Program Lead, Funding Operations

Ontario Health; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Ontario is seeking a Program Lead for Funding Operations. This role involves overseeing funding projects, developing policies, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance healthcare delivery. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, along with a relevant degree and extensive experience in funding and program management.

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage

Health care spending or wellness spending account

Three personal days and two float days annually

Three weeks’ vacation to start

Collaborative values-based team culture

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in program delivery and funding areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee funding projects and reporting for strategic decision-making.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to support funding initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

SAS

SQL

Job description

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Program Lead, Funding Operations

Apply locations Toronto, ON time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date : May 22, 2025 (14 days left to apply) job requisition id R108846

To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email [emailprotected] . Requests will be addressed within three business days, and the application window will be extended by three business days.

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

three personal days and two float days annually

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

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.

Funding Unit is part of OH Sector Capacity and Performance Portfolio (SCP). SCP has a mandate of enabling the Ontario healthcare system to provide high-quality, equitable care, and Funding Unit contributes to this mandate by development and implementation of funding policy and innovative funding models, aimed at leveraging funding to align with overall program goals and to drive value and performance in the system. Funding Unit is represented by three teams, Modelling and Development, Funding Operations and Case Costing. Each of these teams is led by a Manager.

Reporting to the Manager of Funding Operations, the Program Lead will support the Manager by leading the creation and implementation of funding policy and tools to support provincial program(s) or funding initiatives, such as Quality Based Procedures (QBP) and hospital benchmarking.

Here is what you will be doing :

The Program Lead will oversee and support the team in the de velopment of analysis and reporting content to respond to Ontario Health’s needs on provincial program(s) or funding initiatives, emerging provincial issues, high priority initiatives and corporate strategy and planning. The Program Lead is responsible for :

Planning, designing and overseeing the execution of funding projects / programs

Overseeing reporting in response to strategic decision-making needs

Providing guidance to the team on refreshing, updating and continuously refining indicators and reports

Leading the development of analytic methodologies, data models and work plans

Developing collaborative relationships with a diverse set of project stakeholders (including the Funding Unit’s Modelling and Development and Case Costing teams, OH’s Contract & Funding Management team, various clinical teams and business units across OH, OH Regions, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Long-term Care , partner hospitals and other external stakeholders )

Leading the development of data collection tools and reports in order to support the achievement of objectives

Creating and deliver presentations explaining funding policy or proposals and tailor these to various different decision-makers

Guiding the team on the most appropriate data elements, datasets and analytic methods required to solve problems of strategic interest

Providing interpretation and proposing conclusions based on reports and analyses to support strategic decision making

Here is what you will need to be successful :

Working in a fast-paced environment with multiple and changing priorities, the Program Lead will be supporting the Manager in the planning , coordination of, and delivery of multiple complex funding projects based on high quality standards and within specified timelines. This will be accomplished by :

Providing leadership, subject matter expertise and support to the Senior Analysts and Analysts responsible for operationalizing and supporting the development of funding models and policy across various areas.

Being accountable for the accuracy and data quality of reports produced by Senior Analysts and Analysts

Partnering and sharing information with Clinical Programs, OH Regions, hospitals, the Ministry of Health , Ministry of Long-Term Care and other external stakeholders.

Coaching analysts to ensure that continuous quality improvement initiatives are incorporated into day-to-day activities

Playing a lead role in the development and implementation of funding reports for OH managed funding

Overseeing the creation of operational reports and quarterly funding forecasts and calculations for financial reporting to Ministry (in partnership with OH Finance)

Supervising the preparation of year-end Settlements to align with Ministry directives

Partnering with Clinical Programs and OH Regions to manage allocations, determine appropriate review processes and ensure consistency in funding policy application

Overseeing the preparation of Funding Schedules and Funding Workbooks to support Contract Funding & Management’s Funding Agreements

Providing expertise and support to Clinical Programs for Annual Business Planning

Serving as subject matter expert to OH business units, clinical teams, and external partners regarding operational funding policy

Enhancing and maintaining knowledge of the healthcare funding programs, policies and models in Ontario (QBPs, GEM, Priority Programs, Community sector, etc.)

Proactively identifying and implementing ongoing quality improvement opportunities in the program by participating in evaluation activities and identification of areas for further improvement in planning approaches and methodologies

Lead knowledge transfer of products, processes and methods to other Ontario Health program areas and external partners where required

Performing cross-functional and / or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested

Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Economics, Health Administration or equivalent is required or equivalent healthcare related experience, a Master’s degree is an asset

Minimum of 7- 10-years of experience , including three or more recent years focused on a role with similar levels of responsibility or equivalent related experience

Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated ability to lead, formally or informally , teams to deliver effective services in a client-focused model.

Prior knowledge of Ontario’s Health System with direct experience in program delivery, costing and / or funding areas resulting in an in-depth understanding of interdependencies in main areas of funding (especially in the areas of hospitals and community services)

Advanced Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is required

Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g. SAS, Stata, R), relational database management (SQL), is an asset

Knowledge of existing Ontario healthcare datasets and standards

Demonstrates exceptional tactical and critical strategic thinking including understanding of how the overall OH and portfolio strategy and direction impacts various funding initiatives

Detail-oriented with superior organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects with competing priorities

Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment is crucial

Excellent critical, analytical, thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Excellent oral skills including demonstrated executive level competency to create and deliver effective presentations and manage dialogue / debate at meetings

Excellent writing skills including the ability to prepare proposals, briefings, technical reports and presentations

Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively engage and solicit support from a broad and diverse set of stakeholders in the delivery of the Funding Unit’s activities

Team-oriented and dedicated to promoting team development, a positive work culture and organizational health

Proven ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders to establish trust, credibility, and respect

Collaborative style with the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment

Location : Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)

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Employment Type : Permanent Full time

Salary Band : Band 6

External Application Deadline Date :

May 21, 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 [emailprotected] and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.