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Lead, Emergency Services

Ontario Health


Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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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:

At Ontario Health your growth and well-being arent just supportedtheyre celebrated every step of the way. Here you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while shaping a fulfilling and sustainable career. Based on your role you may receive:

  • Comprehensive health coverage from day one with fully paid medical dental and vision benefits to support you and your familys 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

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

As part of Ontario Health the Lead Emergency Services contributes their growing subject matter knowledge experience and insight to improving the quality of emergency care for Ontarians.

The Lead Emergency Services will advise and actively collaborate with project teams colleagues and clinical and administrative partners to synthesize evidence develop strategies establish workplans and produce materials for high priority projects. This position leads project/program workstreams and key deliverables to advance the delivery of key initiatives and optimize business functions across the portfolio.

The successful applicant should be able to work effectively as a part of a dedicated team and be passionate about supporting initiatives that improve the quality-of-care delivery in emergency care.

Here is what you will be doing:

  • Leads and manages engagement with diverse groups of clinical providers health system administrators regional partners funders and other key partner to support the implementation of multi-year initiatives related to emergency medicine

  • Collaborates with OH teams to ensure alignment with broader strategic OH initiatives in support of health system planning performance measurement and reporting

  • Leads project/program workstreams and key deliverables to advance the delivery and quality of key initiatives

  • Leads the development implementation and optimization of internal business processes

  • Actively engages with subject matter experts to provide thought leadership and strategic advice

  • Develops relationships with colleagues within the team across the organization and externally to understand best practices risks/issues and program needs

  • Based on evidence and best practices prepares reports briefings and presentations using excellent written verbal and graphical communication skills

  • Demonstrates leadership and integrity in interactions with internal and external partners

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

  • Undergraduate degree in health sciences health policy health administration or a related field of study (masters degree preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 7 years relevant work experience

  • Experience developing leading and enabling health system strategy

  • Experience developing best practice guidance health policy health system improvement initiatives reports and/or evaluations

  • Experience planning and implementing large scale multi-year programs/projects in complex environments

Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong understanding of Ontarios health care system and the public sector

  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with demonstrated experience engaging and building relationships and alignment among diverse partners

  • Proven ability to establish positive working relationships; must be team-oriented possess a positive attitude and work well with a broad network of teams individuals and partners

  • Excellent problem recognition and critical thinking abilities to manage complex problems and inform OH leadership of potential/emerging risks/issues and associated solutions

  • A novel thinker who enjoys generating and exploring innovative ideas and solutions

  • Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy

  • Demonstrated initiative and independence to take appropriate action and anticipate organizational needs

  • Ability to seek and weigh opinions and evidence compromising where necessary on ways and means but not on principles or goals

  • Ability to lead and facilitate effective and productive meetings

  • Capacity to work effectively in a rapid-pace work environment

  • Ability to complete tasks as assigned in a timely manner with high-quality results

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.

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Employment Type:

Permanent Full time

Contract Length:

N/A

Salary Band:

Band 6

External Application Deadline Date:

July 8 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 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 and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.


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