Team Lead - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We require your policy experience and leadership skills to lead high priority policy and program initiatives within Ontario's health care system.

Consider this role in the Research, Analysis and Evaluation Branch where you will play a leadership role in developing and implementing policy frameworks and strategic action plans for the province.

About Us

Research Planning and Management Unit

The Research Planning and Management Unit supports both the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Long-term Care to achieve the government's goal of evidence-based decision-making by (1) Investing in applied health research to continually improve the health system; (2) mobilizing health evidence to reach decision-makers and health system actors; and (3) planning for a strong health research ecosystem in Ontario alongside a variety of partners.

The work of the unit involves supporting operational requirements on an annual basis related to funding planning and delivering strategic projects to expand the capacity and impact of the sector.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

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OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the

OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's

Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?: In this role, you will:

Provide project leadership and management on key files
Lead policy/program analysis options, provide strategic advice, identify issues, trends and provide recommendations
Coach junior staff and project team members
Identify and develop working relationships with key partners and represent the ministry in consultations, negotiations, and working groups
Deliver briefings, presentations and lead communication strategies

How do I qualify?:

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

You have experience in program and policy analysis and development theories, principles, and practices
You have knowledge of policy development/approval processes and procedures
You are familiar with the Ontario health research sector and its institutions

Strategic Leadership and Project Management Skills:

You have effective leadership skills to provide technical direction, leadership, and guidance to staff, and to lead working groups on a project basis
You have strong leadership skills to provide strategic health care system policy expertise and gain support for ministry policy and program initiatives
You have strategic planning skills to anticipate and absorb complex, largescale issues, and to recognize the interdependencies of policy implementation
You have project management skills and the ability to produce highquality results on time through teambased approaches
You are able to be selfdirected, make your own decisions, and to understand the impact of your actions on others

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

You have excellent oral and written communication skills to provide strategic advisory services to executive management, prepare issue notes, position papers, reports, and draft legislation
You have effective advisory and consultation skills to lead work groups and discuss and resolve diverse and competing policy and program related issues
You have effective partnerships building and influencing skills to develop effective partnerships
You have excellent presentation skills to explain program policy positions and promote policy/strategic initiatives

Analytical and Issues Management Skills:

You have prioritization skills to identify and manage a number of concurrent issues
You have research skills to investigate and assess key issues to be addressed
You can evaluate direction, trends, and standards to identify and develop options and recommendations
You can identify emerging issues and their political implications to mitigate or resolve issues

Additional Information:

Address:

1 English Permanent, 438 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
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Schedule:

***- 6
Category:

Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Note:
The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including shortterm assignments. Your