Ontario Public Service: Manager, Programs- Family Information Liaison Unit

Toronto & York Region Métis Council; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant opportunity in the Ontario Public Service awaits a strategic leader to oversee the Family Information Liaison Unit within the Indigenous Justice Division. You will spearhead initiatives to support families affected by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, driving positive change while ensuring culturally responsive and trauma-informed assistance. If you're an innovator passionate about making a significant impact on Indigenous communities, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership and team motivation during change.
• Skilled in strategic business planning and policy development.
• Knowledge of Indigenous issues and community relations.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate team to meet organizational goals.
• Manage development and implementation of Indigenous programs.
• Oversee stakeholder relationships and national committee representation.

Skills

Leadership

Innovation

Communication

Strategic Planning

Relationship Management

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Apply By:Tuesday, July 16, 2024 11:59 pm EDT

Organization:

Ministry of the Attorney General

Division:

City:

Toronto

Language of Position(s):

Job Term:

1 Permanent

Job Code:

$90,348.00 – $137,895.00 Per Year
Understanding the job ad – definitions

Are you a strategic leader who can motivate a team of high performing staff in a fast-paced and collaborative environment? Consider this dynamic leadership opportunity in the Family Information Liaison Unit, Indigenous Justice Division in the Ministry of the Attorney General.

We are seeking a forward-thinking leader to oversee the Family Information Liaison Unit for the Ministry and provide support and expertise within the Indigenous Justice Division (IJD). Bring your expertise to this exciting leadership opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Indigenous people in Ontario!

What we do: The Family Information Liaison Unit (FILU) was established to support affected families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG, National Inquiry) access available information about their loved ones from multiple government sources.

The FILU is the “single point” of access to more consistent, reliable and fulsome information related to the loss of loved ones. Family members are referred to the FILU for culturally responsive, trauma-informed and victim-centered assistance in navigating provincial processes. This includes accessing information about police investigations, coroner’s investigations, and crown prosecutions. Additionally, FILU connects family members with cultural advisors, Elders, counselling services and programs, housing, and legal services depending on the family’s needs.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

The OPS is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.

The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.

The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities

Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of its goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team’s daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry.

You will contribute to the achievement of team goals by:

•Empowering your team to grow and develop to their full potential, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and excellence.
• Leveraging your policy and program leadership and strategic influencing skills to strengthen the capacity within your team and your division.
• Overseeing the preparation of program planning including the development of the units objectives and operating procedures and design and establishment of program review models, evaluation processes and methodologies.
• Leading and managing the development of policy/ program revisions or recommendations.
• Providing leadership in managing emerging issues and trends impacting Indigenous programs.
• Managing stakeholder relationships and representing the ministry on national working groups and committees.
• Identifying issues related to policy and the development of strategies, plans, and approaches to address such issues, and provide advice to senior leadership.
• Serving on ministry, inter-ministry and inter-jurisdictional committees, forums and working groups.

Leadership Skills:

• You have leadership experience and the ability to inspire, engage, motivate, develop and mentor staff to deliver on results during on-going change and transformation.
• You have demonstrated success in fostering an environment of continuous improvement, creativity and excellence.
• You are a creative thinker with demonstrated success bringing an innovative and agile mindset to program development and delivery.
• You can develop organizational capacity, succession planning, talent management, organization and job design and labour relations management.

Technical Knowledge and Expertise:

• You have knowledge of the policy and program development, planning and coordination processes.
• You have experience leading, delivering and implementing, large scale, multi-disciplinary and complex policy projects in a fast-paced environment.
• You have experience with strategic planning and operational management, including financial planning, budgeting as well as managing workload and human resources.
• You can plan and manage fiscal and material resources, contract service providers, lead long range fiscal planning and provide regular financial reporting and ensure compliance.
• You have knowledge of project management principles and methodologies to oversee and guide the overall delivery of mandates and strategies.

Strategic Thinking and Political Acuity:

• You demonstrate exceptional judgement, tact, and political acuity to recognize and respond to politically sensitive issues and requests.
• You have strategic foresight to anticipate and recognize emerging trends and issues, prioritize legislative and policy amendments, and develop options, solutions, and recommendations to decision makers.
• You can lead and coordinates strategic program planning, the review of program directions, and the evaluation of evidence based program outcomes.

Relationship Management and Communication:

• You are a skilled communicator and can provide briefings and strategic advice to executives on policy and program initiatives and priorities within a sensitive political environment.
• You have superior presentation and briefing skills and are able to clearly distill and present complex policy issues.
• You have experience facilitating consultations, removing barriers, and gathering input to build consensus with program stakeholders including Indigenous organizations, communities, advocacy and interest groups, agencies and justice sector stakeholders.

Additional Information:

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Compensation Group:

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• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual’s employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
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How to apply:

• You must apply online by visitingwww.ontario.ca/careers . You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, pleaseContact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember:The deadline to apply isTuesday, July 16, 2024 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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