Senior Specialist, Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence

Ontario Health; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Health seeks a Senior Specialist for its Mental Health & Addictions Centre of Excellence in Toronto. This role involves leading projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and analyzing data to improve health outcomes. Ideal candidates are experienced professionals with a Master's degree or similar qualifications, committed to making a difference.

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage

Health care spending or wellness spending account

Premium defined benefit pension plan

Three personal days and two float days annually

Three weeks’ vacation to start

Career development opportunities

Collaborative values-based team culture

Wellness program

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a relevant field, healthcare sector experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Ontario health system and experience leading small to medium-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and optimization of business processes.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis and coordinate stakeholder meetings.
• Supervise and mentor team members.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Qualitative Analysis

Quantitative Analysis

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Proficiency

Strategy and Problem-Solving

Education

Master’s degree preferred or Undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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:

Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:

• Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day

• a health care spending or wellness spending account

• a p remium defined benefit pension plan

• three personal days and two float days annually

• three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years

• c areer development opportunities

• a collaborative values-based team culture

• a wellness program

• a hybrid working model

• p articipation in Communities of Inclusion

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

Senior Specialist, Mental Health & Addictions COE

Join Ontario Health as a Senior Specialist in the Mental Health & Addictions Centre of Excellence (COE) and be a key member of the team that leads the design and implementation of clinical and system strategies, plans, and policies. In this exciting role, you will contribute your subject matter knowledge, experience, and insight to enhance the mental well-being of Ontarians.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Project Management:Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of internal business processes. Demonstrated successful project management and change management experience.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:Partner with internal and external stakeholders to advance quality agendas. Organize and coordinate meetings for various internal and external stakeholders.

• Analysis:Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, including systematic literature reviews. Monitor evidence and conduct jurisdictional scans to understand best practices

• Mentorship:Supervise and mentor team members, providing performance feedback and escalating issues to management when necessary

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education:

• Master’s degree preferred or Undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline (clinical epidemiology, health services research, business/health administration, Sciences) or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

• Required 5 years of experience, healthcare sector experience is an asset

• Knowledge of Communities of Practice (clinical) concept, performance, evaluation, indicator development, and/or performance measurement

• Knowledge of the Ontario health and social services system, project management, best practices in quality improvement and performance management are preferred

• Experience leading/enabling small to medium-scale strategic projects preferably related to the mental health and addictions field.

• Demonstrated successful project management and change management experience.

• Experience with qualitative and quantitative analysis including systematic literature reviews.

• Experience partnering with internal and external stakeholders to advance quality agendas.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Communication:Excellent written and oral communication skills, including developing policies, broad communications, knowledge transfer tools, and project materials.

• Interpersonal Skills:Proven ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders to establish trust, credibility, and respect. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Technical Proficiency:Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).

• Strategy and Problem-Solving:Ability to analyze and interpret complex information to deliver solutions that meet program needs. Identifies trends and makes suggestions for positive change

Location:

Toronto, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)

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Employment Type:

Permanent Full time

Contract Length:

N/A

Salary Band:

Band 5

External Application Deadline Date:

June 29, 2025

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 ofBlack and racializedgroups; 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.