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About the Role

The Manager, Health Innovation supports the strategic and operational delivery of the Health Innovation Pathway (HIP), a program designed to accelerate the adoption of new technologies to improve patient care. This role provides strategic leadership, oversees implementation and adoption planning, and manages multiple complex projects and the Health Technology Accelerator Fund.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership to the implementation of HIP's strategic priorities, design, and operational activities.
• Manage program-level activities for HIP, including corporate reporting, planning, Treasury Board reports, and procurements.
• Support implementation planning and adoption activities for new technologies and innovations.
• Lead the definition of key performance indicators and reporting frameworks.
• Oversee project management for applications and implementation projects.
• Monitor program performance, identify risks, and recommend operational improvements.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, including process maps and SOPs.
• Partner with other leaders and teams to enable technology adoption in the health care system.
• Consult with Ontario Health programs to ensure commitments are met and risks are managed.
• Collaborate with OH programs, regions, Ministry of Health, external partners, and other system partners.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations to inform decision-making.
• Support relationship management with vendors, service providers, and strategic partners.
• Communicate and engage with senior stakeholders to ensure successful innovation routing and adoption.
• Supervise a team of professionals, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Cultivate, manage, and develop a high-performing team.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations to support decision-making.
• Contribute to budget planning and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee an annual work plan and determine necessary resources for implementing new technologies.
• Identify operational and improvement opportunities by monitoring team performance.
• Provide full scope of leadership responsibilities to a team, including recruitment and career development.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a clinical health discipline, health policy, health sciences, health informatics, health administration or a related field of study.
• Minimum of 7 years related work experience in health system strategy, policy development and implementation, bridging evidence and practice, and/or knowledge translation.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading, developing, and supporting teams through projects, programs and/or direct people leadership.
• Thorough knowledge of Ontario’s Health System and experience working with a wide range of clinical and administrative stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing change initiatives and programs that improve outcomes, experience, or sustainability.
• Experience engaging with and dealing with stakeholders from a variety of perspectives.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership, clinicians, scientists, staff, and external partners in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Senior level knowledge of key management practices for leadership – people, process, technology.
• Proven experience in leading meaningful change within area of expertise.
• All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Skills

• Solid problem-solving techniques
• Facilitation skill
• Ability to apply business acumen balanced with a focus on clinical outcomes and patient experience within a complex and changing health system
• Strong judgement with a results-orientation focus
• Strategic thinking and reasoning skills involving complex issues and limited precedent
• Highly organized, with strong priority-setting and workload-management skills
• Broad understanding of health system priorities, emerging trends and other internal and external emerging issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Location

• Ontario Health (OH) welcomes applications from candidates across Ontario.
• This role follows an in-office work model, requiring employees to work from a designated, approved Ontario Health location.

Work Type

• Permanent Full time
• In-office work model

Experience Level

• Minimum of 7 years related work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading, developing, and supporting teams

Education Level

• Master’s degree in a clinical health discipline, health policy, health sciences, health informatics, health administration or a related field of study

Salary/Compensations

• Band 7

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 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.
• The Health Innovation Pathway (HIP) brings promising innovations into the health system – improving patient outcomes, driving economic growth and helping Ontario’s health system reach its full potential.
• The pathway connects the dots for end-to-end innovation adoption in Ontario, creating a single window to introduce new solutions and giving health service providers the tools they need to improve 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.