Lead, Infrastructure and Capacity Planning

Ontario Health; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Health is seeking a Lead in Infrastructure and Capacity Planning to oversee renal program initiatives. The role involves project management and stakeholder engagement to ensure effective health service infrastructure. Candidates should have a relevant degree and substantial experience in health administration.

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage

Health care spending or wellness spending account

Premium defined benefit pension plan

Three weeks’ vacation to start

Career development opportunities

A wellness program

A hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of overall work experience in a similar capacity.
• Experience in supervising a small to medium size team.
• Experience in engaging business partners.

Responsibilities

• Define objectives and standards, and develop deliverables.
• Manage equipment-related inventory databases and budgets.
• Lead stakeholder engagement sessions and monitor compliance.

Skills

Strong understanding of Ontario’s health care system

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to build relationships

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, health administration, or equivalent

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.

About Us: The Infrastructure and Capacity Planning (ICP) portfolio is responsible for ensuring that Regional Renal Programs have the necessary infrastructure and services in place to enable in-facility and home dialysis and serve the needs of their patients, while promoting quality, value for money, and innovation.

Role Overview: The Lead will play a key role in ensuring the Ontario Renal Network (ORN) and the ICP portfolio achieve their objectives by leading and supporting various projects and operational functions. This includes infrastructure planning, budget management, and provincial procurement planning. The Lead will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to develop high-quality products for communication and decision-making purposes. As part of this role, the Functional Lead acts as a subject matter expert and may take on more complex work in developing plans and deliverables, deploying resources, and may act on the Manager’s behalf in their absence and may be responsible for day-to-day work allocation.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Define objectives and standards, prioritize key activities, assign accountabilities, and develop deliverables as part of the operational plan.

• Develop required frameworks, processes, and tools to execute the operational plan.

• Implement policies and strategies to ensure Regional Renal Programs have the necessary infrastructure and services in place to enable in-facility and home dialysis.

• Manage equipment-related inventory databases and relevant budgets.

• Develop and implement provincial procurement initiatives related to dialysis equipment, supplies, and services.

• Lead stakeholder engagement sessions with internal and external stakeholders and manage working groups/committees related to infrastructure, capacity, and capital planning.

• Monitor and manage compliance with the ORN’s Regional Renal Models of Care.

• Manage the Ontario Renal Network’s Capital Planning Process in collaboration with Ontario Health Regions, the Ministry of Health Capital Branch, and the Regional Renal Programs.

• Identify improvement opportunities and escalate key issues/risks to the Manager; propose and execute solutions to address challenges or mitigate risks.

• Supervise team members by providing leadership and guidance on day-to-day operational activities.

• Involved in training and development of staff.

• Support the Manager in engaging internal and external stakeholders.

• Act as backup in the absence of the Manager.

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a bachelor's or master's degree, major in business administration, health administration, health informatics, information technology, or recognized equivalent.

• 6-8 years of overall work experience in a similar capacity is required.

• Experience in supervising a small to medium size team and overseeing day-to-day operational activities.

• Experience in engaging and soliciting support from business partners in the delivery of operational activities.

Knowledge and Skills:

• A strong understanding of Ontario’s health care system, particularly health infrastructure planning.

• Strong business acumen and political acuity.

• Ability to interpret and communicate data.

• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.

• People leader.

• Ability to build strong relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong collaborator.

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Employment Type: Full-time Temporary (12 month contract)

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Employment Type:

Temporary + (Fixed Term) Full time

Contract Length:

12 Month(s)

Salary Band:

Band 6

External Application Deadline Date:

June 30, 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.