Help Shape Decisions That Influence Health Care Across Ontario. Are you a strategic leader with a passion for shaping health care policy and driving meaningful change? Do you excel in environments that demand innovation, collaboration, and a deep understanding of legislation and regulation? If so, the Ministry of Health invites you to apply for the role of Program Manager within the Provider Services Branch. As a Program Manager , with the Provider Services Branch you will lead a highly skilled team, build relationships with diverse stakeholders, to examine emerging health care issues, develop policies related to insured health services, and works with partners across government and the health sector to inform decisions about how publicly funded health care services are understood, applied, and delivered across Ontario. If you are motivated by meaningful public service, collaborative problem-solving, and the opportunity to contribute to Ontario's evolving health care landscape, we encourage you to apply. The Ontario Public Service: A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by purpose. We're building a stronger Ontario by delivering programs and services that make a real difference in people's lives. If you share this ambition, you'll find a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people we serve and empowers you to lead with confidence. Your leadership will shape policies, programs, and services that improve lives across the province—every day. Thrive in a flexible, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values your well-being and empowers you to bring your whole self to work. You'll receive competitive pay, a defined-benefit pension, and benefits that support your well-being—plus meaningful recognition for your contributions. As a leader,



you'll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible, where everyone feels protected, respected, and able to thrive. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, learning opportunities, and cross-ministry networks that help you grow your impact and connect with peers across the organization. This role works at the intersection of health policy, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery, helping to address complex questions related to insured health services and Ontario's publicly funded health care system. Lead policy interpretation and decision-making on complex health care issues, helping to inform how insured health services are understood and administered across Ontario. Guide the development of policy advice and recommendations that support the interpretation and consistent application of health policy and legislative frameworks related to insured health services across programs and services. Support negotiations and collaborative discussions that influence policies related to publicly funded provider services and insured health care benefits. Provide leadership to a specialized team whose work helps inform decisions affecting patients, health care providers, and Ontario's publicly funded health care system.



The Provider Services Branch establishes and manages fee-for-service physician and provider payment policy and payment schedules, supports physician and provider negotiations, plans and delivers specialized payment programs, and protects patients and taxpayers against inappropriate billings through various accountability programs in accordance with the Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act and the Health Insurance Act. Leading People and Teams : Sets clear expectations, provides direction, and supports a high-performing team in achieving shared goals. Coaching and Development : Provides feedback, creates learning opportunities, and supports employee growth and development. Performance Management : Monitors progress and addresses challenges constructively and fosters accountability and continuous improvement. Policy and Analysis Policy : Applies policy and legislative frameworks to analyze complex health care issues, interpret policy requirements, and develop advice that supports health care programs and services. Research and Analysis : Applies knowledge of Ontario's health care system to understand emerging issues, assess impacts on insured health services, and inform policy and program decisions. Assesses information, risks, and impacts to provide sound recommendations on complex and often sensitive issues. Relationship Management : Builds and maintains productive relationships with partners across government, the healthcare organizations, and related stakeholders to support collaboration, alignment, and shared outcomes on complex policy issues. Stakeholder Engagement : Brings together diverse partners, facilitates discussions, and supports consensus on complex health policy and program issues. Influence and Persuasion : Advances recommendations by navigating

📌 Program Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Ontario Public Service Leadership | Leadership dans la fonction publique de l’Ontario
📍 Toronto