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Senior Program Consultant
Organization:
Ministry of the Attorney General
Division:
Agency Relations Division
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
6A008 - ProgPlanEval06
Salary:
$69,680.00 - $99,600.00 Per Year
The Agency Relations Division is seeking an enthusiastic, client-focused consultant to manage the accountability relationship for an assigned portfolio of agencies and transfer payment programs.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• provide strategic program planning and evaluation advice to senior management related to the accountability, oversight and performance of agencies in an assigned portfolio
• identify emerging issues, trends and risks and develop options to resolve and mitigate risks
• develop and lead research and intelligence gathering initiatives
• investigate discrepancies and ensure compliance with the Agency Establishment and Accountability Directive and Transfer Payment Accountability Directive and related central agency directives and requirements
• develop and maintain collaborative relationships with agencies and other internal and external stakeholders
How do I qualify?
Technical Knowledge and Skill:
• You demonstrate knowledge of legislation, policies and programs; relevant OPS policies as they related to agencies in Ontario; relevant programs in other jurisdictions and other levels of government to develop and implement an evaluation framework for assigned agencies
• You have knowledge of decision-making and accountability structures; business planning processes; and risk management, financial management processes to ensure that agency programs meet corporate accountability requirements
Analytical and Issues Management Skills:
• You demonstrate analytical and evaluative methods, techniques and tools to conduct research and participate in corporate policy development initiatives to develop and recommend options and solutions
• You have knowledge of issues management methodologies and practices to ensure the effective resolution of issues
Project Management and Leadership Skills:
• You demonstrate knowledge of project management methods, techniques, practices, standards and tools to plan and lead concurrent projects and studies
• You have leadership skills to provide direction and guidance to project team members and foster teamwork
Communication and Consultation Skills:
• You have oral communication skills to make presentations, lead and participate in discussions, and liaise with management, internal staff, central agencies' staff and other stakeholders
• You have written communication skills to prepare correspondence, briefing and planning documents, issues papers, House notes, papers, presentations and other documentation
• You have consultation, advisory and facilitation skills to provide advice to senior management on contentious, sensitive issues and other matters and represent the Ministry on committees and at meetings
Relationship Management Skills and Political Acuity:
• You demonstrate relationship management and persuasion skills to foster and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships with diverse groups of people, promote cooperation and gain consensus on recommendations
• You demonstrate sensitivity, discretion and political acuity to represent the Ministry's position on politically sensitive issues
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 720 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, General Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Monday, January 5, 2015
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. - T-AG-72267%2F14
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, January 19, 2015 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.
