Senior Health Economist

Job summary

Lead and coordinate complex health economic modeling, analyses, research, and evaluations to inform health system innovation, policy development, and planning. Integrate research evidence, advise ministry staff and senior management, and collaborate with ministry teams, Ontario Health, external research partners, and working groups.

Job details

Career opportunities are presented in the language received. Join the Research, Analysis and Evaluation Branch and contribute your senior-level health economics expertise to advance evidence-informed decision-making across Ontario’s health care system. You will conduct and lead complex economic analyses, research, and evaluations to support strategic policy development, health system planning, and initiatives addressing key health challenges facing Ontarians. The Economic Analysis and Evaluation 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. The Senior Health Economist will be responsible for supporting requests for health economic advice and analysis, and will work in partnership with ministry program areas, Ontario Health, and external research partners. In this role, the Senior Health Economist will also support evidence-based health system improvements and the adoption of cost-effective health innovation, including supporting the application of evidence within Health Innovation Pathway. About The Job In this role, you will: lead, conduct, and coordinate health economic modelling, health economics analyses and research in support of strategic health system innovations integrate multiple sources of research information prepare policy papers for, and provide advice to, ministry staff and senior management lead, and participate in, working groups What You Bring To The Team Knowledge of Health Economics and the Ontario Health Care System You Have: expertise in theories, concepts, methods and measures in health economics to act as a leading subject advisor expertise in the development of complex health economic models to support decision-making expertise in acquiring, assessing, adapting and applying health economic research evidence for strategy development, policy development and planning demonstrated knowledge of the health care system to understand current health issues ability to recognize interdependencies in health care organizations and their impact on the system using systems thinking skills You Can: Research and Analytical Skills research, utilize and interpret data and information from a variety of sources understand and present policy issues in different ways using analytical skills evaluate and apply health economics research for strategy and policy development demonstrate project leadership skills to plan and implement project plans use strategic thinking skills to define the project scope and lead team members to successful project completion You Can: Communication and Relationship Management Skills use communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences influence the actions of others and lead colleagues on health economics projects build partnerships and work effectively with stakeholders and in a team environment provide advice in the field of health economics through reports, training materials and briefing papers Computer Skills You can: use computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, to prepare documents conduct research using the Internet and database applications Additional Information Address: 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 438 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region Schedule: 6 Category: Health and Social Services Posted on: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 How To Apply: Please apply online, only, at ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 249022, by Wednesday October 14th, 2026. Please follow the instructions to submit your application. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code. _____

What you’ll do

Lead and coordinate complex health economic modeling, analyses, research, and evaluations to inform health system innovation, policy development, and planning. Integrate research evidence, advise ministry staff and senior management, and collaborate with ministry teams, Ontario Health, external research partners, and working groups.

Requirements

Requires senior-level expertise in health economics, complex economic modeling, research evidence assessment, and knowledge of Ontario’s health care system. Candidates should demonstrate analytical and project leadership, strategic and systems thinking, strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and research databases.

Listed skills

• Évaluation · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Health Economics
• Health Economic Modeling
• Economic Analysis
• Research
• Evaluation
• Policy Development
• Health System Planning
• Evidence Assessment
• Data Analysis
• Project Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Systems Thinking
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Government & Public Sector
• Data & Analytics
• Finance & Accounting

More jobs from Canadian College of Health Leaders - Northwestern Ontario Chapter