Lead, Capacity, Access & Flow (Indigenous Emergency Management)

Ontario Health; Sault Ste. Marie; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation de santé régionale recherche un Lead en gestion des urgences. Ce poste implique la planification et le développement de politiques liées à la gestion des urgences, y compris les activités de réponse à la COVID-19. Le candidat idéal possède une formation en administration de la santé et au moins cinq ans d'expérience dans un environnement de santé multi-parties prenantes. Situé à Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, ce rôle offre un modèle de travail hybride ainsi que des opportunités de développement de carrière.

Benefits

Couverture médicale, dentaire et vision entièrement payée

Jours personnels et jours flottants

Trois semaines de vacances dès le début

Qualifications

• Minimum de 5 ans d'expérience dans un environnement multi-parties prenantes.
• Une compréhension des systèmes de santé en Ontario est essentielle.

Responsibilities

• Diriger le développement d'outils de gestion des urgences et de formation.
• Soutenir les activités de réponse à la COVID-19.
• Analyser les systèmes de santé locaux pour identifier les lacunes.

Skills

Connaissances de la méthode de planification

Compétences analytiques

Compétences en communication

Capacité à travailler sous pression

Education

Éducation postsecondaire en administration de la santé

Diplôme de niveau Maîtrise

Job description

Overview

Pour obtenir une traduction en français de l’offre d’emploi suivante, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [e-mail]. Les demandes seront traitées dans un délai de trois jours ouvrables et la période de dépôt des demandes sera prolongée de trois jours.

To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email [e-mail]. 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
• a premium 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
• career development opportunities
• a collaborative values-based team culture
• a wellness program
• a hybrid working model
• participation in Communities of Inclusion

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

Reporting to the Director, Capacity, Access & Flow (Emergency Management/Capacity), the Lead is responsible for planning and policy development related to emergency management, including COVID-19 response. This role involves providing expert advice, collaborating with teams across Strategy, System Planning, Design & Implementation, Clinical Services, and Health Equity.

The position is regional, focusing on North Region needs.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Lead development of emergency management tools, reporting, and training; provide expertise for North Region emergency management plan.
• Support COVID-19 response activities including testing, lab processing, couriers, and outbreak management.
• Collaborate with System Strategy, Planning, Design and Implementation Teams and Health Equity team on emergency response coordination.
• Analyze local healthcare systems using provincial data and community input to identify gaps and planning priorities.
• Apply planning approaches such as predictive models and community input.
• Promote high-quality research and planning methodologies.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations, assess planning impacts, and build consensus.
• Participate in provincial planning activities and stakeholder engagement.
• Foster a culture of integration and coordination within Ontario Health North.
• Advise on healthcare system funding plans from a planning perspective.
• Manage project plans and budgets for planning and integration initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and organizational policies.
• Contribute to a culture of patient safety with respect, accountability, and open communication.
• Support adherence to health service accountability agreements.
• Coordinate regional initiatives to improve quality and patient safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• 5-8 years experience in a multi-stakeholder environment, preferably in the health care industry.

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 community care and hospital environment 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 fast-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.

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timmins, Ontario

Employment Type: Temporary + (Fixed Term) Full time

Contract Length: 12 Month(s)

Salary Band: Band 6

External Application Deadline Date: October 2, 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 of Black and racialized groups; 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.