Program Manager (2 Vacancies)

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Job summary

Ontario Public Service is seeking a Program Manager in the Provider Services Branch of the Ministry of Health. This leadership role guides policy interpretation, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery to inform decisions about insured health services across Ontario.

You will lead a skilled team, build relationships with partners across government and the health sector, and shape strategies that advance Ontario's publicly funded health care landscape with integrity and impact.

Job description

Physician and Provider Services Division

City:

Kingston, Toronto

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Permanent, 1 Temporary Contract/Assignment - 12 Months

Help Shape Decisions That Influence Health Care Across Ontario.

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for shaping health care policy and driving meaningful change? Do you excel in environments that demand innovation, collaboration, and a deep understanding of legislation and regulation? If so, the Ministry of Health invites you to apply for the role of Program Manager within the Provider Services Branch.

As a Program Manager, with the Provider Services Branch you will lead a highly skilled team, build relationships with diverse stakeholders, to examine emerging health care issues, develop policies related to insured health services, and works with partners across government and the health sector to inform decisions about how publicly funded health care services are understood, applied, and delivered across Ontario.

If you are motivated by meaningful public service, collaborative problem-solving, and the opportunity to contribute to Ontario's evolving health care landscape, we encourage you to apply.

The Ontario Public Service: Strengthening Ontario, together.

A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by purpose. We're building a stronger Ontario by delivering programs and services that make a real difference in people's lives. If you share this ambition, you'll find a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people we serve and empowers you to lead with confidence.

Why Your Leadership Belongs Here

• Purpose that drives you: Lead work that matters. Your leadership will shape policies, programs, and services that improve lives across the province—every day.
• A culture that supports you: Thrive in a flexible, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values your well-being and empowers you to bring your whole self to work.
• A career that grows with you: Explore leadership opportunities across ministries and sectors. With access to mentorship, learning, and mobility, your career can evolve here.
• Recognition that reflects your impact: We value the difference you make. You'll receive competitive pay, a defined-benefit pension, and benefits that support your well-being—plus meaningful recognition for your contributions.

About the job

We believe great leadership starts with high standards and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right, even when it's hard.

As a leader, you'll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible, where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.

You won't be doing it alone. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, learning opportunities, and cross-ministry networks that help you grow your impact and connect with peers across the organization.

This role works at the intersection of health policy, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery, helping to address complex questions related to insured health services and Ontario's publicly funded health care system.

Leadership is about impact, and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:

• Lead policy interpretation and decision‑making on complex health care issues, helping to inform how insured health services are understood and administered across Ontario.
• Assess emerging health care