Lead, Capacity Access and Flow Alternative Level of Care (ALC)

Ontario Health; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Health seeks a Lead, Capacity, Access & Flow (ALC) to strategize on community-based care, ensuring effective funding and integration. This role involves analyzing healthcare dynamics, implementing best practices, and coordinating stakeholder efforts in Ontario's diverse regions.

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, increasing to four weeks

Collaborative values-based team culture

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience in seniors care and community care is an asset.
• Understanding of Ontario’s healthcare system dynamics.
• Familiarity with quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Advise on healthcare system funding plans.
• Lead implementation monitoring and quality improvement.
• Analyze local healthcare systems to identify gaps.

Skills

Planning and analysis skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in health administration

Master’s level degree preferred

Job description

To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email . 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

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

Reporting to Director, Capacity, Access & Flow (Acute / ALC / LTC), the Lead, Capacity, Access & Flow (ALC) is responsible for planning and strategy development related to Alternate Level of Care (ALC) and community-based care for individuals at risk of ALC. This includes providing expert advice on planning, research, and implementation, and collaborating with Strategy, System Planning, Design & Implementation teams.

This regional role focuses on the unique needs of Ontario Health’s North East and North West regions.

Here is what you will be doing :

Advise on healthcare system funding plans and manage project plans and budgets for planning and integration initiatives.

Lead implementation monitoring and quality improvement for ALC best practices, particularly in avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions.

Analyze local healthcare systems using provincial data and community input to identify gaps and set planning priorities.

Apply planning methodologies such as needs-based predictive models and community engagement.

Promote high-quality research and lead the development of planning methodologies.

Conduct stakeholder consultations, assess planning impacts, and build consensus for action.

Contribute to provincial planning activities and foster a culture of integration and coordination.

Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and promote a culture of patient safety.

Support adherence to health service accountability agreements and coordinate regional quality and safety initiatives.

Perform 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 a related field with Master’s level degree preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a health care environment.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong planning and analysis skills with the ability to make effective recommendations.

Understanding of Ontario’s healthcare system dynamics.

Experience in seniors care, community care, and hospital environments is an asset.

Familiarity with quality improvement initiatives.

Financial competence and strong analytical / problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Location : Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, Timmins, North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)

Employment Type :

Temporary + (Fixed Term) Full time

Salary Band : Band 6

External Application Deadline Date :

July 1, 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 and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.