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 a Manager, Policy and Planning. We are looking for a dynamic, change-oriented leader with demonstrated skills leading complex initiatives, someone with multidisciplinary abilities and creative, lateral thinking skills 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 cut through ambiguity and complexity and come up with visionary and innovative solutions; and, a collaborative leader with a growth mindset who can build a learning organization and an innovation culture that includes a diversity, equity and inclusion lens.
Still not sure? Let's have a chat:Join us for an information session on Friday, December 8th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm where you will have a chance to find out more about the job, the team and the Branch.
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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
The OPS is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.
The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.
The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.
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OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the
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About the job
You will lead and manage strategic data policy initiatives to support delivery of government and health system transformation initiatives and provide expertise and advice on strategy and policy options, governance and funding models, program frameworks, legislative and regulatory frameworks, and risk management strategies. An important part of the role is to lead stakeholder and Indigenous partner relations as well as federal-provincial, inter-provincial and inter-ministerial relations, consultations, engagement and facilitation, and oversee partnership and consensus building in developing, promoting and delivering policies and programs that support ministry and health system strategies and goals.
What you bring to the team
Strategic Thinking, Policy Development, and Innovation Skills:
You see the big picture and understand relevant societal, economic, and political trends in formulating long-range visions and strategic frameworks and plans to address enterprise problems. You think outside the box and go beyond the conventional, taking new approaches to solving long-standing challenges and issues.
Leadership, Political Acuity, and Influencing Skills:
You are a change leader and influencer who creates the conditions for success. You create strong collaborative partnerships that cross organizational boundaries and secure commitments to achieving enterprise objectives. You also build teams and motivate people, setting high standards of performance and holding yourself and others accountable for results.
Risk Management, Issues Management, Situational Judgement and Decision-Making Skills:
You to know how to take calculated risks in complex environments. You have the knowledge, expertise, and experience to undertake scenario planning and anticipate consequences as a regular course of business. You proactively manage risks and emerging issues and provide objective, sound advice, and make decisions that lead to workable recommendations and actions in matters that require action, good sense and discretion.
Consensus-Building, Relationship Building and Management:
You form long-term, trusted, and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders as part of advancing strategic principles, goals, strategies, decisions, etc. You build support and achieve buy-in through ongoing consultation and engagement and considering diverse viewpoints.