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Apply By: Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Senior Program Consultant

Job ID: 248853

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Health

Division:

Blended Models

City:

Kingston, Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary up to 12 months with possibility of extension

Job code:

6A008 - ProgPlanEval06

Salary:

$86,379.00 - $127,288.00 Per year

This is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership and expert advice in the development, negotiation, and management of agreements with a diverse portfolio of health care providers and institutions.

If you have a passion in Ontario's health care system to support high-quality health services across the province, we encourage you to apply!

About the job

In this job, you will:

- Providing leadership and expertise in support of the contract management of province-wide agreements with health care providers, and institutions
- Developing and negotiating agreements with health care providers and institutions
- Designing and implementing current initiatives, and developing or advising on solutions to complex contract management and program design issues
- Participating on internal and external committees with outside agencies
- Leading special projects such as the design and implementation of new initiatives within the unit and the coordination of special functions

What you bring to the team

Project Management Skills

You have:

- project planning and project management skills to plan and manage special projects and initiatives
- the ability to lead and coordinate complex projects from planning through implementation, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and objectives are achieved
- the ability to develop project plans, track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to support successful outcomes

Business Planning and Technical Knowledge

You have:

- knowledge of business and financial planning to plan, analyze and develop program funding requirements
- knowledge of the healthcare industry and healthcare delivery models
- knowledge or experience working with specialist contracts to lead the development and negotiation of accountability agreements and contracts

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

You use:

- analytical, research and problem-solving skills, to identify and resolve complex issues with contracts




- evaluation skills to assess and make recommendations on the effectiveness of existing programs
- negotiation skills to understand, interpret and apply complex policies, agreements and legislation
- analytical skills to analyze situations and develop innovative solutions
- data systems to conduct research and gather information

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You can:

- use strong communication skills to create and navigate effective relationships with diverse stakeholders
- effectively assess situations requiring diplomacy and tact, while demonstrating political acuity
- use written communication skills to develop reports, briefings and correspondence on complex and contentious health care and related matters
- use negotiation skills to lead/conduct negotiations with providers and stakeholders
- use standard office software to prepare own materials (e.g. reports, briefings, presentations)

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

Additional information:

Apply by: Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 56 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Toronto Region or 49 Place d'Armes, Kingston, East Region

Compensation group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Consulting and Planning

Posted on:

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Note:

- E-HL-248853/26

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 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 Program Consultant (Toronto)
🏢 Ministry of Health
📍 Toronto