Senior Policy Analyst and Board Liaison

St. Joseph's Health Centre of Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading health center in Sudbury is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst / Board Liaison to support strategic initiatives and governance. This role involves liaising with the Board, conducting policy analysis, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Health Policy and relevant experience in health care or public policy. Bilingualism is an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in health care or public policy.
• Strong understanding of the health care system and legislative frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main liaison for the Board of Directors and its committees.
• Conduct research and develop briefing notes on health policy.
• Manage special projects and organizational responses to new policy.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Health Policy

Job description

Senior Policy Analyst / Board Liaison – St. Joseph’s Health Centre

(Hybrid – Remote & On-Site)

Start Date – As soon as possible

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time | Occasional Evenings Required

Hourly Rate - $31.69-39.62 (commensurate with experience)

About St. Joseph's Health Centre of Sudbury

St. Joseph’s Health Centre oversees the operations of St. Joseph’s Villa (a 128-bed long term care home) and St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre (a 64-bed continuing care hospital) in Sudbury, and Villa St. Gabriel Villa (a 128-bed long term care home) in Chelmsford. Our Administrative team supports all three facilities and manages clinical, operational and financial services. We are a faith based organization guided by our core values of Service, Integrity, Dignity and Excellence with a focus on a culture of caring.

Working at St. Joseph’s Health Centre is a great career choice! It offers management, supervisory and administrative roles in both long term care and hospital environments and provides opportunities to liaise with community partners at all levels. Our organization is known throughout the North for its efforts in facilitating change in the healthcare system, optimizing our resources, and maximizing the quality of life for our residents and patients. As a not-for-profit organization, we focus our resources where they can make the greatest impact and serve the most vulnerable. Consider a role with St. Joseph’s Health Centre as an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of others.

St. Joseph’s Health Centre is currently seeking a Senior Policy Analyst / Board Liaison to play a vital role in advancing our strategic and governance priorities. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, this position serves as a key advisor and administrative resource to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

This unique role combines strategic policy analysis with hands-on governance support to ensure compliance, coordination, and communication across all levels of leadership and with our corporate sponsor, Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario (CHSO).

Key Responsibilities:

Governance & Board Liaison (50%)

• Act as the main liaison for the Board of Directors and its committees, managing meeting agendas, materials, logistics, and follow-ups.
• Ensure compliance with corporate bylaws, legislation, and best governance practices.
• Support Board member onboarding and ongoing education; maintain governance records and databases.
• Draft and manage Board correspondence, motions, reports, and AGM documentation.
• Organize key events including Board seminars and strategic planning sessions.

Policy Analysis & Strategic Support (50%)

• Conduct research and develop briefing notes and policy papers on health policy, legislation, and sector trends.
• Support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives through data analysis and environmental scans.
• Manage special projects, RFPs, contracts, and organizational responses to new policy or funding opportunities.
• Represent the organization in sponsor and sector meetings (e.g., CHSO, CHAC, CHA), reporting relevant insights to leadership.
• Provide guidance to the Junior Policy Analyst and collaborate across departments to drive corporate objectives.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in Health Policy, Political Science, Public/Health Administration, Law, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in health care, public policy, or a governance-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of the health care system, regulatory environment, and legislative frameworks.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered a strong asset.
• COVID-19 Vaccination required to work in our facility (2 doses)