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Chief of Emergency Management
Organization:
Ministry of the Solicitor General
Division:
Emergency Management Office
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
XEXE3 - Executive 3
Salary:
$164,910.00 - $211,910.00 Per Year
Are you an established executive interested in leading the development, implementation, enhancement and oversight of emergency management planning and programming in Ontario? If so, the Ministry of the Solicitor General (SolGen) is looking for a seasoned leader to support the legislative mandate outlined in the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
The successful candidate will provide executive leadership and strategic direction in the development and implementation of emergency management policy, delivery, operations and program planning, as well as champion the new Provincial Emergency Response Plan. You will also ensure coordinated and effective oversight of legislation, regulations and standards, as well as emergency planning, prevention, response and recovery strategies to maximize the safety and security of Ontarians.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As the Chief of Emergency Management, you will:
• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction in the development and implementation of emergency management policy, procedures and program planning.
• Ensure the appropriate administration and oversight of relevant legislation, regulations, policies/procedures, and programs with respect to emergency management, maximizing the safety and security of Ontario's diverse communities for its citizens.
• Develop and implement innovative frameworks and approaches for building and maintaining strategic stakeholder relations and expectations with a range of stakeholders including key municipal, provincial, federal, indigenous, and industry stakeholders.
• Act as principal advisor to the Deputy Solicitor General, Community Safety as well as other Deputy Ministers across government and senior executives relating to emergencies in Ontario, emergency planning and management of policy and issues impacting public safety throughout the province and contribute to the development of the Ministry's vision, strategies and corporate objectives
• Ensure 24-hour operation of the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) and enhanced monitoring of events, issues and emergencies.
• Lead support and promote a productive team environment which reflects a people focussed, inclusive, diverse and accessible work place.
How do I qualify?
Executive and Transformational Leadership
• You have demonstrated senior leadership experience in corporate and operational settings.
• You are a skilled influencer and have experience building strong relationships.
• You have demonstrated experience leading organizational transformation, modernization and change management initiatives.
• You can lead, motivate and engage staff to work collaboratively to achieve challenging goals in a politically sensitive and high-profile environment.
• You have success in building an organizational culture based on trusting relationships, staff empowerment and recognition.
Relationship Management and Communications
• You have demonstrated experience collaborating with existing partners and developing relationships with new internal and external stakeholders.
• You are an innovative and strategic problem solver with a passion for improving programs and services.
• You are a sophisticated communicator and decision maker that can effectively provide strategic advice and informed recommendations on high profile issues and work across the organization with other senior leaders to achieve results.
• You have the proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders in highly urgent and sensitive situations and are comfortable operating in a high-impact environment requiring swift movement
• You have excellent diplomacy skills and can deal fairly, frankly, assertively and constructively with senior officials and stakeholders to resolve highly contentious issues.
• You are politically astute and have superior communication and problem-solving skills.
Technical Expertise
• You understand government decision-making processes, accountability and policy development in a large multi-stakeholder environment, such as Ontario.
• You have strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• You have participated in and contributed to complex inter-ministerial and inter-jurisdictional projects and initiatives.
• You have expert knowledge of emergency management services and safety legislation, policy, regulations, standards, current technology and best practices.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 25 Morton Shulman Ave, Downsview, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check
Compensation Group:
Executive
Schedule:
Posted on:
Monday, November 18, 2019
Note:
- 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.
You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) 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. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service).
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. - Interview Dates: January 6th - 10th, 2020
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 Sunday, December 1, 2019 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.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
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.
