Lead the future of public health in Grand Erie—where legacy meets possibility.
Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is one of Ontario’s newest public health organizations, established on January 1, 2025, through the voluntary merger of the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and the Brant County Health Unit. Together, we’ve united two proud and respected legacy organizations to form a resilient, community-focused and people-powered health unit—enhancing our collective capacity to serve a growing and diverse population across urban, rural, and Indigenous communities.
Our story is just beginning. As we build this new organization from the ground up, we are guided by a shared purpose: to promote, protect, and enhance the health of our communities through equity, service excellence, and innovation. With nearly 200 dedicated staff, GEPH is well-positioned to deliver integrated, equitable, and forward-looking public health services that reflect the unique strengths and needs of the communities we serve. We are aligning cultures, systems, and services—with the full strength of our talented, passionate team behind us.
This is more than an integration. This is transformation—an opportunity to drive lasting, long-term change and embed excellence across every level of the organization.
Now, we’re seeking an inspiring and innovative leader to guide us through this once-in-a-generation period of change—as our next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Opportunity: Inspire Our Future This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of public health at a foundational moment. As CEO, you will work in close partnership with the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and report directly to the Board of Health. Together, you’ll champion the organization’s evolution, foster a high-performing and inclusive culture, and ensure that GEPH delivers exceptional, equitable programs and services across the region.
You will be more than an executive leader—you will be a unifier, a builder, and a visionary. You’ll lead the integration of programs, systems, and teams while nurturing a culture rooted in wellness, collaboration and community connection. Your leadership will help shape what public health can and should be—for this generation and the next.
Who You Are
You are a courageous, compassionate, and strategic leader with a proven track record of leading through complexity. You bring both the vision and the discipline to drive large-scale transformation, while centering staff and community voices in everything you do.
This is a leadership role with real impact. You’ll lead with strategy, serve with heart, and steward a bold vision for community health. As CEO, you will:
Lead the continued integration of GEPH, shaping a shared organizational identity and culture
Collaboratively with the Medical Officer of Health, ensure that public health programs and services are delivered in accordance with Ministry requirements while effectively addressing the needs of the community.
Deliver on the Board’s strategic direction, aligning people, resources, and systems with purpose
Champion a workplace that supports staff well-being, engagement, and leadership at all levels
Build strong and trusted relationships with municipalities, Indigenous leaders, the Ministry of Health, and public health and community system partners
Oversee core administrative and corporate functions—finance, HR, risk, governance, and digital transformation
Ensure GEPH remains agile, accountable, and future-ready in an evolving health landscape
