Director, Performance, Accountability and Funding Allocation (Owen Sound)

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage from day one, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible health‑care or wellness spending accounts, plus an inclusive program to support overall well‑being.
• A premium defined‑benefit pension plan for long‑term financial security.
• Competitive vacation entitlement encouraging time to rest and recharge.
• Three personal days and two float days annually, providing added flexibility.
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• A cooperative, values‑driven workplace guided by integrity, care, humility, inspiration, and tenacity.
• Opportunities to participate in Communities of Inclusion fostering belonging, equity, and diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Ontario Health's performance and accountability responsibilities including legislation, regulation, the Ministry‑Ontario Health Integrated Accountability Agreement, the Annual Business Plan, and Service Accountability Agreements.
• Establish, monitor, and evaluate health‑system performance against priorities and targets using data and evidence.
• Negotiate performance plans and targets with health‑service providers, mobilize commitment to shared outcomes, and support accountability for results.
• Advance regional and local health‑system performance by participating in or leading sector‑specific committees and working groups.
• Contribute to policies, procedures, tools, and strategies that strengthen performance management, funding planning, and proactive issue resolution.
• Build trusted relationships with providers, stakeholders, community groups, municipal governments, agencies, and province‑wide programs.
• Collaborate across regions to develop coordinated strategies, goals, and initiatives for consistent, high‑performing delivery.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and management to Performance, Accountability, and Funding Allocation staff in alignment with public‑sector standards and Ontario Health policies.
• Set clear goals, monitor team performance, assign priorities, support development, and conduct performance appraisals.
• Manage hiring, training, and development, performance management, and workforce planning in consultation with Human Resources/Organizational Development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in health administration, health planning, business administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of post‑secondary education and experience.
• Minimum ten years of relevant experience, including five years of experience leading, developing, and supporting teams via projects, programs, and/or people leadership.
• CPA designation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with leaders and staff across Ontario Health, partners, and stakeholders.
• Experience working collaboratively within and across teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of local health issues, priorities, and needs, and recognition of broader health‑care trends.
• Proven facilitation and negotiation skills with multiple stakeholders and service providers.
• Ability to build, enhance, and maintain strategic relationships with community, government, and health‑service partners.
• Effective communication (listening, writing, presenting) with an honest, open, transparent, and straightforward style.
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting performance data, including financial/statistical data and quality indicators.
• Experience in risk management and the capacity to identify and respond quickly to emerging issues and priorities.
• Strong change‑management skills: focus priorities and drive positive change; encourage and hold self and others accountable.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Permanent Full‑time

Contract Length: N/A

Salary Band: Band9

Location: Ontario Health welcomes applications from candidates across Ontario. This role follows an in‑office work model, requiring employees to work from a designated, approved Ontario Health location.

Eligibility

All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

EEO Statement

Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Mi'kmaq, 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 to participate in the recruitment process, please email and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.