Specialist, Smoking Cessation

Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 weeks 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 with 4 weeks at 2 yrs. 

Career development opportunities

A collaborative values-based team culture

Wellness programs 

A hybrid working model

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The Senior Specialist, Smoking Cessation, is an integral member of the Program Design team and is primarily responsible for assisting the Manager and other team members in delivering on the operational goals for the Smoking Cessation initiative in the Regional Cancer Programs (RCPs) and beyond. The Senior Specialist will work closely with Regional Smoking Cessation Champions (Champions) to drive engagement and quality improvement of the SC programs in the regions. The Senior Specialist will be the first point of contact for the Regional Smoking Cessation Champions and will lead monthly meetings with the Champions designed to facilitate knowledge sharing and meaningful discussion about challenges and opportunities for program improvement. The Senior Specialist will also support regional performance management processes, such as quarterly performance reviews involving senior leadership.

The Senior Specialist may also work to support new initiatives as opportunities arise. This may include working closely with the Lead, Smoking Cessation on initiatives to expand access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy, implement SC Programs in new sites, improve measurement of smoking cessation outcomes, and deliver on research study goals with external partners.

Here is what you will be doing:

Develop and maintain knowledge of the 14 regional smoking cessation programs, including current state, strengths, challenges, etc.

Act as main point of contact for the Champions. This includes:

Planning the agenda, facilitating/chairing, and overseeing logistics of monthly calls with the Champions, as well as an annual Champions’ Forums held on a particular theme

Addressing questions or concerns from Champions as they arise

Facilitating working groups of smaller subsets of Champions

Working closely with other team members to lead performance management processes with regions; e.g. keeping track of quarterly discussions related to performance indicators, leading mid-year 1:1 touch points with Champions, supporting quarterly performance reviews with regional senior leadership, etc.

Lead overall engagement and project management of initiatives to expand smoking cessation programs beyond Regional Cancer Centres (e.g. diagnostic programs, inpatient units, partner hospitals) 

Act as representative for the program to both internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate

Supports any projects or initiatives assigned by the Manager and acts as back up as required

Develops and presents materials using excellent written, verbal and graphical communications skills

Provide support to OH’s Smoking Cessation Clinical Lead, as needed

As needed, supports engagement of internal and external smoking cessation stakeholders, including Smoking Cessation Advisory Committee, and Smoking Cessation Research and KT committee

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

Undergraduate degree in a related disciplined (health administration, health informatics, public health, information technology, business administration, or recognized equivalent)

Master’s degree is an asset

3-6 years of related work experience, ideally in the area of smoking cessation and/or health system oversight and improvement

Experience supporting projects to address healthcare quality and/or health system supports

Experience supporting project planning in a multi-stakeholder environment, including developing timelines, identifying risks/mitigation strategies, managing multiple deadlines, etc.

Knowledge and Skills  

Knowledge of Ontario’s healthcare system structure, functions, and delivery

Knowledge of smoking cessation is a strong asset

Strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to clearly communicate complicated ideas to different audiences

Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills

Interest and experience in addressing health equity

High attention to detail, organization, and time management skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Highly motivated self-starter, with a desire to make an impact on the health of Ontarians

Team player that contributes to a supportive and positive working environment

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary (12 months)

Salary Band:   5

Location: Toronto, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change). All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Internal Application Deadline Date: April 10, 2024

Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.

We encourage applicants with accessibility needs to notify us if they have any accommodation needs in the application and/or interview process.

Note: As part of the initial recruitment screening process, applicants must confirm that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If applicants are not fully vaccinated, they will be required to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code. Applicants who identify an accommodation need will be required to provide supporting documentation with respect to their need for accommodation when requested by Ontario Health. If no such accommodation is identified, the applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process.

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