Description
Accreditation Lead - Full Time Temporary (Until Approx. October 2026) - Hospital Setting
location: Markham, Ontario
time type Full time
Who you are:
The Accreditation Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating the hospital’s participation in Accreditation Canada’s accreditation program while ensuring continuous organizational readiness throughout the accreditation cycle. They will also be responsible for developing a strategy to support organization-wide accreditation readiness, ensuring staff are prepared every day and not only during formal accreditation cycles. Reporting to the Director, Quality, Patient Safety and Interprofessional Practice, this role serves as the organization’s subject matter expert on accreditation standards, Required Organizational Practices (ROPs), and accreditation processes.
The successful candidate will lead accreditation planning, monitoring, reporting, education, and evaluation activities across the organization while partnering with clinical and non-clinical leaders to support compliance, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
What you bring to the role:
Monday to Friday, Days
Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.
Compensation:
Range:$50.41 - $61.89
542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.
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location: Markham, Ontario
time type Full time
Who you are:
- You encompass core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
- You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
- You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
The Accreditation Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating the hospital’s participation in Accreditation Canada’s accreditation program while ensuring continuous organizational readiness throughout the accreditation cycle. They will also be responsible for developing a strategy to support organization-wide accreditation readiness, ensuring staff are prepared every day and not only during formal accreditation cycles. Reporting to the Director, Quality, Patient Safety and Interprofessional Practice, this role serves as the organization’s subject matter expert on accreditation standards, Required Organizational Practices (ROPs), and accreditation processes.
The successful candidate will lead accreditation planning, monitoring, reporting, education, and evaluation activities across the organization while partnering with clinical and non-clinical leaders to support compliance, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the hospital’s accreditation program, ensuring ongoing organizational readiness and compliance with Accreditation Canada standards.
- Partner with leaders and teams across the organization to support accreditation activities, Required Organizational Practices (ROPs), quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety priorities.
- Coordinate accreditation assessments, tracers, mock surveys, onsite survey preparation, and follow-up action plans. Monitor accreditation progress, analyze performance data, and develop reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and committees.
- Provide education, guidance, and subject matter expertise on accreditation standards while fostering engagement and a culture of continuous quality improvement.
What you bring to the role:
- Diploma in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Quality Improvement, or a related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in healthcare, public service, or a non-profit environment.
- Experience supporting accreditation, quality improvement, project coordination, or organizational change initiatives.
- Knowledge of Accreditation Canada standards, Required Organizational Practices (ROPs), and accreditation processes is considered an asset.
- Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams while influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and healthcare information systems.
- Project Management, Quality Improvement, and/or Accreditation Canada training or certification is considered an asset.
- Bilingualism is considered an asset.
Monday to Friday, Days
Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.
Compensation:
Range:$50.41 - $61.89
542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.
