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Director, System Strategy, Planning, Design & Implementation
Ontario Health | Santé Ontario. Assess health care needs, set priorities, and lead integrated planning, implementation and evaluation .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates advanced project management skills and expertise in health care planning models, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders effectively. Possesses in-depth knowledge of Ontario's health sector, including local health issues and the needs of diverse communities.
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Master’s Degree In Health Or Business Administration7 Years Of Experience In Health Care SectorAdvanced Project Management SkillsExpert Knowledge Of Health Care Planning ModelsChange Management Knowledge And Skills
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Hard Skills
Strategic PlanningRisk ManagementQuality ImprovementFinancial ManagementHuman Resource ManagementProgram EvaluationData AnalysisPerformance MonitoringNegotiation SkillsStakeholder Engagement
Soft Skills
Verbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsSound JudgementTeam LeadershipPresentation Skills
Industry Keywords
Health Equity PrinciplesIntegrated Care ModelsOntario Health’s Strategic PlanPublic Health SectorIndigenous Peoples NeedsFrancophone CommunitiesCollaborative RelationshipsCommunity Health NeedsRegional PoliciesAccountability Gaps
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assess health care needs, set priorities, and lead integrated planning, implementation and evaluation
- Align strategies with provincial and regional strategies, Ontario Health’s Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plan
- Identify data sources and analysis to inform decisions, strengthen planning, and improve performance
- Embed health equity principles and priorities throughout planning processes
- Establish committees and communities of practice
- Engage internal and external partners across health sectors
- Address system barriers, resource needs, and accountability gaps
- Represent the portfolio on regional committees and collaborative bodies
- Champion best practices and integrated care models
- Recommend program improvements and funding allocation priorities
- Guide and manage staff and oversee day-to-day program operations
- Ensure work follows accepted best practices, government and ministry directives, and regional policies and procedures
- Establish regional goals and implement initiatives to achieve them
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on activities against performance objectives set by the CRO
- Lead a cross-functional team supporting the North East Region
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master’s degree in health or business administration, or equivalent education/experience
- 7 years of work experience in the public or private health care sector
- 5 years of experience leading or managing teams directly or indirectly
- Solid background in managing staff to achieve corporate objectives
- Solid background in integrating large, complex initiatives in a changing environment
- Advanced project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Knowledge of financial and human resource management, organizational dynamics and governance, strategic planning, risk management and quality improvement
- Experience developing stakeholder networks, alliances and external collaborative relationships
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations on technical and/or sensitive information
- Sound judgement and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of strategic planning and risk management
- Change management knowledge and skills
- Expert knowledge of health care planning models and approaches
- Understanding of the health care system and environment
- Knowledge of Ontario’s health sector and workforce trends
- In-depth knowledge of local health issues, priorities and needs
- Knowledge of the needs of Indigenous peoples in urban and community settings and Francophone communities
- Must be a resident of Ontario
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive health coverage from day one, with fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible health care or wellness spending accounts
- Inclusive program to support overall well-being
- Premium defined benefit pension plan
- Competitive vacation entitlement
- Three personal days and two float days annually, in addition to vacation days
- Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
- Collaborative, values-driven workplace
- Opportunities to participate in Communities of Inclusion