Apply By: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Senior Financial Policy Advisor

Job ID:
230173
Organization:
Ministry of Long - Term Care
Division:
Long-Term Care Operations Division, Funding and Programs Branch
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary up to 12 months with the possibility of extension
Job code:
6A008 - ProgPlanEval06
Salary:
$82,217.00 - $121,155.00 Per year

Are you ready to apply your financial policy expertise to shape investment decisions that impact the future of Ontario's Long-Term Care system?

Your expertise will be crucial in planning, designing, and evaluating programs to enhance care quality across the province, ensuring accountability and performance. Lead the charge in driving positive change and ensuring top-notch care for seniors and vulnerable populations.

About the job

In this role, you will develop, monitor and evaluate complex financial management and funding policies, tools and procedures in the Long Term Care Funding and Programs Branch that drive performance across all long-term care homes in Ontario.

As a Senior Financial Policy Advisor, you will:
Lead the development, evaluation, and implementation of strategic financial and funding policies, including best practices, performance standards, and system-wide plans.
Conduct research and analysis to support complex policy and program decisions and develop financial indicators and monitoring metrics.
Provide expert advice on financial policy, contribute to electronic financial systems, and communicate insights through reports and presentations to senior leadership.
Build strong partnerships and lead consultations with key partners across the health system.

Interested in learning more?
To learn more about this role, the ministry, and the recruitment process, we welcome you to attend our information session on June 11th at 12 pm. Please register here. Attendance is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.

What you bring to the team

Health Care and Policy Knowledge and Experience:

You have:
• An understanding of how to analyze and develop programs and policies.
• Experience using performance management methods to lead and support the creation, review, and communication of policies, programs, and regulations.
• Familiarity with Ontario's health system, its socio-economic context and how it connects with related organizations.

Financial Knowledge and Experience:

You have:
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial planning, transfer payment management, investment strategies and generally accepted accounting principles.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

You can:
• Evaluate risks and impacts of changes on the health system and financial plans, and provide strong, well-informed recommendations.
• Learn and apply government priorities, policies, and legislative processes to ensure alignment with the health care agenda.

Project Management, Negotiation and Facilitation Skills:

You can:
• Lead financial policy and project work using strong negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Collaborate effectively with your team to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and partners, acting as a trusted advisor.

Communication and Presentation Skills:

You can:
• Prepare and present complex research, policy reports, briefing notes, and cabinet submissions clearly and effectively.
• Promote policy ideas through presentations to health sector partners, community groups, and ministry staff.
• Create clear, well-organized documents that bring together different ideas and perspectives.

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

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of 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.
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• 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.

Additional information:

Apply by:
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 438 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Work hours:
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Note:

  • Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
  • The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
  • C-LC-230173/25


How to apply:

  1. You must apply online.
  2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
  3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
  4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
  5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
  6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.


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