Challenge, impact, and inspiration.Are you passionate about making a difference? You've come to the right place. We're looking for ambitious people who share our values to lead high performing team in the development, management and operations of 24/7 mission critical services as well as design and deliver secure, interoperable & reliable IT-enabled business solutions.
We develop innovative solutions while supporting mission critical systems that frontline healthcare workers rely on. So, if you're looking for a fast paced, high-energy and career enriching atmosphere where you can contribute to improving our healthcare system with a focus on better care for patients and better tools and information for health care providers, we'd like to hear from you!
About us:The Emergency Health I&IT Solutions & Technology Management Branch delivers and supports solutions for land ambulance communications across the province, manages enterprise I&IT initiatives and provides technology management, security and business continuity planning functions on behalf of the cluster.
The
Ontario Public Service (OPS) Leadership Behaviours defines what it means to be a leader:
• We are
responsible for being leaders that demonstrate authenticity, accountability and courage.
• We are
innovative by embracing positive disruption, having a future mindset and by developing each other, every day.
• We are
collaborative by leading with a common purpose, being inclusive and driving people centered outcomes.
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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 and encourages applications from Indigenous and racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.
The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. Visit the
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The OPS offers employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
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Please note: Note: This position is headquartered in Toronto, however alternate work arrangements is available.
About the job
In this key senior management role, you will:
• Manage the delivery of concurrent and specialized business solutions, priority projects, and operations.
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to a team of business and technical professionals in order to deliver an IT environment that meets business requirements and supports continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provide comprehensive I&IT investment advice and guidance to customer portfolios and the cluster, including strategic, tactical and operational planning.
•Participate in strategic and results-based planning, and provide expertise and input into cluster level planning and reviews.
•Develop and maintain strong partnerships with customers, partners and service providers across municipal, provincial, and federal governments as well as private sector organizations.
• Support and promote a productive team environment to foster a culture of excellence and creative problem-solving, and sustain an inclusive, diverse and accessible work place.
What you bring to the team
Strategic Leadership Skills:
• You demonstrate senior leadership and people-management experience in support of customer-specific technology needs.
• You have well-developed change management skills to initiate, support, and complete transformational I&IT solutions.
• You are an inclusive leader who values and actively supports a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace.
• You exercise managerial accountability and authority in the areas of program design, recruitment and retention, talent management, labour relations and compensation related matters.
• You have superior knowledge of financial, administrative and procurement policies and directives and can interpret and accurately apply policy and legislation.
Technical Expertise:
• You have current experience developing and supporting systems, and are successful in delivering business solutions.
• You have expertise in working with your customer(s) to strategically manage I&IT portfolios to support changing business models and business directions.
• You have demonstrated experience managing I&IT projects and achieving on time results which meet the functional and fiscal requirements of the client.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of the current principles, best practices, trends, and issues of I&IT solutions design and delivery.
Program Management Skills:
• You have expertise in structuring, organizing and managing multiple projects, with a proven track record of successful project completion.
• You have the ability to provide expert technical and tactical strategic planning and information management decisions/advice to staff.
• You have knowledge and expertise in project management principles and methodologies to manage the delivery of program plans, initiatives and goals.
• You can effectively anticipate and identify potential risks and issues and lead the development of risk mitigation strategies.
Communication and Stakeholder Relationship Management Skills:
• You use your superior communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to build excellent relationships with your customers and you demonstrate exceptional judgment and political acuity.
• You can build, maintain and strengthen collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and business partnerships.
• You can effectively manage expectations, and anticipate and resolve major obstacles and conflicts.
• You can articulate and prioritize issues and risks to senior executives, executive steering committee members, business sponsors and stakeholders, and recommend mitigation strategies to decision-makers.