Financial Analytics and Funding Policy Consultant

Policy and Advocacy Division

Full-Time Permanent (Hybrid: 2 days/week in office, 3 days/week WFH)

Target Hiring Range: $90,305 to $101,593

Position Profile:

The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) is committed to serving Ontario's hospitals to build a better health system. Through advocacy, learning and engagement, labour relations and improved access to data and analytics, the OHA is enhancing the direct services it provides to members. The OHA supports its members and partners in many ways, particularly in the areas of funding methodologies, quality, integration of care, and defining value.

The OHA is looking for a proactive long-term thinker to provide timely innovative delivery of accurate, high value, and actionable integrated advanced analytics and insights to drive decision making. The Financial Analytics and Funding Policy Consultant is a great listener, and has a communication style, energy and self-confidence to motivate people. The Consultant will be a leader in OHA's research, analysis and policy development related to hospital financial matters.

The Position:

Reporting to the Chief, Health System Planning, Performance & Accountability, the Financial Analytics and Funding Policy Consultant will conduct leading analyses on hospital and health system performance and contribute to OHA's strategic policy development and analysis on hospital funding and financial sustainability.

The Financial Analytics and Funding Policy Consultant will work closely with senior officials from hospitals, government, and other Health Service Providers to influence Ontario's Patient-Based Funding methodologies and is focused on converting detailed data into a compelling story. Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing issues affecting the financial health of hospitals and providing policy advice to OHA and hospital leadership.
• Preparing presentations, policy papers and submissions on hospital funding and financial issues.
• Liaising with Ministry of Health and Ontario Health on hospital funding and financial issues.
• Leading and / or representing OHA on various external committees.
• Conducting methodological reviews of the existing funding approaches, including performing relevant data analyses and literature reviews.
• Liaising closely with OHA's Research and Discovery department to provide evidence-based research and analysis to support OHA's policy and advocacy efforts.
• Communicating with hospital leadership related to funding and financial matters.

Qualifications / Attributes:

The ideal candidate possesses an Undergraduate or Post Graduate degree in a health discipline with experience in hospital funding and demonstrates post-qualifying experience in a health care setting. Hospital experience with a professional accounting designation or equivalent is an asset. Additional qualifications include:

• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, written and verbal communication skills; strong research, analytical and policy skills.
• Proven project management experience.
• Ability to develop robust analytical plans, statistical analysis, key performance indicators, benchmarking, data visualizations, and routine and ad hoc reporting.
• Strong analytical, research skills and experience working with various health care administrative datasets e.g. Ministry - InteliHealth, Ontario Hospital Reporting System (OHRS), Ontario Case Costing (OCC) and the Canadian Institute for Health Administration datasets – DAD, NACRS, CCRS, OMHRS, NRS, IDS, and CIHI Portal for benchmarking purposes.
• Working knowledge of Ministry Reporting and MIS Guidelines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL, and Power BI.
• Demonstrated effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with all levels of staff including physicians, patient service leaders, Ministry Representatives, and various other internal/external client groups.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skill.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in day-to-day work with a focus on quality of work, accuracy and customer service. Highly motivated, self-started who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

The Organization:

The Ontario Hospital Association OHA is a not-for-profit Association. Our purpose is serving Ontario's hospital to build a better health system. At the OHA, our members are at the heart of everything we do. Through advocacy, learning and engagement, labour relations and improved access to data and analytics, the OHA is enhancing the direct services it provides to members.
Interested in helping the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) build a better health system?
We can offer you a fulfilling role, an inspiring and creative place to work, and the chance to change the health care system (for the better) – and oh yeah, have a lot of fun in the process. As you may know, employee engagement is key in the success of any business, and the OHA is proud of our 99 percent employee engagement rate.
Need more proof the OHA is a great place to work? Well, how about this… we've been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada, five times, as well as Best Workplaces in Canada for Women.
In serving Ontario's hospitals to build a better health system, the OHA is a dynamic organization offering innovative education, tools, and practices that enable people to deliver effective, safe and efficient health care. For more information visit www.oha.com.

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

If you're excited about working at the OHA but your past experience doesn't quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

Why Join the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA)?

Join us in serving Ontario's hospitals to build a better health system. As a not-for-profit association, the OHA offers you a fulfilling role supporting our members through advocacy, knowledge translation and member engagement, labour relations, and data and analytics.

An inspiring and creative place to work, the OHA is your opportunity to change the healthcare system for the better, while having a lot of fun. You'll also be welcomed into a supportive and inclusive environment built on our core values of:

Humility – we listen to and respect the view of others
Discovery – we explore new ideas and possibilities
Passion – we bring energy and enthusiasm to what we do

Our Culture

The OHA is committed to fostering a climate that values equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding these values and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and department at the OHA. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from Black individuals and Persons of Colour, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2+ persons, and others who may contribute to the diversity of ideas within our organization. We are committed to the fair assessment of each candidate's abilities, and consider their range of experience, including non-traditional career paths.

Employee engagement is key to the success of any business, and that's why the OHA is proud of our 100% employee engagement rate. We consistently survey staff to ensure we can respond to their needs and engage in meaningful conversations to improve our corporate culture. It's why we've been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada (five times!). Our 2022 Best Places to Work award from Human Resources Director demonstrates our commitment to a culture that upholds diversity, equity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, and compassionate leadership.

As we search for qualified candidates to join our team, their fit with our culture and values are just as important.

Our Perks

Joining the OHA gives you access to a multitude of benefits including:

• The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan where the OHA matches your contributions.
• Fully paid extended health and dental benefits, including travel insurance.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A performance management program that provides an annual performance pay on top of your base salary.
• Coverage up to $1,000 for home office expenses for new staff.
• A Personal Wellness Account with $600 to spend on care and wellness.
• Tuition assistance and professional development support ($2,000 for general education or $5,000 for a master's program).
• Flexible work schedule – work from home 3 days per week, onsite hours (10am to 4pm), and summer hours with alternate Fridays off.
• Start with 3 weeks of vacation which increases based on years of service.
• Extra time off including corporate office closure during the December holiday season, 4 life days and 1 anniversary day.
• Peer-to-peer recognition programs where we celebrate each other's successes.
• Fun staff events and activities to support engagement and team building.

To Apply:

Potential applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter by October 6, 2024. We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to the OHA and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required.

Application Process and Requirements:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. The successful applicant must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (as defined by the Government of Canada) or have a valid vaccination exemption pursuant to the Human Rights Code. Further, they must provide proof of vaccination (or a valid exemption) prior to the start date, provide updated information as necessary, and comply with any ongoing vaccination-related requirements. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.