Justine Walker
About Justine Walker
Justine Walker is a Manager in the Funding and Operations Unit at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, where she has contributed to improving funding processes for long-term care facilities. She has held various roles within the ministry since 2007 and has a strong background in health policy and funding strategies.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Justine Walker serves as the Manager of the Funding and Operations Unit at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. In this role, she oversees funding processes and operations within the ministry. She has been instrumental in managing the transition of the Funding and Operations Unit during a significant restructuring within the Hospitals Branch. Her responsibilities include enhancing operational efficiency and implementing new funding models for hospitals in Ontario.
Previous Experience at Health Canada
Justine Walker worked at Health Canada | Santé Canada as a Senior Advisor and Manager from 2018 to 2019. During her tenure in Ottawa, Ontario, she contributed to the development of strategic initiatives aimed at improving long-term care facilities' funding processes. This role allowed her to gain valuable insights into health funding and operational strategies.
Career Progression at Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Walker has held multiple positions at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care since 2011. She began as an Executive Assistant in the Nursing Secretariat and progressed through various roles, including Senior Advisor, Executive Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Minister, and Senior Policy Advisor. From 2015 to 2018, she served in the Deputy Minister's Office, where she focused on policy development and strategic initiatives.
Educational Background
Justine Walker holds a Masters of Environmental Studies from York University, where she studied the Social Epidemiology of tuberculosis from 2009 to 2012. She also earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto - Victoria University, focusing on Anthropology, Geography, and Environmental Policy and Practice from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in health policy and funding.
Contributions to Health Funding Strategies
Walker has played a key role in implementing new funding models for hospitals in Ontario, which has enhanced operational efficiency. She has also participated in cross-ministry collaborations to align health funding strategies with provincial health priorities. Additionally, she has developed and led workshops for hospital administrators, focusing on optimizing funding utilization and reporting.