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.
Here is what you will be doing
As a Program Manager, you will lead the advancement of digital-first practices across Ontario Health portfolios, regions, and Ontario Health Teams (OHTs). You will champion a citizen-centered, digitally connected healthcare system by embedding innovative tools, processes, and mindsets that support transformation and service excellence.
This role requires strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence change across diverse stakeholder groups, including senior leaders, funders, and external partners.
Here is what you will need to be successful

Key Responsibilities

• Digital Transformation Leadership: Drive the adoption of digital-first practices and tools across teams and portfolios to support Ontario Health’s vision for a connected healthcare system.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, funders, and senior leaders.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Apply conceptual models and change management methodologies to develop actionable strategies and lead program execution.
• Innovation & Process Improvement: Interpret data to identify opportunities for innovation and refine existing processes to enhance service delivery.
• Team Collaboration & Leadership: Provide guidance, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to team members, fostering a culture of collective leadership and continuous improvement.
• Client Service Excellence: Ensure internal and external stakeholders understand and access service options aligned with their evolving needs.
• Change Enablement: Lead and support change initiatives within the program, working collaboratively with peers to implement and sustain improvements.
• Decision-Making & Impact: Make informed decisions with Director-level support that have significant organizational impact and require sophisticated, short- to medium-term solutions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Health Studies, Public Administration, or related field.
• Project Management certification or related designation is an asset.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in healthcare project/program management.
• Proven experience leading medium to large-scale initiatives in hybrid work environments.
• Familiarity with Ontario’s healthcare sector and public service; existing relationships are an asset.
• Expertise in Project Management LifeCycle, Software Development LifeCycle, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify innovative solutions.
• Influential Communication: Skilled in navigating high-risk environments, resolving conflicts, and building consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic Relationship Building: Ability to form and maintain internal and external relationships to support short- and long-term program goals.
• Inclusive Leadership: Capacity to coach, inspire, and collaborate across teams with empathy and cultural sensitivity.
• Delivery Focused: Passionate about achieving program objectives with a strong sense of accountability and adaptability.
• Political Acuity: Understands how to navigate internal dynamics and government partnerships to support strategic outcomes.
• Risk Management: Balances transparency and trust with reputational and liability considerations in decision-making and communication.

Location: Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)
Ontario Health supports a hybrid work environment and has office locations across the province. We welcome applications from candidates residing anywhere in the province of Ontario.

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Employment Type:
Permanent Full time
Contract Length:
N/A
Salary Band:
Band 6
External Application Deadline Date:
September 10, 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.

• Digital Transformation Leadership: Drive the adoption of digital-first practices and tools across teams and portfolios to support Ontario Health’s vision for a connected healthcare system.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, funders, and senior leaders.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Apply conceptual models and change management methodologies to develop actionable strategies and lead program execution.
• Innovation & Process Improvement: Interpret data to identify opportunities for innovation and refine existing processes to enhance service delivery.
• Team Collaboration & Leadership: Provide guidance, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to team members, fostering a culture of collective leadership and continuous improvement.
• Client Service Excellence: Ensure internal and external stakeholders understand and access service options aligned with their evolving needs.
• Change Enablement: Lead and support change initiatives within the program, working collaboratively with peers to implement and sustain improvements.
• Decision-Making & Impact: Make informed decisions with Director-level support that have significant organizational impact and require sophisticated, short- to medium-term solutions