Co-Op Student - Clinical Operations & Strategy Analyst

William Osler Health System; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

William Osler Health System in Brampton is offering a cooperative opportunity in health services management, exposing you to hospital operations, planning, and cross-department collaboration. You will support projects, collect data, and prepare briefing material for senior leaders.

The role emphasizes problem solving, communication, and research within a health system context, with hybrid weekly onsite requirements and occasional flexibility to accommodate operational needs.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at a Post-Secondary Institution with a co-op requirement.
• Enrollment/interest in Health Services Management.
• Experience with project management, and demonstrated ability to keep partners effectively involved in the process to meet milestones and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both in presentations and writing.
• Ability to analyze and interpret healthcare performance data / information.
• Excellent time management and work prioritization skills.
• Ability to collaborate with team members and work autonomously.
• Understanding of Ontario health system structures and major organizations at provincial, regional and local levels.
• Secondary research skills (using academic and grey literature sources).

Responsibilities

• Exposure to different aspects of hospital operations, including clinical workflows, process optimization, service delivery design and hospital governance.
• Engage with diverse departments and professionals across the organization, including opportunities to interact with senior leaders.
• Assist in facilitating planning sessions with both clinical and non-clinical partners.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Provide project support for initiatives relating to clinical priorities or planning activities.
• Support the uninsured patients project to implement Osler’s new policy, processes and communication strategy for this patient group.
• Support the reporting of year-end goals and development of new year goals for the organization.
• Support the design and operational planning for the second phase of Peel Memorial.
• Support the development of presentation materials and conduct secondary research; deliver them to senior leadership.
• Prepare briefing notes, status reports and business cases for internal and external audiences.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions and meetings with various internal stakeholders (clinicians, managers, directors, decision support staff, etc.).

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Time management

Healthcare knowledge

Secondary research

Education

Post-secondary education with co-op

Health Services Management focus

Job description

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

Accountabilities:

• Exposure to different aspects of hospital operations, including clinical workflows, process optimization, service delivery design and hospital governance
• Engage with diverse departments and professionals across the organization, including opportunities to interact with senior leaders
• Assist in facilitating planning sessions with both clinical and non-clinical partners
• Operate in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Provide project support for initiatives relating to clinical priorities or planning activities
• Support the uninsured patients project to implement Osler’s new policy, processes and communication strategy for this patient group
• Support the reporting of year-end goals and development of new year goals for the organization
• Support the design and operational planning for the second phase of Peel Memorial
• Support the development of presentation materials and conduct secondary research; deliver them to senior leadership
• Prepare briefing notes, status reports and business cases for internal and external audiences
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions and meetings with various internal stakeholders (clinicians, managers, directors, decision support staff, etc.)

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at a Post-Secondary Institution with a co-op requirement
• Enrollment/interest in Health Services Management
• Experience with project management, and demonstrated ability to keep partners effectively involved in the process to meet milestones and deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both in presentations and writing
• Ability to analyze and interpret healthcare performance data / information
• Excellent time management and work prioritization skills
• Ability to collaborate with team members and work autonomously
• Understanding of Ontario health system structures and major organizations at provincial, regional and local levels
• Secondary research skills (using academic and grey literature sources)

Additional Information

Hours: Currently days including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Hybrid: Roles that function remotely, but require essential, regular onsite weekly work.

Salary:
Minimum: $17.60 per hour
Maximum: $24.60 per hour

Internal application deadline: October 2, 2026

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail].

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.