Strategy Implementation Lead

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The Job

Do you have a strong background in project management and looking to showcase your strategic thinking, leadership and consultation skills? If so, consider this exciting new opportunity as a Strategy Implementation Lead with the Ministry of the Solicitor General in the Health Care Planning and Performance Unit.

The Ministry
The Ministry of the Solicitor General is responsible for the safety and security of communities across Ontario through effective policing, correctional services and emergency services programs. The ministry promotes policing excellence by communicating with and providing advice to the police community, as well as through training, developing professional standards and establishing new programs. The Ontario Provincial Police provides front-line policing services to more than 400 municipal and First Nations communities. The ministry is also responsible for maintaining effective and efficient correctional programs that create an environment where offenders are better able to return to the community and make positive contributions to society. Through the work of the Office of the Chief Coroner, Office of the Fire Marshal, Centre of Forensic Sciences and Emergency Management Ontario, the ministry seeks to minimize or eliminate hazards to people and property.
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The Unit

The Health Care Planning and Performance Unit has been established under the Corporate Health Care and Wellness (CHCW) Branch and will work with all CHCWB units, as well as identified key external stakeholder groups, including other ministries and agencies. This unit is responsible for managing the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of program delivery strategies and frameworks to support major provincial programs and related cross-functional initiatives with respect to health care services in Ontario's correctional institutions. In addition, this unit provides expertise and advice to senior management and staff on program delivery options, recommendations, risks and issues management strategies as it relates to the delivery of health care services within correctional facilities. This unit also leads the effective development, delivery, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of professional standards and policies and procedures for health care operations within correctional facilities across the province.

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role

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About the job

In this job, you will:
• Oversee the implementation of new health care strategies, initiatives and reforms.
• Lead/conduct stakeholder engagement and consultation processes and provide advice/training to support implementation of new initiatives.
• Provide strategic leadership, advice and expertise to senior management in the design, development and management of complex policy and strategy frameworks and investment models to support strategic planning for health care innovation.
• Provide guidance and expertise to senior management and stakeholders on the health system impact, viability, and sustainability of proposed health care innovation strategies, plans and proposals.

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What you bring to the team

Project Management Expertise

• You can lead projects from initial concept through completion within specific timelines
• You can provide project leadership and advice to project team members
• You have experience with budget preparation, analysis and monitoring to support project implementation
• You have experience with contract management and procurement

Research, Evaluation and Analytical Skills

• You can consolidate information, analyze results and provide options, risks and recommendations
• You can interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures to lead and conduct health care initiatives and reforms
• You demonstrate sound judgment, sensitivity and a high degree of political acuity
• You can assess the effectiveness of policies/programs against Ministry initiatives and goals

Relationship Management and Facilitation Skills

• You have expertise in creating and managing complex stakeholder relationships
• You can work collaboratively to resolve issues, negotiate changes and shifts in priorities
• You can lead consultations with stakeholders ensuring a shared understanding

Communication Skills

• You can respond to issues, provide recommendations and prepare reports using standard computer software
• You can create, lead and present briefings on complex issues analysis to senior management

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Additional information:

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.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent 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.
  
  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.
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  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.

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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.