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Manager / Senior Manager, Healthcare - Industries and Government Practice
Optimus SBR
Toronto
Source: Optimus SBR careers · View original posting
- Pay
- : Salary range is $110,00-$160,000 CAD
Employer job description
From Optimus SBR's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
About the Role
Join a dynamic and engaging team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and growth. Our Healthcare & Social Services team, within our Industries and Government Practice, works alongside hospitals, health systems, provincial ministries, health agencies, and community and social service organizations to design and deliver meaningful, lasting change.
This role combines hands-on delivery, client leadership, and team development.
As a Manager
, you will be responsible for structuring complex problems, guiding teams, and working directly with senior client stakeholders to deliver actionable, implementable solutions.
If you’re passionate about problem-solving, mentorship, and helping clients deliver better outcomes, this role is for you.
About Us
Optimus SBR is a leading management consulting firm and award-winning workplace where we help organizations get done what isn’t.
Our team of committed consultants takes swift action to deliver innovative, impactful results. As the largest independently owned Canadian management consulting firm, we are a place where people and culture come first. Our success is driven by attracting individuals who are insatiably Curious, Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Authentic, and Bold.
Our Awards and Recognitions:
- Best Workplaces™ in Canada National List 2026
- Best Workplaces™ with the Most Trusted Executive Team 2026
- Best Workplaces™ for Young Talent 2026
- Best Workplaces™ for Women 2026
- Best Workplaces™ in Professional Services 2026
- Globe and Mail – Canada's Top Growing Companies 2025
- Waterstone Human Capital - Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ 2025
Culture is Everything. Period.
That’s why we’ve been consistently rated one of the best places to work in North America – and are one of the fastest growing. As a firm that was built on culture, we value our people and their growth. Each of us embody the entrepreneurial spirit and have something unique to contribute to the fabric of our organization. From employee-championed committees to celebratory events and learning paths, these are just a few of the ways we cultivate a positive and engaging work environment.
What’s in It for You?
Growth Opportunities
: Build your career through challenging, impactful projects and continuous learning.
Diverse Workplace
: Collaborate with a team of professionals from unique backgrounds, fostering innovation.
Flexibility and Autonomy
: Enjoy the freedom to take ownership of your work and drive meaningful results.
Leadership Development
: Develop your skills through mentorship and career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of consulting engagements for healthcare and social service clients across system transformation, service delivery and operations, digital health, policy and program transformation, operating model design, and process improvement
- Manage day-to-day client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to healthcare leaders and stakeholders
- Simultaneously manage multiple active client engagements or workstreams, maintaining delivery quality, budget adherence, and timeline integrity across each; proactively identifying and resolving risks, issues, and competing priorities before escalation
- Facilitate workshops and engagement events as well as conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to assess current state, define future state, and develop and execute practical implementation roadmaps
- Develop high-quality client deliverables including presentations, business cases, reports and executive communications
- Support business development activities including proposal writing, scoping, relationship building, and identifying opportunities to expand our reach within the healthcare sector
- Partner collaboratively with client executives, clinical leaders, operational teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive sustainable change
- Provide day-to-day direction, coaching and mentoring project teams. You will also be responsible for career management, professional development, and supporting employees through Optimus SBR’s Career Development Program (CDP)
- Contribute to the life and culture of Optimus SBR
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of healthcare consulting experience; or 7-10 years in healthcare operations or transformation delivery
- Experience leading projects in healthcare environments such as hospitals, health systems, governments or agencies, public health organizations, health and/or community social service providers, or other broader health sector organizations
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: healthcare transformation, strategy, process redesign, digital health, PMO/project delivery, organizational design, change management, or performance improvement
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and structured communication skills
- Experience managing project teams and senior client stakeholders in complex environments
- Strong executive presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers
- Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with practical implementation
- Entrepreneurial mindset, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach
- Familiarity with technology, data, digital transformation, AI and related concepts and trends
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) at a consulting standard, personally producing client-ready reports, executive presentations, data visualizations, and quantitative analysis, and setting the quality bar for your team
- Bilingualism in English and French is considered a strong asset, though not required
- Required Education
- : Related university degree in a business, health care, or public policy related field
- Preferred Education
- : Post-graduate degree (e.g., MBA, MPA or MPP), health or clinical designation considered a strong asset (e.g., MHA, CPHIMS, RN, or other allied health professional credentials), additional designations (e.g., CPA, PMP, Lean, or PROSCI).
- Interview recording & AI notetakers
- During the interview process, we may use transcription or AI notetaking tools. To protect privacy, legal compliance, and interviewer/candidate experience, the use of these tools is not permitted without your prior consent. We will ask for your consent and if you wish to decline, handwritten notes are welcome.
Compensation
Compensation
: Salary range is $110,00-$160,000 CAD
Salary ranges are designed to be competitive. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, and experience and is subject to negotiation and subject to the candidate meeting the specific requirements or the role. Exceptional candidates may be considered above the top of the range, and pay can increase quickly for those who make a big impact in the role.
Benefits at Optimus
- Financial
- Annual Bonus
- Retirement savings through our Group RRSP program
- Company equity for Managers and above
- Maternity and Parental Leave with top up compensation
- Flexibility
- Work in a Hybrid model (when client projects permit)
- 12 Optimus Days paid
- Health
- Top-tier health benefits
- Life & disability insurance
- Health Spending Dollars
- So, what’s next?
- At Optimus SBR, we’re all about creating a space where everyone belongs and can thrive. We’re committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds. We’re proud to back missions like the BlackNorth Initiative to drive real change. Let’s build something meaningful together, where your voice matters and fearless ideas can shine.
- Accommodation
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations to remove barriers and fully participate in the interview process—such as accessible meeting rooms or captioning for virtual interviews—please let us know. Your needs will be met with respect and confidentiality. We look forward to connecting with you!
Vacancy Status: Existing vacancy within our organization.
Submit your application with your resume today! While we appreciate all applications, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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