Amended Senior Policy Advisor

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ministry of Health Full time
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Are you passionate about using your change management, project management and analytical skills to influence positive changes in healthcare? The Home and Community Care Branch, Transformation Office seeks your expertise to drive insightful policy research and analysis, along with project management, transformation and stakeholder management skills.

In this vital role you will contribute significantly to home care modernization as we move forward with making change in this sector.

About Us

The Home and Community Care Branch is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering legislation, regulations, policies, programs, and provincial initiatives directed to meeting the home and community care needs of all Ontarians.

The Transformation Office leads the project management of home care modernization initiatives, in collaboration with internal and external partners.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.


We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.


Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.


We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?In this role, you will:

  • Develop innovative health policy options and recommendations based on evidence-based policy research, analysis and synthesis.
  • Provide leadership and expertise in researching, designing and implementing health policies and strategies that improve Ontarians' access to a quality, integrated publicly funded health system.
  • Provide project leadership on health system policy and strategic initiatives.
  • Develop partnership with key health system stakeholders.
How do I qualify?Policy Development and Research Expertise

  • You have knowledge of policy and legislative processes
  • You have knowledge of program development and implementation
  • You have experience in using policy and research tools, methods and techniques
  • You can assess the effectiveness of policies/programs against Ministry initiatives and goals
Critical Thinking, Creativity and Communication Skills

  • You are a critical thinker who can define problems based on a systems view, conceptualize complex issues and creatively develop coherent results-oriented plans to achieve improvement
  • You can respond to issues, provide recommendations and prepare reports using standard computer software
  • You can create, lead and present research findings to senior management
Relationship and Project Management Skills

  • You have demonstrated experience leading projects from concept to implementation using initiative and drive.
  • You can work collaboratively to resolve issues, negotiate changes and shifts in priorities
  • You can lead consultations with stakeholders, ensuring a shared understanding
Health Care System Knowledge

  • You have knowledge of the health services and programs available for seniors in Ontario
  • You have an understanding of the healthcare system, structures, processes, stakeholder groups and affected populations
  • You have the ability to understand how healthcare services are delivered in Ontario, the role of the ministry and Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs), and the levers and instruments of change

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