Are you passionate about using your research and analytical skills to influence positive changes in health care? The Home and Community Care Branch at the Ministry of Health seeks your expertise to drive insightful policy research and analysis. In this vital role, you will contribute significantly to the development of policies and programs that address the home and community care needs of people of all ages.
The Home and Community Care Branch is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering legislation, regulations, policies, programs, and provincial initiatives directed to meeting the home and community care needs of all Ontarians.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code < http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/ontario-human-rights-code >. Refer to the “How to apply” section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
· Lead, conduct, and participate in policy research and analysis in support of health strategy, policy, standards, regulation and legislation development, and address a range of strategic health system issues in accordance with stewardship principles
· Prepare reports, discussion papers, presentations, briefing notes and correspondence
· Develop and support partnerships with key health system stakeholders
Location: Toronto
How do I qualify?
Policy Expertise and Technical Knowledge
· You have knowledge of policy and legislative processes
· You have knowledge of program development and implementation
· You have experience in using policy and research tools, methods and techniques
Research, Evaluation and Analytical Skills
· You can contribute to the development of innovative programs, implementation plans and standards/guidelines
· You demonstrate sound judgment, sensitivity and a high degree of political acuity
· You can assess the effectiveness of policies/programs against Ministry initiatives and goals
· You can interpret and apply policy, procedures and legislation
Relationship Management and Facilitation Skills
· You have expertise in creating and managing stakeholder relationships
· You can consult and provide appropriate advice on policies, standards and programs to stakeholders
Planning and Organizational Skills
· You can plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
Communication Skills
· You can respond to issues, provide recommendations and prepare reports using standard computer software
· You can create, lead and present research findings to senior management
Salary Range: $66,484 – $92,950 Per Year
Additional Information:
· 1 English Permanent, 56 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Toronto Region
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.
Please apply online, only, by Wednesday, November 15, 2023, by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers, and entering Job ID 206327 in the Job ID search field. Please follow the instructions to submit your application. Faxes are not being accepted at this time.
If you require a disability-related 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. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
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