Program Manager (2 Vacancies)

Ontario Public Service Leadership | Leadership dans la fonction publique de l’Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service Leadership is seeking a Program Manager in the Provider Services Branch to lead a skilled team, shape health care policy, and advise on insured health services across Ontario.

You will engage with government partners and health sector stakeholders, translate complex legislation into actionable recommendations, and foster collaboration to improve publicly funded health care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Lead policy interpretation and decision-making on complex health care issues across Ontario.
• Assess emerging health care issues and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Guide development of policy advice aligned with health policy and legislative frameworks.
• Support negotiations and discussions influencing provider services and insured health care.
• Collaborate across government and health sector to build consensus.
• Provide leadership to a specialized team informing patients and providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy interpretation and decision-making on complex health care issues.
• Assess emerging health care issues and provide advice to inform policy.
• Coordinate with government and health sector partners to build consensus.
• Oversee a specialized team delivering insights on insured health services.
• Advise on health policy and legislative frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Health policy

Research and analysis

Decision making

Relationship management

Communications

Problem-solving

Coaching and development

Job description

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 issues and trends, working with partners to provide advice and recommendations on complex questions affecting publicly funded health care services.
• Guide the development of policy advice and recommendations that support the interpretation and consistent application of health policy and legislative frameworks related to insured health services across programs and services.
• Support negotiations and collaborative discussions that influence policies related to publicly funded provider services and insured health care benefits.
• Bring together diverse perspectives across government, the health sector, and partner organizations to build consensus and foster coordinated approaches to complex and emerging health care issues.
• Provide leadership to a specialized team whose work helps inform decisions affecting patients, health care providers, and Ontario's publicly funded health care system.

Meet your New Team

The Provider Services Branch establishes and manages fee-for-service physician and provider payment policy and payment schedules, supports physician and provider negotiations, plans and delivers specialized payment programs, and protects patients and taxpayers against inappropriate billings through various accountability programs in accordance with the Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act and the Health Insurance Act.

What you bring to the team

Leadership Skills

• Leading People and Teams: Sets clear expectations, provides direction, and supports a high-performing team in achieving shared goals.
• Coaching and Development: Provides feedback, creates learning opportunities, and supports employee growth and development.
• Performance Management: Monitors progress and addresses challenges constructively and fosters accountability and continuous improvement.

Policy and Analysis

• Policy: Applies policy and legislative frameworks to analyze complex health care issues, interpret policy requirements, and develop advice that supports health care programs and services.
• Research and Analysis: Interprets information from multiple sources, identifies key issues and trends, and develops practical recommendations.
• Health System Knowledge: Applies knowledge of Ontario's health care system to understand emerging issues, assess impacts on insured health services, and inform policy and program decisions.
• Decision Making: Assesses information, risks, and impacts to provide sound recommendations on complex and often sensitive issues.

Stakeholder Relationships and Engagement

• Relationship Management: Builds and maintains productive relationships with partners across government, the healthcare organizations, and related stakeholders to support collaboration, alignment, and shared outcomes on complex policy issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Brings together diverse partners, facilitates discussions, and supports consensus on complex health policy and program issues.
• Influence and Persuasion: Advances recommendations by navigating competing interests and building support for approaches that address complex healthcare issues.

Communication and Problem-Solving

• Communications: Communicates complex policy issues, analysis, and recommendations clearly to support decision-making by diverse audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies practical solutions to complex challenges by balancing policy and program considerations, stakeholder interests, and operational needs.

Apply by: Monday, November 9, 2026 11:59 pm EST