Job Category: Professional

Hospital Location: Newmarket ON

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Number of Positions: 1

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $57.51 - $68.36

Why Join Our Team?

• A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety.

• Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable).

• Progressive health and dental benefit plans.

• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.

• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve!

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager, Costing & Financial Strategy, the Senior Business Analyst - Costing - will develop, implement, and maintain the data in the case costing database, ensuring all reporting requirements are met. You will have a strong understanding of costing methodologies, as well as broader financial planning and analytical frameworks, and will support the hospital’s information and analysis needs by analyzing, interpreting, and reporting clinical and financial information on both a regular and ad-hoc basis. The ability to identify and resolve data quality issues and develop positive relationships is also a key performance expectation. You will contribute to the use of case costing data for operational and strategic decision-making through various analytical activities. This role will also have an opportunity to support strategic growth and business development initiatives by assisting in delivering costing insights, financial models and cash flow analysis that guide new program proposals, service expansions, and business cases.

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for the annual Case Costing submission to Ontario Health
• Maintain case costing system, including the maintenance, loading and processing of data
• Detailed analysis to ensure the integrity of data quality for all financial data, clinical utilization data, case costing data, and clinical data sets
• Participate in a collaborative team-based approach to problem solving, working with both clinical and corporate teams
• Attend meetings related to case costing as deemed appropriate
• Identify opportunities to improve processes to streamline activities and reduce duplication
• Assist in the development of case costing tools for utilization review and management
• Assist in the identification and development of policies and procedures related to case costing
• Assist in new program development, providing detailed cost modelling, financial impact assessments, and ROI analysis
• Support the development of complex operating and capital budgets, including scenario modelling and financial forecasting, in support of new initiatives and organizational planning
•  Contribute to long-term financial planning and modelling for capital projects, integrating operating and capital considerations, including cash flow analysis
• Development and production of standard and ad hoc reports and analysis
• Collaborate with all hospital personnel on matters relating to case costing
• Provide education to hospital staff on case costing methodologies
• Support internal and external requests for case costing-related data
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Attendance is congruent with the hospital's attendance policy

What you bring:

• Degree required in business, health sciences or relevant program of study
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) an asset
• Minimum 5 years financial/clinical analysis experience, including accounting, reporting, variance analysis and business case development (healthcare preferred)
• Exposure to Ontario Case Costing methodology and submission process is an asset
• Familiarity with OHRS (MIS) Guidelines is preferred
• Experience in a health care setting is an asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and customer services skills
• Knowledge in business and financial models related to the Healthcare sector
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills: MS Office site (esp. Excel/Access), reporting applications (Crystal Reports), SQL
• Experience in doing presentations and providing educational sessions to all levels within an organization
• Experience with health utilization concepts and databases (e.g. HIGs, weighted cases, Discharge Abstract Database, the National Ambulatory Care Reporting System) is an asset
• Experience with Management Information Systems methodology
• Experience in data manipulation 
• Experience in database management techniques

Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We prioritize a people-first workplace culture which emphasizes equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. To ensure fairness and transparency, all applications are reviewed and assessed by our dedicated team of recruiters and hiring managers, not by artificial intelligence (AI). We value the unique perspective each candidate brings to our organization.

Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used appropriately in our recruitment process.

Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake Health

Southlake Health is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and from those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your submission. We appreciate your interest in joining Southlake Health!