Job Description
Job Title: Manager, Policy and Partnerships
Accountable to: Director, Policy and Advocacy
Pay Band: $98,135 – $147,202
Posting Dates: February 4, 2026 – Until Filled
Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid
Position Type: Full Time – 1 Vacancy
Please read and follow how to apply process:
How to Apply: Forward a brief cover letter and resume to: ocfphr@ocfp.on.ca. Please use “Manager, Policy and Partnerships” in the subject line.
The Ontario College of Family Physicians represents more than 18,000 family physicians and medical students, including residents, retired family physicians, and more than 15,000 who are working in communities providing care to patients. We support our members by advocating for the vital role family physicians play in delivering the highest quality care to patients and families across Ontario, providing evidence-based education and professional development, and promoting and recognizing leadership excellence in family medicine.
Position Summary:
Family physicians are the backbone of our health system, and evidence shows that the best systems in the world are marked by ongoing patient relationships with family physicians. The Manager, Policy and Partnerships works collaboratively to influence the development of health policy that will help equip Ontario’s family physicians to practise in a rewarding profession and best care for their patients.
You will focus on embedding a family physician lens in OCFP policy positions and external consultations, as well as key government initiatives and external tables. Member and partner engagement, as well as cross-team collaboration within the OCFP, are core aspects of this role. You will work alongside the OCFP’s Manager, Policy and Government Relations, as strategy and advocacy directions are developed.
You bring strong analytical and communications skills, with deep health policy knowledge and experience working in/with Ontario’s primary care sector – including Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) and Primary Care Networks (PCNs). You are a high energy professional with a solid track record of physician engagement and working collaboratively to assess and articulate policy direction that benefits patients, healthcare professionals and our health system.
Key Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the CEO, Director of Policy and Advocacy, and Manager of Policy and Government Relations:
- Member Engagement: Leads the development and implementation of member engagement strategies, through cross-team collaboration, to assess family physician perspectives on policy-related initiatives.
- Partner Relations: Develops productive working relationships with external bodies, including leaders within the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, OHTs/PCNs, and professional associations, to identify and advance areas of shared priority and ensure member perspectives are reflected in system initiatives.
- Policy Tables: Helps drive OCFP planning and contributions at key tables, committees and working groups, such as the Primary Care Collaborative and the Ontario Primary Care Council.
- Cross-team Collaboration: Works closely with OCFP colleagues, including our Communications and Professional Development teams, to ensure that the organization’s advocacy work is translated into engaging content for influencing/campaigning and education.
- Policy Analysis: Keeps abreast and conducts in-depth analysis of emerging health system trends, legislation, and jurisdictional reviews and assesses their impact on family physicians/primary care.
- Policy Positions: Leads the creation of member-informed policy positions and strategic thought leadership pieces, ensuring that the OCFP’s perspective on behalf of family physicians is well conveyed.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of government and health system policy experience, working collaboratively to advance positions and thought leadership pieces.
- Deep knowledge of Ontario’s political and policy environment, including relevant issues related to primary health care and established relationships with key health system leaders.
- Subject matter expertise and experience with OHTs/PCNs, engaging family physicians, and health system integration initiatives. Experience working in a professional association, in family medicine and/or primary care is strongly preferred.
- Advanced (preferable) degree in related field, such as health policy/public policy.
- Exceptional communicator (verbal and written) who is adept at relationship management, policy analysis and problem solving.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail as well as strong organizational and time management skills.
The OCFP is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all members and employees feel valued and respected. If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the hiring process, please communicate your needs to the recruitment team.
How to Apply: Forward a brief cover letter and resume to: ocfphr@ocfp.on.ca. Please use “Manager, Policy and Partnerships” in the subject line. We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.