Faculty

Bruce Maitland

CHA Learning Faculty | Healthcare in Canada
DHA, MBA, MPA

Bruce Maitland is an experienced healthcare administrator and educator with more than 40 years of experience across hospitals, government, post-secondary education, community services, and healthcare governance in Ontario. His career includes senior administrative roles in acute and rehabilitation care, health policy, academic health sciences, and community development.

Bruce currently serves on the Faculty of Health and Human Studies at Loyalist College. Previously, he held management roles with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University and the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University. His healthcare leadership experience includes serving as Assistant Executive Director at Belleville General Hospital and Humber Memorial Hospital and Assistant Administrator at WCB Hospital. He has also worked as a Senior Policy Analyst with the Ontario Ministry of Health and as Executive Director of Catholic Crosscultural Services.

Bruce holds a Master of Public Administration from Queen’s University, a Master of Business Administration from York University, and a Diploma in Hospital Administration, Diploma in Business Administration, and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto. His experience is further informed by service on healthcare and community boards and consulting work related to hospital governance and bylaws.

As a CHA Learning faculty member, Bruce draws on his extensive experience in healthcare administration, policy, governance, and education to help learners connect healthcare management concepts with their practical application across Canada’s healthcare system.

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Education

  • Master of Public Administration, Queen’s University, 1986
  • Master of Business Administration, York University, 1985
  • Diploma in Hospital Administration, University of Toronto, 1979
  • Diploma in Business Administration, University of Toronto, 1976
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto, 1975

Professional Experience

  • Faculty, Health and Human Studies, Loyalist College, Belleville, Ontario, 2009–Present
  • Manager, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, 2008–2009
  • Manager, Community Development Office, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, 2001–2007
  • Senior Policy Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Health, Toronto, Ontario, 2000–2001
  • Executive Director, Catholic Crosscultural Services, Toronto, Ontario, 1998–2000
  • Assistant Executive Director, Belleville General Hospital, Belleville, Ontario, 1988–1998
  • Assistant Executive Director, Humber Memorial Hospital, Weston, Ontario, 1982–1988
  • Assistant Administrator, WCB Hospital, Downsview, Ontario, 1980–1982

Areas of Expertise

  • Board Governance
  • Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Quality Improvement
  • Healthcare Policy

Community Involvement

  • Community Member, Quality Committee of the Board, Quinte Health, 2025–Present
  • Chair and President, Belleville Quinte West Community Health Centre, Belleville, Ontario, 2023–2025
  • Member, Audit and Resources Committee, Quinte Health, Belleville, Ontario, 2023–Present
  • Board Member, Southeast Ontario Community Care Access Centre, Kingston, Ontario, 2014–2018
  • Board Member, Meta Vocational Services, Belleville, Ontario, 2013–2021
  • Board Member, Eastern Regional Medical Education Program, Perth, Ontario, 2003–2007
  • Board Member, North York Interagency Council, North York, Ontario, 1985–1988
  • Board Member, Centennial Hospital Laundry and Linen Services, Toronto, Ontario, 1986–1988