Lead, Performance, Accountability & Funding Allocation (Toronto - Central)

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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.

The Lead, Performance, Accountability & Funding Allocation is a key regional partner responsible for administering accountability agreements, monitoring Health Service Provider (HSP) performance, supporting funding decisions, and advancing system improvement. Working across Ontario Health, the Ministry, and provider organizations, this role brings together performance management, relationship leadership, risk insight, and data-informed planning to improve equitable outcomes for the Toronto Region.

This is an opportunity for a collaborative health system leader who can translate complex performance, funding, and accountability requirements into practical action with meaningful impact.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Lead performance management and monitoring for assigned Health Service Providers across sectors, including hospitals, community services, long-term care, and primary care.
• Administer and complete accountability agreements, including work-back planning, supporting documentation, contract monitoring, and issue escalation.
• Provide subject matter expertise on performance measurement, funding allocation, health system data, operational risk, and priority health system issues.
• Use data, financial analysis, and stakeholder insight to support funding processes, HSP proposals, volume-funded procedures, reallocations, and Ministry/Ontario Health directed programs.
• Build trusted relationships with HSPs, Ontario Health teams, the Ministry, and regional partners to resolve sensitive issues and advance shared system goals.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve performance, strengthen processes, support health equity, and scale innovative practices across the region.
• Support risk management, audits, auditor general inquiries, capital project review, enterprise risk activities, and regional consistency in performance monitoring and funding allocation.
• Lead and participate in committees, HSP performance meetings, internal planning groups, working groups, and inter-Ontario Health discussions as required.
• Develop clear tools, communications, reference materials, and reporting resources that improve team effectiveness and support informed decision-making.

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree, preferred in Business Administration, Health Administration, Healthcare relevant field or equivalent work experience
• 5-7 years of relevant experience with HSP operational management, performance, and financial analysis
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is a strong asset.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of analytical and interpretation skills that would support recommendations and decision-making.
• Knowledge and experience of the Ontario healthcare system.
• Knowledge of accountability agreements and contract performance management and related issues is considered an asset
• Knowledge of performance management and evaluation techniques in one or more health sectors related to administrative and/or clinical performance
• Ability to translate health system questions into data analyses, and to clearly explain results and limitations of analyses. Ability to simplify complex information.
• Demonstrated experience with financial analysis and resource allocation
• Experience with evaluation methodologies an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of community resources (e.g., services and programs), the roles of health care professionals and of direct care/care coordination models used in community health care organizations
• Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to influence others and facilitate meetings
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective, strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders (liaison role)
• Effective team player and strong ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Solid project management experience and skills including knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and templates (PMP certification is an asset)
• Strong oral and written communication skills to engage effectively with HSPs and other regions as required
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply applications and tools used in data management and statistical analysis
• Excellent organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills to work with HSPs, management team and liaise with colleagues
• Able to use a variety of software programs in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Project)
• Risk assessment and financial acumen
• Understanding and awareness of considerations related to health equity

Number of Positions: 2

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.

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Employment Type:

Permanent Full time

Contract Length:

N/A

Salary Band:

Band 6

External Application Deadline Date:

November 13, 2026

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 [email protected] and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.