Shape the future of healthcare accountability in Ontario

Ontario's health system is evolving to meet growing patient needs and expectations. The Ministry of Health is seeking a strategic, courageous, highly analytical, and outcomes-focused executive to lead the Physician and Provider Services Division (PPSD), responsible for physician and provider relations, funding and service delivery models, primary care modernization, and strategic negotiations with key health sector partners.

This role presents a unique chance to drive an ambitious, multi-year accountability and transformation agenda that advances system performance, fiscal sustainability, and value for Ontarians. The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of the physician sector, exceptional analytical capability, and a proven track record of translating strategy into action and delivering results in complex, high-stakes environments.

Reporting to the Associate Deputy Minister, the Assistant Deputy Minister will provide executive leadership for the PPSD which leads the Ministry's engagement with physician and provider representatives, including the Ontario Medical Association (OMA), and stakeholders across primary care, midwifery, optometry, dental services, and other provider sectors. The Division is responsible for physician and provider compensation policy and negotiations and provides leadership in accountability, change management, and the implementation of key health system initiatives. PPSD delivers its mandate through four branches: the Physician Relations and Contract Oversight Branch, Primary Health Care Branch, Provider Negotiations Management Branch, and Provider Services Branch.





A career in the Ontario Public Service is driven by a passion for creating a stronger Ontario.

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About the job

Reporting to the Associate Deputy Minister, you will:

- lead and execute strategic direction, policy development, and operational oversight of Ontario's physician and provider services portfolio
- oversee physician and provider compensation policy, negotiations, contract management, and implementation of key agreements
- build and foster trusted relationships across government, the broader health sector, and with physician and provider representatives, including the Ontario Medical Association and other health sector partners
- provide executive leadership for complex, high-profile initiatives while advancing accountability, performance, and effective stewardship of public resources
- provide expert, evidence-informed advice to senior government decision-makers on emerging health system issues, stakeholder relations, fiscal planning, and provider strategies.
- lead and inspire a high-performing team while fostering innovation, inclusion, continuous improvement, and organizational excellence

What you bring to the team

You are an accomplished executive with experience:





- leading large-scale transformation and change initiatives in complex public, healthcare, or broader public sector environments
- creating high-performing, accountable, and inclusive workplace cultures while leading teams through significant change
- driving results in high-profile, politically sensitive environments requiring sound judgment, resilience, and leadership courage
- developing organizational capability while fostering employee engagement and organizational excellence

Strategic Leadership and Accountability

You have proven ability to:

- establish clear strategic direction and align multiple priorities, initiatives, and workstreams toward measurable outcomes
- lead the development and implementation of complex policy, program, and operational initiatives with significant system-wide impact
- use data, evidence, and analytics to inform decision-making and improve organizational and system performance
- advance accountability, governance, and performance frameworks that support effective stewardship of public resources

Health System Leadership and Partnerships

You have experience:

- building trusted relationships and influencing outcomes across complex health system and stakeholder environments
- leading engagement and negotiations with healthcare providers, professional associations, regulatory bodies, and other sector partners
- overseeing physician and provider compensation policy, contract management, accountability mechanisms, and related initiatives
- balancing government priorities, provider interests, fiscal stewardship, and health system objectives to achieve sustainable outcomes

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📌 Assistant Deputy Minister, Physician and Provider Services (Toronto)
🏢 Ontario Public Service Leadership | Leadership dans la fonction publique de l’Ontario
📍 Toronto