Assistant Deputy Minister, Municipal Services Division

Be at the helm of an organization whose mandate is to interface with municipal partners to promote well planned and managed communities and safe, accessible, energy-efficient buildings within complete communities, supporting a quality of life for Ontarians that is second to none.

Consider this exciting opportunity to work with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of Housing, where you will join a team that plays a major role in supporting and strengthening municipal capacity and is driven by a passion for building strong communities.

The Municipal Services Division plays a key role on matters related to municipal land-use planning, local government services, disaster recovery and Ontario's Building Code, which includes innovative approaches to support the government's Climate Change Action Plan for the prosperity and resiliency of all Ontarians.

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative leader with superior operational and relationship management expertise to provide direction and oversight on the legislated mandate and strategic initiatives of the Division.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this pivotal role you will:

Be a Visionary

• Set the strategic direction for the delivery of ministry services to municipalities through regional Municipal Services Offices (MSOs) who collaborate with municipal partners on land use planning, local government and housing. You will map a path forward for the Building Code that will keep Ontario in a position of international leadership.

Champion Service Excellence

• Provide executive leadership and direction for the strategic planning, priority setting and overall direction of the Municipal Services Division related to the development and delivery of high quality, value added services to municipalities

Establish and Maintain Partnerships

• As an excellent communicator with strong leadership and relationship-building skills, you will work and maintain effective partnerships with a wide range of diverse partners and stakeholders who have competing interests, priorities and challenges, and provide the necessary influence to further the Division's and government's agenda

Model Leadership

• Support and promote a productive team environment which reflects the fostering of a culture of excellence and the creation of an inclusive, diverse, equitable, respectful and accessible work place

How do I qualify?

Executive Leadership:

• You are experienced at the executive level leading strategic direction and management of a large functionally diverse organization
• You have significant experience in senior leadership position working horizontally to develop partnerships
• You are a senior executive who has led and inspired senior management and large teams
• You have demonstrated experience in leading and effecting change
• You have demonstrated senior leadership experience in risk-management and managing complex and contentious issues

Strategic Planning:

• You have a demonstrated understanding of legislative framework and public policy associated with municipal governance and development across Ontario
• You understand land use planning, housing, building regulation and disaster recovery assistance
• You have implemented successful strategic service delivery initiatives

Stakeholder Management:

• You have a thorough understanding of provincial, municipal and federal relationships/issues and trends affecting municipal and local government services
• You are expert in customer service delivery and continuous improvement
• You communicate clearly with partners and stakeholders to earn their trust
• You have excellent judgement and political acuity along with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to influence
• You are a strategic communicator with experience managing and speaking to complex situations

Technical Skills:

• You have solid experience in regulatory practice and knowledge of Provincial Legislative Authorities such as the Municipal Act, Municipal Election Act, Building Code, Planning Act, and other relevant legislation
• You have a comprehensive understanding of government structure and decision-making processes and the Ministries' directions, priorities and business agendas
• You are familiar with governance and accountability frameworks and ensure recommended strategies align with the government's modernization agenda
• You have experience and knowledge of policy development and regulatory and legislative modernization in order to lead a division to respond to program issues

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 Wednesday, October 25, 2017 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.