Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Looking for Director of Strategy, Programs and Partnerships at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Are you interested in leading programs and initiatives that directly impact the future of childhood cancer care? We are seeking a dynamic leader to join POGO as our Director of Strategy, Programs, and Partnerships.

In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to drive the development, management, and execution of strategic initiatives and cross-functional programs. You’ll lead with excellence, compassion, and collaboration as you help shape the future of childhood cancer care in Ontario.

POGO’s programs are key to supporting the heart of POGO’s mission and you’ll be building and nurturing strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and community leaders to advance our vision of excellence in support of children and families. You’re the right fit if you’re passionate about creating positive change, entrepreneurial at heart, and have a proven track record in leadership and strategic program management.

About POGO

Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) works to ensure that everyone affected by childhood cancer has access to the best care and support. We partner to achieve an excellent childhood cancer care system for children, youth, survivors, and their families and healthcare teams, in Ontario and beyond. POGO champions childhood cancer care, and as the collective voice of this community, is the official advisor to Ontario’s Ministry of Health on children’s cancer control and treatment. POGO is a non-profit organization with charitable status, here for kids with cancer, for now, for life.

In partnership with the five specialized pediatric cancer programs and community hospitals across the province, POGO collaboration strives for seamless, integrated support to children and families, not only during treatment but throughout the entire cancer journey.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational leadership of POGO’s programs and initiatives portfolio, ensuring alignment with our mission and strategic goals, through the lifecycle of innovation, development, implementation, execution, and evaluation.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and monitoring of the Childhood Cancer Car Plan, guiding POGO’s strategic and operational plans to meet and exceed organizational and system targets.
• Create a strategic approach across the program portfolio, evaluate challenges in existing programs and champion enhancements in collaboration and best practices with leadership, program managers and internal and external partners.
• Oversee financial management and budgeting of POGO programs, ensuring resources are strategically aligned with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, external partners, and the broader community to build and maintain strong relationships that enhance program delivery.
• Provide key insights and updates to POGO’s Board of Directors, ensuring transparent communication and alignment with POGO’s long-term goals.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years direct and relevant progressive experience in strategy and program management in the health care sector, preferably in pediatrics and/or oncology.
• A minimum of 5 years leadership experience in the public sector.
• University degree in health, public administration, business administration or other relevant education. Master’s degree is an asset.
• Experience in a not-for-profit and/or charitable organization a considerable asset.
• Demonstrated excellent strategic and critical thinking skills and business acumen.
• Thoughtful, innovative, entrepreneurial and strategic thinker with an ability to deliver.
• Proven political acuity and experience working with government leadership.
• Strong administrative, management and financial oversight skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven effective leadership and team building skills in a non-profit environment including the ability to coach, mentor, guide, support, motivate, inspire and delegate.

POGO Offers

• Hybrid work model in our Toronto office
• A competitive compensation package including comprehensive health benefits.
• A minimum of 3 weeks of paid vacation time.
• Participation in a defined pension plan with Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver on our mission, and that to achieve our vision of excellence requires an environment in which everyone feels welcomed and valued, including our team, and those we serve and with whom we work.

POGO is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all applicants throughout the recruiting and selection process. Please let us know about any accommodation and/or support requirements.  We gratefully appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.