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Health PEI is the health authority for Prince Edward Island, Canada – a unified One Island Health System, dedicated to providing Islanders with the right care, by the right provider, in the right place. Governed by a Board of Directors, Health PEI is accountable to the Minister of Health and Wellness and works collectively on behalf of all Islanders to ensure the management and delivery of safe, high-quality health care that meets or exceeds national standards. Headquartered in the capital city of Charlottetown, Health PEI manages an extensive network of hospitals, health centres, extended care homes, mental health and addiction facilities, and primary care sites, delivering a comprehensive range of programs and services across the province.
Health PEI is currently undergoing a period of significant transformation and measurable progress. In the past year (as of May 2025), over 419,000 primary care visits were delivered, more than 8,600 Islanders were newly connected to a primary care provider and wait times for key services such as MRIs and emergency admissions have been substantially reduced. Surgical capacity has increased by 36%, and the cataract surgery backlog is on track to be eliminated by 2025. These improvements are supported by a $1.1 billion operating budget and a $300 million capital investment plan aimed at strengthening frontline care and modernizing infrastructure. Central to Health PEI’s success is its people; 7,400 staff across the Island and who work collaboratively with multiple health authorities and other provincial governments to deliver health services. We have a connected system underpinned by shared technology and a spirit of innovation. Health PEI’s commitment to staff is rooted in their Employee Value Proposition (EVP), which articulates the organization’s commitment to its people. The EVP is built on three pillars: My Path – offering opportunities for meaningful career development; My Team – fostering a culture of pride and collaboration; Our Health PEI – empowering staff to drive innovation and system-wide improvement.
We are looking for energetic leaders to join a high performing and accountable healthcare team. We are driven to connect every Islander with primary care and ensure our health services meet or exceed national standards. We are making progress and need skilled and collaborative leaders to connect across communities, staff and government organizations to drive change, implementation, and measurable results.
Health PEI is seeking a dynamic, systems-oriented executive to serve as its inaugural Chief Governance and Risk Officer (CGRO). Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CGRO is a key member of the executive leadership team and critical support to the Board of Directors, ultimately accountable for providing strategic and operational oversight of a number of key policy and administrative functions. As the senior leader accountable for quality and patient safety, legal, privacy and information, emergency management and business continuity, policy and planning, Board Governance. The CGRO plays a vital role in advancing organizational priorities, such as strengthening engagement with the board and the redevelopment of Board policies and procedures to better enable their oversight mandate, the development of an enterprise risk framework and mitigation strategy and to ensure the corporate administrative processes evolve to allow for more performance accountability that will further enable the systems transformation work. The CGRO will collaborate extensively with colleagues across Health PEI, government stakeholders, and the communities served to shape system-wide improvements, drive transformation efforts, and ensure high-quality, sustainable service delivery.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned healthcare executive with over ten years of senior leadership experience in complex public or not-for-profit healthcare systems. They bring a track record of maturing administrative, corporate and governance functioning, helping to steer systems level transformation, and overseeing a robust enterprise risk registry. A master’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field is preferred. The CGRO must be a strong communicator, strategic thinker, and effective collaborator who thrives in a high-accountability, mission-driven environment. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery in one of Canada’s most unique and closely connected communities as Prince Edward Island offers an unparalleled quality of life where big city amenities meet stunning coastal landscapes and vibrant communities.
To Apply
To explore this opportunity further in confidence, please submit your resume and letter of interest online at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/30477.
For further information, please contact Sarah Shaikh, Engagement Manager, at sarah.shaikh@odgers.com. We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Health PEI is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019, and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Health PEI throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
