The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) advocates for and supports doctors, seeking to strengthen their leadership role in caring for patients. We continually seek to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario’s health-care system by courageously pursuing best practices, new ideas, solutions, and opportunities to improve.
Job summary
The Regional Manager (RM) is responsible for developing productive relationships with members and raising awareness of OMA issues, products and services; supporting district chairs and branch societies; supporting members in implementing transformative health initiatives; relaying information back from members to the appropriate area of the OMA (e.g. policy, communications, advocacy) for follow-up and action; and supporting members in meetings with elected officials.
This position is part of a high performing field team and works remotely in Northern Ontario including communities in the following districts: Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, Sudbury, Timiskaming and Thunder Bay. Regular in person travel across the region is required.
How you will make a difference
Implementing Health Transformation
Becoming a subject matter expert on and support members in implementing various initiatives (e.g. Ontario Health Teams)
Creating and deliver presentations on various initiatives
Relaying members’ issues to OMA for action and resolution
Acting as a go-to resource for members and for OMA staff
Selling the OMA
Acting as a subject matter expert regarding OMA products, services, policy positions, etc.; uses this knowledge to help drive member engagement through informing and supporting members on OMA products and services
Communicating the voice of membership into OMA activities
Acting as a conduit between OMA and its members, relaying information from the OMA to members and back to the appropriate area within the OMA
Forming productive relationships with members through outreach and trust; gains an understanding of key member issues
Responding to member inquiries and requests, validate information, provide advice and guidance to resolve issues
Keeping abreast of regional and current issues affecting members through listening to members and liaising internally with appropriate OMA area
Advocating for OMA Members
Supporting execution of the government relations/advocacy strategy
Supporting district leadership and others in meeting with MPPs
Liaising with the appropriate internal OMA team to prepare for meetings
Funneling information back to OMA
Engaging with regional healthcare stakeholders such as hospitals
Supporting District/Branch
Supporting the activities of the OMA Board and District leadership
Managing district and branch society activities
Participating in working groups, committees and meetings; facilitate project plans/outcomes, identify issues and items requiring OMA policy or position statements or OMA Board level attention, and assign activities to manage next steps/deliverables
Providing support on the OMA Presidents Tour
Requirements that are important to us
Undergraduate Degree in Health Science, Political Science or equivalent
Six to nine years relevant health care administration and public speaking experience
Political acuity; knowledge of Ontario’s health care sector
Valid Driver’s License required, some travel within Ontario required
What do we have to offer you?
A work environment whose values are to be respectful, bold, responsive, and transparent in our work and our behaviours
A fantastic opportunity to grow with the team and help shape the strategic direction of the OMA, its members and the health-care system
An organization that is committed to the equity, diversity and inclusion principles of humility, accountability, collaboration, courage and integrity
A commitment to growth and development through paid professional development and continuous in-house learning
A friendly and flexible hybrid work environment
Competitive salary and bonus program
Exceptional group benefits package, including a spending account and a robust wellness program
The Ontario Medical Association is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. In accordance with the AODA Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.