OPA is Hiring: Director – Practice and Policy

The Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA) is searching for a strategic and experienced professional to join our team as Director – Practice and Policy. This permanent, full-time position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of physiotherapy practice across Ontario while advancing the profession through policy development, advocacy, and member services.

Job Description

Director – Practice and Policy – Permanent Full Time Position

The Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA) is a dynamic professional non-profit organization with over 5,500 physiotherapist, physiotherapist assistant and student members across the province. We are committed to the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome those who will help us increase our capacity for diversity. OPA welcomes all qualified applicants and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Black, Indigenous and other racialized persons, and persons with disabilities.

The Director, Practice and Policy, is the Association’s primary contact with and resource to staff, members, volunteers and the public in the areas of practice and policy related to physiotherapy in Ontario. They are responsible for activities that contribute to the achievement of OPA’s strategic goals in member services, professional practice issues and resources, advocacy, policy and strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external environmental scanning and analysis of existing and emerging legislation and policy pertaining to physiotherapy in Ontario.
• Identify and research emerging issues related to the practice of physiotherapy and recommend and implement strategies.
• Develop policy and advocacy positions on behalf of OPA members.
• Provide support to the Board of Directors, Advisory Committees and other governance groups related to the work of the Association.
• Contribute to the development of the Strategic and Operational Plans, monitors and reports on the progress of annual objectives of the Association.
• Develop and/or coordinate content related to areas of responsibility for association communication vehicles including newsletter, website and social media.
• Lead and manage the education portfolio, including the OPA conference.
• Oversee all aspects of members services, including evaluation of current programs and services and recommending and developing new member services to enhance the value of membership.
• Participate in the hiring process of staff; responsible for the supervision and development of staff in the practice and policy area.
• Acts as senior manager in the absence of the CEO and supports the CEO as a member of senior management.

Requirements

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and experience with provincial/regional health systems and health system policy

• Graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. public relations, political science, health policy, public or business administration) an asset

• Masters of Science in Physical Therapy – plus current registration with a Canadian regulatory College of Physiotherapists (in good standing)

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience
• Policy & Advocacy experience
• Experience working with volunteers in a not-for-profit environment an asset

Skillsets:

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience
• Policy & Advocacy experience
• Experience working with volunteers in a not-for-profit environment an asset
  Skillsets:
• Excellent interpersonal skills including team building, mentoring, networking and leadership
• Strong analytical, facilitation, presentation and communication, including written, skills
• Ability to search for and synthesize information and research
• Solid time management, organizational and coordination skills
• Strong problem-solving skills combined with effective risk management skills

Location
Hybrid – this position is a combination of work from home and in-person at our office location at 110 Sheppard Ave East, Toronto. The successful candidate will need to be available to work regular hours and occasional evenings and weekends.

Compensation
Salary Range: $90,000 to $115,000. Offer commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive Benefit Package.

Contact Information
Interested individuals are directed to forward a letter of interest and resume by Friday, August 22nd 2025.
Send your application to the attention of:
Sarah Hutchison, CEO
shutchison@opa.on.ca
Please also send electronically to:
apply@opa.on.ca