Senior Advisor, Provincial Issues & Emergency Management
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
a health care spending account
a premium defined benefit pension plan
three personal days and two float days annually
three weeks' vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years
career development opportunities
a collaborative values-based team culture
a wellness program
a hybrid working model
participation in Communities of Inclusion
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.
Here is what you will be doing:
As part of the Communications and Engagement Portfolio, the Senior Advisor, Provincial Issues and Emergency Management plays an integral role in coordinating and supporting the provincial management and health systems issues functions within Ontario Health. The role includes planning for health system and seasonal respiratory pressures and the successful development and implementation of projects and initiatives related to managing and responding to planned and emerging disruptions and issues affective the health system.
The incumbent possesses strong leadership and facilitation skills, leads teams, and collaborates across various internal and external stakeholders. The Senior Advisor will have strong communication and relationship management skills and will work with internal and external stakeholders to support and coordinate efforts to address complex, urgent, and evolving emergencies across the health sector.
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Leadership
Plan, organize and participate in internal and external working groups and advisory committees, ensuring tracking of action items and follow-ups
Develop productive partnerships with program areas across Ontario Health and with external stakeholders and organization
Create and contribute to tools and resources based on best practices to identify key issues/risks, execute solutions and address challenges
Support a highly engaged team culture of respect, inclusiveness, learning, support and collaboration.
Project Management
Manage and execute high priority work plans to drive key deliverables forward and steer projects to completion and on time
Track, monitor and communicate project/program progress and deliverables against project plan requirements, KPIs and quality measures
Gather, research and consolidate information/data to provide trends, themes, recommendations and next steps for actions
Support the coordination of the provincial emergency management framework processes and protocols
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with portfolios across the organization to identify interdependencies and ensure alignment with broader strategies to support planning, response, and recovery
Establish and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional teams that foster open communication and meet project and departmental objectives
Act as a facilitator and meaningfully engage stakeholders through a variety of methods- gather input, prepare draft documents, coordinate reviews, and approve materials
Engage external stakeholders including the Ministry of Health as required to advance strategic priorities and planning
Communication
Engage subject matter experts and leaders from across the various Ontario Health portfolios, as well as external stakeholders as required (leading informant interviews and facilitating workshops) to develop and inform strategic options and planning approaches.
Independently and proactively develop high-quality and compelling communication materials (presentations, memos, briefing notes, etc.)
Lead the preparation of presentations, speaking notes, memos and briefing notes for executives, and both internal and external audiences
Education and Experience
An undergraduate degree is required
Masters degree in public health, health studies, health administration, social sciences or a related field preferred
Minimum 7+ years of relevant work experience in issues/emergency management, communications and/or stakeholder engagement
Experience working in a large-scale organization, public sector and/or healthcare experience highly preferred
Experience in managing resources and working across teams to deliver on business plans and strategies
Knowledge and Skills
Experience supporting and managing strategic projects and initiatives within an organization
Strong verbal and written communication skills to present complex concepts clearly and effectively (i.e. ability to connect with diverse audiences)
Detailed-oriented with strong problem solving, critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with demonstrated experience engaging and building relationships and alignment among diverse stakeholders
Knowledge of health system stakeholders and how the health system works in Ontario
Ability to work flexibly, under pressure, as part of a team and independently and manage multiple work streams
Sound judgement, discretion, and decision-making ability
A growth mindset and willingness to learn from others
Sound leadership skills with the ability and experience to work across all levels of the organization
Ability to complete tasks, as assigned, in a timely manner with high-quality results
Commitment to customer service
Proficient within Office365
Bilingualism is an asset
Location: Ontario, Canada (currently hybrid; subject to change)
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Employment Type:
Temporary + (Fixed Term) Full timeContract Length:
12 Month(s)Salary Band:
Band 6External Application Deadline Date:
January 24, 2025All 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.