The Board of Directors (Board) at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) has six (6) Standing Committees (Committee(s)) and each of these committees has community member positions in addition to Board members. Community members play an important role in governance and are valued by the Board. They contribute through their diverse experience, skills and knowledge in support of the committee’s mandate.
St. Joseph’s is currently inviting applications from individuals interested in being considered for appointment for a one-year term starting in June 2025 on a standing committee of the Board of Directors for the following committees:
- Governance
- Health Care Ethics
- People & Mission
- Quality
- Resource Planning & Audit
- Investment Subcommittee of Resource Planning & Audit
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and religions.
Members of a Committee (collectively Directors and Community Members) are responsible for the following:
- Attending relevant orientation sessions;
- Adhering to all Board and relevant St. Joseph’s corporate policies;
- Preparing for and attending all meetings;
- Actively participating in all deliberations of the Committee;
- Developing and contributing to positive relations among the Committee Members and support staff to enhance St. Joseph’s Mission;
- Participating in the annual committee evaluation process and Committee Member self-evaluation process;
- Participating in professional development opportunities related to the role of Committee Member which will be offered through the Governance Office;
- Support of the Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Objectives of St. Joseph’s.
Time Commitment: Two (2) committees meet monthly between September and June, while the other four (4) committees meet between two (2) and five (5) times between September to June. Meetings are in-person and virtual and take place in the morning for approximately two hours.
Skills and Experience
- Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of board governance as delineated in the Board’s skills matrix;
- Professional or volunteer experience with a passion to serve their community;
- A commitment to and understanding of St. Joseph’s Mission, Vision and Values and legacy and commitment to further the legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph (our founders);
- A commitment to understanding of the principles of health care quality and safety;
- Diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating and building consensus among diverse individuals;
- Personal qualities of integrity, tact, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of those St. Joseph’s serves; and
- Ability to bring visibility to and enhance the profile of St. Joseph’s
At this time, St. Joseph’s is looking for potential candidates with experience or specific skills sets in accounting (i.e. CPA designations), legal/corporate governance, working understanding of information technology systems and those who are senior business executives (broad system perspectives).
Duration of Term: Community members serve a one (1) year term which may be renewed up to two (2) times for a maximum of three (3) years.
What St. Joseph’s Offers: St. Joseph’s appreciates and encourages diversity within our committees and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and religious affiliations to apply. The Board and its committees are comprised of hardworking, dedicated volunteers.
If appointed to a committee, you can expect the following:
- You will learn more about the work of the organization and its mission
- You will think thoughtfully and critically about strategic decisions concerning the organization;
- You will learn about and provide oversight on the financial wellbeing of the organization;
- You will have opportunities for professional and board development. Committee members are considered as potential future directors for a position on the Board;
- You will have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills to advance community inclusion and wellbeing;
- You will have opportunities for networking and community connections.
About Us:
St. Joseph’s Health Care London is one of Ontario’s leading teaching hospitals, contributing to the advancement of health care, education and research. We are a partner in London’s academic health sciences community.
St. Joseph’s is a Catholic health care organization, owned by the St. Joseph’s Health Care Society of the Roman Catholic Diocese of London and governed by a volunteer board of directors representing the community. For more information about St. Joseph’s, please visit our website: Vision, mission and values | St. Joseph's Health Care London
If you are interested in being considered, please download the application form and upload it here by Feb. 21, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted as part of the recruitment process.