bring warmth, respect, and the reassurance that no one is alone in their journey. It’s more than a job—it’s a calling to uplift, support, and enrich lives, one home at a time. We make impact and support most of Ontario, from big cities to rural communities and everywhere in-between. We hire nurses, personal support workers, we provide in house training for home support workers, and we have branches across Ontario where we support with administrative roles.