Lead, Data and Digital (Health)

HEALTH SECTOR EXPERTS WANTED - Join Us in Transforming Ontario's Health System!

Are you passionate about making a difference in Ontario's health system? Do you want to play a role in shaping the future of Ontario and inform decisions that will impact the quality of life of Ontarians for generations to come? The Health Data Branch is looking for strategic leads to advance data and information initiatives for the Ontario health system.

Health Data Branch plays a foundational role in data and information management that enables and supports the development and delivery of better programs and services for Ontarians. The branch oversees the central management of the strategic provincial health data assets by guiding how they are accessed, collected, used, safeguarded and shared to support the health system.

The branch oversees the central management of the strategic provincial health data assets which enables the Ministry to design, develop and manage essential programs and services for Ontarians.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Information Management Support Centre Unit manages the intake and fulfilment of data and information requests to support the release of data within or external to the Ministry.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and provide expertise on the design, implementation and sustainment of health data for the health system;
• Lead the development and implementation of strategic data and information projects
• Lead and coordinate strategic responses to inquiries and information requests from partner ministries and other stakeholders on a wide range of complex and sensitive issues;
• Lead the intake and fulfilment of data and information requests to support the release of data within or external to the Ministry.

How do I qualify?

Data and Information Management (Health Knowledge):

• You have knowledge of Ontario health system data (such as: clinical, financial, statistical, administrative);
• You have quantitative analysis experience in the health field and are skilled in developing and using a range of analytic, statistical, and modelling techniques and tools;
• You have an understanding of health policy, clinical practices, and data governance policies;
• You have knowledge of provincial legislation and how it applies to the collection, use and disclosure of health data;
• You have excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills;

Policy, Program and Strategic Leadership

• You have knowledge of policy and program development principles and techniques;
• You can acquire and apply knowledge of accountability structures, risk assessment and management, program evaluation and monitoring processes.

Project Management

• You can lead multi-disciplinary teams;
• You have experience applying project management strategies, principles and methods.

Communication and Stakeholder Relationship Skills

• You have effective stakeholder consultation, client service, relationship-building, and team-building skills;
• You have presentation skills;
• You can prepare correspondence, briefing and planning documents, and various other types of written documentation;
• You have demonstrated political acuity and a well-developed ability to build/maintain partnerships.