Senior Program Consultant

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service is seeking a capable contract manager to lead province-wide agreements with health care providers and institutions. You will develop, negotiate and implement arrangements, advising on complex contract design and program initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills and experience managing multi-stakeholder contracts in the health care sector. Employment is a 12-month temporary position with potential extension, based in Toronto/Kington postings.

Qualifications

• Lead and coordinate complex projects from planning through implementation, ensuring timelines, deliverables and objectives are met.
• Develop project plans, track progress, identify risks and implement mitigations for successful outcomes.
• Provide leadership and expertise in contract management and program design.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and expertise in support of the contract management of province-wide agreements with health care providers, and institutions
• Developing and negotiating agreements with health care providers and institutions
• Designing and implementing new initiatives, and developing or advising on solutions to complex contract management and program design issues
• Participating on internal and external committees with outside agencies
• Leading special projects such as the design and implementation of new initiatives within the unit and the coordination of special functions

Skills

Project planning

Project coordination

Risk management

Business planning

Healthcare knowledge

Specialist contracts

Analytical thinking

Evaluation skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Written communication

Office software

Job description

Apply By: Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

1 Temporary up to 12 months with possibility of extension

This is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership and expert advice in the development, negotiation, and management of agreements with a diverse portfolio of health care providers and institutions.

If you have a passion in Ontario's health care system to support high-quality health services across the province, we encourage you to apply!

About the job

In this job, you will:

• Providing leadership and expertise in support of the contract management of province-wide agreements with health care providers, and institutions


• Developing and negotiating agreements with health care providers and institutions


• Designing and implementing new initiatives, and developing or advising on solutions to complex contract management and program design issues


• Participating on internal and external committees with outside agencies


• Leading special projects such as the design and implementation of new initiatives within the unit and the coordination of special functions

What you bring to the team

Project Management Skills

You have:

• project planning and project management skills to plan and manage special projects and initiatives


• the ability to lead and coordinate complex projects from planning through implementation, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and objectives are achieved


• the ability to develop project plans, track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to support successful outcomes

Business Planning and Technical Knowledge

You have:

• knowledge of business and financial planning to plan, analyze and develop program funding requirements


• knowledge of the healthcare industry and healthcare delivery models


• knowledge or experience working with specialist contracts to lead the development and negotiation of accountability agreements and contracts

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

You use:

• analytical, research and problem-solving skills, to identify and resolve complex issues with contracts


• evaluation skills to assess and make recommendations on the effectiveness of existing programs


• negotiation skills to understand, interpret and apply complex policies, agreements and legislation


• analytical skills to analyze situations and develop innovative solutions


• data systems to conduct research and gather information

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You can:

• use strong communication skills to create and navigate effective relationships with diverse stakeholders


• effectively assess situations requiring diplomacy and tact, while demonstrating political acuity


• use written communication skills to develop reports, briefings and correspondence on complex and contentious health care and related matters


• use negotiation skills to lead/conduct negotiations with providers and stakeholders


• use standard office software to prepare own materials (e.g. reports, briefings, presentations)

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives


• accessibility


• Anti-Racism Policy

Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 56 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Toronto Region or 49 Place d'Armes, Kingston, East Region

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the \"position(s) language\" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.