Senior Specialist, Negotiations (Project Management Focus)

Ontario Medical Association • Toronto, ON

13d • CA$77,965 - CA$82,835 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Negotiations is responsible for supporting the operations of the Negotiations Task Force, as well as overseeing project management and participating in research and analysis, providing subject matter expertise and to support successful negotiations of physician services agreements. This position plays a key role on a cross-functional team to lead the development and implementation of key organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Masters’ degree in Health Administration, Economics, Business, Political Science or equivalent.
• Four to Five years’ experience in research, committee operations, analysis, and project management.
• Ability to lead projects consisting of cross-functional resources through project plan and implementation in a fast paced environment.
• Applied knowledge and experience in Ontario’s health care sector is ideal.
• Experience in conflict resolution, and knowledge translation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with both internal and external customers/stakeholders.
• Supports the organization’s commitment to respect equity, inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification or formal project management training would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the operations of OMA Negotiations Task Force Meetings and bilateral negotiations, and other meetings, as needed;
• Guiding the project planning process for negotiations including preparation and development of trackers, timelines and critical paths and monitoring of deliverables through project intiation to close out;
• Supporting research and analysis across multiple departments Synthesizing and summarizing large volumes of complex information, and preparing presentations and reports, , briefing documents, and critiques of proposals from groups, members and other stakeholders;
• Ensuring the Negotiations Task Force is informed and understand issues and potential conflicts; and working with committees and/or other physician leaders to identify solutions and resolve problems as they arise
• Monitor emerging trends, policy changes, and system issues affecting physician compensation and practice.
• Developing and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, OMA members, industry colleagues, health care providers, research community representatives, and government officials as part of stakeholder consultations and program scans; and,
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• A work environment whose values are to be respectful, bold, responsive, and transparent in our work and our behaviours
• A fantastic opportunity to grow with the team and help shape the strategic direction of the OMA, its members and the health-care system
• An organization that is committed to the equity, diversity and inclusion principles of humility, accountability, collaboration, courage and integrity
• A commitment to growth and development through paid professional development and continuous in-house learning
• A friendly and flexible hybrid work environment
• Competitive total rewards package including a hiring salary range of $77,965-$82,835 plus pension plan and a bonus program
• Exceptional group benefits package, including a spending account and a robust wellness program
• An organization that has been recognized as a Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for six consecutive years.

What This Job Offers

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