Like to think about the big picture and ask the question why?
Want to wake up in the morning for something more than just the bottom line?
Up for working on some of healthcare's most complex and challenging problems?
Then consider this dynamic opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial team in the Ontario Ministry of Health working on health care strategy and policy through digital and data-driven innovation.
Data and digital refers to using information and information technology, such as hospital information systems and electronic medical records, as well as innovation platforms and analytics solutions to improve the healthcare system. Technology advances over the last decade open up new uses for information not only to access health information for care, but also big data and artificial intelligence, genomics, population health, precision medicine, and more.
The Ministry's Information Management Strategy and Policy Branch leads the development and implementation of data strategy and policy across all sectors of healthcare and plays a key role in designing new health system approaches to data to transform our citizens' experience of healthcare and push the boundaries of health innovation.
Who we are looking for:
The Branch is seeking an inclusive and collaborative Strategic Projects Lead. We are looking for a dynamic and results-oriented leader with demonstrated skills leading complex initiatives who can take charge in an environment where the only constant is change and uncertainty; a strategic thinker that excels at solving complex and interesting problems and has an exceptional ability to propose and implement innovative solutions; and a collaborative leader with a growth mindset who is keen to develop within a learning organization and culture that includes a diversity, equity and inclusion lens.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Lead strategic data policy initiatives to advance government and health system transformation.
• Provide expertise advice on strategy and policy options, legislative and regulatory frameworks, and risk management strategies.
• Build and manage stakeholder relationships to support consultations, engagement and consensus-building.
What you bring to the team
Leadership, Project and Issues Management
• You have experience leading and managing the development of large-scale policy, programs and initiatives
• You have experience providing leadership in policy and program development, delivery and implementation
• You can champion project management approaches, coach staff and advise on performance improvement
• You can effectively complete project deliverables from initial concept through completion
• You seek out and effectively analyse key business issues and identify potential solutions
Research and Analytical Skills
• You demonstrate sound judgment, sensitivity and a high degree of political acuity
• You can assess the effectiveness of policies/programs against Ministry initiatives and goals
• You can interpret and apply policy, procedures and legislation
• You drive change by seeking out new ideas, developing innovations, conducting risk assessments and creating strategic solutions
Relationship Management, Facilitation and Communication Skills
• You have expertise in creating and managing complex stakeholder relationships
• You can work collaboratively to resolve issues, negotiate changes and shifts in priorities
• You can lead consultations with stakeholders ensuring a shared understanding and resolve contentious issues
• You can respond to issues, provide recommendations and prepare reports
• You can develop and present briefings on complex issues to senior management
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: