Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are:

·         You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage

·         You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

·         You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What We Need:

As an integral member of the Finance team, the financial & activity reporting specialist will work collaboratively with finance, decision support and other departments to deliver consistent, accurate and timely information to internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include:

·         Support/lead MIS Trial Balance, HAPs, SRI reporting requirements to the Ministry of Health/OH and ensure financial, statistical and payroll data reporting is in compliance with Ontario Healthcare Reporting Standards (OHRS)

·         Support/lead cost costing annual submissions and ensure data is in compliance with Ontario Case Costing (OCC) standards

·         Coordinate, interpret and verify data required for all benchmarking initiatives and other external reports using case costing and MIS/TB submission

·         Interpret changes to reporting requirements to report back to management and assists in implementation of new MOH statistical mandates.

·         Assist in new departmental implementations of activity reporting by ensuring proper set up of workflows and accounts

·         Administer change requests for user access, functional centre and chart of accounts changes for the financial reporting/budgeting system (Cognos TM1)

·         Provide business advice, education and guidance to various teams regarding use of statistical information and implement audit tools to enhance accuracy and timeliness of statistical reporting

·         Work with decision support and IT to develop reports and packages that support management decision making, as well as provide statistical analysis to evaluate financial risk

·         Participate in internal committee meetings and participate in Ministry/OH meetings as required

·         Participate in Project work and process improvement events, as required

Qualifications:

·         A Bachelor degree in Health Administration, Health Informatics or Business Administration

·         Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred

·         5+ years experience in a complex healthcare environment with exposure to a range of reporting principles, practices and procedures required

·         Good working knowledge of financial and statistical standards and financial reporting practices (e.g. Ontario Health Financial Reporting Standards, CIHI's Management Information System Standards) within the healthcare system

·         Experience using multiple data sources to develop and prepare analysis with a strong ability to interpret, summarize and communicate complex financial and statistical data to various stakeholders

·         Understanding of data governance policies, standards and procedures to ensure data quality and integrity to support health policy and program decision-making

·         Knowledge of information management legislation (e.g. PHIPA, FIPPA, Public Hospitals Act, Fixing Long-Term Care Act) as it relates to the management of data

·         Ability to work accurately under stressful conditions and to meet tight deadlines both independently and as part of a team

·         Strong technical skill including mastery of Office suite and the ability to learn new software quickly

·         Experience with and/or knowledge of Crystal reports, BI, SQL preferred

·         Self-directed, action oriented and highly motivated to drive changes in improvements

Work Schedule:

Primarily days, Monday to Friday. Please note schedules may change based on operational needs and requirements.

Compensation:

BAND G: $47.86 - $58.77 per hour

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oak Valley Health diversity statement 

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI.