Regional Partners Launch Great River, Great Future to Attract Healthcare Professionals
2026-06-26
The Great
River Ontario Health Team (GR OHT), together with its member organizations and
regional partners, is proud to announce the official launch of Great River,
Great Future, a regional healthcare recruitment and community promotion
initiative designed to attract, recruit, welcome, and retain healthcare
professionals.
The launch
follows a provincial investment through the Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs,
announced today by MPP Nolan Quinn. The funding application was submitted
through the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG Counties),
which will serve as the funding administrator and support the implementation of
the initiative across the region.
The Great
River, Great Future recruitment campaign brings together partners across
Akwesasne, Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Russell Township and parts of
rural Southeast Ottawa to attract and support healthcare professionals who want
to work, live and belong in our region. Through a coordinated and
community-driven approach, the initiative promotes opportunities, strengthens
recruitment efforts, enhances the welcome experience for candidates and their
families, and helps ensure strong access to healthcare services for years to
come.
The
campaign was developed in response to growing healthcare workforce challenges
affecting communities across the region. As healthcare providers continue to
face recruitment pressures and increasing demand for services, organizations
throughout the Great River Ontario Health Team recognized that a collaborative
approach would have a greater impact than individual recruitment efforts.
Unlike
traditional recruitment efforts where organizations and communities often
compete for the same candidates, Great River, Great Future takes a
regional approach. Healthcare organizations, municipalities, community agencies
and more are working together to showcase the strengths of the region and
connect healthcare professionals with opportunities that best align with their
skills, interests, and career goals.
At the
centre of the initiative is GreatRiverGreatFuture.ca, a
recruitment website featuring career opportunities, community information,
relocation resources, and tools to help healthcare professionals explore life
and work in the region.
The
campaign will also include coordinated social media and digital marketing
efforts, community familiarization tours for prospective candidates and their
families, and participation in healthcare recruitment fairs, conferences,
residency events, and networking opportunities throughout Ontario and Quebec.
Together, these activities will showcase the region's healthcare opportunities,
communities, and quality of life while helping candidates make informed
decisions about building their future here.
“Addressing
health human resource needs requires a shared commitment and a collective
approach. This project is a great example of what can be achieved when partners
across the Great River Ontario Health Team come together with a common vision,
to strengthen access to care for the entire community we serve. By working
collaboratively, sharing opportunities, and looking beyond individual
organizational needs, our partners are helping to build a more connected,
sustainable healthcare workforce across the region. This is a reflection of the
strong partnerships within the Great River OHT and our collective commitment to
improving health outcomes for everyone in our communities.” — Diane
Plourde, Executive Transformation Lead, Great River Ontario Health Team.
Healthcare
professionals interested in learning more about opportunities in the region are
encouraged to visit: GreatRiverGreatFuture.ca
Follow Great
River, Great Future on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatrivergreatfuture/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatrivergreatfuture/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatrivergreatfuture/
Where everyone’s health and
well-being matter!
The Great River Ontario Health Team
is a collective of health and social service providers who plan and work
together, as one coordinated team, to provide integrated services and supports
to meet the health needs of people who seek care in the City of Cornwall,
Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry, Akwesasne and parts of rural Southeast Ottawa
and Russell Township.
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