Senior Health Economist

Job summary

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.

What you’ll do

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

Requirements

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 Research and Analytical Skills You can: • 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 Communication and Relationship Management Skills You can: • 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 www.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 www.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.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred