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SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR
Organization:
Ministry of Health
Division:
Hospitals and Capital Division, Provincial Programs Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary up to 12 months with possibility of extension
Job Code:
6A007 - Policy06
Salary:
$74,136.00 - $109,246.00 Per Year
Are you an innovative individual who is looking for a challenge? Join the Ministry of Health and provide your expertise in leading health system strategy and policy initiatives to improve the health outcomes of specific populations.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• Play a key role in advancing innovative strategic health policies through policy research, analysis, development and evaluation on a broad range of health and health system issues;
• Develop, build and maintain partnerships and linkages with internal and external stakeholders;
• Provide leadership to project teams on concurrent policy development projects;
• Prepare a variety of correspondence and presentations for senior management.
How do I qualify?
Technical Knowledge:
• You have a strategic orientation and demonstrated knowledge of and experience with policy development processes to lead the development and evaluation of strategies, legislative and resource allocation frameworks
• You have knowledge of performance management approaches to provide leadership and expertise in the development, evaluation and communication of strategic policies, programs, and regulations
Project Management and Relationship Building Skills:
• You can provide project management and leadership to work with teams on concurrent policy development projects and manage deadlines and competing priorities
• You can negotiate and mediate resolution to issues to further policy making and support the development of policy papers and responses across the ministry
• You can initiate and nurture strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor
Communication and Presentation Skills:
• You can prepare and present complex research analyses, evidence based decision making results, policy reports, speeches and briefing notes
• You can promote policy initiatives through presentations to members of the health sector, the community and ministry management and staff
• You can create or develop complex documents synthesizing a variety of ideas, views and issues in a simplified and coherent fashion
Conceptual Thinking, Research and Analytical Skill:
• You can explain situations and resolve problems by identifying key or underlying issues in complex situations
• You have an understanding or can gain an understanding of a broad range of issues in the health care system within Ontario, Canada and the international context
• 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
Computer Skills:
• You are able to access the Internet as a research tool and to prepare own materials using various software programs
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 56 Wellesley St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Friday, May 7, 2021
Note:
- W-HL-164169/21
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, May 21, 2021 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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