Senior Program Consultant

Apply By: Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
1 Temporary up to 12 months with possibility of extension
This is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership and expert advice in the development, negotiation, and management of agreements with a diverse portfolio of health care providers and institutions.
If you have a passion in Ontario's health care system to support high-quality health services across the province, we encourage you to apply
About the job In this job, you will:
Providing leadership and expertise in support of the contract management of province-wide agreements with health care providers, and institutions
Developing and negotiating agreements with health care providers and institutions
Designing and implementing new initiatives, and developing or advising on solutions to complex contract management and program design issues
Participating on internal and external committees with outside agencies
Leading special projects such as the design and implementation of new initiatives within the unit and the coordination of special functions
What you bring to the team Project Management Skills You have:
project planning and project management skills to plan and manage special projects and initiatives
the ability to lead and coordinate complex projects from planning through implementation, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and objectives are achieved
the ability to develop project plans, track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to support successful outcomes
Business Planning and Technical Knowledge You have:
knowledge of business and financial planning to plan, analyze and develop program funding requirements
knowledge of the healthcare industry and healthcare delivery models
knowledge or experience working with specialist contracts to lead the development and negotiation of accountability agreements and contracts
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills You use:
analytical, research and problem-solving skills, to identify and resolve complex issues with contracts
evaluation skills to assess and make recommendations on the effectiveness of existing programs
negotiation skills to understand, interpret and apply complex policies, agreements and legislation
analytical skills to analyze situations and develop innovative solutions
data systems to conduct research and gather information
Communication and Interpersonal Skills You can:
use strong communication skills to create and navigate effective relationships with diverse stakeholders
effectively assess situations requiring diplomacy and tact, while demonstrating political acuity
use written communication skills to develop reports, briefings and correspondence on complex and contentious health care and related matters
use negotiation skills to lead/conduct negotiations with providers and stakeholders
use standard office software to prepare own materials (e.g. reports, briefings, presentations)
Don't meet every qualification? If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
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Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 56 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Toronto Region or 49 Place d'Armes, Kingston, East Region
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