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:

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 or wellness 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.
Program Initiatives (PI) is part of the Primary and Community- Based Care portfolio at Ontario Health. Employing a collaborative and cross-programmatic approach, the PI team leads large-scale, complex, cross-programmatic projects to address quality, access, capacity and measurement gaps at the system level, often requiring significant change management. Foundational to the PI work is the development and implementation of new models of care initiatives that focus on identifying opportunities to optimize the use of health human resources, care settings, and technology to re-configure and streamline teams, processes, and structures.
The Analyst, Program Initiatives, will play a key role on a cross-functional team supporting large-scale projects aimed at modernizing cancer screening programs in Ontario. Primarily, the Analyst assists the Manager, Team Leader, or Project Manager in executing Cancer Screening mandates within specific focus areas by delivering essential activities and developing necessary outputs. This role involves designing processes and tools to implement core activities and achieve program goals. The Analyst supports complex, wide-ranging projects that often span multiple areas of expertise. Responsibilities include producing analyses, communications, presentations, and other project deliverables. Success in this role requires exceptional written, graphical, and verbal communication skills, strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Additionally, the Analyst must demonstrate excellent organizational skills to prioritize team requests efficiently.

Here is what you will be doing:Supports the Manager, Team Lead, or Project Manager in organizing and managing project working group meetings and related activities. Develops project deliverables, including project management artifacts such as project charters, detailed project plans, and other control documentation. Defines project scope and deliverables in collaboration with the Manager, Team Leader, or Project Manager. Creates various products to support program and project plans, internal and external communications, reporting, and decision-making. These include tools, templates, briefing notes, communications, presentations, process flows, current state assessments, impact assessments, status updates, and other project materials. Leads the analysis of information to complete project deliverables by researching multiple sources, organizing and facilitating working sessions with key stakeholders to gather data, and coordinating formal reviews and approvals. Identifies project risks and issues, evaluates options for resolution, and recommends courses of action. Monitors adherence to project schedules by tracking and reporting progress, providing forecasts for final delivery timelines, and identifying and resolving schedule risks. May manage multiple project deliverables, processes, and workstreams concurrently. Provides support and coordination for internal and external meetings, including organizing logistics, preparing materials, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-up. Collaborates with staff across Cancer Screening and Ontario Health, including administrative and clinical leadership, on cross-functional projects. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, administrators, patient and family advisors, project teams, and committees. Offers innovative and creative solutions to enhance quality and improve work processes. Develops novel approaches to address business, project, and operational support needs. Performs cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned or requested.

Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) in Health Science, Health Administration, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Certificate in project management (CAPM or PMP) is an asset 3-4 years of related work experience is required Experience conducting analysis in a project or operational setting Experience working on projects is preferred Experience in a health care setting is preferred Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; skilled in creating products (e.g. reports, presentations, paper, diagrams) for multiple audiences Experience in MS Project an asset

Knowledge and SkillsKnowledge of project management methodologies and standards. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Excellent written, verbal, and graphical communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely convey key messages to diverse stakeholders and audiences. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, capable of engaging and building consensus among varied stakeholders. Exceptional problem analysis and definition skills, with the ability to evaluate alternatives and propose recommendations to support decision-making. High attention to detail, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively Highly productive and motivated, capable of quality output and able to multitask and prioritize assignments to meet timelines and manage competing priorities Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and be committed to organizational health, culture, and values

Location: GTA, Ontario
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Employment Type:
Permanent Full time
Contract Length:
N/A
Salary Band:
Band 4
External Application Deadline Date:
October 8, 2025
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, Metis, 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.