Apollo Ojara
About Apollo Ojara
Apollo Ojara serves as the Business & Fiscal Planning Lead at the Ontario Ministry of Health. He has a diverse educational background in business administration, public policy, and justice system administration, complemented by extensive experience in various analytical and managerial roles across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Apollo Ojara serves as the Business & Fiscal Planning Lead at the Ontario Ministry of Health. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing business and fiscal planning initiatives within the ministry, contributing to the effective management of health resources and policies.
Education and Qualifications
Apollo Ojara has a diverse educational background. He studied at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration - Marketing in 1970. He later attended York University, where he achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in (Hons) Business and Society from 2012 to 2015, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Justice System Administration from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he completed a Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Administration and Law at York University during the same period.
Previous Work Experience
Apollo Ojara has extensive experience in various roles across different organizations. He worked as a Marketing Manager/Business Development at Dominion Protection Services LTD from 2008 to 2009. His tenure at Scotiabank included positions such as Senior Analyst in Privacy and Compliance, Campaign Validation Officer, and Reporting Analyst between 2015 and 2018. He also held roles at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care as a Senior Program Analyst and at the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry as an Accounting and Reporting Advisor and Senior Business and Financial Analyst.
Professional Development
Throughout his career, Apollo Ojara has engaged in various roles that have contributed to his professional development. He served as an Acting Team Leader at TELUS Communications from 2010 to 2012 and worked as a Program Evaluator at Warden Woods Community Centre from 2014 to 2015. His diverse experiences have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of business operations and fiscal planning.