Strategic Project Lead

The Physician and Provider Services Division (PPSD) within the MOH is looking for a highly organized and strategic professional with exceptional project management expertise. The successful candidate will lead complex, multi-faceted initiatives from planning through to implementation and evaluation, ensuring alignment with provincial and ministry priorities. The role requires the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver results related to established timelines, budgets, and governance frameworks.

Drawing on strong consultation, analytical, and leadership skills, the incumbent will oversee program development and evaluation, resource and policy planning, stakeholder engagement, and performance measurement. From coordinating multi-year plans and advising internal stakeholders this role demands a results driven project lead who can translate policy and strategy into effective, well-governed programs that deliver measurable outcomes.
This senior position in a high-profile ministry is a great way to take your career to the next level.

About Us

The Physician and Provider Services Division (PPSD) provides oversight and relationship management with the representatives for health service providers such as the Ontario Medical Association (OMA), the Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM), the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO), the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) and interprofessional primary care providers and teams. PPSD is also responsible for physician and Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) provider payment policy, primary care policy, implementation and accountability.

About the job

In this role you will:

• Lead/coordinate projects related to development and approval of provincial policies and related programs
• Develop clear and concise materials to support the planning, tracking and monitoring of project deliverables for the Division
• Monitor, research, and analyze emerging trends and manage potential issues that may stem from them
• Coordinate the preparation of briefing and contentious issues notes
• Build and maintain relationships with program partners and stakeholders

What you bring to the team

Project Management and Leadership Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and the ability to lead large scale project initiatives through all phases of the project
• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance to project teams and working groups
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple concurrent and competing priorities

Policy & Program Development Knowledge and Skills

You have:

• knowledge of policy and program development and approvals, supported by strong research skills to lead policy and program files.
• the ability to provide guidance to program areas when leading/coordinating assignment policy and to evaluate programs for effectiveness and recommend changes
• knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research and analytical techniques to conduct environmental scans and trend analysis
• demonstrated ability to learn the ministry’s strategic direction and applicable legislation

Issues Management

You can:

• identify, analysis and assess a broad range of emerging trends and directions, recommends strategies, option and solutions and ensure that sensitive issues are addressed
• coordinate and prepare issue notes, house book notes and briefing notes, correspondence, reports, presentations and other materials as required.

Stakeholder Relationship Skills & Communication

You have:

• oral and written communications, presentation, and advisory skills to provide policy expertise, explain program/policy positions.
• consultation and consensus building skills to discuss and resolve competing policy and program related issues and negotiate agreements
• relationship management and negotiation skills to build and foster stakeholder relationships and build consensus on priorities, outcomes, and timelines
• knowledge of standard computer applications for preparation of materials, scheduling projects, and conducting research

Don’t meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

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Additional information

Address:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 56 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Understanding the job ad – definitions

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Category: Policy and Analysis

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Remember:

The deadline to apply is Friday, May 29, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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