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The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) advocates for and supports doctors, seeking to strengthen their leadership role in caring for patients. We continually seek to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario’s health-care system by courageously pursuing best practices, new ideas, solutions, and opportunities to improve.
Job summary
The Regional Manager (RM) is responsible for developing productive relationships with members and raising awareness of OMA issues, products and services; supporting district chairs and branch societies; supporting members in implementing transformative health initiatives; relaying information back from members to the appropriate area of the OMA (e.g. policy, communications, advocacy) for follow-up and action; and supporting members in meetings with elected officials.
This position is part of a high performing field team and works remotely in Northern Ontario including communities in the following districts : Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, Sudbury, Timiskaming and Thunder Bay. Regular in person travel across the region is required.
How you will make a difference
Implementing Health Transformation
- Becoming a subject matter expert on and support members in implementing various initiatives (e.g. Ontario Health Teams)
- Creating and deliver presentations on various initiatives
- Relaying members’ issues to OMA for action and resolution
- Acting as a go-to resource for members and for OMA staff
Selling the OMA
Acting as a subject matter expert regarding OMA products, services, policy positions, etc.; uses this knowledge to help drive member engagement through informing and supporting members on OMA products and servicesCommunicating the voice of membership into OMA activitiesActing as a conduit between OMA and its members, relaying information from the OMA to members and back to the appropriate area within the OMAForming productive relationships with members through outreach and trust; gains an understanding of key member issuesResponding to member inquiries and requests, validate information, provide advice and guidance to resolve issuesKeeping abreast of regional and current issues affecting members through listening to members and liaising internally with appropriate OMA areaAdvocating for OMA Members
Supporting execution of the government relations / advocacy strategySupporting district leadership and others in meeting with MPPsLiaising with the appropriate internal OMA team to prepare for meetingsFunneling information back to OMAEngaging with regional healthcare stakeholders such as hospitalsSupporting District / Branch
Supporting the activities of the OMA Board and District leadershipManaging district and branch society activitiesParticipating in working groups, committees and meetings; facilitate project plans / outcomes, identify issues and items requiring OMA policy or position statements or OMA Board level attention, and assign activities to manage next steps / deliverablesProviding support on the OMA Presidents TourRequirements that are important to us
Undergraduate Degree in Health Science, Political Science or equivalentSix to nine years relevant health care administration and public speaking experiencePolitical acuity; knowledge of Ontario’s health care sectorValid Driver’s License required, some travel within Ontario requiredWhat do we have to offer you?
A work environment whose values are to be respectful, bold, responsive, and transparent in our work and our behavioursA fantastic opportunity to grow with the team and help shape the strategic direction of the OMA, its members and the health-care systemAn organization that is committed to the equity, diversity and inclusion principles of humility, accountability, collaboration, courage and integrityA commitment to growth and development through paid professional development and continuous in-house learningA friendly and flexible hybrid work environmentCompetitive salary and bonus programExceptional group benefits package, including a spending account and a robust wellness programAn organization that has been recognized as a for four consecutive years.As a condition of employment, OMA conducts background checks and reference checks for all open positions.
