Advisor, Ministry Liaison

4 months ago


Toronto, Canada Ontario Health Full time

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- Health care spending account- Premium defined benefit pension plan- 3 personal days and 2 float days annually- Individual contributors start at 3 weeks’ vacation, and 4 weeks at 2 yrs.- Career development opportunities- A collaborative values-based team culture- Wellness programs- A hybrid working model- Participation in- Communities of InclusionWant to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate & Strategic Planning and working closely with the Strategy & Transformation portfolio team, the Advisor, Ministry Liaison, will act as a liaison and will manage the key governance tables between the agency and its overseeing ministries (the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Long-term Care). The incumbent will manage related initiatives, coordinate key projects, and provide strategic advice, secretariat and communications support to the Senior Director and business partners across Ontario Health.

This role will demonstrate a high level of collaboration and teamwork, sharing information and working in partnership with leaders from across Ontario Health, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Long-Term Care.

Here is what you will be doing:
Program Management /Support- Support the portfolio leadership and business partners to drive and align strategic programs and initiatives with key business objectives.- Support the governance of key tables between Ontario Health and its overseeing ministries including drafting and maintaining Terms of Reference that are designed to achieve our shared objectives.- Collaborate with peers to set informed, strategic agendas for the key governance tables with the Ministries (e.g. Joint Liaison Committee with MOH, etc.) and ensure effective follow-up on items of strategic importance.- Supports the Senior Director, Corporate & Strategic Planning in liaising with key government stakeholders on corporate accountabilities, reporting, and planning instruments.- Provide guidance for initiatives resulting from discussions at the governance tables.- Develop, optimize, document, and standardize sustainable processes across the programs, sharing best practices across the portfolio.- Monitor major policy and political developments that may impact OH or that can be leveraged to build partnerships and drive results.

Project Coordination- Lead and participate on a variety of projects as assigned by the Senior Director, Corporate & Strategic Planning- Develop and monitor project plans, track and follow-up on risks, accurately report progress against milestones to keep initiatives on schedule.- Coordinate activities of projects; determine project priorities, set project milestones- Develop and schedule project work plans, in accordance with project specifications and guidelines- Develop strong working relationships and maintain open communication with project stakeholders and project team members- Leading consultations and meetings with management, project teams, and stakeholders- Monitor specific deliverables, timelines, and communications- Follow-up on team member commitments and proactively identify issues and risks- Analyze and consolidate project scorecards

Business Support- Act as the liaison and work with the Senior Director, Corporate & Strategic Planning and, OH functional areas, key ministry stakeholders, and other stakeholders to develop, consolidate, and coordinate information in response to requests and requirements- Provide support to the Senior Director, Corporate & Strategic Planning to ensure timely and accurate information is prioritized, researched, analyzed, and summarized on current and emerging issues to support discussions pertaining to OH’s strategic priorities- Work in partnership with portfolio team members in the preparation of assessments, reports, and presentations that support internal alignment on mandate priorities and highlight key decision points, risks, and mitigations for OH’s implementation plans associated with these priorities.- Support teams from across OH in the preparation of business cases to address resource requirements to deliver on mandate priorities.

Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience- Undergraduate Degree required, preferably in Public Policy, Business, Health


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