Jack Hutchison rejoined the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) in January 2023 as the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In this role he oversees Corporate Services, Human Resources, Strategy and Communications, Information Management, and Corporate Governance.
Jack’s healthcare career began in Human Resources at WAHA, where he was promoted from Manager to Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development in 2014. Before rejoining WAHA he served as the Vice President of People and Culture at Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville, Ontario.
A proven leader, Jack specializes in developing people and performance strategies that foster patient-centered care through high-performance workplace cultures. His professional mission focuses on capacity building within organizations and communities to prioritize future patient needs. Beyond his professional commitments, Jack has been an active community member, previously serving as a municipal councilor for Moosonee.
Jack has a bachelor’s degree from Concordia University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Fredericton’s Sandermoen School of Business. He is a Certified Human Resources Leader accredited by the Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario and is currently pursuing his Certified Health Executive designation with the Canadian College of Health Leaders.
Raised in Moosonee and Haliburton County, Jack enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children, traveling, and indulging in outdoor activities during his personal time.