Policy Lead
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Apply By: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Policy Lead
Job ID:
238089
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Health
Division:
Hospitals and Capital Division / Hospital Sector Funding, Planning and Performance Branch
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary (up to 12 months with the possibility of extension)
Job code:
7A007 - Policy07
Salary:
$90,930.00 - $132,162.00 Per year
Do you want to help shape how hospitals in Ontario are funded and supported for the future?
The Ministry of Health's Hospital Sector Funding, Planning, and Performance Branch (formerly the Health Sector Models Branch) is looking for a dynamic, strategic leader to join a team responsible for shaping key decisions that influence the future of Ontario's hospital sector. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a long-term vision of a strong, resilient hospital sector through funding, performance, and planning.
About the Branch
The Hospital Sector Funding, Planning, and Performance Branch enhances Ontario's healthcare system by establishing strategic funding, performance, and accountability frameworks for the hospital sector. We lead sector and agency engagement for planning and performance measurement, collaborating with key stakeholders like Ontario Health (OH) and the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA). Our branch provides divisional leadership for strategic planning, performance, and corporate reporting, supporting integration and a cross-program view to ensure cohesive healthcare management and policy implementation.
Why work for the Ontario Public Service
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Collegial and professional work culture
- Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role
About the job
In this role, you will:
- Provide project management and team leadership to policy analysts and advisors
- Review staff methodology, recommendations and conclusions to ensure the production of sound and accurate deliverables
- Lead, plan, and coordinate the work of new and existing legislation, issues, and strategic plans
- Provide leadership in the development of benchmarks and criteria for the monitoring and evaluation of policy initiatives across sectors
- Lead/represent the ministry/province in consultations with other ministries, government jurisdictions, community/advocacy/interest groups to receive input into policy options
- Identify gaps in existing policies/regulations, and evaluate other ministry/jurisdictional proposals, to develop new or revised strategies or policies
- Promote policy, legislative or regulatory changes and negotiates with stakeholders
- Provide information, advice, and policy expertise to senior management, the Minister, Deputy Minister, Assistant Deputy Ministers, on a range of issues and on the implications/impact of proposed policy and programs
- Coordinate and/or prepare complex, politically sensitive, correspondences, briefing notes, contentious issues notes.
What you bring to the team
Policy and program development and analysis:
You have the ability to:
- lead policy and program development, delivery and implementation and understand techniques, decision-making and accountability processes
- interpret and apply policy, procedures and legislation and assess the effectiveness against organizational goals
- effectively analyse information to understand key issues and identify potential solutions
Project management and leadership skills:
You have the ability to:
- lead and plan projects from initial conception through completion
- guide and direct team members and activities, including external consultants while managing competing priorities
- chair/lead project teams and working groups and build consensus
- support change by seeking out innovative ideas and creating strategic solutions
Relationship management, communication and interpersonal skills:
You have the ability to:
- create and manage complex stakeholder relationships
- work collaboratively to resolve issues and negotiate changes and shifts in priorities
- lead facilitated discussions and consultations with stakeholders to ensure a shared understanding and resolve contentious issues
- provide recommendations and prepare reports, submissions, briefing materials and correspondence
- demonstrate sound judgement and political acuity to liaise with senior staff
Technical knowledge:
You have the ability to:
- demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of political, social and economic issues and trends impacting the sector
- risk management principles to develop and assess the impact of proposed options
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
Additional information:
Apply by:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 438 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Work hours:
Schedule 6
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Monday, January 5, 2026
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 short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
How to apply:
-
You must apply online.
-
Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
-
Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
-
Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
-
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
-
If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
Strengthening Ontario, together
Policy Lead
About the role
- Back to search results
Apply By: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Policy Lead
Job ID:
238089
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Health
Division:
Hospitals and Capital Division / Hospital Sector Funding, Planning and Performance Branch
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary (up to 12 months with the possibility of extension)
Job code:
7A007 - Policy07
Salary:
$90,930.00 - $132,162.00 Per year
Do you want to help shape how hospitals in Ontario are funded and supported for the future?
The Ministry of Health's Hospital Sector Funding, Planning, and Performance Branch (formerly the Health Sector Models Branch) is looking for a dynamic, strategic leader to join a team responsible for shaping key decisions that influence the future of Ontario's hospital sector. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a long-term vision of a strong, resilient hospital sector through funding, performance, and planning.
About the Branch
The Hospital Sector Funding, Planning, and Performance Branch enhances Ontario's healthcare system by establishing strategic funding, performance, and accountability frameworks for the hospital sector. We lead sector and agency engagement for planning and performance measurement, collaborating with key stakeholders like Ontario Health (OH) and the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA). Our branch provides divisional leadership for strategic planning, performance, and corporate reporting, supporting integration and a cross-program view to ensure cohesive healthcare management and policy implementation.
Why work for the Ontario Public Service
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Collegial and professional work culture
- Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role
About the job
In this role, you will:
- Provide project management and team leadership to policy analysts and advisors
- Review staff methodology, recommendations and conclusions to ensure the production of sound and accurate deliverables
- Lead, plan, and coordinate the work of new and existing legislation, issues, and strategic plans
- Provide leadership in the development of benchmarks and criteria for the monitoring and evaluation of policy initiatives across sectors
- Lead/represent the ministry/province in consultations with other ministries, government jurisdictions, community/advocacy/interest groups to receive input into policy options
- Identify gaps in existing policies/regulations, and evaluate other ministry/jurisdictional proposals, to develop new or revised strategies or policies
- Promote policy, legislative or regulatory changes and negotiates with stakeholders
- Provide information, advice, and policy expertise to senior management, the Minister, Deputy Minister, Assistant Deputy Ministers, on a range of issues and on the implications/impact of proposed policy and programs
- Coordinate and/or prepare complex, politically sensitive, correspondences, briefing notes, contentious issues notes.
What you bring to the team
Policy and program development and analysis:
You have the ability to:
- lead policy and program development, delivery and implementation and understand techniques, decision-making and accountability processes
- interpret and apply policy, procedures and legislation and assess the effectiveness against organizational goals
- effectively analyse information to understand key issues and identify potential solutions
Project management and leadership skills:
You have the ability to:
- lead and plan projects from initial conception through completion
- guide and direct team members and activities, including external consultants while managing competing priorities
- chair/lead project teams and working groups and build consensus
- support change by seeking out innovative ideas and creating strategic solutions
Relationship management, communication and interpersonal skills:
You have the ability to:
- create and manage complex stakeholder relationships
- work collaboratively to resolve issues and negotiate changes and shifts in priorities
- lead facilitated discussions and consultations with stakeholders to ensure a shared understanding and resolve contentious issues
- provide recommendations and prepare reports, submissions, briefing materials and correspondence
- demonstrate sound judgement and political acuity to liaise with senior staff
Technical knowledge:
You have the ability to:
- demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of political, social and economic issues and trends impacting the sector
- risk management principles to develop and assess the impact of proposed options
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
Additional information:
Apply by:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 438 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Work hours:
Schedule 6
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Monday, January 5, 2026
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 short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
How to apply:
-
You must apply online.
-
Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
-
Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
-
Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
-
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
-
If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
Strengthening Ontario, together