If you have a passion for helping to pave the way for better services, helping Ontario businesses grow and saving Ontarians time, consider joining the Ministry of Red Tape Reduction.
The ministry is looking for a Director of Strategic Policy and Research to lead two high-performing teams, partner with external stakeholders and work across government to identify, drive and enable meaningful opportunities for transformation.
We're focused on reducing red tape and building a modern regulatory environment to help businesses and people thrive. Since 2018, burden reduction initiatives have saved businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, universities and colleges, school boards and hospitals nearly $700 million in net annual regulatory compliance costs.
An effective leader in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is responsible, innovative and collaborative:
- As a responsible leader, you demonstrate authenticity, accountability and courage in how you interact with others. You model honest ethical behavior, and are capable of making difficult choices.
- As an innovative leader, you lead with common purpose, embrace positive disruption, and have a future mindset. You inspire others, value continuous learning and encourages development and integration.
- As a collaborative leader, you are focused on helping others to grow, driving people-centered outcomes and promoting an environment of inclusivity. You consistently work to confront bias and systemic barriers while understanding the importance of creating a more diverse and accessible workplace.
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, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable. Diversifying leadership teams is a top OPS priority with the goal to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most underrepresented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) in leadership positions.
To advance this goal, the OPS is collecting socio-demographic information that will help to address potential barriers and achieve equity in hiring. You are requested to complete the
voluntary survey and contribute to building a more diverse, anti-racist, inclusive and accessible OPS.
The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous and racialized individuals and persons with disabilities. The OPS offers employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of
Ontario's Human Rights Code. A dedicated team of employment accommodation specialists are available to discuss individual accommodation needs and ensure the hiring process is inclusive and free from barriers. Contact them at
ExecutiveAccommodations@ontario.ca if you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process. All information discussed related to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Red Tape Reduction Division, the Director, will be responsible for:
• Providing executive leadership to guide public consultation, direct stakeholder engagement and policy research to inform impactful, enterprise-wide red tape solutions
• Evolving public consultation and policy research practices to challenge the status quo and provide evidence-based strategies and innovative solutions
• Identifying, aligning, and seizing opportunities for red tape reduction in support of broader government priorities
• Working horizontally across the enterprise to advance a strategic, whole-of-government approach to red tape reduction through inclusion, integrity and public service excellence
• Exploring use of advanced technology and driving data-informed strategies and solutions that demonstrate impact and benefits for people and businesses
• Developing and delivering superior quality presentations, briefings, reports, and other materials to internal and external audiences
• Maintaining a high-demand portfolio and building a culture of strong project management to ensure capacity to deliver a high volume of projects and requests
• Helping others grow, driving people-centered outcomes and promoting an environment of inclusivity
How do I qualify?
Executive Leadership and Transformation
• You are a people-first strategic thinker, displaying outstanding integrity and leadership in the planning and delivery of public services
• You have proven ability to deliver on transformational change in large and complex organizations
• You act as an agent of change, instilling and inspiring staff commitment to exemplary performance and service delivery
• You work to confront bias and systemic barriers while understanding the importance of creating a more diverse and accessible workplace
Relationship Management
• You are an effective negotiator and consensus builder who can work collaboratively, horizontally, and vertically across the organization
• You are a strong communicator with the ability to do so quickly, concisely, and convincingly with staff, executives, internal partners and external stakeholders
• You exercise good judgement in understanding situations and their impact to your organization and critical stakeholders
Policy and Program Knowledge
• You have solid understanding of government decision-making and experience with public sector policy and program development
• You are a strategic and analytical thinker, and understand regulatory systems and legislation relevant to the businesses
• You have demonstrated success leading the development and implementation of province-wide, multi-year strategies
