Lead - Health Workforce Information Integration

Here is what you will be doing:

• Lead large-scale, high-priority projects focused on data acquisition and database development to support strategic health workforce initiatives.

• Procure and coordinate consultants and staff within cross-functional teams to develop timely, high-quality information systems, websites, and databases that support Health Human Resources (HHR) and health system capacity planning.

• Manage the work of an advisor, including onboarding, task delegation, and workload prioritization to ensure efficient project execution.

• Identify and onboard new data assets and information products that support health workforce planning, ensuring compliance with legal, privacy, and security requirements.

• Collaborate with data, IT, and other Ontario Health teams to develop user-friendly data platforms that enable staff to easily access, view, and analyze key information.

• Provide knowledge translation services and create documentation to support business and analytics users in interpreting and applying defined information products.

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to identify relevant data sources, user needs, and data-related processes to strengthen data ecosystem capabilities.

• Work with branch staff and stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements through automation, including the use of AI technologies.

• Monitor and update work plans to meet evolving priorities and objectives, while providing recommendations and escalating risks and mitigation strategies to the Director as necessary.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including clinicians, health administrators, and management, on matters related to data sources, analytics, and information products.

• Contribute to local and enterprise-wide data and analytics communities by sharing knowledge and providing input into the development of governance, protocols, and methodologies.

• Stay current with emerging trends and developments in the HHR field to ensure continuous improvement and innovation in data practices.

• Mentor new analysts and support the onboarding process for new team members to build capacity and maintain knowledge continuity.

• Promote Ontario Health’s values of inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism, and actively foster these principles within the team environment.

• Ensure the quality and integrity of deliverables and provide support to team members in meeting their objectives and timelines.

• Act as backup to the Manager, Health Workforce Data & Analytics during absences or as assigned.

• Perform other assignments and special projects as required to support team and departmental goals.

Here is what you will need to be successful:  

Education and Experience 

• An undergraduate degree (master's degree preferred) in Information Management, Information Technology, Engineering, Health Sciences, Health Administration, or Health Informatics, or equivalent experience is required.

• 5+ years of data related experience or experience in similar capacity.

• 3 years of management experience leading large scale projects and project teams.

• Experience working and leading cross functional teams to develop large scale data/information/research repositories.

• Experience in the organization, visualization and dissemination of large-scale analytics, research, and best practices.

• Experience engaging technical and non-technical audiences to both gather and clearly communicate data and information.

• Data production/operations experience, preferably in the healthcare industry.

• Experience with relational databases, which may include writing SQL queries, SAS, R, Python.

• Experience with SharePoint, Power BI, excel and website design.

• Familiarity with procurement and contracting norms in Ontario and within the Ontario Health IT space, an asset.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of data manipulation, data management, and business intelligence concepts and tools as well as familiarity with health care data standards and methodologies to deliver on objectives or execute activities.

• Knowledge of data architecture, data governance principles, data management, enterprise architecture, data models, processes, and application.

• Knowledge of the relevant data quality processes, frameworks, and methodologies.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage and solicit support from a wide range of external and internal stakeholders in the delivery of the program activities.

• Ability to influence decisions through well-articulated recommendations to key decision makers.

• Demonstrated willingness to onboard data assets and navigate associated legal and privacy requirements.

Location: Ontario

Ontario Health supports a hybrid work environment and has office locations across the province. We welcome applications from candidates residing anywhere in the province of Ontario.

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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 individuals; and people living with disabilities.

Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email [email protected] and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.