Lead, Health Policy
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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 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 valuesbased 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.
The Lead Health Policy is a vital member of the Program Design team responsible for leading the development planning and implementation of evidencebased program policies in ColonCancerCheck Screening and GI Endoscopy Programs. This role supports the clinical and scientific leadership for the programs and is involved in provincial program initiatives involving colon cancer screening and endoscopy. The Lead will develop evidencebased policy program design and materials and support change management implementation and program enhancements.
Here is what you will be doing:
Monitor collate and synthesize information on evidence trends and best practices to facilitate planning and decisionmaking.
Develop needs assessments jurisdictional scans briefing notes options analyses and impact assessments to create program policies and guidance.
Prepare reports briefings policy papers briefing/issue notes and presentations for various audiences.
Support clinical and scientific leads and external consultants by developing materials for presentations and obtaining expert input.
Work with external vendors to develop products (e.g. modeling evidence reviews) to inform policy development and program design.
Support internal working groups and external provincial and international expert panels and advisory committees involved in policy development program design and operations.
Develop and present material using excellent written verbal and graphical communication skills to express complex concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
Deliver excellent tactical and strategic thinking.
Approach problems proactively and recommend thorough and practical solutions to complex issues.
Provide management and stakeholders with status updates feedback and appropriate reporting on projects.
Manage multiple projects concurrently.
Promote collaboration and teamwork working for consensus and contributing to team goals.
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience
An undergraduate degree (masters degree preferred) in public health health sciences health administration or a related field is required.
Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
Experience formulating policy and working on policy initiatives assessing impacts and conducting environmental scans and options analyses.
Experience synthesizing scientific research.
Knowledge of frameworks for evidence review and evaluation and policy development.
Knowledge of program evaluation is an asset.
An understanding of Ontarios health care system experience with population and public health approaches and/or cancer screening is an asset.
Knowledge and Skills
Proven ability to lead and execute complex highrisk projects within a crossfunctional framework.
Strong problemsolving skills delivering thorough practical solutions to diverse and complex challenges with a proactive mindset.
Expertise in prioritizing and managing multiple projects in a crossfunctional team ensuring timely responses aligned with timelines and plans.
Comprehensive understanding of project interdependencies and ability to effectively coordinate with key stakeholders.
Exceptional writing skills with experience crafting briefing notes reports and policy documents.
Strong oral communication skills including the ability to deliver compelling presentations and confidently address inquiries.
Skilled at building and maintaining relationships fostering collaboration and achieving consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Highly detailoriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
Selfmotivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to perform effectively under pressure demonstrating sound judgment in complex situations.
Comfortable navigating fastpaced dynamic environments with uncertainty or ambiguity.
Location: GTA Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)
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Employment Type:
Permanent Full timeContract Length:
N/ASalary Band:
Band 6External Application Deadline Date:
May 21 2025All 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 Mtis 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
