Are you passionate about driving excellence in financial and statistical data standards across the Ontario health system? Are you a natural leader with the ability to provide expert guidance and support to health service providers in hospital and community sectors? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Lead and provide expertise on the development, maintenance and enhancement of financial and statistical data standards (i.e. CIHI MIS Standards, Ontario Healthcare Reporting Standards etc).
Build and maintain business partnerships with key health system stakeholders and lead stakeholder consultations in the development and implementation of financial data standards.
Conduct the research, development and evaluation of strategic financial and fiscal policies, best practices and performance standards to support complex program and service delivery priorities.
• Provide advice on the collection, reporting and use of financial data (i.e Ontario Healthcare Financial System, Healthcare Indicator Tool etc).
• Provide financial policy expertise and advice, prepare a variety of correspondence and deliver presentations to senior management.
What you bring to the team
Health Data and Information Management:
• You have knowledge of financial and statistical standards and financial reporting practices (e.g. Ontario Health Financial Reporting Standards, CIHI's Management Information System Standards) within the health system.
• You have knowledge of the Ontario's health system, its mandate and the linkage to other health system related organizations.
• You have knowledge of program and financial policy analysis and development theories, techniques and practices.
• You have knowledge of fiscal and financial planning, strategic investment planning and related policy issues.
• You have knowledge of performance management approaches to provide leadership and expertise in the development, evaluation and communication of strategic policies, programs, regulations and/or legislation.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
• You can assess the impacts of change to the health system and fiscal plans, and make sound recommendations.
• You have the ability to gain knowledge of government directions, priorities and legislative process to ensure policies are developed within the context of the government's health care agenda.
Project Management:
• You have project experience to lead, plan and conduct research, analysis and evaluation projects and balance competing priorities to ensure deliverables are met within set timelines.
• You can provide leadership and guidance to project teams.
Communication and Relationship Management Skills:
• You can prepare and develop reports and recommendations, briefing and issues management material, reports, plans and correspondence.
• You can build and foster productive cross-sector relationships with senior management, stakeholders and clients.
• You can develop and present education and learning materials to support effective implementation, use and maintenance of standards.
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:
What we offer
Health Data Branch oversees the central management of the strategic provincial health data assets enables the Ministry to design, develop and manage essential programs and services for Ontarians.
Data Standards Unit supports the needs of the health system and enhance the consistency and accuracy of Canadian health care information through the advancement clinical, administrative, financial, and statistical data standards
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