Strategic Policy, Planning & French Language Services Division

City: Toronto

Job term: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months with the possibility of extension)

Join the Research, Analysis and Evaluation Branch and contribute your senior-level health economics expertise to advance evidence-informed decision-making across Ontario's health care system. You will conduct and lead complex economic analyses, research, and evaluations to support strategic policy development, health system planning, and initiatives addressing key health challenges facing Ontarians.

The Economic Analysis and Evaluation Unit supports both the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Long-Term Care to achieve the government's goal of evidence-based decision making. The Senior Health Economist will be responsible for supporting requests for health economic advice and analysis, and will work in partnership with ministry program areas, Ontario Health, and external research partners. In this role, the Senior Health Economist will also support evidence-based health system improvements and the adoption of cost-effective health innovation, including supporting the application of evidence within Health Innovation Pathway.

About the job
In this role, you will:

lead, conduct, and coordinate health economic modelling, health economics analyses and research in support of strategic health system innovations
integrate multiple sources of research information
prepare policy papers for, and provide advice to, ministry staff and senior management
lead, and participate in, working groups

Knowledge of Health Economics and the Ontario Health Care System
expertise in theories, concepts, methods and measures in health economics to act as a leading subject advisor
expertise in the development of complex health economic models to support decision-making
expertise in acquiring, assessing, adapting and applying health economic research evidence for strategy development, policy development and planning




demonstrated knowledge of the health care system to understand current health issues
ability to recognize interdependencies in health care organizations and their impact on the system using systems thinking skills

Research and Analytical Skills
research, utilize and interpret data and information from a variety of sources
understand and present policy issues in different ways using analytical skills
evaluate and apply health economics research for strategy and policy development
demonstrate project leadership skills to plan and implement project plans
use strategic thinking skills to define the project scope and lead team members to successful project completion

Communication and Relationship Management Skills
use communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences
influence the actions of others and lead colleagues on health economics projects
build partnerships and work effectively with stakeholders and in a team workplace
provide advice in the field of health economics through reports, training materials and briefing papers

Computer Skills
use computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, to prepare documents
conduct research using the Internet and database applications

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
Why work for the Ontario Public Service?
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Collegial and professional work culture
Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
On-the-job training to support your success in the role

Additional information:
1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 438 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.

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.

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