Lead, Coordinated Access

Ontario Health; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Vacation entitlement

Personal days and float days

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive, values-driven workplace

Job summary

Ontario Health is seeking a seasoned project leader to design and deliver large-scale healthcare initiatives across Ontario. You will manage complex projects, engage diverse stakeholders, and drive system transformation in mental health and addictions services.

You will bring a post‑secondary degree in a relevant field, 3–5 years of healthcare project management, and strong skills in strategy, governance, and performance measurement.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in health administration, health planning, business administration, research or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years in complex healthcare environments focused on service delivery management.
• 3–5 years leading healthcare projects with budget, milestones and risk management.
• Experience leading strategic projects in mental health and addictions is an asset.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative analysis (systematic literature reviews).
• Knowledge of Ontario Health’s evolving role and sector priorities.
• PM, change management and Lean certifications are assets.
• Knowledge of performance measurement and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex projects, budgets, milestones and risks; drive implementation and quality improvement.
• Build partnerships with providers, lived experience groups and Indigenous communities; foster cross-regional collaboration.
• Shape strategy using evidence and partner insights for system planning and leadership advisory.
• Strengthen accountability through governance, funding needs and performance monitoring.
• Enable teams by improving workflows, documenting progress and communicating outcomes.

Skills

Project leadership

Change management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team leadership

Planning & prioritization

Public/health sector experience

Qualitative & quantitative analysis

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in health administration, health planning, business administration, research or related field; master’s preferred

Job description

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:

• Comprehensive health coverage from day one, with fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits to support you and your family’s health
• Flexible health care or wellness spending accounts, plus an inclusive program to support your overall well‑being
• A premium defined benefit pension plan, ensuring long‑term financial security
• Competitive vacation entitlement that encourages time to rest and recharge
• Three personal days and two float days annually, providing added flexibility to support work‑life balance, in addition to vacation days
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities designed to help you grow, advance, and thrive in your profession
• A collaborative, values‑driven workplace where integrity, care, humility, inspiration, and tenacity shape everything we do
• Opportunities to participate in Communities of Inclusion, fostering belonging, equity, and the sharing of diverse perspectives across our team

Job Opportunity

Help connect Ontarians to timely, equitable mental health and addictions care. Join Ontario Health to design and improve regional coordinated access with the Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence. Bring your project leadership and strategic expertise to system transformation, collaborating with patients, caregivers, providers, Ontario Health Teams and government partners.

What you will be doing:

• Lead delivery: Manage complex projects, budgets, milestones and risks; drive implementation, change management and quality improvement.
• Build partnerships: Engage providers, people with lived experience and Indigenous communities; strengthen collaboration and shared learning across regions.
• Shape strategy: Use evidence and partner insights to inform system planning, policy and senior leadership advice.
• Strengthen accountability: Support governance, funding needs and performance monitoring; align regional and provincial priorities.
• Enable teams: Improve workflows and documentation, foster collaboration, and communicate progress, issues and outcomes.

Here is what you will need to be successful:

• Post‑secondary degree in health administration, health planning, business administration, research or a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in complex, dynamic public and/or private healthcare environments, focused on healthcare service delivery management.
• 3–5 years of relevant project management experience leading healthcare projects, including at least three years leading key projects and initiatives and/or health systems planning.
• Experience leading and enabling small–to–medium‑scale strategic projects, preferably in mental health and addictions, with demonstrated success in project and change management.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis, including systematic literature reviews.
• Knowledge of Ontario Health’s evolving role and healthcare sector issues and priorities, including their impact on service delivery and patient/provider experience.
• Project Management, change management and Lean certifications are each assets.
• Knowledge of Communities of Practice, including performance evaluation, indicator development and performance measurement.
• Knowledge of Ontario’s health and social services system, project management, quality improvement best practices and performance management.
• Knowledge of mental health and addictions navigation and/or centralized/co‑ordinated access services/programs is an asset.
• Knowledge of digital health initiatives is an asset.
• Strong planning and project management skills: execute multiple large‑scale, complex, high‑risk projects; prioritize competing tasks; and adapt to emerging issues in dynamic, fast‑paced, collaborative environments.
• Proven project‑team leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration skills, including mentorship, staff motivation, team‑building and guiding teams to outcomes with tact and diplomacy.
• Eagerness to collaborate across regions and departments to advance projects and support team development.
• Excellent interpersonal, decision‑making, communication, facilitation and presentation skills. Communicate effectively with senior management, clinicians, external healthcare organizations and customers/vendors; engage stakeholders and distill complex concepts for broad audiences; and develop policies, knowledge transfer tools, project materials and executive‑level presentations.
• Demonstrated relationship management experience with diverse individuals and organizations, building trust, credibility and respect with key system partners and managing relationship dynamics effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills: interpret complex information, provide clarity, evaluate alternatives, make decisions and implement innovative solutions that address complex problems and meet program needs.
• Strategic planning skills to develop and operationalize short- and long‑term plans that reflect trends and priorities and maintain leadership relevance in the future.
• Change management expertise to drive positive change and hold yourself and others accountable, with risk management experience to evaluate outcomes, adjust strategies and correct course for successful project delivery.
• Demonstrated passion for advancing healthcare within a system‑wide strategy and applying a health equity lens.

Location, Employment type, and other details:

• Location: West Region, Ontario
• Employment Type: Permanent Full time
• Contract Length: N/A
• Salary Band: Band 6
• External Application Deadline Date: November 15, 2026

Eligibility and Inclusion Statement

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.

About Ontario Health Agency

Ontario Health is the provincial agency responsible for ensuring Ontarians receive high‑quality health care services where and when they need them. Since it was established in June 2019, Ontario Health has brought together the strengths of many existing health care organizations to work together to build a better health care system for all Ontarians. Building on the expertise and knowledge of our people, we are committed to applying the best of what we collectively do, and in partnership with others, to transform the health system and improve the quality and delivery of care for patients, families, and health care providers.