Manager, MHA CoE

Ontario Health • Toronto, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Ontario Health is seeking a strategic and collaborative Manager to lead complex provincial mental health and addictions programs. This role is ideal for an experienced people leader who can translate strategy into action, manage large-scale operations, build trusted stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous improvement in a high-impact health system environment.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor's or master's degree, major in business administration, health administration, health informatics, information technology, or recognized equivalent
• 8-10 years of overall work experience in a similar capacity is required developing, implementing, and evaluating provincial policy aimed at improving clinical care and outcomes and/or health system design, planning, and performance
• A minimum 4 years of experience leading, developing, and supporting teams through projects, programs, and/or direct people leadership
• Experience in managing large/complex operations and projects, and overseeing day-to-day operational activities
• Experience in engaging and soliciting support from key stakeholders in the delivery of operational/program activities
• Inclusive people leadership
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Relationship builder
• Strong negotiator
• Confident presenter and communicator, both oral and written
• Strategic thinker
• Strong numeracy

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of how the overall Ontario Health strategy and direction impacts the various operational areas an asset
• Clinical experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in shaping operational and program strategy, including multi-year plans and annual business priorities.
• Develop the frameworks, tools, and methodologies needed to deliver complex provincial programs effectively.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery of multiple large and/or complex programs, ensuring priorities, timelines, and outcomes are achieved.
• Monitor workplans, performance measures, budgets, risks, and issues; provide timely reporting and escalate key matters as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve program delivery, propose practical solutions, and lead implementation of agreed-upon changes.
• Support budget oversight across complex operational areas and contribute to responsible financial management.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, allocating work, ensuring quality outputs, and managing performance outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable collaboration, alignment, and support for program objectives.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships where required, including contract negotiations, issue resolution, and agreement oversight.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager