About the Role
This role supports high-impact regional health system planning, performance management, and funding allocation initiatives. It works with Health Service Providers, internal teams, and system partners to advance integrated, high-quality care and improve outcomes for people across Ontario, specifically within the West Region.
Responsibilities
- Support performance management and accountability activities for Health Service Providers across sectors like mental health and addictions, hospitals, primary care, and long-term care, focusing on integration and system improvement.
- Analyze programs, services, funding needs, and performance data to inform planning, implementation, recommendations, and decision-making.
- Contribute to Ontario Health Annual Business Plan activities, regional priorities, and Ministry-aligned initiatives to improve access, quality, and outcomes.
- Prepare performance reports, briefing notes, presentations, and recommendations by interpreting data, incorporating stakeholder feedback, and translating insights into action.
- Collaborate with local and regional programs, networks, and community partners to identify opportunities, address service gaps, and implement health system improvements.
- Support community engagement activities, build awareness of health services, and share standards of practice with providers and partners.
- Monitor high-risk issues, participate in local and provincial system discussions, and help advance coordinated responses to emerging priorities.
- Assist with Service Accountability Agreements and related schedules from initiation through completion in one or more designated sectors.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Requirements
- University Degree in a business, health administration, or a health-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in one or more of the following fields: planning, health care administration, health care service delivery, performance and finance; healthcare environment preferred.
- All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to work effectively with HSPs, and to liaise with colleagues across Ontario Health and with contacts in the Ministry.
- Familiarity with available provincial health asset databases and tools such as Self-Reporting Initiative (SRI), Visual Analytics in support of work assignment(s).
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Professional Behaviour
- Change Management
- Operational Ability
- Critical Thinking and Judgement
Location
- West Region, ON
Work Type
- Temporary
- Fixed Term
- Full time
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years of experience
Education Level
- University Degree in a business, health administration or a health-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Salary/Compensations
- Band 4
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage from day one, with fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible health care or wellness spending accounts
- Inclusive program to support your overall well-being
- A premium defined benefit pension plan
- Competitive vacation entitlement
- Three personal days and two float days annually
- Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
About the Company
- At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province.
- Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all.
- Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value.
- How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
Equal Opportunity
- Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.
- Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
