ISSUES MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Do you possess advanced communications skills? Consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, LHIN (Local Health Integrated Network) Relations and Coordination, to coordinate high profile issues and to work in a team-based environment to prepare quality responses in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• Act as a focal point of contact between the branch and the division, and other executive offices to effectively coordinate communication and information requests;
• Ensure timely, accurate and quality preparation of responses to requests for information by identifying the required information, working with staff to produce required products;
• Plan and coordinate a range of activities related to the contentious issues, and prepare briefing materials for various audiences including senior management, media and the general public;
• Draft briefing materials, correspondence and issues notes as required relating to the information requests and general communication needs of the branch;
• Monitor a variety of sources such as news clippings, debates in legislature, reports and journal articles to identify contentious issues related to the work of the branch.

How do I qualify?

Knowledge and Experience:

• You understand and can interpret acts and regulations and other technical documents relating to long-term care homes and programs and policies.
• You understand issues management, policy development, planning and decision-making processes.
• You have experience in providing senior level issues management and communication support to highly technical, regulated and compliance based programs.
• You are familiar with Ontario's health system.

Organizational, Leadership and Project Management Skills:

• You can effectively determine priorities and coordinate a variety of activities to meet strict deadlines.
• You have the ability to maintain quality control by reviewing responses prepared by staff and revising accordingly.

Research, Problem Solving and Analytical Skills:

• You can identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to complex problems.
• You can analyze data and evaluate and conduct research to identify possible contentious issues.
• You have knowledge of planning and analytical techniques, including policy analysis and evaluation methodologies.

Interpersonal, Consultation and Communication Skills:

• You possess excellent oral and written communications skills and have experience in preparing various briefing materials, correspondence and issues notes within tight timelines.
• You possess superior interpersonal, consultation and coordination skills and are able to work with a diverse group of people.
• You can evaluate and respond to complex information requests, including various briefing materials, correspondence and issues notes.
• You have the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.

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 is Monday, February 2, 2015 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

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