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ASSISTANT DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, ABORIGINAL JUSTICE DIVISION (AMENDED)
Organization:
Ministry of the Attorney General
Division:
Aboriginal Justice
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
CC5 - Crown Counsel 5
Salary:
Salary Commensurate With Legal Experience
Are you a strategic and collaborative leader with a passion to build positive and respectful relationships with Aboriginal communities while furthering Ontario's goal to improve trust in, and understanding of, the justice system? If so, consider this challenging and influential role as Assistant Deputy Attorney General (ADAG), Aboriginal Justice Division for the Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG).
The Aboriginal Justice Division is responsible for developing and maintaining constructive relationships with Aboriginal leaders, organizations and communities, partner ministries and external stakeholders to help deliver on the Ministry's mandate and improve the Aboriginal justice system for all Aboriginal peoples in our province.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this visionary high-profile role, you will:
• Lead a division which provides executive oversight for the coordination of Aboriginal justice policy and program issues at MAG.
• Lead and manage the relationships with Aboriginal communities, key justice sector organizations, stakeholders and partners to support government objectives and respond to the recommendations of the lacobucci Report.
• Lead and manage critical and issues management on any Aboriginal justice-related matters.
• Represent the Ministry and the Ontario Government at senior level discussions with Canada, other provinces, Aboriginal representatives, including the formal relationship tables at both political and official levels.
• Provide recommendations and responsiveness to broad Aboriginal needs and expectations while balancing and ensuring the accountabilities of a senior public servant.
• Support and promote a productive team environment which reflects an inclusive, diverse and accessible work place.
How do I qualify?
Leadership
• You have proven executive leadership skills and can foster an inclusive, innovative and high-performing workplace culture.
• You have demonstrated senior leadership expertise and experience in Aboriginal affairs, to serve as a credible representative between Ontario and Aboriginal peoples.
• You have demonstrated that you can lead change while promoting integrated programs and services.
• You understand the issues and interests of Aboriginal communities in relation to the justice system.
• You have demonstrated success in collaboration and mediation.
Stakeholder / Relationship Management
• You have demonstrated success in engagement with Aboriginal organizations and promotion of partnerships.
• You have superior communications and negotiation skills to build collaborative relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• You have experience dealing with complex and politically sensitive initiatives.
Technical Skills
• You are a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada with knowledge of the law in relation to the justice system and Aboriginal issues.
• You have knowledge of processes for government decision-making in a complex, matrixed and multi-stakeholder environment.
• You have excellent strategic planning skills and have demonstrated political acuity.
• You have knowledge of Aboriginal/First Nations history/culture, socio-economic issues, communities and relationships.
• You have strong financial management skills specifically related to transfer payment agreements, accountability, governance and reporting frameworks.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 720 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, General Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Management Compensation Plan
Schedule:
6
Posted on:
Friday, July 25, 2014
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.
A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense. An enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.
A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential. - This position requires province-wide travel to meet with partners. This position will require a corporate security check.
The Ontario Public Service has been chosen as one of:
• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Greater Toronto's Top 90 Employers
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers
• Canada's Greenest Employer
• Top Employer for Canadians under 40
We offer:
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• Comprehensive Health Plan
• Life and Disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance
• Flexible learning and development opportunities including online, training and mentorship programs
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization through a wide range of career fields
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, August 25, 2014 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.
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.
