Clinical Specialist

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Apply By: Monday, November 9, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Clinical Specialist

Job ID:

249814

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Health

Division:

Hospitals and Capital Division / Health Capital Policy and Planning Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

7A008 - ProgPlanEval07

Salary:

$92,976.00 - $135,136.00 Per year

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Your expertise and knowledge are required in the Health Capital Policy and Planning Branch within the Ministry of Health. You will provide leadership and expertise in clinical and hospital operational management to support critical decision-making regarding the ministry's capital investment functions for health care in Ontario.

Information Session:
We are offering an opportunity for those interested to attend a virtual session to learn more about the branch and the position to be filled.
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Remember to add this event to your calendar
Click here to Register

* This session is optional and has no impact on hiring decisions

About the job

As a Clinical Specialist, you will:
• participate in the review, approval, development and implementation of hospital and other health care capital projects, and the capital components of related ministry strategic and operational programs;
• provide expert advice to senior management and staff in the planning, design, implementation and occupancy of capital projects with respect to clinical and operational management;
• provide recommendations into the development and post-occupancy evaluations and protocols;
• establish and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• participate in consultative processes and teams on the clinical care aspects of capital projects.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are registered with a Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) college.

Health Care Knowledge:

You have:
• Demonstrated knowledge of health care organizations, including hospital and community health service provider operational environments and experience regarding the implications for planning, design, and implementation of capital projects.
• Knowledge of strategic directions and priorities, health legislation, policies, practices, procedures and governance for infrastructure development and renewal planning.

Specialized Knowledge:

• You have specialized knowledge and expertise in the field of hospital and community based clinical management, including health care delivery models and best practices in clinical administration and operational management.

Analytical, Problem-Solving, Research and Policy Development Skills:

You can:
• Assess capital projects and critical care issues to identify and determine impacts, risks, options, and conceptualize/develop strategies.
• Evaluate the clinical impact of capital projects, and develop feasible solutions and recommendations.
• Review all stages of project development and implementation for compliance to guidelines.
• Analyze health care delivery best practices, trends and developments, to advise on health care delivery models and best practices in clinical administration and operational management.
• Provide risk assessment to identify, analyze and advise on complex clinical issues, risks, and impacts associated with hospital capital planning decisions.
• Develop policy recommendations on clinical design and health care delivery models as they relate to capital projects.

Communication, Negotiation, Consultation, Advisory and Relationship Management Skills:

You have:
• Relationship management skills to develop effective working partnerships with diverse internal/external stakeholders including healthcare executives, physicians, architects, planners and clinical staff in relation to clinical care requirements associated planning and design implications.
• Ability to prepare draft policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Ability to develop and make presentations on issues and recommendations to senior management and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively liaise with other branches of the ministry and other ministries.
• Interpersonal and team building skills to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Consultation skills to provide clinical advice, expertise, and consultation throughout the capital planning and development process.
• Negotiation skills to resolve issues and negotiate with hospital clinical and administrative teams on design requirements of capital projects.
• Advisory skills to provide authoritative clinical advice, expertise and recommendations to senior management and project teams on complex clinical matters and issues impacting project planning and implementation.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, graphics and spreadsheet software.

Project Management and Leadership Skills:

You have
• Knowledge of project management methods and techniques, to provide advice and support to capital management teams on the planning and coordination of capital projects.
• Experience leading and participating in working committees mandated to consult, engage and negotiate with stakeholders on the clinical aspects of complex capital projects.

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!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We 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, 438 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Health and Social Services

Posted on:

Monday, October 19, 2026

Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• T-HL-249814/26

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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