AboutRobert Howie

Robert Howie

Principal — Health Workforce & Operations

A nationally recognized health workforce strategist and operations leader working at the intersection of analytics, system transformation, and human-centered healthcare design.

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About Rob

Robert Howie is a nationally recognized health workforce strategist and operations leader whose work sits at the intersection of analytics, system transformation, and human-centered healthcare design. He brings a rare blend of business acumen, systems thinking, and deep expertise in workforce planning, forecasting, and organizational optimization. Rob is known for translating complex health workforce challenges into clear, actionable strategies that strengthen resource allocation, elevate provider performance, and improve operational stability. His leadership has shaped high-stakes initiatives across Canada, where he has consistently leveraged intelligent system architecture, advanced analytics, and evidence-informed decision frameworks to drive sustainable, measurable improvements in health workforce capacity, recruitment optimization, and service delivery. His work is defined by rigor, clarity, and a commitment to building resilient healthcare systems equipped to meet both current and emerging demands.

Areas of expertise

Health workforce planningHealth human resources (HHR) planningWorkforce forecasting & modelingHealthcare operationsWorkforce analyticsChange management

Credentials

Prosci ADKAR Change Management Certification

Certified by Prosci

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