Analyst, Provincial Genetics Program

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:

Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:

• Participation in Communities of Inclusion
• A Wellness programs
• A hybrid working model
• Health care spending account
• Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
• Premium defined benefit pension plan
• A collaborative values-based team culture
• Career development opportunities
• 3 personal days and 2 float days annually
• Individual contributors start at 3 weeks’ vacation with 4 weeks at 2 yrs.

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

As part of the Ministry of Health’s initiative to modernize the health care system, Ontario Health has launched the Provincial Genetics Program (PGP) to ensure the provision of comprehensive, coordinated, evidence based genetic services for Ontarians. For this purpose, the PGP collaborates extensively with other Ontario Health programs such as the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Program, as well as external stakeholders (e.g. clinicians, administrators, etc.) across the province.

The Analyst position is an exciting and dynamic opportunity to support the development and implementation of various PGP initiatives. This role will involve research and analysis to understand the current state of genetic testing as well as to support the development of key performance indicators for system-wide evaluation. The Analyst will also provide project, program, and operational support as required by the PGP.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Work with the Sr. Specialist to analyze data from various data sources to inform the development of evidence-based guidance documents
• Provide support in establishing, mapping, and communicating processes
• Work with the team to develop and evaluate key performance indicators
• Perform other related duties as required
• Facilitate all aspects of projects such as identifying and concisely communicating with relevant stakeholders, minute-taking, driving agendas, and providing input in collaborative settings
• Manage incoming inquiries and triage requests as required. Ensure that matters are handled in a timely, accurate and strictly confidential fashion
• Horizon scanning to identify and appraise emerging genetics technologies and practices
• Coordinate program activities, including working with committees and project teams to monitor tasks, milestones, and expenses.
• Assist in the development and distribution of communication materials including, but not restricted to, letters, briefs, reports, presentations, web-based communication, and emails; facilitate knowledge transfer and exchange
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with key internal and external partners including governance bodies’ members, clinical leads, clinicians, administrative assistants and others
• Assist in the collection and compilation of required information to support the development and tracking of project/program/operational plans as directed.
• Analysis of the current state of Ontario’s clinical/laboratory guidelines/practices for genetic services
• Conduct literature searches, environmental scans and needs assessments, summarizing content in a variety of formats dependent upon audience need

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

• Experience conducting systematic reviews and developing guidelines is an asset
• An undergraduate degree in health administration, health sciences, health services research, public administration or associated field or recognized equivalent; a graduate degree in either Public Health or Health Sciences is an asset
• Experience with healthcare datasets is an asset
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of related work experience

Knowledge and Skills

• An understanding of Ontario’s healthcare system with particular emphasis on genetic testing and/or clinical genetics services is an asset
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently and interact across all levels of an organization
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio and Outlook; experience with Project and/or SharePoint would be an asset
• Ability to prioritize and manage several projects in a cross-functional team environment and to respond quickly based on timelines and project plans
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; responsible and highly motivated
• Proven ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders to establish trust, credibility, and respect
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; including the ability to prepare briefing notes, reports, evidence summaries…etc.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Salary Band: 4

Location: Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)

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; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.

We encourage applicants with accessibility needs to notify us if they have any accommodation needs in the application and/or interview process.

Note: As part of the initial recruitment screening process, applicants must confirm that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If applicants are not fully vaccinated, they will be required to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code. Applicants who identify an accommodation need will be required to provide supporting documentation with respect to their need for accommodation when requested by Ontario Health. If no such accommodation is identified, the applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process.