Senior Advisor, Clinical Cardiac

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness spending accounts

Pension plan

Generous vacation

Personal days and float days

Learning & development

Inclusive workplace

Communities of Inclusion

Job summary

Ontario Health seeks a Senior Advisor, Clinical Cardiac to provide senior clinical leadership and strategic direction for the cardiac program. You will lead high-impact initiatives, develop clinical resources, and support province-wide planning and policy alignment.

You will engage with ministries, hospitals, clinicians, and patients to translate evidence into practice, supervise knowledge translation activities, and ensure timely delivery of program objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, health policy, health sciences, health administration, health information, education, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of clinical experience in cardiac care/conditions.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience implementing healthcare projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management.
• Extensive experience leading stakeholder engagement with patients/families, clinicians, and hospital administrators.
• Experience in stakeholder consultation, negotiation and mediation.
• Clinical expert leadership in cardiac conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership and advisory in cardiac care, developing resources, policies, guidelines, and educational materials.
• Lead evidence synthesis, guideline appraisal, and interpretation of clinical evidence for cardiac conditions.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to align cardiac initiatives with provincial priorities.
• Lead knowledge translation and exchange activities and coordinate resources to deliver projects on time and on target.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Clinical leadership

Health policy knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing/Health-related field

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

Senior Advisor, Clinical Cardiac

The Senior Advisor, Clinical Cardiac is a key senior member of the clinical portfolio, providing expert clinical leadership to advance the mandate and long‑term strategy of the Cardiac Program. The role leads and supports high‑impact initiatives, consultations, and partnerships that strengthen clinical best practice, evidence‑based care, and system‑level planning across Ontario’s cardiac system. Drawing on advanced knowledge of the cardiac system, the delivery of cardiac care, current best practices, and evidence‑based standards in cardiac care, the Senior Advisor develops and interprets clinical standards and critically evaluates peer‑reviewed literature and emerging evidence to inform provincial planning, implementation, and continuous improvement. This includes identifying emerging clinical issues and translating evidence into meaningful patient‑facing and clinician‑facing tools and resources that support high‑quality, patient‑centred care. The Senior Advisor brings expert clinical knowledge, experience, and insight to the development and implementation of strategy, health system policy, system planning, and performance measurement for Ontario’s provincial cardiac programs. Working within a broad and complex portfolio, the role provides trusted advice and recommendations that help inform high‑impact system‑level decisions. The Senior Advisor also develops and maintains program policies, clinical resources, standards, and tools, partnering with relevant teams across Ontario Health to ensure alignment with organizational policies, strategic priorities, and broader system objectives. The role prepares high‑quality briefing notes, presentations, and recommendations for senior audiences and ensures key strategic priorities are embedded into expert consultations and advice to healthcare partners and stakeholders.

Here is what you will be doing:

Clinical Expertise

Provide senior clinical leadership and subject matter expertise in cardiac care, planning, leading, and executing complex projects, policies, initiatives, and consultations that advance evidence‑based best practices. Serve as a trusted clinical advisor, providing expert guidance on cardiac care, clinical best practices, and health literacy across Ontario Health. Lead the development, dissemination, and implementation of clinical resources, quality standards, policies, guidelines, and educational materials, ensuring they are evidence‑based, equitable, inclusive, and accessible. Provide coaching, mentorship, and education to colleagues and clinical partners, building internal capacity through workshops, knowledge exchange, and practical tools and resources. Proactively identify emerging issues, risks, and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies and innovative solutions to support program objectives.

Evidence, Analysis & Quality Improvement

Serve as an expert resource in evidence synthesis, literature review, guideline appraisal, and interpretation of clinical evidence related to cardiac conditions. Apply rigorous methodologies and appraisal tools to assess evidence and evaluate the quality, effectiveness, and implementation of clinical resources and initiatives. Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify system‑level trends, gaps, barriers, and opportunities for improvement. Identify barriers to the adoption of cardiac best practices across Ontario and develop strategies to support uptake, implementation, and sustainability. Identify opportunities to improve operational workflows, efficiency, quality, and consistency in the delivery of cardiac care.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, Clinical Leads, hospital administrators, patient and family advisors, Ontario Health programs, committees, and healthcare partners. Lead consultations and engagement activities to understand stakeholder needs, identify priorities, and incorporate clinical, patient, caregiver, and system perspectives into program initiatives. Facilitate committees, working groups, and expert consultations, effectively managing expectations, communications, competing priorities, and deliverables. Collaborate across Ontario Health to ensure cardiac initiatives are aligned with broader organizational strategies, policies, and system priorities. Demonstrate collaborative leadership and integrity while building consensus and supporting effective decision‑making across diverse stakeholder groups.

Knowledge Translation & Program Delivery

Lead knowledge translation and exchange activities within Ontario Health and across the broader healthcare system to support adoption of clinical best practices. Develop innovative approaches to sharing clinical information and resources, including digital tools, online resources, webinars, infographics, and other accessible formats. Develop and maintain toolkits, education resources, and guidance materials to support teams in creating high‑quality, patient‑centred cardiac care resources. Coordinate resources and activities to ensure projects and initiatives are delivered on time, on target, and aligned with program objectives. Share knowledge across teams and programs through clear written and verbal communication, ensuring work is coordinated and supports broader provincial priorities.

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

• Registered Nurse or registered clinician with a Master’s Degree in Nursing, health policy, health sciences, health administration, health information, education, or a related field of study
• Minimum of 8 years of clinical experience in cardiac care/conditions
• Minimum of 5 years of experience implementing healthcare projects
• Strong knowledge of project management
• Extensive experience leading stakeholder engagement with patients/families, clinicians, hospital administrators and/or pan‑Canadian health system and education partners, including ability to facilitate meetings with internal/external stakeholders and consensus building.
• Extensive experience in stakeholder (including clinician, hospital administration, patient and family advisors) consultation, negotiation and/or mediation
• Recognized as a clinical expert and leader in cardiac conditions to foster strong respectful clinical relationships with stakeholders, staff, and senior leadership in the field
• Experience working a high‑stress, fast paced, collaborative environment
• Knowledge and Skills A strong understanding of Ontario’s health care system, including gaps between actual and ideal care, reasons for these gaps, and potential mechanisms available to address them
• A strong understanding of how research, data and clinical best practices can be incorporated into the evaluation of the health care system
• A strong understanding of health literacy, healthy equity and social determinants of health, and how these intersect to impact health outcomes in people with cardiac conditions in Ontario
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely articulate key messages that resonate with different stakeholders and audiences, effectively facilitate a group of stakeholders (including patients, clinicians), create and deliver effective presentations, and prepare resources, briefing notes and reports.
• Excellent ability to persuade, negotiate and mediate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. clinicians, pan‑Canadian stakeholders) and resolve conflicts
• Strong problem solving, critical/analytical thinking and decision‑making skills. Anticipates and proactively identifies solutions and provides well‑articulated recommendations to key decision makers.
• Experience identifying contentious issues, urgency and need for escalation, as well as participation and execution of mitigating solutions.
• Superior attention to detail, organization, and time management skills, with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, with demonstrated experience engaging and building relationships and consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative and independence to take appropriate action and anticipate organizational needs
• Ability to seek and weigh opinions and evidence, compromising where necessary on ways and means but not on principles or goals
• Ability to deal effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and the public from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical/clinical experience.
• Ability to complete tasks, as assigned, in a timely manner with high‑quality results
• Ability to ensure completed work outputs meet key program objectives, and adhere to standards, protocols and guidelines
• Excellent attention to detail.

Knowledge and Skills

A strong understanding of Ontario’s health care system, including gaps between actual and ideal care, reasons for these gaps, and potential mechanisms available to address them. A strong understanding of how research, data and clinical best practices can be incorporated into the evaluation of the health care system. A strong understanding of health literacy, healthy equity and social determinants of health, and how these intersect to impact health outcomes in people with cardiac conditions in Ontario. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely articulate key messages that resonate with different stakeholders and audiences, effectively facilitate a group of stakeholders (including patients, clinicians), create and deliver effective presentations, and prepare resources, briefing notes and reports. Excellent ability to persuade, negotiate and mediate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. clinicians, pan‑Canadian stakeholders) and resolve conflicts. Strong problem solving, critical/analytical thinking and decision‑making skills. Anticipate and proactively identify solutions and provide well‑articulated recommendations to key decision makers. Experience identifying contentious issues, urgency and need for escalation, as well as participation and execution of mitigating solutions. Superior attention to detail, organization, and time management skills, with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, with demonstrated experience engaging and building relationships and consensus among diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated initiative and independence to take appropriate action and anticipate organizational needs. Ability to seek and weigh opinions and evidence, compromising where necessary on ways and means but not on principles or goals. Ability to deal effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and the public from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical/clinical experience.

Location: Ontario Health (OH) welcomes applications from candidates across Ontario. Please note that this role follows an in‑office work model, requiring employees to work from a designated, approved Ontario Health location.

#LI-JP1 Employment Type: Permanent Full time Contract Length: N/A Salary Band: Band 7 External Application Deadline Date: November 21, 2026

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.

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.