Planner (Central East CUPE)

Ontario Health • Full-time • ON, CA • C$ 35 / hour • 1w ago

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

Reporting to the Director, Health System Strategy and Integration, the Planner is responsible for providing technical planning expertise in the analysis of data and information that assists in determining the local health care system plans and priorities. Conducts planning initiatives and makes recommendations on projects.

Here is what you will be doing:

Supports the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct of OH.
Uses multiple planning approaches, such as needs-based predictive models and community input in order to contribute to the development of the IHSP and other planning documents as required.
Works with staff across the organization to identify appropriate opportunities for integration and coordination initiatives.
Performs high-quality planning, research and analysis of provincial data, community input and other sources in order to identify gaps and provide input into planning priorities.
Remains current with best practices and methodologies in health care planning in order to identify and recommend best planning approach.
Participates in stakeholder consultations and provides analysis of information and data necessary to foster effective discussion.
Provides technical analysis on proposed integration initiatives as they are identified.
Works with internal project leads to gather information on the ongoing status of each project/process and prepares, monitors and maintains internal project schedules deliverables and timelines for OH-led projects and key business initiatives to ensure staff and senior management are appropriately updated and supported.
Collaborates with other planners on work plans and priorities.
Incorporates and utilizes Quality Improvement and evaluation methodologies in all project work.
Works with the project sponsors in monitoring and managing priority projects and preparing roll-up reports to the senior team and Board of Directors. Consolidates final reports, creates final dashboards, reviews and files monthly reports.
Participates in and contributes to provincial and inter-OH planning activities.
Performs report writing as appropriate; including preparation of presentation materials, briefing notes to CEO and VPs.
Performs all other duties as assigned including where supporting Task and Working Groups provides secretariat support to the meeting and the Director

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

Post-secondary education/degree in health administration, health planning, business administration, research. Masters preferred
6 years’ experience in a health care or relevant environment
Previous experience in carrying out technical research, analysis and planning initiatives, preferably in the health care sector
Experience in project administration/management and project management methodology, including use of project management software is an asset
Good knowledge of and proven ability to apply multiple planning and analysis methodologies and make effective recommendations
Knowledge of Quality Improvement and Evaluation methodologies
Understanding of the Ontario health care system and issues
Excellent written communications skills to prepare clear reports and data analysis to support effective decision-making and priority-setting
Excellent oral communications skills to explain complex technical information to superiors, colleagues and stakeholders
Strong teamwork and customer service skills
Ability to resolve conflicts
Proficiency with PC-based hardware/software and inter / intranets

Knowledge and Skills

Internally, communicates with employees throughout the organization to discuss information and problems related to undertaking the priority setting analysis and health planning functions
Externally, communicates directly with various stakeholders to obtain and exchange the information required by the planning group to perform their analytical work, and discuss specific needs, priorities and integration plans and initiatives
Excellent written communication skills to prepare clear reports and analyses of data which will support effective decision-making and priority-setting
Excellent oral communication skills to explain complex technical information to superiors, colleagues and stakeholders
Ability to resolve conflicts related to all aspects of internal and external projects
Ability to analyze and interpret complex planning and project information to deliver a solution which meets business needs
The position provides a critical role in the modeling, sustainable improvement, priority setting, analysis and health planning, and integration
Works closely with the Central East OH Director, HSSIPP and other team members to review and discuss issues and determine priorities
Decisions on specific initiatives and recommended changes to business processes could have a direct financial impact to the organization and affect service delivery to patients
Information and advice given to the Senior Team and CEO, that is not accurate could negatively impact patient service delivery and the financial position of the organization
Decisions regarding data could have significant financial and service delivery implications to the organization
Failure to manage resources and meet deadlines could affect staff morale and the ability of staff to properly meet the needs of the patients
Failure to provide leadership in the management and support of OH initiatives could affect ongoing project funding
Ability to be an ambassador and role model within the community and among OH stakeholders

Department name: Capacity Access and Flow

Number of positions: 1

Salary Range: $35.18/hour

Classification: Central East CUPE

Hours of Work: 35

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Reporting to: Sam Malek

External Application Deadline Date: January 20, 2025

Employment Location: Ontario Health East, (Whitby, Belleville & Ottawa) (currently hybrid; subject to change). All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary

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