Specialist, Palliative Care Implementation (OH Northwest)

Ontario Health | Santé Ontario; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Health recherche un Spécialiste en Mise en Œuvre des Soins Palliatifs pour diriger des projets à travers la région. Ce poste temporaire et à temps plein implique la collaboration avec des leaders pour des initiatives de soins palliatifs et nécessite une solide expérience en gestion de projet dans le domaine de la santé. Les candidats idéaux possèdent une formation pertinente, des compétences en communication et un engagement envers des pratiques basées sur des preuves pour améliorer les soins aux patients.

Benefits

Couverture santé entièrement payée dès le premier jour

Compte de dépenses de santé ou de bien-être

Plan de retraite à prestations déterminées

Jours de congé personnel et flottant

Programmes de développement de carrière

Qualifications

• Trois ans d'expérience en gestion de projet, de préférence dans le secteur de la santé.
• Une certification en gestion de projet est un atout (i.e., PMP).
• Expérience avec les initiatives de soins palliatifs est un plus.

Responsibilities

• Support collaboratif pour les projets d'initiatives de soins palliatifs.
• Élaboration et exécution de plans stratégiques.
• Gestion des risques et suivi des progrès des projets.

Skills

Gestion de projet

Collaboration

Analyse des données

Communication

Education

Baccalauréat en sciences de la santé ou discipline liée

Maîtrise en sciences de la santé ou discipline liée

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pour obtenir une traduction en français de l’offre d’emploi suivante, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [e-mail]. Les demandes seront traitées dans un délai de trois jours ouvrables et la période de dépôt des demandes sera prolongée de trois jours.

To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email [e-mail]. Requests will be addressed within three business days, and the application window will be extended by three business days.

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 premium 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
• career development opportunities
• a collaborative values-based team culture
• a wellness program
• a hybrid working model
• participation in Communities of Inclusion
  
  

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

Drive Clinical Excellence and Regional Impact

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of advancing palliative care across the region. As a Palliative Care Implementation Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the Lead – Palliative Care Implementation and the Regional Implementation team in delivering a high-priority, multi-year initiative. Where Indigenous communities wish to be involved, they will provide support to Indigenous communities and Indigenous organizations for their implementation efforts. We are seeking passionate and innovative professionals who thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to making a difference in patient care.

This position will be regional in nature, focusing on pertinent needs of the Northwest Region.

Here Is What You Will Be Doing

• Collaborative Project Support: Work closely with senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate the successful implementation of region-wide palliative care initiatives.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Evaluate, revise, and assist in carrying out comprehensive plans to ensure all project accountabilities are met efficiently.
• Project Management: Utilize best-practice project management processes and tools to monitor progress and keep projects on track.
• Monitoring & Risk Management: Conduct ongoing status reviews, identify and escalate key issues or risks, and propose practical solutions to mitigate challenges.
• Data-Driven Improvement: Implement data collection tools across organizations, leveraging data and evidence to drive clinical quality improvements and support continuous learning and advancement in care delivery.
• Reporting: Draft clear, informative reports detailing implementation progress and maintain documentation to support effective project management and transparency.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Present complex ideas in a clear, compelling manner using strong written, verbal, and graphical skills, ensuring information is accessible to diverse audiences.
• Education & Collaboration: Partner with regional and local clinical experts to coordinate and support palliative care education initiatives, fostering engagement and knowledge sharing throughout the region.
  
  

Be at the center of meaningful change, using your project management expertise and passion for healthcare improvement to positively impact patients, families, and communities. If you are motivated by evidence-based practice, continuous improvement, and working closely with leaders and experts in the field, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of palliative care in our region.

Education And Experience

Here is what you will need to be successful:

• 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.
  
  

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Location

Thunder Bay, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)

Employment Type

Temporary + (Fixed Term) Full time

Contract Length

10 Month(s)

Salary Band

Band 4

External Application Deadline Date

July 16, 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 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.