The Ministry of Health is looking for an analytical and self-motivated individual to work in the Physician and Provider Services Division's Primary Health Care Branch, where you will work to support various corporate reporting and business improvement functions within the branch, providing analytical advice and program expertise with respect to their review/evaluation, development and implementation.
About the job
In this role you will:
• Coordinate/participate on projects, establish objectives and activities, timelines and deliverables
• Assist in review of program operations to identify adequacy of services, gaps/needs and other issues that contribute to operations delays as they relate to business solutions
• Conduct business feasibility studies by examining alternative solutions to meet specific requirements, evaluating costs/benefits and making recommendations to senior consultant or Manager
• Collaborate with program areas to obtain input on specific business process development
• Provide advice to project staff on business methods, information sources and on developing recommendations
What you bring to the team
Technical Knowledge
You have:
• Ability to apply knowledge of Ministry mandate, government direction, and health systems partners, service providers and stakeholders to assist in developing project objectives, activities and recommendations.
• Knowledge of methodologies/techniques in program analysis and evaluation to conduct research and make recommendations
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of OPS and ministry business objectives and related policy, guidelines to develop recommendations
Analytical, Research and Problem Solving Skills
You can:
• Identify and assess program needs and issues and make recommendations for improvement
• Conduct research and analysis, identify and analyze operational requirements, assess options based on needs, resources and best practices, identify areas of risk, and recommend the implementation of new/re-engineered processes, practices and solutions
• Identify trends and patterns, business process gaps, and justify areas for improvement for existing and future business needs
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
You have:
• Relationship management and teamwork skills to develop and maintain co-operation with a variety of internal/external project stakeholders, resolve issues and discuss plan changes or shifts in priorities
• Advisory and presentation skills to provide project findings/reports/analyses to senior staff on program/project initiatives and explain business analysis, trends, standards, methods and specific solutions
• Collaboration skills to work on multi-disciplinary projects, support stakeholder consultations, participate on committees and contribute to project status meetings
Project Management Skills
You have:
• Ability to contribute to planning and implementing a variety of projects including business process improvements
• Knowledge of project management principles and methods to plan and conduct initiatives, measure pre-determined performance standards, and monitor and report on progress
• Demonstrated experience working on cross-functional teams and working groups to discuss findings and recommendations
• Project management skills to coordinate timely completion of concurrent projects, monitoring and reporting on project progress and evaluating against criteria
Computer Skills
You have:
• Demonstrated ability to produce reports, manage databases and conduct research using online resources and computer software
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software to create materials and present information to management and stakeholders
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment