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.

• 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.

Reporting to the Manager of Integrated Health Systems, the Specialist, Sector Support, Homecare and Community Services provides Home and Community Care subject matter expertise, including advice and recommendations to support implementation of provincial programs and initiatives in alignment with Ontario Health strategic goals. This includes undertaking and interpreting environmental scans and research, collaborating with key internal and external partners, and developing project materials.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Support Program Leads with special projects (e.g. provincial initiatives, process improvement, policy implementation)

• Responsible for the delivering on program/operational mandates within the home and community care sector by executing key activities and developing the required deliverables as directed by the manager or program area leads

• Provide advice and recommendations on the implementation of provincial health care initiatives involving home and community care, including identification of opportunities and potential challenges

• Develop processes and tools to implement key activities and deliver on program plans

• Ensures that work is undertaken in accordance with OH's guiding principles and is aligned with the mission, vision, and other corporate priorities

• Perform cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in a Health discipline, Health or Business Administration or related field required

• Regulated Health Professional in good standing with a regulatory college preferred

• Minimum 5 years direct experience in the home care sector

• Experience with supporting project implementation and/or quality improvement initiatives

• Thorough knowledge of, and experience in, change management principles and methodology

• Proven ability to analyze, evaluate and make recommendations for program implementation

• Experience communicating with internal and external health care leaders

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the Home and Community Care Sector

• Knowledge of project management framework and principles

• Proven ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative team environment

• Strong written communicator i.e. ability to write clearly and concisely with strong proof-reading skills

• Excellent verbal communicator and ability to build strong relationships

• Analytical thinker and problem solver

• Ability to influence others and achieve common goals

• Highly proficient in Microsoft based work environment i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams

• Superior attention to detail, organization and time management skills

• Positive attitude, team player and strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple, changing priorities and tight deadlines

Employment Type: Temporary, Fixed Term (1 year)

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