Are you looking for a leadership opportunity which will allow you to showcase your strong collaborative leadership, policy development and problem-solving skills? If so, consider this exciting opportunity in the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), Primary Health Care Branch as the Program Manager, Policy and Implementation where you will play a vital role in leading policy development and coordinating the delivery of primary health care services to Ontarians.
About Us:OHIP, Pharmaceuticals and Devices Division works collaboratively with our health system partners to achieve better health outcomes for Ontarians and maximize the value of the provincial investment in health care providers and programs.
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Ministry of Health and learn how the ministry is making a difference in the lives of Ontarians.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) Leadership Behaviours define what it means to be a leader through the following expected behaviours and attributes:
• You are committed to the
responsibilities of being a leader by demonstrating authenticity, accountability and courage.
• You are
innovative by embracing positive disruption, maintaining a future mindset and leading with a common purpose.
• You are
collaborative by driving people-centered outcomes, being inclusive and helping staff and colleagues grow, every day.
Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-RacismThe OPS is an innovative, responsive, and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable. Diversifying leadership teams is a top OPS priority with the goal to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most underrepresented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) in leadership positions.
The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply and encourages applications from Indigenous and racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.
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OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity and inclusion in the public service.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As the Program, Manager, Policy and Implementation, you will:
• Motivate, coach, mentor and manage a team of professional staff, while supporting and promoting a productive, diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Lead and direct the planning, development, evaluation and implementation of strategic program frameworks to support delivery, transformation and change management initiatives.
• Lead and direct stakeholder relations, consultations, engagement and facilitation to oversee partnership and consensus building in delivering programs that support ministry strategies and goals.
• Provide expertise and advice to ministry senior management and staff on program and policy development and implementation options, recommendations, risks and issues management strategies.
• Lead projects to develop business change management options, proposals and strategies to maximize the effectiveness of programs delivery.
How do I qualify?
Leadership Skills
• You have leadership skills with ability to lead, coach and develop professional staff to achieve results on high-profile initiatives.
• You have experience leading projects through the decision-making process (e.g. preparation of Cabinet submissions and support documentation, briefing Cabinet committees, etc.).
•You have experience leading a diverse team, with demonstrated ability to champion employee engagement and create an inclusive and productive work environment
• You have experience applying good judgement and political acuity to manage complex, sensitive and high-profile issues.
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Analytical and Strategic Skills
• You can identify critical issues and recommend options for resolving using variety of techniques
• You can assess, advise and appropriately delegate or collaborate on requests for information and consultations
• You can conduct research, gather information, evaluate, develop reports/background material and provide recommendations on appropriate course of action
• You are keenly aware of the government's strategic directions, priorities, issues and challenges.
Program Management and Planning Skills
• You have demonstrated understanding of project management principles and methodologies to manage the delivery of program plans, initiatives and goals.
• You have experience in resource management, business process and change management principles/practices and techniques to maximize the effectiveness of program delivery
• You have a well-developed understanding of policy development, government decision making processes and requirements for regulatory decision making.
• You are familiar with current and emerging trends in project, program and policy development, ensuring legislative responsibilities and program delivery timelines are met.
Communication and Stakeholder Management Skills
• You have demonstrated success fostering collaborative relationships with multiple diverse clients and business partners within the ministry and across government.
• You have superior written and verbal communication skills and proven experience providing briefings, advice, and effective presentations to a variety of audiences in a clear and understandable manner.
• You have demonstrated superior consultation and negotiation skills to coordinate linkages and build consensus between stakeholder groups with competing priorities.
