Pour obtenir une traduction en français de l’offre d’emploi suivante, veuillez envoyer un courriel à careers@ontariohealth.ca. Les demandes seront traitées dans un délai de trois jours ouvrables et la période de dépôt des demandes sera prolongée de trois jours. To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca. Requests will be addressed within three business days, and the application window will be extended by three business days. 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. Ontario Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced Quality Improvement professional to join our Hospital-based Clinical Quality team in the Quality division of the Acute and Hospital-based Care portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to take a system-wide approach to clinical quality issues and help address system barriers that will enable change at the front line. The Senior Specialist, Quality Improvement will work with provincial, regional, and local teams, as well as clinical leaders, to support a variety of quality improvement (QI) initiatives. This role includes supporting the implementation of programs and clinical and quality standards, catalyzing and spreading QI initiatives and best practices, connecting the quality ecosystem, and building capacity and knowledge. Here is what you will be doing: Supports Quality Improvement Programs: Develops, implements, and evaluates strategies to facilitate the large-scale spread of provincial programs designed to promote quality and reduce clinical variation and inequities. Develops dissemination and implementation strategies to support the use of data (such as quality indicators, MyPractice reports, and performance measures), the adoption of evidence (such as quality standards and clinical guidelines), and the use of QI methodology to improve clinical practice and reduce overall variation in care. Supports provincial QI programs in various sectors of the health care system (e.g., acute care, primary care, long-term care, and community care), with a focus on patient engagement, equity, and advancing integrated care. Responsible for developing reports, briefing notes, implementation plans, tools and resources, presentations, webinars, and other dissemination and knowledge translation (KT) materials. Builds Quality Improvement Capacity and Knowledge: Demonstrates subject matter expertise on priority issues, such as integrated care delivery models, public and patient engagement, improving patient and caregiver experiences, coordinated care management, transitions in care, access to care, health care equity, and other clinical priority areas. Leads learning collaboratives and communities of practice to drive improvement in priority areas. Understands how to use health system performance reports and resources for system improvement (Measuring Up, quality standards, Quality Improvement Plans, quality-based procedures, etc.) and completes evidence reviews to support QI initiatives. Develops and shares resources and tools to support uptake and adoption of QI methodologies in the field. Relationship Management: Acts as an Ontario Health ambassador both formally (e.g., working with regional and local stakeholders, at provincial or national events) and informally (e.g., through day-to-day interactions). Establishes trust and builds strong internal and external relationships with partners and key stakeholders to collaborate on initiatives. Remains current on local priorities, emerging issues, and trends. Supports committees and working groups comprised of both internal and external stakeholders. Works collaboratively within the team, across Ontario Health portfolios, including the regions, and with health system partners. Here is what you need to be successful: Education and Experience: An undergraduate degree in relevant discipline; a master’s degree is preferred 5+ years’ experience in health care A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a QI leader with experience in front line facilitation and coaching of interdisciplinary teams; experience engaging clinicians, front line staff, patients, and caregivers in the design and delivery of clinical care Certification and/or advanced knowledge/skills in change management, quality improvement, implementation science, knowledge translation Clinical experiences as a regulated health professional is an asset Knowledge and Skills Excellent knowledge of health care sectors, with experience working on a variety of quality improvement initiatives Strong knowledge front line facilitation and coaching of interdisciplinary teams, and successful use of organizational change strategies Understanding of a range of knowledge exchange methods such as communities of practice, workshops, webinars, and online collaborative spaces Project management and/or strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work effectively in both a team setting and independently Experience with data analysis and data interpretation Completion of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism training Professional, reliable, and detail-orientated Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Virtual Meeting Platforms (MS Teams, Zoom, etc.) #LI-hybrid Location: Ontario Health supports a hybrid work environment and has office locations across the province. We welcome applications from candidates residing anywhere in the province of Ontario. Employment Type: Temporary + (Fixed Term) Full time Contract Length: 17 Month(s) Salary Band: Band 5 External Application Deadline Date: August 25, 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, 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. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match. Ontario Health is the provincial agency responsible for ensuring Ontarians receive high-quality health care services where and when they need them. Since it was established in June 2019, Ontario Health has brought together the strengths of many existing health care organizations to work together to build a better health care system for all Ontarians. Building on the expertise and knowledge of our people, we are committed to applying the best of what we collectively do, and in partnership with others, to transform the health system and improve the quality and delivery of care for patients, families, and health care providers.
