Ontario Health | Santé Ontario

Lead, French Language Services – Bilingual

Ontario Health | Santé Ontario
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Francophone health planning and engagement, with advanced proficiency in both French and English. Capable of leading projects and initiatives while ensuring compliance with the French Language Services Act and promoting health equity.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Francophone Programming ExperienceProject Management MethodologyAdvanced French And English ProficiencyHealth Equity StrategiesKnowledge Of French Language Services Act

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Represent Ontario Health’s mandate and regional priorities with professionalism and commitment to equity
  • Build trusted relationships with health system partners, community organizations, planning tables and internal teams
  • Lead and participate in regional, provincial and local committees, projects and initiatives
  • Prepare reports, briefing materials and project documentation
  • Lead regional engagement with Francophone communities, leaders and partners
  • Align regional French Language Services priorities with Ontario Health plans and active-offer principles
  • Contribute to provincial French Language Services networks and projects
  • Act as a subject matter expert in Francophone planning, engagement, facilitation and health equity strategies
  • Provide strategic advice on Francophone community issues and system-level actions
  • Support compliance with the French Language Services Act and related Ministry obligations
  • Lead development and implementation of French Language Services policies, procedures, guidelines and internal processes
  • Review French Language Services designation requests, plans, reports and compliance activities
  • Monitor service accountability expectations and recommend continuous improvements
  • Monitor health system priorities, trends and emerging issues
  • Manage projects, coordinate resources, track progress and support implementation of initiatives
  • Develop processes, tools and reporting approaches for Ministry and Ontario Health deliverables
  • Partner with service providers and stakeholders to advance change and improve access, quality and experience for Francophone communities
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Post-secondary degree in health administration, health planning, business administration, research or a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Five years of management experience in complex, dynamic health care environments across the public and/or private sectors, including health care service delivery management
  • Three years of experience in Francophone programming related to health education
  • Advanced written and oral proficiency in both French and English
  • Understanding of Ontario’s French Language Services Act and the Ministry of Health’s Guide to Requirements and Obligations Relating to French Language Health Services
  • Good working knowledge of Francophone health planning processes, including federal and provincial aspects
  • Knowledge of the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Long-Term Care and the health care system
  • Expert knowledge of planning models and approaches
  • Demonstrated ability to gather information using appropriate techniques and resources
  • Proven ability to contribute effectively as a team member and lead project teams
  • Experience in process improvement methodology is an asset
  • Experience with project management methodology and project management software is an asset
  • Commitment to advancing health care through a system-wide strategy and health equity lens
  • Results-oriented leadership, empowerment, collaboration, accountability and sound decision-making skills
  • Mentorship and team-building skills
  • Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, problem-solving, critical-thinking, conflict management and relationship management skills
  • Strategic planning skills
  • Strong change and risk management skills
  • Must reside in Ontario to be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive health coverage from day one, with fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
  • Flexible health care or wellness spending accounts
  • Inclusive program supporting employee 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
  • Disability-related accommodations throughout employment and recruitment

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Hard Skills
Health AdministrationHealth PlanningProject ManagementProcess Improvement MethodologyPlanning ModelsData Gathering TechniquesStrategic PlanningCompliance MonitoringReport PreparationFrench Language Services Policies
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingRelationship Management
Tools & Technologies
Project Management Software
Industry Keywords
Health Care Service DeliveryOntario HealthMinistry Of HealthHealth EquityFrancophone CommunitiesHealth EducationService AccountabilityStakeholder EngagementContinuous ImprovementConflict Management