Specialist, System Strategy, Planning, Design and Implementation

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At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

• Comprehensive health coverage from day one, with fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits to support you and your family’s health
• Flexible health care or wellness spending accounts, plus an inclusive program to support your overall well-being
• A premium defined benefit pension plan, ensuring long-term financial security
• Competitive vacation entitlement that encourages time to rest and recharge
• Three personal days and two float days annually, providing added flexibility to support work-life balance, in addition to vacation days
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities designed to help you grow, advance, and thrive in your profession
• A collaborative, values-driven workplace where integrity, care, humility, inspiration, and tenacity shape everything we do
• Opportunities to participate in Communities of Inclusion, fostering belonging, equity, and the sharing of diverse perspectives across our team

Reporting to the Director, System Strategy, Planning, Design and Implementation, this regional role helps shape and deliver health-system planning initiatives that respond to local needs. The Specialist brings together planning, project management, research, stakeholder engagement and program evaluation to advance integrated, high-quality care. This is an opportunity to influence complex regional initiatives, translate evidence and community input into practical recommendations, and help partners successfully plan, execute and improve programs and services across Ontario Health.

Analyze provincial and local data, community input and leading practices to identify system

Provide a planning perspective on health-system funding plans, project plans and budget allocations for planning and integration initiatives.

Analyze provincial data, community input and other evidence to identify service gaps, emerging issues and regional planning priorities.

Apply needs-based models and other planning methodologies to develop practical, evidence-informed recommendations.

Lead monitoring, implementation and continuous quality-improvement activities in collaboration with System Strategy, Planning, Design and Implementation and Capacity, Access and Flow teams.

Plan and support meaningful stakeholder consultations; assess the impact of recommendations, build consensus and coordinate regional initiatives that improve quality and patient safety.

Contribute to provincial planning activities and support provider adherence to health service accountability agreements.

Advance strong research, evaluation and health-planning practices while managing complex work with sound judgment, accountability and attention to safety.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Post-secondary education in health administration, health planning…