Senior Consultant

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Do you strive for a results-driven position? If so, consider this unique team opportunity where you will help develop, deliver and implement the Ministry of the Solicitor General's Repair and Rehabilitation Plan, including expansion projects in correctional facilities, on a Provincial level.

Please note: Alternate work locations may be considered in Hamilton, Peterborough, Guelph, Owen Sound, Sault Ste. Marie, and Barrie, based on operational feasibility and management discretion.

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About the job

In this role you will:

• Identify infrastructure needs, issues, opportunities and critical gaps in an assigned program area and develop options and proposed solutions that identify risks
• Develop robust project scopes to assist Infrastructure Ontario service providers in the development of cost estimates
• Lead the program area on a provincial level through the annual planning process
• Lead and implement consultation and engagement strategies and initiatives within an assigned program area on a provincial level
• Provide leadership in the development and delivery of the ministry's Repair and Rehabilitation Plan
• Assist in developing options and solutions by identifying risks, constraints, and implementation considerations specific to increasing adult correctional capacity.
• Develop and prepare a range of communications materials for dissemination/presentation (e.g status reports, dashboards)
• Lead and establish branch, cross-divisional and/or cross-jurisdictional working groups and lead the identification, analysis and recommendation of business solutions that will meet ministry program needs and support OPS enterprise infrastructure strategies and objectives

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What you bring to the team

Technical Knowledge

You have:

• Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of infrastructure planning in the public sector and knowledge of trends, developments and industry best practices in property and project management services
• Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of real estate and property management and relevant building codes
• Knowledge of accessibility, accommodation and health and safety strategies and legislative requirements to ensure that all proposed infrastructure initiatives and projects comply with relevant legislation, space standards/planning, and support corporate objectives • Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of government and Infrastructure Ontario strategies, direction and priorities for infrastructure planning and property management to lead program area clients in transitioning to the new service delivery model

Specialized Knowledge

You have:

• Knowledge of repair and rehabilitation practices and ability to acquire and apply knowledge of related government planning processes, policies/procedures, and decision making processes to lead/conduct the development of business cases to provide advice/briefings to ministry senior management up to the Deputy Minister level
• Expert knowledge of issues management methods to manage assigned project issues effectively and in a timely fashion
• Knowledge of controllership principles and practices for financial and procurement projects
• Knowledge of statistical methods and practices to monitor Infrastructure Ontario's Project Management Information System (PMIS) database

Research, Analytical and Problem Solving skills

You can:

• analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources and propose infrastructure initiatives
• conduct needs analysis, feasibility studies, and options analysis of issues involving multiple factors
• monitor and track the progress of property management and project delivery by service providers
• resolve issues in a timely manner and ensure that services are on time and on budget

Strong Consultation, Stakeholder Engagement, and Consensus-Building skills

You can:

• establish and lead cross-divisional and cross-jurisdictional project teams and working groups
• use negotiation and relationship management skills to develop and manage strategic alliances, nurture partnerships with ministry clients, external stakeholders and partners
• build consensus and engage clients, partners and stakeholders in supporting new service delivery models

Effective Written Communication skills

You are able to:

• create a variety of strategic reports, clear and concise correspondence, discussion papers and proposals
• develop and write comprehensive and detailed business cases and communications materials including briefing materials

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Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer  accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please  contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

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Additional information:

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• E-SL-241881/26

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.