If you are a caring and passionate individual who wishes to make a meaningful contribution to the governance of Waypoint, a Catholic sponsored academic and research hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care to some of the most complex and disadvantaged people in Ontario, we look forward to hearing from you.

As a board member your previous experience as part of a public sector, not for profit or corporate Board, or as a senior executive, will complement our team of skilled professionals. You will work together with the CEO and board on strategic decision making and oversight, monitoring performance, quality and risk management and ensuring sustainable operations, as well as focusing on reducing stigma and improving services through fundraising activities. The role of the board is to govern and oversee the affairs of the hospital in keeping with its Mission, Vision and Values of Caring, Respect, Innovation and Accountability.

We are currently recruiting for experienced governors who have knowledge of the healthcare system. Waypoint actively supports a culture of diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all who reflect the diverse communities Waypoint serves including representatives from the Francophone, Indigenous and BIPOC communities.

Waypoint provides specialized mental health and geriatric care, as well as health system leadership, through a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital located on the shores of Georgian Bay, a wide array of community integrated and partnered services providing care across the lifespan, and the Waypoint Research Institute. We are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in Ontario.

Waypoint’s 1,300+ staff improve lives and bring hope to people with mental illness and addictions, and to frail older adults. The care we deliver on site, in the community and through partnerships is informed by our innovative practices and – importantly – patient voices. Each patient’s journey is unique, and we support their recovery with compassion, dignity and inclusivity. Waypoint staff are internationally recognized for their leadership and research, which they approach with professionalism and humility. This dedication deepens understanding of mental health and addiction, and the needs of seniors, and helps to build a better future for patients, their families and care partners, staff, the community and the health care system.

We champion the boundless potential of healing and recovery amidst some of life’s greatest challenges. We believe that, directly or indirectly, mental health affects us all, and within every struggle lies the opportunity for growth and resilience. Offering unwavering support, we guide individuals through their darkest moments with compassion and excellence. We challenge the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction and strive to foster a world where every person is embraced with understanding, acceptance and empowerment. No challenge is too great, and no triumph too small: we believe every journey contains the promise of a better future.