Assistant Deputy Minister, Physician and Provider Services

Apply by: Friday, November 20, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Shape the future of healthcare accountability in Ontario

Ontario's health system is evolving to meet growing patient needs and expectations. The Ministry of Health is seeking a strategic, courageous, highly analytical, and outcomes-focused executive to lead the Physician and Provider Services Division (PPSD), responsible for physician and provider relations, funding and service delivery models, primary care modernization, and strategic negotiations with key health sector partners.

This role presents a unique opportunity to drive an ambitious, multi-year accountability and transformation agenda that advances system performance, fiscal sustainability, and value for Ontarians. The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of the physician sector, exceptional analytical capability, and a proven track record of translating strategy into action and delivering results in complex, high-stakes environments.

Reporting to the Associate Deputy Minister, the Assistant Deputy Minister will provide executive leadership for the PPSD which leads the Ministry's engagement with physician and provider representatives, including the Ontario Medical Association (OMA), and stakeholders across primary care, midwifery, optometry, dental services, and other provider sectors. The Division is responsible for physician and provider compensation policy and negotiations and provides leadership in accountability, change management, and the implementation of key health system initiatives. PPSD delivers its mandate through four branches: the Physician Relations and Contract Oversight Branch, Primary Health Care Branch, Provider Negotiations Management Branch, and Provider Services Branch.

A career in the Ontario Public Service is driven by a passion for creating a stronger Ontario.

We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees have the resources and opportunities they need to be fulfilled and inspired to move Ontario forward.

About the job

Reporting to the Associate Deputy Minister, you will:

• lead and execute strategic direction, policy development, and operational oversight of Ontario's physician and provider services portfolio
• oversee physician and provider compensation policy, negotiations, contract management, and implementation of key agreements
• build and foster trusted relationships across government, the broader health sector, and with physician and provider representatives, including the Ontario Medical Association and other health sector partners
• provide executive leadership for complex, high-profile initiatives while advancing accountability, performance, and effective stewardship of public resources
• provide expert, evidence-informed advice to senior government decision-makers on emerging health system issues, stakeholder relations, fiscal planning, and provider strategies.
• lead and inspire a high-performing team while fostering innovation, inclusion, continuous improvement, and organizational excellence

What you bring to the team

Executive Leadership

You are an accomplished executive with experience:

• leading large-scale transformation and change initiatives in complex public, healthcare, or broader public sector environments
• creating high-performing, accountable, and inclusive workplace cultures while leading teams through significant change
• driving results in high-profile, politically sensitive environments requiring sound judgment, resilience, and leadership courage
• developing organizational capability while fostering employee engagement and organizational excellence

Strategic Leadership and Accountability

You have proven ability to:

• establish clear strategic direction and align multiple priorities, initiatives, and workstreams toward measurable outcomes
• lead the development and implementation of complex policy, program, and operational initiatives with significant system-wide impact
• use data, evidence, and analytics to inform decision-making and improve organizational and system performance
• advance accountability, governance, and performance frameworks that support effective stewardship of public resources

Health System Leadership and Partnerships

You have experience:

• building trusted relationships and influencing outcomes across complex health system and stakeholder environments
• leading engagement and negotiations with healthcare providers, professional associations, regulatory bodies, and other sector partners
• overseeing physician and provider compensation policy, contract management, accountability mechanisms, and related initiatives
• balancing government priorities, provider interests, fiscal stewardship, and health system objectives to achieve sustainable outcomes

Don't meet every qualification?

If you're excited to work for the Ontario Public Service but don't think you meet all the criteria, please still consider applying. We recognize no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact [email protected]. All information discussed related to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• 100% employer-paid group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a $750-per-year health and wellness spending account
• 25 days' vacation, increased after 15 years
• parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services