Specialist, Digital Health

Job Description

<p><p><b>Pour obtenir une traduction en français de l’offre d’emploi suivante, veuillez envoyer un courriel à careers@ontariohealth.ca. Les demandes seront traitées dans un délai de trois jours ouvrables et la période de dépôt des demandes sera prolongée de trois jours.</b></p><p><b>To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca. Requests will be addressed within three business days, and the application window will be extended by three business days.</b></p><p>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.</p>
<h3>What Ontario Health offers</h3>
<p><b>Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:</b></p>
<ul>
<li><p>Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day</p></li>
<li><p>a health care spending or wellness spending account</p></li>
<li><p>a premium defined benefit pension plan</p></li>
<li><p>three personal days and two float days annually</p></li>
<li><p>three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years</p></li>
<li><p>career development opportunities</p></li>
<li><p>a collaborative values-based team culture</p></li>
<li><p>a wellness program</p></li>
<li><p>a hybrid working model</p></li>
<li><p>participation in <b>Communities of Inclusion</b></p></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.</b></p>
<h3>Role overview</h3>
<p>As a Specialist, Digital Health, you will play a pivotal role in shaping, coordinating, and managing projects that redefine healthcare through technology-driven solutions. Reporting to the Director, Digital Health you will serve as a key resource and collaborator within a dynamic team. You’ll play a central part in supporting digital health initiatives, leveraging leading-edge planning and development methodologies. Your work will help implement innovative strategies, drive operational excellence, and support the delivery of transformative projects that matter to stakeholders across the region.</p>
<h3>What you will be doing</h3>
<ul>
<li><p>Coordinate and manage complex planning projects, ensuring smooth implementation and alignment with program objectives.</p></li>
<li><p>Assist in project management, research, engagement, and program evaluation to support the Digital Health team’s success.</p></li>
<li><p>Support the execution of Ontario Health’s regional initiatives, partnering with a range of stakeholders to achieve organizational goals and positive outcomes.</p></li>
<li><p>Provide operational support, consolidate team reports and metrics, and facilitate knowledge exchange activities to boost adoption of new frameworks and solutions.</p></li>
</ul>
<h3>Key responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li><p>Define program/operations scope and deliverables with the Director, Digital Health, contributing subject-matter expertise.</p></li>
<li><p>Implement required frameworks, methodologies, and standards to ensure best-in-class project delivery.</p></li> <li><p>Develop processes, tools, templates, and technology in collaboration with leadership.</p></li>
<li><p>Identify and escalate operational risks, recommending creative and practical solutions.</p></li>
<li><p>Coordinate program processes in compliance with organizational standards.</p></li>
<li><p>Assess progress using standards and metrics, and share insights through focused reporting.</p></li>
<li><p>Maintain accurate, timely program documentation.</p></li>
<li><p>Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to maximize program reach and impact.</p></li>
</ul>
<h3>What you will need to be successful</h3>
<p><b>Education and Experience</b></p>
<ul>
<li><p>Post secondary education (Diploma or Bachelor) in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Digital Health, Information Systems/ Information Technology (IS/IT); or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.</p></li>
<li><p>1-3 years experience working in a healthcare setting or relevant field.</p></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Knowledge and Skills</b></p>
<ul>
<li><p>Broad knowledge of planning/analysis methodologies and ability to make effective recommendations.</p></li>
<li><p>Understanding of Ontario’s healthcare system dynamics and experience with quality improvement initiatives.</p></li>
<li><p>Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills; thrive in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment.</p></li>
<li><p>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel</p></li>
</ul>
<p>Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timmins, Ontario</p>
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<p>Employment Type: Temporary + (Fixed Term) Full time</p>
<p>Contract Length: 5 Month(s)</p>
<p>Salary Band: Band 4</p>
<p>External Application Deadline Date: October 4, 2025</p>
<p><b>All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.</b></p>
<p><b>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.</b></p>
<p><b>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.</b></p></p>
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