Pauline Ryan
About Pauline Ryan
Pauline Ryan serves as the Director of the Health Services Branch at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, a position she has held since 2015. She has extensive experience in various roles within the Ontario government, including previous positions in health services, policy advising, and labour relations.
Current Role in Health Services
Pauline Ryan currently serves as the Director of the Health Services Branch at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. She has held this position since 2015. In this role, she oversees various health service initiatives and manages operations within the branch to ensure effective health service delivery.
Previous Experience in Health Management
Prior to her current role, Ryan worked at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in several capacities. She was the Director of the Health Services Branch from 2008 to 2014, where she contributed to the management of health services. Additionally, she served as the Interim Assistant Deputy Minister in the Negotiations and Accountability Management Division for six months in 2014.
Policy Advisory Roles
Ryan has extensive experience in policy advisory roles. She worked as a Senior Policy Adviser at the Government of Ontario - Cabinet Office from 1995 to 1997. Earlier in her career, she held positions as a Junior/Senior Policy Adviser at the Ontario Ministry of Labour from 1990 to 1993, where she focused on policy development and implementation.
Educational Background
Pauline Ryan holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Canadian Government and Politics from York University, which she completed in 1990. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government from York University - Glendon College in 1989. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in government and policy analysis.
Career Timeline
Ryan's career spans over three decades, during which she has held various management and advisory positions. She began her career at the Ontario Ministry of Labour and has since worked in multiple roles at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, including various management positions from 1997 to 2005 and as Director of the Registration and Claims Branch from 2005 to 2008.