Location: Hybrid, Toronto, ON

Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Duration: Contract Backfill, Maternity Leave Coverage

About the Opportunity
An established organization in the healthcare and social impact space is seeking a Director, Signature Initiatives to lead a portfolio of high-impact programs focused on advancing health equity across Canada. This leadership opportunity will oversee flagship initiatives in women's health and access to essential medicines, helping shape long-term strategies that create meaningful and measurable outcomes for underserved communities.

In this role, you will work closely with executive leaders, external partners, and cross-functional teams to drive innovation, strengthen partnerships, and expand the reach of critical health programs. This is an opportunity to influence the future direction of nationally recognized initiatives while balancing strategic vision with practical execution.

What’s In It for You
• Join an organization committed to improving health outcomes and advancing equity across Canada
• Collaborate with passionate leaders, partners, and subject matter experts who are driving meaningful change
• Lead high-visibility initiatives with executive-level exposure and influence
• Contribute to innovative programs that address complex healthcare challenges
• Work within a culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and purpose-driven leadership

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll lead the development and execution of long-term strategies for women's health and essential medicines initiatives, establishing clear impact goals and multi-year roadmaps
• You’ll evaluate existing programs and identify opportunities for innovation, growth, and enhanced community impact
• In this role, you’ll steward a diverse portfolio of external partnerships, assessing effectiveness and identifying new opportunities to strengthen the broader ecosystem
• You’ll oversee impact measurement, performance reporting, and investment strategies to maximize outcomes and resource allocation
• You’ll collaborate with product, health, marketing, operations, and corporate teams to align initiatives with organizational priorities
• You’ll guide cross-functional planning and execution while influencing stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization
• You’ll provide mentorship and leadership to a direct report, fostering accountability, growth, and operational excellence

Skills and Qualifications
• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, public health, social impact, nonprofit, charitable, or related sectors
• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, strategic partnerships, or large-scale initiatives
• Strong strategic planning, portfolio management, and business case development capabilities
• Experience with impact measurement, governance, performance management, and reporting frameworks
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups without direct authority
• Exceptional executive-level communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced PowerPoint skills, along with strong project leadership and change management experience

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.