Lead, Palliative Care and Community Care

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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. 

What Ontario Health offers:   

At Ontario Health, your growth and well-being aren’t just supported—they’re celebrated every step of the way. Here, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while shaping a fulfilling and sustainable career. Based on your role, you may receive:

• Comprehensive health coverage from day one, with fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits to support you and your family’s health
• Flexible health care or wellness spending accounts, plus an inclusive program to support your overall well-being
• A premium defined benefit pension plan, ensuring long-term financial security
• Competitive vacation entitlement that encourages time to rest and recharge
• Three personal days and two float days annually, providing added flexibility to support work-life balance, in addition to vacation days
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities designed to help you grow, advance, and thrive in your profession
• A collaborative, values-driven workplace where integrity, care, humility, inspiration, and tenacity shape everything we do
• Opportunities to participate in Communities of Inclusion, fostering belonging, equity, and the sharing of diverse perspectives across our team

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

Join Ontario Health’s Indigenous Health Unit to advance Indigenous-led, self-determined palliative and community care. In partnership with First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous leadership, organizations and communities, the unit supports culturally relevant, equitable and community-informed health services.

Reporting to the Manager, Prevention and Wellness, the Lead will unite Ontario Health portfolios and Regions with Indigenous, health system and government partners. You will guide engagement and program coordination to co-create an Indigenous self-determined palliative model of care with the Provincial Palliative Care Program and Indigenous Palliative Care Clinical Leads.

Here is what you will be doing:

Key Responsibilities

Indigenous-Led Palliative Care Initiatives and Partnerships

• Advance Indigenous-led, self-determined palliative care priorities across Ontario.
• Build trusted relationships with FNIMUI leadership, organizations and communities to shape program priorities and decisions.
• Lead meaningful engagement and co-creation of an Indigenous self-determined palliative model of care, turning community feedback into action.
• Collaborate with Ontario Health, clinical leads and health system partners to strengthen culturally relevant approaches, resources and tools.

• Provide expertise to support the development, review and refinement of culturally relevant resources, frameworks, language and tools that reflect Indigenous perspectives, priorities and self-determination.

• Co-lead the palliative care Collaboration Circle and monitor results to support accountability and continuous improvement.

• Lead program measurement, monitoring and reporting activities, including performance analysis and recommendations to support accountability and continuous improvement.

Leadership, Planning and Project Management

• Lead complex, multi-partner projects from planning through delivery, achieving quality outcomes on time.
• Align diverse partners through strategic leadership, facilitation and relationship management.
• Prepare analyses, briefings, reports and presentations for executive decision-making and program planning.
• Anticipate risks and opportunities, recommend practical strategies and advise leadership on emerging priorities.
• Represent the Indigenous Health Unit on committees, working groups, networks and engagement forums.

Here is what you will need to be successful: 

Education and Experience

• A master’s degree in a health-related field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will also be considered. We recognize and value diverse pathways to professional expertise, including lived experience, Indigenous knowledge, community connections, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Three to five years of experience successfully leading and managing health care projects and/or programs.
• We welcome applications from Indigenous candidates who bring relevant community-based experience, strong relationships with Indigenous communities, and transferable skills aligned with the requirements of the role.
• Experience supporting Indigenous-led approaches to palliative care is an asset.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with diverse partners in a complex, high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong strategic leadership, communication, influencing, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to implement programs and initiatives.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risk while protecting Ontario Health’s reputation.
• Self-directed and detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to conduct literature searches and synthesize findings into clear summaries and briefing materials.
• Strong understanding of the social determinants of health, health equity and Ontario’s health care system, including familiarity with palliative care; palliative care expertise is a significant asset.
• Extensive knowledge of First Nations, Inuit and Métis history, cultures, governance structures and health and socio-economic priorities in Ontario, as well as the federal and provincial government departments responsible for Indigenous issues.

Location: Ontario Health (OH) welcomes applications from candidates across Ontario. Please note that this role follows an in-office work model, requiring employees to work from a designated, approved Ontario Health location.

Ontario Health is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, including Indigenous Peoples and communities across the province of Ontario. We value the perspectives, knowledge and lived experiences Indigenous candidates bring and welcome applicants who can contribute to advancing culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive health system outcomes.

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All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.  

Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.

Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.