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Apply By: Thursday, September 17, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Senior Policy Advisor

Job ID:

248057

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Health

Division:

Home & Community Care

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Temporary up to 18 months with possibility of extension

Job code:

6A007 - Policy06

Salary:

$86,379.00 - $127,288.00 Per year

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for improving Ontario's health care system? The Transformation Office in the Home and Community Care Branch is seeking strategic, results-driven professionals to join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of publicly funded health services and improving the delivery of quality care at home.

Want to learn more about this opportunity?

Join us for an information session on Friday September 11 at 12pm - 1230pm where you will have a chance to find out more about the job, the team and the Branch.

Be sure you add this event to your calendar so you don't miss out!

Click here to join the meeting

If you can't make it - no problem. Attendance at the session is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions.

About the job

In this exciting opportunity, you will:

- Lead and contribute to the advancement of Home and Community Care Transformation through innovative, evidence-based health strategy and policy.
- Provide strategic advice and project leadership on key health system transformation initiatives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to improve access to high-quality, integrated care at home across Ontario.

What We're Looking For:

- Strategic, system-level thinkers who can translate complex changes into tangible planning and implementation.
- Critical thinking and communication skills to analyze complex issues and present clear, actionable recommendations.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively to build effective partnerships both internal and external to government.
- In-depth understanding of Ontario's health care system, particularly in home and community care, and government processes.

What you bring to the team

Strategic Policy and Program Knowledge and Skills

You have:

- knowledge of policy legislative processes, and strategic policy development processes
- demonstrated policy, research and analysis experience
- knowledge of program design and evaluation techniques to frame and lead the development, revision, evaluation and communication of policies, standards, regulations and/or legislation
- knowledge of models and mechanisms to enhance system integration/coordination, resource allocation and costing methodologies

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You have:

- demonstrated writing skills and the ability to convey complex ideas in easy and easy-to-understand written products
- demonstrated written presentation skills to synthesize large amounts of complex information
- leadership and teamwork skills to undertake strategic policy and program work and to support policy objectives
- partnership building skills to work cooperatively with all partners to meet mutual goals, identify interests and opportunities for collaboration




- demonstrated political acuity and acumen to communicate with a range of stakeholders
- demonstrated oral presentation and communication skills to conduct consultations and convey ideas to stakeholders

Project Management and Analytical Skills

You can:

- provide project planning and leadership on concurrent policy development projects
- work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
- process and distil information from a range of sources to identify and highlight relevant points.
- conduct environmental scans and analyse a range of factors to provide options and recommendations to decision makers
- assess both qualitative and quantitative information in developing proposals to evaluate the implications, costs, and impact of proposed policy changes

Health System Knowledge

- You have knowledge of health care system trends, and understanding of critical issues and concerns faced by health stakeholders; home and community care knowledge/knowledge of issues facing an aging population is an asset.
- You can ensure policies, programs, regulations and legislation respond to issues within the health system

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. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions




- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
- a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by:

Thursday, September 17, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

- 2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 56 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Policy and Analysis

Posted on:

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Note:

- Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
- 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.
- E-HL-248057/26(2)

How to apply:

- You must apply online.

- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

📌 Senior Policy Advisor (Canada)
🏢 Ministry of Health
📍 Canada