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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:
At Ontario Health, your growth and well-being aren’t just supported—they’re celebrated every step of the way. Here, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while shaping a fulfilling and sustainable career. Based on your role, you may receive:
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.
Ontario Health is advancing a connected and digitally enabled health system to improve care delivery across the province. As a Principal Program Manager, you will provide strategic and execution leadership for a high-impact, province-wide program aligned with Ontario Health’s priorities and Digital Excellence in Health (DxH) operating model.
In this role, you will lead the development and execution of program strategy, operating plans, and funding approaches to support successful delivery. You will work closely with senior leaders, government partners, and health system stakeholders to drive alignment, engagement, and outcomes across complex initiatives. This role also emphasizes broad partner enablement, cross-regional communication, and driving adoption and value realization of digital services, ensuring partners feel informed, supported, and equipped to support program objectives.
This is a unique opportunity to influence system-wide change, enable digital health transformation, and contribute to improving access, quality, and experiences for patients and providers across Ontario.
Here is what you would be doing:
Lead the development and execution of program strategy, including business plans, operating models, and funding proposals
Provide thought leadership to drive program direction and ensure alignment with Ontario Health’s strategic priorities
Engage and collaborate with senior stakeholders across Ontario Health, Ministry partners, and the broader health system
Lead change management initiatives, including the development of frameworks and practices to support adoption and behavioural change
Drive province-wide program outcomes, ensuring stakeholders are informed, engaged, and supported in delivering initiatives
Establish performance measurement approaches to evaluate program success and outcomes
Provide strategic advice and client service to internal teams and external partners, including government stakeholders
Coach and influence executives, program stakeholders, and partners to support effective program execution
Build strong, collaborative relationships to align multiple stakeholders and drive consensus
Lead complex decision-making with significant organizational impact, ensuring sustainable, long-term outcomes
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, in Business, Health Studies, Public Administration or related field, or equivalent experience
Project Management, or related professional designation as asset
10+ years of project and/or program management experience in the healthcare sector, managing complex, large-scale, matrixed, high-profile programs
Broad experience overseeing large, complex initiatives at the intersection of health and technology
Comprehensive understanding of Ontario’s healthcare system, provincial strategy, and healthcare environment
Experience in health system planning and performance evaluation
Understanding of the digital health landscape in Ontario is an asset
Strong knowledge of Project Management LifeCycle and Software Development LifeCycle, including Agile/Scrum methodologies
Knowledge and skills
Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills in complex, high-pressure environments
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively
Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with government, healthcare leaders, and key stakeholders
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and change management skills, with the ability to work independently
Ability to lead effective meetings and drive productive outcomes
Strategic mindset with a strong systems-level perspective
Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
High emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and diverse perspectives
Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to large and varied audiences
Ability to remain composed and effective under pressure
Strong political acuity and ability to navigate government environments
Advanced proficiency in computer applications, including project management tools, MS Office, and collaboration platforms
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Location: Toronto, Ontario
Employment Type:
Permanent Full time
Contract Length:
N/A
Salary Band:
Band 8
External Application Deadline Date:
July 2, 2026
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
Ontario Health is a government agency that is responsible for ensuring Ontarians receive high-quality health care services where and when they need them.
We believe in patient-centred care and in health equity. And we believe in learning from the many diverse communities that make up Ontario, so we can reflect those learnings in everything we do.
Our highly skilled team comes from across the province and collectively applies world class experience, knowledge and expertise to support health care professionals and to benefit all Ontarians.
