Company Huron Shores Family Health Team

Category Health Care

Posted February 27, 2026

Last updated February 27, 2026

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Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Salary Range: $77,721 – $82,238

Posting Closes: March 6, 2026

Working within the context of a multidisciplinary team, the Quality Decision Support Specialist (QIDSS) will work collaboratively with physicians and allied health care professionals within the partnering Family Health Team’s. This role blends data analytics, change management, quality improvement, leadership, and digital health to enhance patient care delivery within Northeastern Ontario.

The QIDSS will work in close collaboration with the QIDSS Lead for the Family Health Team partnership. The QIDSS Lead will provide strategic guidance, set priorities, manage projects, and support decision-making to build capacity and ensure the success of the QIDSS role.

Duties Quality Improvement & Planning

• Support QIP development and implementation, collaborating with the QIDSS Lead, Executive Directors and primary care teams
• Support QI projects and digital health initiatives like eReferral, online appointment booking systems, and AI Scribes
• Working alongside the QIDSS Lead, facilitate performance improvement targets for service, quality, and operational efficiency
• Support Annual Operating Plan development with program indicators and evaluation methods
• Complete tasks delegated by the QIDSS Lead to advance team and organizational goals Other duties as assigned.

Data Management & Reporting

• Collect, clean, and organize data from the EMR to support quality initiatives
• Develop and maintain EMR tools to enhance data usability and workflow efficiency
• Enhance data integrity, access, and comparability across FHTs
• Develop and distribute user-friendly reports for performance monitoring and evaluation
• Maintain communication with EMR providers and uphold strong documentation protocols
• Complete regular reporting requirements for internal and external use including reports for Ontario Health

Coordination & Collaboration

• Conduct site visits with the QIDSS Lead to assess and support local FHT needs
• Support the QIDSS lead in conducting in-person evaluations of each FHT’s QI needs
• Foster knowledge-sharing across teams and with provincial-level QIDSS colleagues
• Attend quarterly partnership meetings and support the development of shared workplans
• Champion the value of data-driven improvement and patient-centered care within the network
• Work with the QIDSS Lead to expand capacity and scope across the partnership

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Degree
• Experience in health administration and planning, health informatics, information management, business, or health care technology would be an asset
• Understanding of primary care and multidisciplinary team-based approaches to health care delivery;
• Experience in health sector data management, working with electronic medical records and quality improvement initiatives;
• Experience in developing and generating user-friendly reports;
• Essential skills include problem solving, time and project management, interpersonal skills, analytical reasoning and communications;
• Ability to manage multiple demands and interpret and evaluate data;
• Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group training; and,
• Ability to travel by car to remote locations.

Location: Hybrid – Blind River, Thessalon, Richards Landing or in Sault Ste Marie

Worksite: In-person with travel to partner locations

To Apply Interested applicants may submit a resume and cover letter via email to: aspooney@nshn.care by March 6, 2026.

Attention: Alyssa Spooney, Executive Director

Huron Shores Family Health Team

525 Causley Street

Blind River, ON

P0R 1B0

Huron Shores Family Health Team (HSFHT) has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires covered individuals to take part in COVID-19 vaccination programs recommended by Public Health; unless they are approved for a human rights accommodation from HSFHT. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Huron Shores Family Health Team welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Thank you for your interest in this position. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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