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 Renal Network (ORN) Are you passionate about improving health care infrastructure and driving sustainable kidney care across Ontario? Join the Ontario Renal Network’s Infrastructure and Capacity Planning (ICP) portfolio and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of renal services. About the Role As a Senior Specialist, you will lead and support strategic initiatives that ensure Regional Renal Programs have the infrastructure and services needed to deliver high-quality, innovative, and patient-centered dialysis care—both in-facility and at home. You’ll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop impactful products that support decision-making, communication, and change management. Here is what you will be doing: Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement policies and strategies that promote quality, value for money, and innovation in kidney care infrastructure. Planning & Collaboration: Manage the Ontario Renal Network’s Infrastructure Planning Process in partnership with Ontario Health Regions, the Ministry of Health Capital Branch, and Regional Renal Programs. Stakeholder Engagement: Lead engagement sessions and working groups, build consensus, and foster strong relationships with diverse stakeholders including clinicians, administrators, and patient advisors. Project Execution: Translate operational requirements into actionable solutions, monitor implementation, and conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to support program goals. Communication & Reporting: Create high-quality materials such as briefing notes, reports, presentations, and executive summaries to support strategic initiatives. Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Mentor junior staff and facilitate knowledge exchange across teams to strengthen organizational capacity. Here is what you will need to be successful: What You Bring A deep understanding of Ontario’s health care landscape, especially in health infrastructure planning. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and experience producing materials for varied audiences. A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams. Qualifications Education and Experience Required: Undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline (clinical epidemiology, health sciences, health services research, health or business administration) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree is preferred. Required: Minimum three to five years of related experience. Experience in a health care environment is preferred. Proven track record leading/supporting large-scale projects preferably in a health care environment, particularly health infrastructure projects. Experience with project management related to quality improvement and evaluation, including planning and implementation; PMP is an asset. Expertise and experience in data analysis and forecasting and the ability to translate information into a convincing written argument or business case. Experience working with clinical experts, health care administrators and people with lived experience, including ability to facilitate meetings with stakeholders and consensus building. Knowledge and Skills A strong understanding of the Ontario health care landscape, particularly health infrastructure planning; understanding of kidney disease management in Ontario is an asset. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder relationship management skills with demonstrated experience engaging and building relationships and consensus amongst diverse stakeholders. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely articulate key messages that resonate with different stakeholders and audiences, effectively facilitate a group of stakeholders, create and deliver effective presentations, and prepare briefing notes and reports. Ability to define problems, find solutions and provide well-articulated recommendations to the Manager and other key decision makers. Superior attention to detail, organization, and time management skills, with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. Strong critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook; skilled in creating products (e.g. papers, reports, presentations, diagrams) for multiple audiences. Ability to ensure completed work outputs meet key program objectives, and adhere to standards, protocols and guidelines. Attributes Highly productive and motivated, capable of quality output and able to multitask and prioritize assignments to meet timelines and manage competing priorities. Creative and forward thinking, with a desire to learn and take on new opportunities. Self-directed, with enthusiasm, initiative and demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative manner to achieve deadlines. Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and exercise high caliber judgment. Comfortable working in a dynamic fast-paced environment with a degree of uncertainty or ambiguity. Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and be committed to organizational health, culture, and values. #LI-RA1 #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: 15 Month(s) Salary Band: Band 5 External Application Deadline Date: October 9, 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.
