Help shape Policy Development and Program Design!Bring your skills and play a significant role in a team of professionals dedicated to policy development and program design for the public sector.
Information Session:Want to learn more about this opportunity?
Join us for an information session on Thursday, March 13th, 2025 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM where you will have a chance to find out more about the job, the team and the Branch.
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About the job
Although everyday may look different, as part of our team, you will:
-Lead and manage health policy and program projects
-Develop and implement health policies and programs.
-Ensure policy options consider research, funding, governance, and stakeholder needs.
-Create performance frameworks and measure outcomes.
-Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across jurisdictions.
-Advise senior management on policy issues and prepare analyses and communications.
What you bring to the team
Industry Knowledge and Skills
You have:
• experience developing policies, designing programs and evaluation
• familiarity with relevant health legislation and strategic direction
• you can develop and use performance measurement evaluation techniques.
• you can understand socio-economic issues affecting public and provincial health systems
Analytical, Problem-Solving and Research Skills
You can:
• Assess and interpret data for policy and program impacts.
• Identify public health issues, trends, and factors.
• Conduct research studies and analyze results.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
You can:
• Build and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Persuade and present policy advice.
• Negotiate and build consensus for initiatives.
• Communicate effectively; prepare various materials.
• Use office software for research and preparation.
Project Management and Leadership Skills
You can:
• Plan and lead research studies using project management techniques.
• Lead and direct project team members.
Don't meet every requirement?
If you're excited to work for the Ontario Public Service but don't think you meet all the criteria, please still consider applying. We recognize no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate.
Why join our team
We are a small, supportive, and compassionate team of policy professionals who provide expert leadership and drive the development, implementation, and evaluation of impactful health policies, programs, and services. The manager, Roselynn Degano of the team fosters a supportive working environment while giving team members the autonomy to shape their roles to be as meaningful and impactful as possible.
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 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
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
• 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
Supporting your accommodation needs:
Finding a job can be hard, especially if you don't have the right tools or support to do your best and demonstrate your skills. We at the OPS understand this and are dedicated to making sure everyone has an equal chance. That's why we are here to help and follow Ontario's Human Rights Code to keep things fair and accessible for everyone. We offer accommodations throughout the recruitment process and all aspects of employment. Accommodations can include extra time, material in alternative formats, assistive technology, flexible interview scheduling, etc. (this is not an exhaustive list).
If you have an accommodation need and require help during the application or interview process, a dedicated human resources professional from our team will be happy to support you. We encourage you to connect with us at TBSInclusiveRecruitment@ontario.ca. You can also refer to the "How to apply" section of the “Careers: hiring process” page.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
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
pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
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!