Are you a strategic procurement leader with a proven record of driving organizational effectiveness, operational efficiency and high-performance results? Do you have experience planning, directing, and organizing purchasing functions and contractual agreements that deliver value and support business objectives? Are you passionate about exceptional health care and driven by a desire to help others?

If so, take a look at this rewarding career prospect working alongside a supportive and collaborative team of over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals. ​​​We are amid a momentous time for health care in Ontario as we move to a more connected health care system through the Ontario Health Teams model of care.

Ontario Health at Home is looking for is looking for an experienced leader in corporate procurement and contracts with in-depth knowledge of the Ontario Public Service (OPS) Procurement Directive, experience managing contracts of substantial scope, and expertise in procurement leading practices.

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, this position is accountable for the strategic leadership and management of all aspects of the Corporate Procurement portfolio for Ontario Health atHome. The Director, Corporate Procurement and Contracts applies a provincial focus to plan, direct and organize the procurement functions and ensure efficient, effective and quality services are provided. This position is also accountable for developing and maintaining a central provincial repository for Ontario Health atHome legal and contractual agreements.

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​

- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​
- Valuable development opportunities​
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
- Salary: $142,777 to $170,483
- Flexible work location - can be located at any Ontario Health atHome office, space permitting​

What will you do?





- Ensure service quality and appropriate expenditure of public funds through implementation of effective procurement processes in compliance with Ontario Public Service (OPS) Procurement Directive and applicable Trade Agreements
- As the primary business liaison with functional owners, create synergies with regard to a provincial procurement approach
- Consult internally for contract planning and priority setting to develop annual procurement roadmaps
- Work with internal departments and subject matter experts to identify and define appropriate procurement strategy, preparing RFX which provides an open and fair competitive bidding process aligned with legal/regulatory guidelines
- Manage multiple, large projects involving stakeholders from across the health care sector
- Executes procurement programs with a complex legislative framework, ensuring compliance with procurement directives, government expectations, and best practices regarding the competitive purchase of goods and services in the health care sector
- Manage corporate contract performance in collaboration with local subject matter experts, including monitoring contract compliance and overall impact on budget
- Ensure all staff have an awareness and understanding of the procurement cycle, and provide advice on procurement methods, contract terms and conditions, contract management and post evaluation processes

What must you have?

- A university degree in a related discipline (Business Administration or Health Sciences) or equivalent experience
- 8-10 years of experience in progressively responsible, related positions, including 3-5 years in a management role
- Demonstrated knowledge of contract management/procurement concepts and tools, related legislation, the OPS Procurement Directive and relevant Trade Agreements




- Ability to translate technical contract document language into a format that is easily understood by a lay person
- Expert skills in writing and communicating technical documents and specifications
- Proven leadership and negotiation skills to support contract discussions
- Demonstrated excellent planning and organizing skills to manage a variety of contracts and processes simultaneously
- Strong technical skills; ability to use MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date

What would give you the edge?

- Supply chain certification
- Good knowledge of related budgeting, financial, and monitoring processes
- Understanding of Ontario Health atHome’s stakeholders, organizational framework, and issues and priorities within the health care sector, including their impact on procurement

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

📌 Director, Corporate Procurement & Contracts (Toronto)
🏢 Ontario Health atHome
📍 Toronto