Director, Performance, Accountability and Funding Allocation in London

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President, Performance, Accountability and Funding Allocation, the Director, Performance and Accountability will provide strategic leadership to advance performance, service and financial outcomes across Ontario’s health system. Working with health service providers, internal teams and system partners, this role will lead performance monitoring, accountability planning, risk identification and improvement strategies that support high‑quality, equitable care for people across Ontario. This role is regional in nature and pertinent to the needs of Ontario’s West Region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Ontario Health’s performance and accountability responsibilities, including those related to applicable legislation and 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 to identify risks, trends, opportunities and future impacts.
• Negotiate performance plans and targets with health service providers, mobilise commitment to shared outcomes and support accountability for agreed‑upon results.
• Advance regional and local health system performance by participating in and/or leading sector‑specific committees and working groups focused on system improvement.
• Contribute to policies, procedures, tools and strategies that strengthen performance management, funding planning and proactive issue resolution.
• Build trusted relationships with providers and stakeholders, including community and advocacy groups, municipal governments, agencies, province‑wide programs and community organizations.
• Collaborate across regions to develop and implement coordinated strategies, goals and initiatives that support consistent, high‑performing health system delivery.
• Provide leadership, guidance and management to Performance, Accountability and Funding Allocation staff in alignment with public sector standards, ministry directives, Ontario Health policies and accepted business practices.
• Set clear goals, monitor team performance, assign priorities, support development and conduct performance appraisals to help team members achieve their objectives.
• Accountable for hiring, training and development, performance management and workforce planning for the department, in consultation with Human Resources/Organizational Development as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in health administration, health planning, business administration or a related field; or an equivalent combination of post‑secondary education and experience in a health care environment.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years of experience leading, developing, and supporting teams via projects, programs and/or people leadership.
• CPA designation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to work effectively with other leaders and staff and to liaise with colleagues across Ontario Health, partners and stakeholders.
• Experience working collaboratively within and across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to understand local health issues, priorities and needs while recognising broader trends in health care policy and system development.
• Demonstrated leadership in facilitation and negotiation with multiple stakeholders and service providers.
• Proven ability to build, enhance and maintain strategic relationships with the community, local and provincial governments, health service providers and others.
• Effective communication skills including listening, writing and presenting, with an honest, open, transparent and straight‑forward style.
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting performance data, including financial/statistical data and quality indicators.
• Experience in risk management and a demonstrated capacity to identify and respond quickly to emerging issues and priorities.
• Strong change management skills: able to focus priorities and drive positive change; encourage and hold themselves and others accountable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage from day one, with fully paid medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Flexible health‑care or wellness spending accounts, plus an inclusive program to support overall well‑being.
• Premium defined benefit pension plan, ensuring long‑term financial security.
• Competitive vacation entitlement, three personal days and two float days annually for added flexibility.
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities designed to help you grow, advance and thrive in your profession.
• Collaborative, values‑driven workplace where integrity, care, humility, inspiration and tenacity shape everything we do.

Location and Employment

• Location: Ontario Health (OH) welcomes applications from candidates across Ontario. Please note that this role follows an in‑office work model, requiring employees to work from a designated, approved Ontario Health location.
• Employment type: Permanent full‑time.
• Salary band: Band 9.
• External application deadline date: July 1, 2026.

EEO Statement

All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health. Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialised groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and non‑binary 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 in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.