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Join to apply for the Lead, Health Policy role at Ontario Health | Sant Ontario 14 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Lead, Health Policy role at Ontario Health | Sant Ontario Pour obtenir une traduction en franais de loffre demploi suivante, veuillez envoyer un courriel . Les demandes seront traites dans un dlai de trois jours ouvrables et la priode de dpt des demandes sera prolonge de trois jours. To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email . 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. Pour obtenir une traduction en franais de loffre demploi suivante, veuillez envoyer un courriel . Les demandes seront traites dans un dlai de trois jours ouvrables et la priode de dpt des demandes sera prolonge de trois jours. To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email . 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. The Lead, Health Policy is a vital member of the Program Design team, responsible for leading the development, planning, and implementation of evidence-based program policies in ColonCancerCheck Screening and GI Endoscopy Programs. This role supports the clinical and scientific leadership for the programs and is involved in provincial program initiatives involving colon cancer screening and endoscopy. The Lead will develop evidence-based policy, program design, and materials and support change management, implementation and program enhancements. Here is what you will be doing: Monitor, collate, and synthesize information on evidence, trends, and best practices to facilitate planning and decision-making. Develop needs assessments, jurisdictional scans, briefing notes, options analyses, and impact assessments to create program policies and guidance. Prepare reports, briefings, policy papers, briefing/issue notes, and presentations for various audiences. Support clinical and scientific leads and external consultants by developing materials for presentations and obtaining expert input. Work with external vendors to develop products (e.g., modeling, evidence reviews) to inform policy development and program design. Support internal working groups and external provincial and international expert panels and advisory committees involved in policy development, program design, and operations. Develop and present material using excellent written, verbal, and graphical communication skills to express complex concepts effectively to diverse audiences. Deliver excellent tactical and strategic thinking. Approach problems proactively and recommend thorough and practical solutions to complex issues. Provide management and stakeholders with status updates, feedback, and appropriate reporting on projects. Manage multiple projects concurrently. Promote collaboration and teamwork, working for consensus and contributing to team goals. Here Is What You Will Need To Be Successful Education and Experience An undergraduate degree (master''s degree preferred) in public health, health sciences, health administration or a related field is required. Minimum of 5 years of related work experience. Experience formulating policy and working on policy initiatives, assessing impacts and conducting environmental scans and options analyses. Experience synthesizing scientific research. Knowledge of frameworks for evidence review and evaluation and policy development. Knowledge of program evaluation is an asset. An understanding of Ontarios health care system, experience with population and public health approaches and/or cancer screening is an asset. Knowledge and Skills Proven ability to lead and execute complex, high-risk projects within a cross-functional framework. Strong problem-solving skills, delivering thorough, practical solutions to diverse and complex challenges with a proactive mindset. Expertise in prioritizing and managing multiple projects in a cross-functional team, ensuring timely responses aligned with timelines and plans. Comprehensive understanding of project interdependencies and ability to effectively coordinate with key stakeholders. Exceptional writing skills, with experience crafting briefing notes, reports, and policy documents. Strong oral communication skills, including the ability to deliver compelling presentations and confidently address inquiries. Skilled at building and maintaining relationships, fostering collaboration, and achieving consensus among diverse stakeholders. Highly detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and time management skills. Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Ability to perform effectively under pressure, demonstrating sound judgment in complex situations. Comfortable navigating fast-paced, dynamic environments with uncertainty or ambiguity. Location: GTA, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change) Employment Type Permanent Full time Contract Length N/A Salary Band Band 6 External Application Deadline Date July 29, 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, Mtis, 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 and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ontario Health | Sant Ontario by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Health Specialist roles. 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