Lead, Health Workforce Planning & Analytics
Lead, Health Workforce Planning & Analytics
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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 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.
The Health Workforce Strategy & Implementation area of Ontario Health drives the advancement of health human resources (HHR) initiatives with a focus on building and optimizing health workforce capacity in critical health system areas supporting priority populations through equitable access to HHR building provincial HHR data repositories maximizing and optimizing health professional recruitment supports and providing crisis response/system stabilization solutions to HHR challenges.
The Lead Health Workforce Planning reports to the Director Health Workforce Data Planning and Evidence and works closely with other members of the team. The Lead will lead complex analytics projects that either incorporate data across multiple areas or require datasets beyond the traditional program areas supported by IMDA; they will accomplish this through their extensive knowledge across the broad health sector coupled with their ability to learn new datasets quickly.
In addition the Lead will be instrumental in achieving our broader aim of enhancing analytics support to our main program partners through higher value analytics specifically around forecasting modelling and machine learning. The Lead will be expected to translate this knowledge into actionable items and recommendations to support health workforce planning. As Lead this role also requires the ability to lead and mentor analysts across the Health Workforce Data Planning and Evidence area. The Lead may also contribute to other work and strategic projects. The areas of focus may change over time as determined by the needs and priorities of the organization.
Here is what you will be doing:
Responsible for developing long-range health human resources (HHR) planning aligned with Ontario Healths mandate while working cross-functionally across the Health Workforce Strategy & Implementation area.
Acts as a subject matter expert and advisor on novel or complex analytics projects by identifying appropriate methodologies conducting literature reviews and selecting datasets and data elements beyond traditional program areas.
Develops analytical forecasts in collaboration with the Manager HHR Data to support health workforce planning and inform strategic decision-making.
Interprets summarizes and presents key findings to technical and non-technical audiences including senior management and clinical leadership.
Provides expertise in analytical statistical and modelling methods ensuring appropriate application across various projects and initiatives.
Engages with Ontario Health regions to gather requirements and collaborates with analytics teams to design and release analytics products with potential for enterprise-level adoption.
Leads initiatives outlined in analytics roadmaps and workplans to improve workflow efficiency enhance analytical capacity and strengthen support for clinical and business areas.
Develops and manages project plans sequences activities monitors interdependencies and proactively identifies and escalates issues and risks as necessary.
Serves as a key contact for clinicians health administrators and management providing guidance on indicator methodologies data sources research and analytical products.
Collaborates with the Lead HHR Research & Best Practices to stay current on trends and developments related to health workforce planning.
Assesses the applicability of emerging technologies and platforms introduced at Ontario Health to improve team workflows and capabilities.
Manages multiple concurrent projects and adjusts priorities in response to shifting program needs and timelines.
Provides technical expertise and guidance to other team members to support their development and project success.
Consults on cross-functional projects led by peers and other departments across Ontario Health offering analytical insights and recommendations.
Partners with digital teams on pilot initiatives involving new technologies and innovative approaches to analytics.
Contributes to enterprise and local analytics communities by participating in knowledge-sharing forums and informing the development of data governance standards and methodologies.
Supports ongoing operational analytics reporting requirements as needed to meet business needs.
Mentors new analysts and supports onboarding processes for new team members to ensure smooth integration and knowledge transfer.
Promotes and upholds Ontario Healths values of inclusion diversity and anti-racism within the team environment.
Ensures the quality accuracy and integrity of deliverables while supporting colleagues in achieving high analytical standards.
Serves as a backup to the Manager Health Workforce Data & Analytics during absences or as required.
Completes additional assignments and special projects in alignment with team and departmental priorities.
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience
Masters degree in statistics biostatistics epidemiology engineering health science or another relevant discipline.
5-7 years of experience: 3-5 years leading analytical project and 2 years mentoring experience.
Experience with large healthcare databases (e.g. regulatory college data)
Experience in manipulating and analyzing large cross-sectional and longitudinal datasets to produce research forecasts and statistical and public-use reports.
Experience in performance measurement and applied research working with various types of data and indicators
Development and prioritization of health performance indicators and measures along with a clear understanding of their use in assessing the quality of a healthcare system. Includes knowledge of the standards and specifications required to ensure accurate quality measurement and proper interpretation of data and results.
Experience engaging both technical and non-technical audiences to gather analysis requirements interpret results and facilitate decision-making.
Experience in building and maintaining dashboards in PowerBI is an asset.
Extensive experience with MS Excel.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the Canadian healthcare system and healthcare administrative data.
Understanding of health indicators including definitions reporting periods and target populations.
Familiarity with forecasting and modeling methods and software as well as proficiency in Power BI.
Health services research skills including quality indicator design biostatistics regression analysis cost-effectiveness analysis analysis of small-area regional variations and statistical process control charts.
Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams with stakeholders of varying technical expertise to identify analysis requirements support data collection prepare and analyze data present results and discuss interpretations and implications.
Highly organized with the capacity to work independently while managing multiple technical projects and priorities within strict deadlines.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on translating complex data for diverse audiences.
Advanced problem-solving skills combined with excellent attention to detail.
Location: Ontario
Ontario Health supports a hybrid work environment and has office locations across the province. We welcome applications from candidates residing anywhere in the province of Ontario.
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Employment Type:
Permanent Full timeContract Length:
N/ASalary Band:
Band 6External Application Deadline Date:
September 26 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
