Senior Analyst, Program Initiatives

Ontario Health | Santé Ontario; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Toronto is seeking a Senior Analyst to modernize cancer screening programs. The role involves analyzing complex data, managing projects, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve healthcare quality. Candidates should have a background in Health Sciences, strong analytical skills, and project management experience, preferably within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• 3 years in an analyst capacity.
• Experience working on projects in a healthcare setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to support quality improvement.
• Develop and maintain project plans, ensure timely completion.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and coaching to junior members.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects across teams.
• Present materials using strong communication skills.
• Identify and recommend solutions to complex problems.
• Engage with stakeholders on project deliverables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Health Sciences or related field

Master’s degree

Certificate in project management (CAPM or PMP)

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Senior Analyst, Program Initiatives role at Ontario Health | Santé Ontario. The Program Initiatives (PI) team leads large-scale, complex projects aimed at improving the healthcare system. These projects focus on enhancing quality, access, capacity, and measurement, often requiring significant change management. The team develops and implements new models of care to optimize the use of health human resources, care settings, and technology.

Senior Analyst Role

The Senior Analyst plays a significant role in modernizing cancer screening programs in Ontario. This role involves developing complex analyses, communications, and project deliverables. Strong project management experience in a healthcare environment is preferred. The Senior Analyst must have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and Analysis : Maintain detailed knowledge of data to support quality improvement initiatives and performance monitoring.
• Project Management : Develop and maintain project plans, ensure timely completion of deliverables, and manage project risks.
• Knowledge Sharing : Facilitate knowledge transfer across internal teams and provide coaching to junior team members.
• Collaboration : Work with staff from across Cancer Screening and Ontario Health on cross-functional projects.
• Communication : Develop and present materials using excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-Solving : Identify and recommend solutions to complex problems.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Consult and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on project deliverables.

Education And Experience

• An undergraduate degree in Health Sciences, Health Administration, Health Informatics or related field
• Master’s degree in one of the above disciplines is an asset
• Certificate in project management (CAPM or PMP) is an asset
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, with 3 years in an analyst capacity
• Experience working on projects is required
• Experience in a health care setting is strongly preferred
• Experience conducting analysis in a project or operational setting

Knowledge And Skills

• Experience with leading complex work packages or workstreams of large-scale projects using project management methodologies and tools
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a hands-on manner
• Ability to anticipate, prioritize, and effectively respond to issues as they arise
• Superior ability to analyze and define problems and risks, evaluate alternatives and options, find solutions and mitigation strategies, and make recommendations for action
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and communication skills, including the ability to present complex information and facilitate cross-functional working group discussions
• Strong relationship-building skills, with demonstrated experience engaging and building relationships and consensus among diverse stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization and time management skills
• Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in an environment with competing priorities
• Willing to take on stretch opportunities like leading a working group on an interim basis
• Flexible, adaptable and comfortable with some ambiguity in work
• Strong computer skills, including the MS Office suite; knowledge of MS Project is an asset

Location

Toronto, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)

Employment Type

Temporary + (Fixed Term) Full time

Contract Length

15 Month(s)

Salary Band

Band 5

External Application Deadline Date

September 14, 2025

Equity and Accessibility

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.