Effective April 1, 2024 the salary range for this position is $82,217 to $121,155 per year in compliance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to April 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.
Are you interested in providing leadership and expertise in the design, development and implementation of health workforce programs and plans? Do you have experience in supporting the delivery of medical education such as post-graduate physician residency programs? If so, join the Ministry of Health, Capacity and Health Workforce Planning Branch.
We are looking for someone who is great at building partnerships with a variety of stakeholders and has knowledge of the medical education system for the post-secondary sector. As part of the Health Workforce Planning and Programs Unit, you will play a key role in developing and managing recruitment and retention programs that support Ontario's health human resources workforce.
Why work for the Ontario Public Service?The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Provide leadership and expertise in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of health workforce education programs and plans.
• Identify, research, develop, analyze and evaluate program delivery needs, options and recommendations
• Lead assigned special projects and initiatives
• Measure compliance and achievement of outcomes and lead evaluation of programs
• Provide advice and develop solutions to issues for senior management
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships, resolve contract issues and represent the ministry interests at conferences and forums
What you bring to the team
Health Sector Knowledge
• You have knowledge of the undergraduate and/or post-graduate medical education sector in Ontario
• You have knowledge of the broad socio-economic issues impacting provincial health workforce and health care
• You have experience developing, implementing and evaluating proposed changes
Policy and Program Knowledge and Skills
• You have knowledge of program design, development, implementation and evaluation methods and techniques
• You have knowledge of policy development principles and processes to provide advice in the analysis, planning, development and implementation
• You have experience with program evaluation methods and techniques to assess new or changed programs and provide recommendations
Research and Analytical Skills
• You have knowledge of statistical/ economic modelling, survey analysis and statistical techniques to plan and manage health human resources forecasting and modelling projects
• You have knowledge to conduct research, impact analyses and labour market studies
• You can assess both qualitative and quantitative information in developing program and planning proposals
• You can research, assess and apply policies to evaluate projects and make recommendations
Communication Skills
• You have oral and written communication skills to respond to issues, provide recommendations, prepare reports, papers and briefing materials
• You have consultation and relationship management skills to establish key stakeholder partnerships and work cooperatively on initiatives
• You have negotiation skills to gain support and resolve issues
• You have advisory skills to provide strategic advice to senior management
• You have presentation and facilitation skills to represent the ministry on forums