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Senior Analyst, Program Initiatives

Hybrid
Toronto, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Full medical, dental, vision coverage from day one
Health care or wellness spending account
Defined benefit pension plan

About the role

Pour obtenir une traduction en français de l’offre d’emploi suivante, veuillez envoyer un courriel à careers@ontariohealth.ca. Les demandes seront traitées dans un délai de trois jours ouvrables et la période de dépôt des demandes sera prolongée de trois jours. To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca. 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 Program Initiatives (PI) team at Ontario Health leads large-scale, complex projects aimed at improving the healthcare system. These projects focus on enhancing quality, access, capacity, and measurement, often requiring significant change management. The team develops and implements new models of care to optimize the use of health human resources, care settings, and technology.

Senior Analyst Role: The Senior Analyst plays a significant role in modernizing cancer screening programs in Ontario. This role involves developing complex analyses, communications, and project deliverables. Strong project management experience in a healthcare environment is preferred. The Senior Analyst must have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Here is what you will be doing:

  • Research and Analysis: Maintain detailed knowledge of data to support quality improvement initiatives and performance monitoring.
  • Project Management: Develop and maintain project plans, ensure timely completion of deliverables, and manage project risks.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate knowledge transfer across internal teams and provide coaching to junior team members.
  • Collaboration: Work with staff from across Cancer Screening and Ontario Health on cross-functional projects.
  • Communication: Develop and present materials using excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Problem-Solving: Identify and recommend solutions to complex problems.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Consult and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on project deliverables.

Education And Experience Here is what you will need to be successful:

  • An undergraduate degree in Health Sciences, Health Administration, Health Informatics or related field
  • Master’s degree in in one of the above disciplines is an asset
  • Certificate in project management (CAPM or PMP) is an asset
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, with 3 years in an analyst capacity
  • Experience working on projects is required
  • Experience in a health care setting is strongly preferred
  • Experience conducting analysis in a project or operational setting

Knowledge And Skills

  • Experience with leading complex work packages or workstreams of large-scale projects using project management methodologies and tools
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a hands-on manner
  • Ability to anticipate, prioritize, and effectively respond to issues as they arise
  • Superior ability to analyze and define problems and risks, evaluate alternatives and options, find solutions and mitigation strategies, and make recommendations for action
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent written and communication skills, including the ability to present complex information and facilitate cross-functional working group discussions
  • Strong relationship-building skills, with demonstrated experience engaging and building relationships and consensus among diverse stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organization and time management skills
  • Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work in an environment with competing priorities
  • Willing to take on stretch opportunities like leading a working group on an interim basis
  • Flexible, adaptable and comfortable with some ambiguity in work
  • Strong computer skills, including the MS Office suite; knowledge of MS Project is an asset

Location: Toronto, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)

Employment Type Temporary + (Fixed Term) Full time

Contract Length 15 Month(s)

Salary Band Band 5

External Application Deadline Date September 14, 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, Métis, 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 careers@ontariohealth.ca and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.

About Ontario Health | Santé Ontario

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Ontario Health is a government agency that is responsible for ensuring Ontarians receive high-quality health care services where and when they need them.

We believe in patient-centred care and in health equity. And we believe in learning from the many diverse communities that make up Ontario, so we can reflect those learnings in everything we do.

Our highly skilled team comes from across the province and collectively applies world class experience, knowledge and expertise to support health care professionals and to benefit all Ontarians.