Senior Hospital Sector Funding, Planning and Performance Advisor in Toronto

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 is looking for a dynamic, strategic professional 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.

In this role, you will guide the development and use of funding, planning, and performance approaches to support Ontario's hospital sector now and into the future. You will support the design and implementation of a long-term plan for the hospital sector through grounding decision-making in evidence, shaping supportive policy, and facilitating collaboration with Ministries, partners, and stakeholders.

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 hospitals. 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.

What you bring to the team

• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrable experience working in the healthcare sector. Current knowledge of Ontario's healthcare policy and the health sector landscape. A working understanding of the hospital sector planning, funding, and performance.
• Policy and Strategic Thinking: Plan, design, and implement strategic policies and initiatives. Develop and execute performance frameworks and funding policies. Align strategic planning efforts with organizational goals. Work cross-functionally with staff and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Research, Evaluation and Analytical Skills: Support planning, forecasting, and funding decisions through knowledge of financial and technical data analysis. Build and manage data models and tools to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation. Evaluate programs, policies, and performance to measure impact and recommend improvements. Conduct research and analyze trends to support evidence-based decision‑making in the hospital sector.
• Relationship Management and Facilitation Skills: Sound judgment, sensitivity, and a high degree of political acuity. Expertise in creating and managing complex stakeholder relationships. The ability to work collaboratively to resolve issues, negotiate changes and shifts in priorities. Exceptional project management skills. Strong stakeholder engagement and consultative capabilities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience responding to issues, providing recommendations, and preparing summary reports. Experience creating, leading and presenting briefings on complex issues analysis to senior management.

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.

What we offer

• Make an Impact: Contribute to the improvement of healthcare services across Ontario.
• Forward-Looking: Be part of a team that is focused on future-oriented planning and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within cross-functional teams and engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Professional Growth: Develop your skills in a supportive and challenging environment.