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Are you a results oriented leader who can manage and oversee access to and release of health data for internal and external clients? Do you have strong information management expertise combined with proven project management skills? If so, consider this challenging yet rewarding opportunity at the Health Data Branch within the Ministry of Health as the Manager, Data Access & Release.

Make an Impact

The Health Data Branch oversees a large mission critical operation to ensure the Ministry has access to the data it needs to support policy and decision making. The Health Data Branch within the Ministry of Health is seeking a Manager, Data Access and Release to support the branch in advancing the Ministry's key priorities for a stronger health data foundation.

In this role, you will lead a dynamic unit responsible for managing the ministry's outgoing health data and information including the end to end processes for data access and information requests, data transfers and the preparation of operational reports and statistical analyses for internal and external stakeholders. You will work closely with Ministry program areas, other OPS ministries, and a wide range of health sector partners, including hospitals, researchers, universities, provincial agencies and regulatory bodies, to ensure the timely, accurate and secure release of health data. This is an opportunity to contribute to high impact work in a fast paced environment where collaboration, analytical rigor and stakeholder engagement are central to success.

About the job

We believe great leadership starts with high standards and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right, even when it's hard.

As a leader, you'll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible, where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.

You won't be doing it alone. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, learning opportunities, and cross-ministry networks that help you grow your impact and connect with peers across the organization.

Leadership is about impact, and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one.

As the Manager, Data Access & Release, you will:

Development, management and implementation of curated business intelligence tools and products.
Management and operation of the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care's vast data and information assets to meet the priorities and the legislative commitments.
Plan, manage and oversee all aspects of health data access and release activities.
Lead and direct the development of partnerships and stakeholder relationships with pan Canadian organizations to expand the breadth and depth of data, support timely access to information, and enhance data integrity.

Meet Your New Team

Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team leading a signature priority for the Ministry of Health. We work in a complex, fast-moving environment where strong partnerships and clear communication is essential. Our team thrives on cross-functional collaboration, bringing together policy experts, data specialists, technology partners, and sector stakeholders to build data solutions that improve health outcomes for Ontarians.

In this role, you will report to Aileen Chan, Director, Health Data Branch. Aileen Chan is strategic leader with a passion for harnessing the power of data to enable a sustainable and equitable health system for all Ontarians. Aileen is a senior data and information executive that has worked in different ministries including environment, education and health. She prides herself in leading high performing teams that deliver key initiatives for Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Long-Term Care.

What you bring to the team

Leadership and People Management:

People Centered Leadership: A leadership approach that motivates, supports, and develops people, creating a positive team culture where individuals feel trusted, included, and empowered to deliver their best work.
Vision and Direction Setting: Ability to set a clear vision, establish priorities, and guide teams through complex, multi year program delivery with confidence and purpose.
Leading Through Change: Experience helping teams and partners navigate change by balancing stability with innovation, and supporting others as new processes, technologies, and ways of working are introduced.
Accountability and Results Focus: A disciplined approach to planning, tracking, and delivering results, ensuring alignment on outcomes and adapting to emerging needs.

Technical Expertise and Specialized Knowledge:

Technical Knowledge and Experience: Demonstrated expertise with large, complex data development, data reporting, and information management principles, practices, systems, applications, and related technologies (e.g., SAS, Cognos, database environments, reporting tools).
Project Management Skills: Superior project management skills to coordinate, plan, and monitor large, multiple, and complex projects.
Health Research and Policy Knowledge: Knowledge of health services research and policy development methods and tools.
Health System Understanding: Solid understanding of health systems and information management.

Communication and Relationship Management Skills:

Collaborative Relationship Building: Demonstrated success fostering collaborative relationships with multiple, diverse internal and external clients and business partners.
Consultation and Negotiation: Demonstrated consultation and negotiation skills to coordinate linkages and build consensus between stakeholder groups with competing priorities.
Communication and Judgement: Superior communication and problem solving skills supported by strong judgement and political acuity.

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!

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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:

Manager, Data Access and Release