Lead, Data Strategy en Ontario Health

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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.   

• Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day  

• a health care spending or wellness spending account  

• a premium defined benefit pension plan  

• three personal days and two float days annually  

• three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years 

• career development opportunities  

• a collaborative values-based team culture  

• a wellness program 

• a hybrid working model  

• participation in Communities of Inclusion   

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

Trillium Gift of Lift Network, a part of Ontario Health, is responsible for delivering and coordinating organ and tissue donation and transplantation services across the province, as well as for planning, promoting and supporting all health care and allied professionals, advocates and the Ontario public in fulfilling their shared and integrated responsibilities in saving the lives of Ontarians waiting for a life-saving transplant.

The Lead, Data Strategy is responsible for developing a comprehensive data strategy to support Ontario’s transplant system, as well as supporting the dissemination and implementation of provincial initiatives related to data quality, collection, and reporting. In this role, the Lead serves as a subject matter expert, leads both internal and external stakeholder engagement, and provides project management support. Responsibilities include developing project plans and deliverables, allocating resources, monitoring progress, escalating issues as needed, and preparing updates for leadership. To achieve these objectives, the Lead collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders and partners, including clinical and system leaders, as well as teams across Ontario Health and the Trillium Gift of Life Network. Key collaborators include Transplant Services, Clinical Informatics, Data & Solutions Delivery, Research Support Services, Transplant Funding, Transplant Performance Measurement and Evaluation, and various Enterprise Services. The Lead will receive strategic guidance and decision-making support from the Manager and Director. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly pragmatic, deeply knowledgeable about how data enables health system operations and improvements, and skilled at building engagement and consensus around strategy development and implementation.

Here is what you will be doing:

Strategy Development and Implementation

• In collaboration with Manager, leads the development and implementation of a data strategy to support and continuously improve the life-saving operations of Ontario’s transplant system and in alignment with organizational standards and industry best practices

• Provides subject matter expertise in frameworks, methodologies, and tactics used to capture clinical and operational priorities, identify and analyze data gaps and challenges, and assess opportunities and data enablers to support high quality care, provider experience, and efficient system operations

• Acts as the main point of contact and plays a leadership role in content, process, and methods

• Uses collaborative leadership to ensure on-time and on-target delivery of strategy development and implementation of provincial projects and initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement

• Designs and leads individual and group engagement to gather information needed for strategy development, build consensus, and support implementation

• Provides subject matter expertise in engagement strategies, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and working groups, and skillfully applies them to ensure representation and buy-in among stakeholders with limited availability

• Demonstrates leadership and integrity in interactions with internal and external stakeholders

Analysis

• Serves as an expert resource on data synthesis and analysis for stakeholder engagement and strategy development

• Effectively collects and critically analyzes different sources of information including meeting and interview notes, surveys, strategy and operating documents, and relevant literature

• Develops comprehensive data strategy documents and implementation plans and additional communications and supporting materials, such as briefing notes and presentations, aligned with the objectives and needs of the target audience

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

• A master’s degree in health administration, business administration, engineering, data & information management, or a related field of study, or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of overall working experience with at least two (2) years of experience in leading or supporting strategy development, change management, strategic data initiatives, and stakeholder engagements.

• Experience in consulting, technology implementation, or implementing healthcare projects preferred.

• Strong understanding of Ontario’s health care system, data systems and analytics, and the role of data in health system operations and continuous improvements.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of stakeholder engagement methodologies, with demonstrated experience in consultations and strategy development.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to establish positive working relationships and build consensus among diverse stakeholders across various disciplines and technical backgrounds.

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative, anticipate organizational needs, and act independently.

• Capable of working effectively and driving progress in dynamic environments, even when faced with uncertainty or ambiguity.

• Skilled in completing assigned tasks promptly while maintaining high standards of quality.

• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all work.

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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