The renewed partnership agreement serves as an avenue to promote excellence in the health leadership field and provide the staff from Horizon Health Network with a cost-effective pathway to the Certified Health Executive (CHE) Program.
Horizon Health Network has renewed its strategic alliance with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) to increase the leadership capabilities of health care managers in Canada.
The CHE designation is the only national certification program for Canadian health leaders. This program offers individual leaders several benefits including support for lifelong learning in health services leadership; assistance with career advancement; peer recognition and serves as an essential career designation.
Stephan (Steve) Plourde, CHE, Chief Operating Officer at CCHL, said: “The renewal of our strategic alliance with Horizon Health Network reinforces the strong alignment between our organizations and our collective dedication to developing impactful health leaders.”
Kerry Kennedy, Executive Director, HR Talent said: “We are committed to creating a healthy, safe and inclusive environment in which our team can excel and grow. The strategic alliance with CCHL ensures leadership development and growth opportunities for our employees are aligned with best practices across Canada.”
This collaboration will also allow for both organizations to better address the constantly evolving needs of health leaders and align themselves with the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework. This framework is a foundation for Canadian health leadership development and defines the knowledge, skills and attitudes a leader must have to positively contribute to the Canadian health care system.
About Horizon Health Network
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is the largest regional health authority – and one of the largest employers – in New Brunswick, and the second-largest health authority in Atlantic Canada. Our leadership and health care providers are experts in diverse areas of health and community services and provide services to a half a million people.
Horizon is proud of its dedicated team of health care professionals who are focused on delivering safe and quality care to our patients, clients, families and communities. Horizon has been named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for three years in a row (2024, 2025, 2026). People are the heart of our organization, and the success of Horizon is a direct result of our employees’ dedication, professionalism, and commitment.
For more information about Horizon, visit HorizonNB.ca
About the College
The Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), a national member-driven non-profit association, is the connected community that develops, supports, and inspires health leaders across Canada. The College strives to provide the leadership development, tools, knowledge and networks that members need to become high impact leaders in Canadian healthcare.
Through LEADS, the CHE designation, credentialing, training, conferences, mentoring and a nationwide careers network, we support health leaders in every sector and region, from every professional background and at any stage of their career.
Located in Ottawa, the College collaborates with 20 chapters across the country and engages with its 4,500 members and 80 corporate members to promote lifelong learning and professional development while recognizing leadership excellence.
For more information about the College, visit: https://www.cchl-ccls.ca/
Media Enquiries
Media Relations
Horizon Health Network
1-877-499-1899
media@horizonnb.ca
Stéphane Joannette
Director, Professional Certifications & Strategic Alliances
CCHL
1-800-363-9056 ext. 239
sjoannette@cchl-ccls.ca
