Analyst, Governance & Operational Accountability

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.

• Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day

• a health care 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 Population Health and Prevention (PHP) is part of the mandate of the Prevention and Screening and Ontario Laboratory Medicine Portfolio at Ontario Health. Within PHP, is the Cancer Screening Program which focuses on the delivery of Ontario's four cancer screening programs: the Ontario Breast Screening Program, ColonCancerCheck, the Ontario Cervical Screening Program, and the Ontario Lung Screening Program

The Analyst is an integral member of Cancer Screening Operations and plays a key role in ensuring that the team achieves its objectives in the Ontario Cancer Plan and its commitments to the Ministry of Health. The Analyst reports to the Manager and is responsible for delivering critical elements of the four Cancer Screening programs in Ontario. The Analyst supports the implementation of a suite of projects and initiatives to support program enhancements and improvements though analysis in areas of expertise. As part of this role, the Analyst develops the required processes and tools to implement key activities and deliver on program plans.

The Analyst supports projects and program areas that are large and broad in scope, have complex mandates/objectives, and are related to more than one focused area of expertise. The work associated with this position impacts the success of the program based on the accomplishment of key responsibilities and activities within areas of expertise.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Develop needs assessments, options analyses and impact assessments to inform program changes.

• Support the planning, implementation, and maintenance of quality improvement initiatives.

• Approach problems proactively and recommend thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of complex problems

• Define scope and deliverables for initiatives in coordination with the Manager, Director or Vice President, with a focus on providing input on specific areas of expertise.

• Monitor, collate, and synthesize information and data to articulate trends and inform planning and decision making.

• Develop various products to execute on the program plan, support internal and external communication, reporting and decision-making, including but not limited to tools, templates, briefing notes, reports, executive summaries, status updates and presentations.

• Organize and support both internal and external working groups or governance committees.

• Provide management and stakeholders with relevant updates, feedback and reporting on key initiatives.

• Develop and present material using excellent written, verbal, and graphical communications skills, with ability to express complex concepts effectively.

• Bring well-rounded expertise and help facilitate complex working group discussions across a broad range or disciplines including policy, technical, data and operational expertise.

• Take efficient and prompt action to resolve problems and identifies and escalates program risks to the Manager, Director or Vice President; proposes recommendations to address the issues identified.

• Develop and foster effective working relationships with internal and external partners, including but not limited to health care providers, administrators, private sector vendors, project teams, and committees.

• Support integration with other OH departments on related work and support other initiatives within Population Health and Prevention (PHP), as needed

• Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

• An undergraduate degree in health sciences, health administration or a related field is required

• A master's degree in health sciences, health administration or a related field is preferred

• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience is required; experience in a health-related field is preferred

• Experience working on complex initiatives, assessing impacts, and conducting options analyses

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to analyze and clearly and concisely articulate key messages that resonate with different audiences; effectively prepare written briefings of analysis

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with demonstrated experience engaging and building relationships among diverse stakeholders

• Excellent organization and time management skills, with ability to prioritize and manage several tasks

• Ability to define problems, find solutions and provide well-articulated recommendations to the Manager, Director or Vice President

• Self-directed, with demonstrated initiative and ability to work either independently or collaboratively to achieve deadlines

• Comfortable working in a dynamic fast-paced environment with a degree of uncertainty or ambiguity

• Possess a positive attitude and be committed to organizational health, culture, and values.

Location: Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)

All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

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