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.
Drive Impactful Change in Mental Health and Substance Use Health Planning
Are you an innovative leader passionate about transforming health-care delivery in Ontario's Northwest Region? Ontario Health Northwest is seeking a dynamic Planning and Integration Lead to play a key role in shaping the future of mental health and substance use health services through expert system planning, integration, and stakeholder engagement.
As the Planning and Integration Lead, you will champion the implementation of Ontario Health North West's priorities and initiatives, ensuring meaningful progress on the region's most critical health-care needs. This highly collaborative and regionally focused position is pivotal in supporting stakeholders to successfully plan, execute, and manage a range of impactful projects and programs.
This position is regional in nature, focusing on pertinent needs of the Northwest Region.
Here is what you will be doing:Provide strategic advice and input into the development of health-care system funding plans and manage project plans and budget allocations for planning and integration activities. Identify emerging community health issues and respond using evidence-based planning approaches, including needs-based predictive models and community engagement. Act as a regional lead--working alongside the System Strategy, Planning, Design and Implementation Teams, and the Capacity, Access and Flow Team--to monitor implementation and ongoing quality improvement of health-care planning initiatives. Coordinate and conduct comprehensive analyses of the local health-care system, leveraging provincial data, community feedback, and other sources to identify gaps and establish regional priorities. Promote a culture of high-quality research and planning excellence by providing leadership in developing and advancing methodologies within the health planning profession. Facilitate effective stakeholder consultations, assess the impact of planning recommendations, and build consensus to drive action on critical health issues. Participate in and contribute to provincial planning activities, advocating for the unique needs and perspectives of the Northwest Region. Be at the forefront of driving strategic health system transformation in a region with unique and diverse needs. Work with dedicated teams and passionate stakeholders across community, regional, and provincial levels. Lead and influence high-priority projects that directly improve mental health, substance use health, and overall health system outcomes. Shape future policy and planning directions while advancing the profession of health-care planning in Ontario.

We invite visionary health-care planners and leaders who thrive in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments and have a passion for innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you possess strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to navigate complex planning and integration challenges, we encourage you to join us in making a lasting difference in the Northwest Region.
Join Ontario Health Northwest and help build a brighter, healthier future for our communities.
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and ExperiencePost-secondary education in health administration, health planning, business administration or a related field with Master's level degree preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a health care environment. 6-8 years of related work experience in mental health and substance use health services.

Knowledge and SkillsGood knowledge of and proven ability to apply multiple planning and analysis methodologies and make effective recommendations. Understanding of the current and changing dynamics of the Ontario health-care system and issues. Experience with mental health and substance use health services and policies. Understanding and experience with embedding quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrated financial competence. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with other staff and to liaise with colleagues across Ontario Health and with contacts in the Ministry Must be highly organized and able to thrive in a face paced environment with multiple priorities Uses information to make informed decisions and provides advice; exercises high degree of independence and professional judgment in problem solving Solid written and verbal communication skills. Internally, communicates with colleagues throughout the organization to present, discuss information and problems related to financial management and funding. Externally, communicates directly with various stakeholders to monitor funding allocations and performance. Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism with a solid understanding of financial controls. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills required. Must be highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

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Location
Northwest Region, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)
Number of Positions: 2
Employment Type:
Permanent Full time
Contract Length:
N/A
Salary Band:
Band 6
External Application Deadline Date:
July 16, 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.