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Manager, Municipal Structures & Manager, Municipal Governance
Organization:
Ministry of Municipal Affairs
Division:
Local Government & Planning Policy Division
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
M1107B - Policy and Analysis17
Salary:
$90,348.00 - $127,343.00 Per Year
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Local Government Policy Branch (LGPB) is seeking two results-oriented leaders to oversee the development of policy and legislation to promote strong, accountable municipalities.
The Local Government Policy Branch is responsible for the development of policies, legislation and regulations related to municipal government structure, accountability and transparency, service delivery and elections, as well as the development of strategies for consultation with municipalities, municipal organizations and client groups.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In these roles, you will:
• Manage the planning, development and implementation of strategic policies, agendas, and frameworks and ensures consistency with ministry and government standards to support delivery and integration of key government and ministry policies, programs and regulatory mandates
• Provide advice as well as address emerging issues regarding local government structure and powers.
• Coordinate the interpretation and application of provisions found in the Municipal Act and other legislation.
• Collaborate with other branches and ministries on the development of their policies, including identifying potential municipal impacts and working to mitigate those impacts.
• Provide educational materials, tools and guidance to municipalities and stakeholders on a variety of issues.
• Ensure that emerging issues and trends that have potentially major implications for the ministry and government are anticipated and managed.
• Lead ministry, inter-ministry and inter-jurisdictional and inter-governmental committees, policy forums, and working groups, to develop consensus on strategic policy, program delivery and issues management.
How do I qualify?
Strong Leadership Experience
• You have demonstrated the ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve organizational goals while maintaining a positive work environment with a focus on staff development.
• You are a strategic leader who can promote a culture of inclusion, engagement, accountability and efficiency in a fast paced and high profile environment.
• You are a strong negotiator who can influence others to find business oriented and collaborative solutions for complex issues.
Relationship Management and Communication Skills
• You have proven issues management, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to deal with a diverse array of stakeholders and partners.
• You have extensive experience proactively building, maintaining and leveraging strategic partnerships with external stakeholders in order to gather input, build consensus, manage issues and deliver on priorities.
• You have a consistent track record of demonstrating accountability, innovation, respect, fairness, and integrity.
Knowledge
• You have knowledge of local government issues, practices, policies and decision-making.
• You have a strong understanding of working with municipalities and municipal legislation.
• You have experience in legislative processes and managing the development of policy proposals and evaluations.
• You have senior level expertise in leading change initiatives, and facilitating and supporting the implementation of policy and program development.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 2 English Permanent, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Management Compensation Plan
Schedule:
6
Category:
Management and General
Posted on:
Friday, December 22, 2017
Note:
- Interviews for this competition are anticipated to begin in early February.
Please note that as of October 1, 2017 the new salary range for this position is $90,348 - $127,343. X
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, January 17, 2018 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.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
