Program Manager (2 Vacancies) (2)

← Back to search results Apply By: Monday, November 9, 2026 11:59 pm EST Program Manager (2 Vacancies) Job ID: 250223 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of Health Division: Physician and Provider Services Division City: Kingston, Toronto Position(s) language: English Job term: 1 Permanent, 1 Temporary Contract/Assignment - 12 Months Job code: M1008A - Prog Planning & Evaluation07 Salary: $97,623.00 - $141,892.00 Per year
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Are you a strategic leader with a passion for shaping health care policy and driving meaningful change? Do you excel in environments that demand innovation, collaboration, and a deep understanding of legislation and regulation? If so, the Ministry of Health invites you to apply for the role of Program Manager within the Provider Services Branch.
As a Program Manager, with the Provider Services Branch you will lead a highly skilled team, build relationships with diverse stakeholders, to examine emerging health care issues, develop policies related to insured health services, and works with partners across government and the health sector to inform decisions about how publicly funded health care services are understood, applied, and delivered across Ontario.
If you are motivated by meaningful public service, collaborative problem-solving, and the opportunity to contribute to Ontario's evolving health care landscape, we encourage you to apply.
The Ontario Public Service: Strengthening Ontario, together.
A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by purpose. We're building a stronger Ontario by delivering programs and services that make a real difference in people's lives. If you share this ambition, you'll find a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people we serve and empowers you to lead with confidence.
Why Your Leadership Belongs Here

• Purpose that drives you: Lead work that matters. Your leadership will shape policies, programs, and services that improve lives across the province—every day.
• A culture that supports you: Thrive in a flexible, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values your well-being and empowers you to bring your whole self to work.
• A career that grows with you: Explore leadership opportunities across ministries and sectors. With access to mentorship, learning, and mobility, your career can evolve here.
• Recognition that reflects your impact: We value the difference you make. You'll receive competitive pay, a defined-benefit pension, and benefits that support your well-being—plus meaningful recognition for your contributions.

About the jobWe believe great leadership starts with high standards and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right, even when it's hard.
As a leader, you'll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible, where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.
You won't be doing it alone. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, learning opportunities, and cross-ministry networks that help you grow your impact and connect with peers across the organization.
This role works at the intersection of health policy, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery, helping to address complex questions related to insured health services and Ontario's publicly funded health care system.
Leadership is about impact, and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:

• Lead policy interpretation and decision-making on complex health care issues, helping to inform how insured health services are understood and administered across Ontario.
• Assess emerging health care issues and trends, working with partners to provide advice and recommendations on complex questions affecting publicly funded health care services.
• Guide the development of policy advice and recommendations that support the interpretation and consistent application of health policy and legislative frameworks related to insured health services across programs and services.
• Support negotiations and collaborative discussions that influence policies related to publicly funded provider services and insured health care benefits.
• Bring together diverse perspectives across government, the health sector, and partner organizations to build consensus and foster coordinated approaches to complex and emerging health care issues.
• Provide leadership to a specialized team whose work helps inform decisions affecting patients, health care providers, and Ontario's publicly funded health care system.

Meet your New Team
The Provider Services Branch establishes and manages fee-for-service physician and provider payment policy and payment schedules, supports physician and provider negotiations, plans and delivers specialized payment programs, and protects patients and taxpayers against inappropriate billings through various accountability programs in accordance with the Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act and the Health Insurance Act.
What you bring to the team
Leadership Skills

• Leading People and Teams: Sets clear expectations, provides direction, and supports a high-performing team in achieving shared goals.
• Coaching and Development: Provides feedback, creates learning opportunities, and supports employee growth and development.
• Performance Management: Monitors progress and addresses challenges constructively and fosters accountability and continuous improvement.

Policy and Analysis

• Policy: Applies policy and legislative frameworks to analyze complex health care issues, interpret policy requirements, and develop advice that supports health care programs and services.
• Research and Analysis: Interprets information from multiple sources, identifies key issues and trends, and develops practical recommendations.
• Health System Knowledge: Applies knowledge of Ontario's health care system to understand emerging issues, assess impacts on insured health services, and inform policy and program decisions.
• Decision Making: Assesses information, risks, and impacts to provide sound recommendations on complex and often sensitive issues.

Stakeholder Relationships and Engagement

• Relationship Management: Builds and maintains productive relationships with partners across government, the healthcare organizations, and related stakeholders to support collaboration, alignment, and shared outcomes on complex policy issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Brings together diverse partners, facilitates discussions, and supports consensus on complex health policy and program issues.
• Influence and Persuasion: Advances recommendations by navigating competing interests and building support for approaches that address complex healthcare issues.

Communication and Problem-Solving

• Communications: Communicates complex policy issues, analysis, and recommendations clearly to support decision-making by diverse audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies practical solutions to complex challenges by balancing policy and program considerations, stakeholder interests, and operational needs.

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!
Think this role could be right for you?
We're here to support you every step of the way. These short videos can help you feel confident and prepared:

• Navigating Our Hiring Process – Get a clear overview of each stage in our structured hiring process so you know what to expect and how to prepare.
• Application Preparation Tips – Learn how to showcase your leadership experience in ways that align with how we evaluate applications during the screening stage.

Take a few minutes to explore these resources. They're designed to set you up for success. How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe 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.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information: Apply by: Monday, November 9, 2026 11:59 pm EST Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 49 Place d'Armes, Kingston, East Region or 56 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Toronto Region
• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 56 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Toronto Region or 49 Place d'Armes, Kingston, East Region

Compensation group: Management Compensation Plan Work hours: Schedule 6 Category: Management and General Posted on: Monday, October 26, 2026

Note:

• T-HL-250223/26(2)

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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