Apply By: Friday, August 29, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Team Lead
Job ID:
233158
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Health
Division:
Strategic Partnerships Division / Ontario Health Teams Policy & Operations Branch
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary - 12 months with possibility of extension
Job code:
7A008 - ProgPlanEval07
Salary:
$88,496.00 - $128,625.00 Per year
Lead, Support, and Innovate with Ontario Health Teams!
Are you someone who takes initiative, who works well within a cross-functional team, and who is comfortable stepping in and stepping up to help solve complex policy and operational challenges? Do you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments? Do you have experience coaching others to contribute to shared goals? If so, consider this fantastic leadership opportunity with the Ontario Health Teams (OHT) Policy and Operations Branch in the Ministry of Health's Strategic Partnerships Division!
The OHT Policy and Operations Branch is responsible for the implementation, support, ongoing operations, and policy development for Ontario Health Teams - Ontario's transformational initiative to build a connected health care system centred around patients, families and caregivers. The branch also supports the Minister of Health's Patient and Family Advisory Council.
We are looking for a motivated professional to lead, coordinate and manage the development, assessment and implementation of health care service delivery and payment models that aim to improve quality and population health in Ontario in a sustainable way.
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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.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
Are you someone who takes initiative, who works well within a cross-functional team, and who is comfortable stepping in and stepping up to help solve complex policy and operational challenges? Do you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments? Do you have experience coaching others to contribute to shared goals? If so, consider this fantastic leadership opportunity with the Ontario Health Teams (OHT) Policy and Operations Branch in the Ministry of Health's Strategic Partnerships Division!
The OHT Policy and Operations Branch is responsible for the implementation, support, ongoing operations, and policy development for Ontario Health Teams - Ontario's transformational initiative to build a connected health care system centred around patients, families and caregivers. The branch also supports the Minister of Health's Patient and Family Advisory Council.
We are looking for a motivated professional to lead, coordinate and manage the development, assessment and implementation of health care service delivery and payment models that aim to improve quality and population health in Ontario in a sustainable way.
About the job
In this role, you will:- Provide strategic leadership and oversight on assigned projects and ensure alignment of objectives and recommendations with Ministry's public commitments and senior management direction
- Provide expert advice in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based policies and programs at a system level
- Plan, develop and lead projects from concept to adoption, and establish accountable project management plans
- Provide strategic evidence-based advice, interpretation and options in response to a range of health economic, program, process, outcome and service delivery issues
- Lead the review, development and negotiation of accountability agreements and ensure compliance with terms and conditions
- Prepare, recommend and manage project budgets and estimates, monitor and control expenditures and ensure the authorization of payments within delegated authority
What you bring to the team
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
- You have expertise in managing the needs and complex relationships of health care sector stakeholders, including affected populations
Communication, Relationship Management and Facilitation Skills:
You can:- respond to issues, provide recommendations and prepare reports
- create, lead and present briefings on complex issues
- work collaboratively to resolve issues, negotiate changes and shifts in priorities
- lead consultations with stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and collaborative problem-solving
Project Management and Leadership:
You can:- champion project management approaches, coach staff and provide expert advice to management and clients on performance improvement
- effectively complete project deliverables from initial concept through completion
- support change by seeking out new ideas, developing innovations, conducting risk assessments and creating strategic solutions
Issues Management:
You are able to:- seek out and effectively analyze information to understand key business issues to identify potential solutions that could impact our business
- facilitate resolution of contentious issues working collaboratively with stakeholders and with a view to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Research, Evaluation and Analytical Skills:
You can:- demonstrate sound judgment, sensitivity and a high degree of political acuity implementation
- conduct independent research and analysis according to accepted methods to prepare briefing notes, backgrounders, literature reviews, and environmental scans
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.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
- comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
- base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
- a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
Additional information:
Apply by:
Friday, August 29, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 438 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Work hours:
Schedule 6
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Note:
- Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
- The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
- C-HL-233158/25(2)
How to apply:
- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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