Senior Program and Policy Advisor

SENIOR PROGRAM AND POLICY ADVISOR

Reference #: 2024-111

 
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers. 

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

Are you ready to propel your career forward? Join our team as the Senior Program and Policy Advisor. Working in the Office of the CEO, your role will lead, advise, and drive forward the analysis and development of proposals and policies related to Ornge’s business directions, and programs to ensure alignment with Ornge’s strategic objectives, priorities, operational plans and goals. This role works across all departments to support timely decision-making, leads, and contributes to process improvement initiatives.

If you are an effective communicator, have a strong background in policy and programs and are ready to take on meaningful, high impact, rewarding work that drives results for Ontario residents and community, a purposeful career awaits, join #teamOrnge by applying today.  

Key Accountabilities:

• Leads, coordinates, and participates in the development of programs and policies led by the Office of the CEO.
• Applies knowledge of Ornge structure, business planning, policy development and decision-making process to research, analyze and assess issues.
• Supports the Office of the CEO and the operations of the organization.
• Establishes and builds strong internal and external partner relationships through preparation of reports, analyses, recommendations, briefings, and correspondences regarding policy and programs.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the development and implementation of strategic program/policy initiatives.
• Provides advice and expertise to Ornge senior management, the Ministry of Health, and other healthcare agencies/organizations as appropriate.
• Applies extensive knowledge of policy development processes, policy/program analysis, and understanding of Ornge and Ministry of Health strategic directions to develop policy options and outreach strategies.
• Participates in strategic planning and budgeting process, researches and analyzes emerging issues, provides sound policy advice, and makes timely and actionable recommendations.
• Develops work plans, monitors deliverables, and ensures compliance with timelines, quality, and Performance Agreement.
• Plans and leads projects, coordinates team activities, and manages competing priorities.
• Conducts policy and program review, research, and analysis, and assesses the financial, social, and economic/market implications of current/proposed policies and programs.
• Uses quantitative and qualitative analysis and modeling to conduct environment and trends scans, analysis of best practices, and analysis of options and impacts.
• Applies knowledge of risk management principles to develop and assess impact of proposed options for policy/program enhancement and development to avoid negative impact on the delivery of operational policies, standards, protocols, and frameworks.
• Analyzes briefing notes, proposals, and competing interests of partners to develop policy options/solutions, resolve and respond to identified concerns, and promote best practices to ensure consistency and alignment with the strategic direction.
• Provides leadership with ongoing program evaluation, including assessing program impacts and providing ongoing feedback and advice.
• Uses a variety of communication methods to prepare and deliver key information and presentations to a variety of audiences.

Qualifications:

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Public Policy/Administration, Political Science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience in the healthcare sector would be considered an asset.
• 5-6 years of experience in a related program and policy position at the advisory level.

• Experience leading and facilitating policy and legislative development projects and developing policy options/initiatives.
• Experience in preparing funding proposals, reports, analysis, recommendations, briefings, and correspondence.
• Experience in developing legislative, policy and program proposals for senior management, policy committees and partners.
• Research experience, including quantitative and qualitative analysis and modeling.

Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
• Three Paid Personal Days (Pro-Rated for Year 1).
• Accrued vacation time starting at three weeks per year.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• We will be reviewing applications promptly in the New Year, 2025. Interviews will be held during the first few weeks of January 2025.
• All resumes are reviewed by our team and only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at talentacquisition@ornge.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities. 

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.