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Ontario Health

Public health services administrator

Program Manager - Performance, Accountability & Funding Allocation

Full-TimeUpdated Deadline 11/7/26
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
London, UK+8 moreMore locations: Stratford, ON, Canada | Chatham-Kent, ON, Canada | Sarnia, ON, Canada | Hamilton, ON, Canada | Owen Sound, ON, Canada | Waterloo, ON, Canada | Windsor, ON, Canada | St. Catharines, ON, Canada
In PersonWork location is in Ontario Health's West Region; applicants must be Ontario residents.
Business & StrategyBusiness Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in health administration, business administration, public administration, finance, health sciences, or a related field is required.
  • Five to seven years of progressive experience in health system performance, provider accountability, health system planning, program operations, funding, finance, analytics, project management, or a related health care role is required.
  • Four years of program leadership experience, including setting objectives, coordinating workplans, providing coaching or guidance, and monitoring outcomes, is required.
  • Experience in hospital, community, mental health and addictions, home care, primary care, long-term care, or related health system environments is required, including familiarity with integrated models of care and provider accountability.
  • Experience managing complex operations, multiple concurrent priorities, and sensitive provider or stakeholder issues, and developing and implementing performance measurement, reporting, accountability, or funding processes in the public sector or health care system is required.
  • Knowledge of Ontario's health care system, including relevant provider and program models, Ontario Health Teams, accountability arrangements, and funding mechanisms, is required.
  • Knowledge of performance management, evaluation, quality improvement, financial analysis, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and policy implementation is required.
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize complex operational, financial, and performance information and translate it into recommendations, briefing notes, executive reports, presentations, and decision materials is required.
  • Strong program leadership, judgment, problem-solving, negotiation, issue management, and project management skills are required, including knowledge of project management methods, tools, and templates and the ability to respond quickly to emerging priorities.
  • Relationship management, consultation, facilitation, written communication, and verbal communication skills are required to work effectively across providers, government, and internal teams.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Copilot, is required.
  • Applicants must be residents of Ontario.
Responsibilities
  • Lead performance and accountability management for assigned providers and programs, including obligations, service volumes, access, quality, equity, financial performance, and program requirements.
  • Oversee service accountability agreements, transfer payment arrangements, and related processes from planning and approval through monitoring, issue resolution, and closeout.
  • Lead funding allocation and reallocation analysis, recommendations, documentation, and implementation in alignment with approved authorities, policies, and controls.
  • Monitor provider performance, funding conditions, utilization, settlement requirements, and emerging risks; recommend mitigation strategies and improvement opportunities.
  • Provide timely, concise advice to the Director on provider performance, system pressures, financial stewardship, and sector priorities.
  • Oversee submission, validation, and analysis of provider performance, financial, access, quality, and program reporting.
  • Direct dashboards, scorecards, briefing materials, and executive summaries that highlight trends, risks, variances, and impacts on regional and provincial objectives.
  • Transform complex quantitative and qualitative information into meaningful insights, performance metrics, and practical recommendations.
  • Manage Ministry of Health and Ontario Health information requests, audits, reviews, and assurance activities with accurate, consistent, and timely responses.
  • Build relationships with providers, Ontario Health Teams, and partners to advance transparency, accountability, integration, equitable access, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead or participate in regional and provincial committees, working groups, and improvement initiatives related to performance, accountability, and funding.
  • Develop tools, standard work, governance processes, and escalation frameworks that strengthen consistency, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Provide program leadership, coaching, and subject matter guidance to PAFA colleagues, clarifying priorities, accountabilities, workplans, and outcomes.
  • Coordinate work, information flow, and resources across competing priorities while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and continuity of operations.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable environment that supports learning, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
  • Identify operational risks and capacity pressures, recommend solutions, and perform other duties consistent with the position as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree is an asset.
  • Financial management, funding allocation, or contract management experience is highly preferred.
  • A CPA designation or relevant graduate-level finance training is an asset.
  • Experience working within the Ontario health system and with the Ministry of Health is an asset.
  • Experience with data visualization and reporting tools is an asset.

About the company

Ontario Health is a government health authority responsible for coordinating, funding, and delivering health system services across Ontario. It brought together Health Shared Services Ontario into a single organization to streamline operations and support for health providers across the province. How it works: it plans and funds health services, standardizes administrative functions, and collaborates with hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and other providers to ensure Ontarians receive timely, high-quality care. Differentiation: as a public sector entity, it operates on government funding with a mandate to ensure universal access and system-wide coordination, rather than operating as a private or for-profit competitor. Goal: to ensure Ontarians get quality health care when and where they need it, by improving efficiency, coordination, and equitable access across the province.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Canada

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Ontario launched a provincewide Primary Care Medical Record procurement on July 15, 2026.
  • Ontario Health posted 2024-25 annual reporting by August 2026, signaling operational continuity.
  • Ontario’s Health Innovation Pathway expands procurement channels for Ontario Health-related digital tools.

What critics are saying

  • Ontario Health’s 2026 financial statements show tiny revenues, limiting strategic flexibility.
  • Ontario Health relies on provincial direction; a policy shift can reallocate priorities instantly.
  • Any funding squeeze across Ontario hospitals cascades into Ontario Health service delivery and credibility.

What makes Ontario Health unique

  • Ontario Health is the province’s central health-system operator, created from agency consolidation.
  • Matthew Anderson remained President and CEO through June 2026, preserving continuity.
  • The agency manages hospitals, Ontario Health atHome, cancer, drugs, and patient-ombudsman functions.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Wellness Program
  • Hybrid Work Options

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