Oak Valley Health is looking to fill 65 open positions as of March 24, 2026, as it works to manage high patient volumes at Markham Stouffville Hospital. The hiring effort includes seven new roles added in a single day to serve residents in the Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario, region.
The new job openings include practical nurses for the emergency department and maternity unit, a dietitian, and a specialized physiotherapist. The hospital is also hiring for technical and office roles, such as a clinical information consultant and a unit secretary for the maternity and newborn unit.
This growth in job postings follows a recent announcement of 65 job cuts at the organization’s Markham Stouffville and Uxbridge hospital sites, which mainly affected clerical staff as part of a plan to balance the budget. On March 19, 2026, members of CUPE 3651 held a rally to protest those cuts, stating that losing staff could lead to longer wait-times and poorer service for patients.
Markham Stouffville Hospital has been operating at more than 120 percent capacity for several months due to a shortage of staffed beds. This high demand means that 80 percent of emergency room patients are not admitted to a hospital bed within the target time of eight hours.
The organization currently serves more than 441,000 patients every year across communities like Whitchurch-Stouffville, which has seen rapid population growth. Interested applicants can view the full list of 65 roles on the Oak Valley Health career portal, which aligns with the organization’s People Plan to address healthcare worker shortages through 2026.
