Information Management Policy Assistant

Like to think about the big picture and ask the question why?
Want to wake up in the morning for something more than just the bottom line?
Up for working on some of healthcare's most complex and challenging problems?
Then consider this dynamic opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial team in the Ontario Ministry of Health working on health care strategy and policy through digital and data-driven innovation.
Data and digital refers to using information and information technology, such as hospital information systems and electronic medical records, as well as innovation platforms and analytics solutions to improve the healthcare system. Technology advances over the last decade open up new uses for information not only to access health information for care, but also big data and artificial intelligence, genomics, population health, precision medicine, and more.
The ministry's Information Management Strategy and Policy Branch leads the development and implementation of data strategy and policy across all sectors of healthcare and plays a key role in designing new health system approaches to data to transform our citizens' experience of healthcare and push the boundaries of health innovation.
Who we are looking for:
The Branch is seeking an Information Management Policy Assistant. We are looking for a mission-driven self-starter with multidisciplinary abilities and creative, lateral thinking skills; a strategic and creative thinker that excels at tackling complex and interesting problems; an excellent collaborator with an ability to adapt, learn quickly and take charge in a dynamic and fluid start-up type environment.
Still not sure? Let's have a chat:
Join us for an information session on Friday, December 8th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm where you will have a chance to find out more about the job, the team and the Branch.
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OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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What can I expect to do in this role?

You will provide comprehensive research and analytical support and coordination for a broad range of health system data strategy and policy initiatives and support stakeholder engagement and communications activities.
In this role you will:
• Provide a range of research support functions including reviewing literature and conducting environmental scans and seeking expert advice from stakeholders and prepare research, analytical reports and presentations to summarize findings
• Participate in the development and implementation of communication strategies and stakeholder engagement and consultation activities
• Review and assess project plans against project milestones, deliverables and budget and provide quality review for all major deliverables of projects
• Develop and maintain program related information resources and assist in the identification of training needs and develop corresponding training materials and sessions

How do I qualify?

Strategic Thinking and Innovation:

You have an awareness of societal, economic and political trends as well as longer-term enterprise business plans, objectives, trends and changes that may impact your work. You seek creative ideas and approaches to your work.

Policy Development, Research & Analysis:

You lead research and analysis work, using a variety of methods and sources including stakeholder consultation, to gather and analyze information and synthesize it for relevant insights to support evidence-informed policy development.

Political Acuity, Relationship Building and Management, Consensus-Building:

You understand formal and informal decision-making processes in complex enterprises. You maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and support bi-directional communication.

Situational Judgement and Decision Making, Issue Management:

You can identify emerging and potentially contentious issues, based on your experience and professional knowledge, before they grow into a crisis. You have strong communication skills.

Leadership and Project Management:

You work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. You are organized and can manage multiple priorities as part of the accomplishment of a project or initiative. You set high standards of performance and hold yourself accountable for results and actions.