Lead, Data and Digital - Multiple Opportunities with the Ministry of Health

NOTE - Please review the instructions below for applying to the appropriate competition.

Are you passionate about making a difference in Ontario's health system?

Do you want to play a role in shaping the future of Ontario and inform decisions that will impact the quality of life of Ontarians for generations to come?

Health Data Branch is recruiting for 6 permanent vacancies across the five units.

To access the two job postings, please see the links in the opportunities section to access the Data Development Unit and the Data Maintenance Unit Posting (Job Ad 213149 ) and the Data Standards Unit, Data Access and Release Unit and the Information Management Support Centre Posting (Job Ad 213148)

Health Data Branch plays a foundational role in data and information management that enables and supports the development and delivery of better programs and services for Ontarians. The branch oversees the central management of the strategic provincial health data assets by guiding how they are accessed, collected, used, safeguarded and shared to support the health system.

The branch oversees the central management of the strategic provincial health data assets which enables the Ministry to design, develop and manage essential programs and services for Ontarians.

We offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas.
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role.

Want to learn more? Let's have a chat.
Join the hiring managers on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm to find out more about the job, the teams and what it is like working at the Ministry of Health. You are welcome to participate anonymously.
Attendance at the session is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions.

NOTE - Effective April 1, 2024, the salary range for this position is $88,496 to $128,625 per year in compliance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to April 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

The Health Data Branch is looking for strategic leads to advance critical projects under the Data and Digital Portfolio, Clinical, Wait Time, Financial, Statistical and Administrative standards and transform Ministry data collection, acquisition, and management processes for key health data assets in the province.

How do I qualify?

The Opportunities

Consider the exciting opportunities with the Ministry of Health and be part of a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team of professionals.

Please select the unit links below to view the full postings and supporting details to apply for these 6 opportunities within the branch.

Data Development Unit and Data Maintenance Unit

Data Development Unit (Recruiting for 1 position in Toronto only): You will provide business consultation and project management services to define data collection requirements in alignment with best practices and data standards.

Data Maintenance Unit (Recruiting for 2 positions in Toronto only): You will manage data collections/submissions and provide timely, high-quality data and client business and technical support services for health data products related to applications, databases and websites.

Data Access and Release Unit, Data Standards Unit and Information Management Support Centre Unit

Data Access and Release Unit (Recruiting for 1 position in Toronto only): You will provide data and analytical subject matter expertise for curated business intelligence platforms/tools, requests and reports to inform executive and program-level decisions

Data Standards Unit (Recruiting for 1 position in Toronto only): You will support the health system's needs by enhancing the consistency and accuracy of healthcare information through the advancement of clinical, administrative, financial, and statistical data standards.

Information Management Support Centre Unit (Recruiting for 1 position in Kingston only): You will manage the intake and fulfilment of data and information requests to support the release of data within or external to the Ministry.

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 1, 2024 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.