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Darren Deering Deep River and District Health (DRDH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Deering as Vice President of People and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 2, 2025. Darren brings more than 25 years of experience in senior human resources leadership, organizational development, and labour relations across healthcare, post-secondary, and private sector settings.
As Vice President of People and Chief Human Resources Officer, Darren will be a vital member of DRDH’s executive leadership team. In this pivotal role, he will guide workforce planning, employee engagement, and leadership development initiatives as DRDH advances through a period of significant growth and transformation across our multi-sector health campus.
With the opening of our new 96-bed Four Seasons Lodge Long-Term Care Home in 2027, and the recently announced expansion of our services to include dedicated hospice care, DRDH is entering a new chapter that requires a strong and strategic focus on people. The addition of this senior role ensures that we have the leadership capacity to support our growing team, strengthen our organizational culture, and continue to meet the evolving needs of our patients, residents, and community.
Holding a PhD in Leadership, an MBA, and a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation, Darren is known for his consultative, people-first leadership style. He brings a strong commitment to creating inclusive, values-driven workplaces where employees feel supported and empowered to thrive. At DRDH, he will provide strategic direction to our human resources team, helping to retain, attract, and develop exceptional talent while strengthening a culture grounded in compassion, innovation, and excellence.
“We are thrilled to welcome Darren to our leadership team,” said Janna Hotson, President and CEO of DRDH. “Darren’s proven ability to build strong teams, lead meaningful organizational change, and foster a supportive workplace culture will be essential as our organization continues to evolve and grow. As we expand our services and workforce, his leadership will help ensure DRDH remains a great place to work and deliver excellent, compassionate care.”
Darren’s career has spanned leadership roles at McMaster University, the University of Toronto, and Activation Laboratories, where he most recently served as the Human Resources and Organizational Development Lead, supporting over 700 employees across multiple sites and countries, driving major human resources initiatives.
“I am honoured to join Deep River and District Health at such an exciting and transformational time,” said Darren. “I look forward to working with the team to further a culture of excellence, compassion, and innovation - one where every team member can do their best work in service to our patients, residents, and community.”
The addition of Darren Deering to DRDH’s leadership team marks a significant step forward as we shape the future of health care for our community. Please join us in welcoming Darren as he assumes the role of Vice President of People and Chief Human Resources Officer.
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