Temporary - Quality, Risk and Accreditation Consultant

Open: November 10, 2025

Deadline: November 16, 2025

Non Union

Quality, Risk & Accreditation

The Quality, Risk & Accreditation Consultant functions in a lead role providing expertise to LHSC in supporting Accreditation, Enterprise Risk Management and quality improvement. They will achieve these accountabilities through consultation, collaboration, partnerships, role modeling, mentoring and influencing change.

The Quality, Risk & Accreditation Consultant is responsible for overseeing the effective rollout and implementation of Continuous Improvement of Care, Enterprise Risk identification and monitoring of risks, Corporate Initiatives, Accreditation Oversight, and development and monitoring of the Quality Improvement Plan.

Temporary Full Time

Rate of Pay: $53.72 per hour - $67.16 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Duration: up to October 2026

• Undergraduate Degree; Master's Degree preferred
• Registered Health Professional and LEAN/Six Sigma green belt/black belt preferred
• Canadian Patient Safety Officer Course or Enterprise Risk Management Certification required
• Minimum five (5) years recent, related job experience
• Knowledge of governmental and other regulatory standards, requirements, guidelines, and industry best practices related to; Risk Management, Quality Improvement and Accreditation
• Exemplary communication skills (verbal and written) in dealing with a variety of internal and external hospital issues
• Applies effective problem-solving skills and critical thinking to both simple and complex situations
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple and changing demands
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, coaching and conflict resolution
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Ability to work effectively with a team or independently using an above average level of initiative
• Experience in leading medium-to-large sized improvement projects
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships
• Detailed understanding and knowledge of Just Culture preferred
• Experience working with all levels of leadership to support consultants and negotiate outcomes preferred
• Familiarity with completing A3s, process maps, Value Stream Mapping and affinity diagrams preferred
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume

Immunization Requirements

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC?s Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.

Teaching, Learning and Research

LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at , extension #34321 or

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work or study permits. It is the employee?s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.