Help shape how public funding supports Ontario's hospital system!
Join the Hospital Financial Oversight Unit and play a key role in strengthening Ontario hospitals' financial health and sustainability. In this role, you'll analyze financial and service-delivery information, advise senior leaders, and help guide funding decisions that support high-quality health care across the province. Working with hospitals, ministry partners, and stakeholders, you'll contribute to planning, oversight, and funding initiatives that have a meaningful impact on health system outcomes.
Information Session
To learn more about this role and the work of the division, we welcome you to attend our information session. Please join our session on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026, from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm. Attendance is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.
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About the job
As a Senior Financial Advisor in the Hospital Financial Oversight Unit, you will:
- analyze hospital funding requests, assess financial and service delivery data, and make recommendations on funding, allocations, and investments
- monitor hospital financial performance, identify risks and trends, and support planning, forecasting, and year-end financial reporting
- provide financial advice, analysis, and briefing materials to support decision-making by senior leaders and government stakeholders
- develop and maintain financial processes, reporting tools, and accountability frameworks to support effective oversight of public funding
- build strong relationships with hospitals, government partners, and other stakeholders to resolve issues, share information, and support new policies, programs, and initiatives
What you bring to the team
Financial analysis and planning
You have demonstrated knowledge of:
- financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and financial management principles
- funding models, funding allocation processes, and accountability requirements for publicly funded programs and services
- financial analysis techniques used to assess risks, trends, performance, and funding needs
- financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, and other tools used to analyze information and prepare reports
Policy, program, and business knowledge
You can:
- understand, interpret, and apply policies, legislation, guidelines, and funding requirements to support sound financial decision-making
- learn and apply new program, business, and regulatory frameworks to support organizational objectives
- assess the financial implications of program, policy, or operational changes and provide informed recommendations
- support planning, reporting, and accountability processes by applying knowledge of business operations, funding models, and service delivery environments
Communication and relationship management
You can:
- clearly explain financial information and provide advice to a range of audiences, both verbally and in writing
- prepare briefing materials, reports, presentations, and recommendations for decision-makers
- build collaborative relationships with partners and stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues, and achieve shared goals
- negotiate and influence outcomes while balancing competing priorities and perspectives
Leadership, project management, and problem solving
You can:
- lead or coordinate projects, working groups, and cross-functional teams to achieve results within established timelines
- analyze complex financial and operational information and develop practical recommendations
- identify issues, assess risks, and develop solutions that support program and organizational objectives
- interpret policies, procedures, and data from multiple sources to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement
Additional information
Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule: 6
Posted on: Monday, October 19, 2026
How to apply:
Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 249813, by Monday, November 2, 2026. Please follow the instructions to submit your application.
If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
