Specialist, System Strategy, Planning, Design and Implementation (OH Northwest)

Ontario Health; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Specialist in System Strategy, Planning, Design, and Implementation. This role is pivotal in managing complex planning projects and initiatives to enhance health system integration. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure effective stakeholder consultation and contribute to provincial planning activities. With a strong emphasis on career development, this opportunity offers a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits. Join a values-driven organization committed to improving health outcomes across the region.

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage

Health care spending account

Defined benefit pension plan

Three personal days and two float days annually

Three weeks’ vacation to start

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Wellness program

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of planning and analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support development of health-care system funding plans.
• Communicate community issues requiring planning responses.
• Monitor implementation and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Planning and analysis methodologies

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial competence

Knowledge of Ontario health-care system

Education

Post-secondary education in health administration

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

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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.

What Ontario Health offers:

Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:

• Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day

• a health care spending or wellness spending account

• a p remium defined benefit pension plan

• three personal days and two float days annually

• three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years

• c areer development opportunities

• a collaborative values-based team culture

• a wellness program

• a hybrid working model

• p articipation in Communities of Inclusion

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

Reporting to Director, System Strategy, Planning, Design and Implementation, the Specialist, System Strategy, Planning, Design and Implementation serves as a resource to program areas and assists in the identification and implementation of appropriate planning and development methodologies. Responsible for assisting with the management of complex planning projects and initiatives to support members on the health system planning and integration team regarding planning, project management, research, engagement activities and evaluation of programs and services.

In addition, the Specialist is responsible for ensuring implementation of the Ontario Health regional initiatives and helps stakeholders successfully plan, execute and manage project and program management responsibilities.

This position will be regional in nature, focusing on pertinent needs of the Northwest Region.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Supports the advice and input from the planning perspective to the development of health-care system funding plans and manage project plans and budget allocation for planning and integration activities.

• Communicates emerging issues in the community that require a planning/development response and uses appropriate planning approaches, such as, needs-based predictive models and community input.

• Working with members in the System Strategy, Planning, Design and Implementation Team as well as the Capacity, Access and Flow team, this position will act as Ontario Health lead on monitoring implementation and ongoing quality improvement activities related to health-care planning.

• Reviews and supports the analysis of local health-care system based on provincial data, community input and other sources for purpose of identifying gaps and establishing planning priorities.

• Promotes high-quality research and planning and provides leadership to the development of methodologies in the profession of health planning.

• Supports effective stakeholder consultation related to planning, assesses impact of planning recommendations and decisions, and promotes consensus among stakeholders for action required.

• Participates in and contributes to provincial planning activities as well as conduct effective stakeholder consultation related to planning, assessing impact of planning recommendations and decisions, and promoting consensus among stakeholders for action required.

• Works with the Lead level positions to support the management project plans and budget allocation for planning & integration initiatives.

• Understands and complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and the organization’s health and safety practices, policies, and procedures.

• Contributes to a culture of patient safety, which includes respect, accountability, and open communication in a psychologically safe environment.

• Support teams to ensure health service provider and service provider organization adherence to health service accountability agreements.

• Coordinate and foster regional initiatives which improve quality and patient safety.

• Other duties as assigned.

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education in health administration, health planning, business administration; or an

• equivalent combination of education and experience in a health care environment.

• 3-5 years experience working in a healthcare setting

Knowledge and Skills

• Good knowledge of and proven ability to apply multiple planning and analysis methodologies and make effective recommendations.

• Understanding of the current and changing dynamics of the Ontario health-care system and issues.

• Experience with the seniors care, community care and hospital environment and policies is an asset.

• Understanding and experience with embedding quality improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrated financial competence.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with other staff and to liaise with colleagues across Ontario Health and with contacts in the Ministry

• Must be highly organized and able to thrive in a face paced environment with multiple priorities

• Uses information to make informed decisions and provides advice; exercises high degree of independence and professional judgment in problem solving

• Solid written and verbal communication skills. Internally, communicates with colleagues throughout the

• organization to present, discuss information and problems related to financial management and funding.

• Externally, communicates directly with various stakeholders to monitor funding allocations and performance.

• Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism with a solid understanding of financial controls.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required.

• Must be highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

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Location

Thunder Bay, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)

Employment Type:

Permanent Full time

Contract Length:

N/A

Salary Band:

Band 4

External Application Deadline Date:

May 23, 2025

All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members ofBlack and racializedgroups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals;and people living with disabilities.

Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.