Specialist, Palliative Care Implementation

Ontario Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellness accounts

Pension plan

Vacation

Personal days

Learning & development

Inclusive workplace

Communities of Inclusion

Job summary

Ontario Health is seeking a Specialist, Palliative Care Implementation to provide project management support for the Palliative Care Health Services Delivery Framework, initially focused on adults in community-based settings. Coordinate implementation with regional teams and clinical partners to ensure deliverables meet timelines and align with provincial priorities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, PM experience, and collaboration across Ontario Health regions; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required, health science/administration preferred.
• Master’s degree is an asset.
• PM certification (PMP) is an asset.
• Three years of project management experience required, preferably in health care.
• Experience with palliative care initiatives is an asset.
• Experience with community health organizations or long-term care homes is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional teams to deliver a high-priority, multi-year initiative.
• Apply PM processes to refine plans, coordinate deliverables and keep implementation on track.
• Monitor regional progress, conduct status reviews, elevate issues and risks, and help implement solutions.
• Support implementation of data collection tools and evaluation; help organizations and clinical leaders use evidence to improve care.
• Prepare progress reports, maintain documentation and communicate complex concepts through clear written, verbal and visual materials.
• Organize palliative care education, coaching and mentoring with regional and local clinical experts.
• Build relationships with site leads, clinicians and stakeholders to align clinical and operational priorities, advance regional goals and share lessons and resources across Ontario Health regions.

Skills

Project management

Planning & organization

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (asset)

PMP certification (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Excel

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

Consider this opportunity.Join Ontario Health’s Provincial Palliative Care Program, within the Primary and Community Based Care Portfolio. Collaborate with delivery partners to advance Ministry of Health priorities through the Ontario Provincial Framework for Palliative Care, developed under the Compassionate Care Act, 2020. As Specialist, Palliative Care Implementation, you will provide project management support for the Palliative Care Health Services Delivery Framework, initially focused on adults in community-based settings. Coordinate implementation, track deliverables and support evidence-informed improvements in care alongside regional teams and clinical partners.

Here is what you will be doing

• Partner with the Lead – Palliative Care Implementation and Ontario Health regional teams to deliver a high-priority, complex, multi-year initiative.
• Apply project management processes and tools to refine plans, coordinate deliverables and keep implementation on track.
• Monitor regional progress, conduct status reviews, elevate issues and risks, and help implement solutions.
• Support implementation of data collection tools and evaluation; help organizations and clinical leaders use evidence to improve care.
• Prepare progress reports, maintain documentation and communicate complex concepts through clear written, verbal and visual materials.
• Organize palliative care education, coaching and mentoring with regional and local clinical experts.
• Build relationships with site leads, clinicians and stakeholders to align clinical and operational priorities, advance regional goals and share lessons and resources across Ontario Health regions.

Here is what you will need to be successful

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a preference for a degree in health science, health administration, business administration or a related discipline.
• A Master’s degree in one of the disciplines above is an asset.
• Project management certification is an asset (i.e., PMP).
• Three (3) years of project management experience is required, with a strong preference for project experience within the health care sector.
• Experience with palliative care initiatives is an asset.
• Experience with community health organizations or long-term care homes is an asset.
• A strong understanding of regional priorities and local health care needs, within Ontario’s health care landscape.

Knowledge and Skills

• A commitment to developing a coordinated and standardized approach for delivering palliative care services for all people in Ontario, regardless of their age or illness.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, and the Excellent Care for All Act.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Ability to successfully execute large-scale, complex initiatives.
• Excels in a fast-paced and objective-based environment.
• Superior attention to detail with excellent organization and time management skills.
• Able to prioritize, effectively anticipate and respond to issues as they arise.
• Aptitude for proactive problem solving, by recommending thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of complex problems.
• A strong understanding of the continuum of care, including clinical processes, with the ability to facilitate the effective use of clinical data for quality improvement purposes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Supports the advancement of equity, inclusion, and diversity across Ontario's health care system.
• Commitment to engage with First Nations, Indigenous, Métis and urban Indigenous peoples as they self-determine their own approach to palliative care.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Excel.

Position Details

• 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.
• Employment Type: Permanent Full time
• Contract Length: N/A
• Salary Band: Band 4
• External Application Deadline Date: November 13, 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.