Join the Research, Analysis and Evaluation Branch and contribute your senior-level health economics expertise to advance evidence-informed decision-making across Ontario's health care system. You will conduct and lead complex economic analyses, research, and evaluations to support strategic policy development, health system planning, and initiatives addressing key health challenges facing Ontarians.
The Economic Analysis and Evaluation Unit supports both the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Long-Term Care to achieve the government's goal of evidence-based decision making. The Senior Health Economist will be responsible for supporting requests for health economic advice and analysis, and will work in partnership with ministry program areas, Ontario Health, and external research partners. In this role, the Senior Health Economist will also support evidence-based health system improvements and the adoption of cost-effective health innovation, including supporting the application of evidence within Health Innovation Pathway.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• lead, conduct, and coordinate health economic modelling, health economics analyses and research in support of strategic health system innovations
• integrate multiple sources of research information
• prepare policy papers for, and provide advice to, ministry staff and senior management
• lead, and participate in, working groups
What you bring to the team
Knowledge of Health Economics and the Ontario Health Care System
You have:
• expertise in theories, concepts, methods and measures in health economics to act as a leading subject advisor
• expertise in the development of complex health economic models to support decision-making
• expertise in acquiring, assessing, adapting and applying health economic research evidence for strategy development, policy development and planning
• demonstrated knowledge of the health care system to understand current health issues
• ability to recognize interdependencies in health care organizations and their impact on the system using systems thinking skills
Research and Analytical Skills
You can:
• research, utilize and interpret data and information from a variety of sources
• understand and present policy issues in different ways using analytical skills
• evaluate and apply health economics research for strategy and policy development
• demonstrate project leadership skills to plan and implement project plans
• use strategic thinking skills to define the project scope and lead team members to successful project completion
Communication and Relationship Management Skills
You can:
• use communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences
• influence the actions of others and lead colleagues on health economics projects
• build partnerships and work effectively with stakeholders and in a team environment
• provide advice in the field of health economics through reports, training materials and briefing papers
Computer Skills
You can:
• use computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, to prepare documents
• conduct research using the Internet and database applications
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
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What we offer
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