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Union: Non-union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Medical Engineering
Reports to: Director
Salary: $109,162 to $159,162 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent full-time
Closing Date: March 22, 2026

Position Summary
UHN is looking for a skilled, dynamic, and motivated Manager to join our high-performing and innovative Medical Engineering Department. This is an exciting opportunity to directly enhance patient care by ensuring clinical teams have safe, reliable, and advanced medical technology

As a key member of the department’s leadership team, the Manager will oversee the operational management of electromedical and surgical equipment (as well as associated information systems) at the Toronto General and Princess Margaret sites. In this role, the Manager will guide a talented technical team, drive excellence in equipment lifecycle management, and help shape the future of medical technology at one of Canada’s leading academic hospitals.

This position is ideal for a leader who is passionate about healthcare, committed to service excellence, and energized by working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where their work has a meaningful impact on both patient outcomes and frontline staff experiences.

Duties

• Leads team to ensure excellent day-to-day operational support for electromedical and surgical equipment (e.g., commissioning, unscheduled maintenance, preventive maintenance), which requires planning, organizing and directing staff activities;
• Leads projects related to medical technology, including planning for, managing, designing, and participating in the implementation of new equipment and the scheduling of associated maintenance operations.
• Collaborates with senior medical/nursing and other relevant personnel to meet current and future equipment-related needs and ensure safe and quality patient care (e.g., equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, incident investigations, capital planning, consultations, issue resolution);
• Initiates and leads quality improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime and ensure superior customer satisfaction, which requires developing and analyzing data from Department systems (e.g., Computerized Maintenance Management System) to support evidence-based decision-making;
• Builds relationships with vendors/suppliers to facilitate and support planning, acquisitions, and escalation/resolution of issues;
• Develops policies, procedures and processes for the Department relating to electromedical and surgical devices (and associated information systems);
• Manages assigned staff and team's financial resources

• Completion of recognized Masters degree in Clinical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering, or recognized equivalent required
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in Ontario with the PEO required
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience required
• Experience working in a hospital environment required
• Certification in Clinical Engineering preferred
• Proven ability to build and lead a diverse and high-performing team
• Proven ability to resolve conflicts
• Excellent listening skills and empathy
• Excellent problem recognition and problem-solving skills in a technical field
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to set priorities
• Excellent conceptual thinking, strategic thinking, and project management skills
• Excellent ability to build working relationships with other colleagues
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and as an autonomous professional
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced and stressful environment
• Commitment to patient care and safety
• “Can-do” and open-minded attitude, ability to pivot when needed
• Must demonstrate clear understanding of medical devices, systems and computer software and hardware
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN. 

• Competitive offer packages  
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/) 
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service 
• A flexible work environment  
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization 
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) 

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.  

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.