Michael Hillmer is Assistant Deputy Minister of the Capacity Planning and Analytics Division of the Ministry of Health and has been part of the Ontario Public Service since 2007. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the data and analytic needs of the health system are met; ultimately, this part of his portfolio is responsible for delivering insights into the hands of decision makers. Michael is also responsible for the development and implementation of ongoing strategic, coordinated approaches to health workforce planning to ensure the right size, mix and distribution of health care providers – now and in the future.

Michael’s academic background includes graduate degrees from the University of Toronto, and a BSc from Carleton University.