Chief, Diagnostic Imaging and Medical Director, Diagnostic Services

Chief, Diagnostic Imaging and Medical Director, Diagnostic Services

Lakeridge Health is seeking a visionary and forward-thinking leader to serve as Chief of Diagnostic Imaging and Medical Director, Diagnostic Services. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of diagnostic services across a rapidly growing health system, leading a full spectrum of imaging modalities including CT, MRI, PET-CT, ultrasound, mammography, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, and X-ray—all integrated to deliver timely, high-quality patient care.

Home of the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre (DRCC), imaging at Lakeridge Health is central to world-class oncology care, supporting innovative cancer diagnosis, treatment planning, precision medicine, and providing seamless collaboration with oncologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary care teams. Imaging at Lakeridge Health also plays a vital role in medical education, providing an outstanding learning environment for medical trainees and other health professions students from partner academic institutions.

In this role, you will drive the strategic direction of diagnostic services, embedding operational excellence, quality improvement, and patient-centered care across multiple sites in alignment with Lakeridge Health’s vision of One System. Best Health. As an academic leader, you will strengthen education and training in diagnostic imaging, supporting competency-based learning, mentorship, and interprofessional collaboration to prepare the next generation of clinicians. You will also champion innovation, including imaging informatics, AI-enabled workflows, and unified PACS systems, ensuring that technology enhances both efficiency and diagnostic accuracy.

The Chief and Medical Director will foster a positive culture of collaboration, mentoring, and continuous professional development, integrating academic and research initiatives into clinical workflows. Partnerships with academic institutions will advance both education and research in imaging and oncology, supporting clinical trials, novel imaging protocols, and the development of future healthcare professionals through robust teaching and supervisory roles.

We understand that exceptional leaders come from diverse professional paths. If your experience and vision align with the purpose and scope of this role, we encourage you to apply. This is a unique leadership position for someone ready to influence the evolution of diagnostic imaging in a large community hospital environment with a strong academic and research mandate—driving excellence in patient care, innovation, and medical education.

Why Lakeridge Health

As one of Ontario’s largest and most integrated community hospital systems, Lakeridge Health offers a dynamic environment where clinical excellence meets academic opportunity. You will join a collegial and progressive physician community supported by strong administrative and operational teams, dedicated to transforming care for the people of Durham Region and beyond. Lakeridge Health is deeply committed to medical leadership, professional growth, and partnership in advancing a learning health system.

If you are an inspiring leader ready to shape the future of diagnostic imaging through excellence in care, innovation, research, and education, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with Lakeridge Health.

Term: 3 - 5 years (with possibility for renewal)
Time Commitment: Part Time 
Reports to: Dual Reporting to both Chief of Staff and Health System Executive 
Application Deadline: November 28, 2025

ABOUT LAKERIDGE HEALTH 

To learn more about our programs and services please visit us online at: About Us | Lakeridge Health 

QUALIFICATIONS 

· Licensure: CPSO licensed or eligible 

· Certification: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the American Board of Medical Specialties

· Leadership: Skilled in leading teams, managing change, and strategy implementation 

· Clinical: Recognized expertise, focus on patient safety and quality improvement 

· Research/Education: Experience with and commitment to research and academic advancement 

· Core Skills: Effective communication, collaboration, organization, systems thinking, and focus on innovation and equity 

· Collaboration and Teamwork: Skilled in leading positive workplace environments that build collaboration and teamwork through psychological safety 

INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND ANTI-RACISM (IDEAA)

We seek a Chief and Medical Director with a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging — someone with the experience and insight to support a diverse workforce, learners, and patient population. This role aligns with Lakeridge Health's dedication to IDEAA. This role will have knowledge of the historic and systemic change needs that would improve outcomes for your team and the patients we serve.  

HOW TO APPLY 

Please submit your CV and Letter of Interest to mdcv@lh.ca 

Attn: Kathleen Corey, Director, Medical Affairs, Academic Affairs, and LHEARN  

1 Hospital Court, Oshawa, ON, L1G 2B9  

905-576-8711 x 34323 

ACCOMMODATION 

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. 

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants. 

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment. 