Job Description

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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:

• Comprehensive health coverage from day one, with fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits to support you and your family’s health
• Flexible health care or wellness spending accounts, plus an inclusive program to support your overall well-being
• A premium defined benefit pension plan, ensuring long-term financial security
• Competitive vacation entitlement that encourages time to rest and recharge
• Three personal days and two float days annually, providing added flexibility to support work-life balance, in addition to vacation days
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities designed to help you grow, advance, and thrive in your profession
• A collaborative, values-driven workplace where integrity, care, humility, inspiration, and tenacity shape everything we do
• Opportunities to participate in Communities of Inclusion, fostering belonging, equity, and the sharing of diverse perspectives across our team

Want to make a difference in your career?  Consider this opportunity. 

Ontario Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence (MHA CoE) is building a coordinated system of care informed by leading provincial programs. As a key member of the team, you will support the design and implementation of clinical and system strategies, plans, policies, and practical tools. Working with leaders, experts, providers, administrators, and people with lived/living experience, you will help translate evidence and priorities into measurable improvements for people across Ontario.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Plan and deliver projects related to clinical priorities, program design and implementation, system strategy, quality improvement, planning, and performance.
• Engage diverse partners—including clinical experts, health system leaders, providers, professional bodies, and people with lived/living experience—to build alignment and achieve consensus.
• Conduct needs assessments, environmental and jurisdictional scans, literature reviews, surveys, and qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify evidence and best practices.
• Develop clear, high-quality deliverables such as implementation, change management and evaluation tools, briefing notes, reports, presentations, publications, policies, and knowledge-transfer materials.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings and working groups, including research, agendas, logistics, correspondence, presentations, facilitation, and documentation.
• Manage project documentation, stakeholders, risks, issues, and timelines; escalate concerns promptly and keep work moving toward program goals.
• Build subject-matter expertise and trusted relationships while fostering understanding and adoption of plans and policies across the mental health and addictions sector.
• Contribute as a positive, creative, and dependable team member in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree preferred or Undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline (health services research, business/health administration, sciences, clinical epidemiology) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of overall working experience, with healthcare sector experience an asset.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Communities of Practice concept, performance, evaluation, indicator development, and/or performance measurement considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the Ontario health and social services system, project management, best practices in quality improvement and performance management are preferred.
• Experience leading/enabling small to medium-scale strategic projects preferably related to the mental health and addictions field.
• Demonstrated successful project management and change management experience.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative analysis including systematic literature reviews.
• Experience partnering with internal and external stakeholders to advance the quality agendas.
• Demonstrated ability to work, both as a member of a team and independently, using sound judgment
• Experience organizing and coordinating small and large meetings for various stakeholders.
• Considered a trusted colleague and an essential resource in your key areas of accountability for internal team members, external stakeholders, and partners
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, team player
• Excellent interpersonal, decision-making and facilitation skills
• Eagerness to learn about and partner with all regions and departments within the organization to advance the Project objectives
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Excellent communication (written and oral) including developing policies, broad communications, knowledge transfer tools and project materials
• Ability to effectively liaise and work with all positions in the organization
• Proven ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders to establish trust, credibility, and respect
• Enjoy working as part of a team in fast-paced, collaborative environment

Location: Ontario Health (OH) welcomes applications from candidates across Ontario. Please note that this role follows an in-office work model, requiring employees to work from a designated, approved Ontario Health location.

Employment Type:

Permanent Full time

Contract Length:

N/A

Salary Band:

Band 4

External Application Deadline Date:

November 5, 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.