Passionate about making a difference in Ontario's communities? Do you want to play a role in shaping the future of Ontario and inform decisions that will impact the quality of life of Ontarians for generations to come? Do you want to be part of implementing the province's land use policy directions and creating communities with increased access to places for all Ontarians to live, work and play?
Consider this exciting Program Advisor opportunity with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to be part of a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team of professionals implementing provincial land-use planning policies and programs.
As a member of our team, you will have the chance to work on interesting projects, address challenging planning issues, and collaborate with municipalities and other stakeholders. Be part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism while striving to create a better future for the people we serve.
If you're ready to make a significant impact and be part of shaping the future of Ontario, we invite you to take the leap and join our team at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
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LinkedINWhat 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
• Competitive vacation package
• Comprehensive resources to support mental health and wellness
• 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
• A convenient downtown location close to a range of services, amenities and frequent transit
Want to learn more? Let's have a chat.Join the hiring managers and other MMAH staff on Tuesday August 15, 2023 from 12:00pm-1:00pm to find out more about the job, the teams and what it is like working at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Register
hereto be part of the meeting. You are welcome to participate anonymously. If you can't make it – no problem. Attendance at the session is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions.
Want to talk sooner?Please contact our recruitment partner HR Associates and get in touch with Heather Lockie 416-237-1500 x237 or at
MMAH-Info@hra.on.ca.
Note:
This competition will be used to fill vacancies in two units.
• Priority Projects Branch – Planning Projects Implementation Unit
• Municipal Services Office – Central – Growth Programs & Policy Delivery
Candidates are asked to identify preferred unit they are interested in when applying to this competitive process. Both units may be selected.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Develop project plans, performance measures and ongoing tracking and reporting requirements
• Conduct surveys and evaluations, and research, analyze and report on potentially contentious land use planning matters
• Participate in internal project teams to develop/update guidance documents.
• Coordinate the development of options, assessment feasibility, impact analyses, and recommend strategies
• Prepare project status reports, background information and analysis to assist in presenting results and research findings
• Support communication strategies and programs
• Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) to procure external service providers, including terms of reference, performance criteria and project deliverables
• Conduct policy, program and related research activities to improve the delivery of the programs
• Coordinate the development of options, assessment feasibility, impact analyses, and recommend strategies
• Prepare project status reports, background information and analysis to assist in presenting results and research findings
• Coordinate and manage communication strategies and programs
What you bring to the team
Technical Knowledge
You have:
• Demonstrated knowledge of program and policy evaluation, monitoring, development and implementation techniques
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of theories, principles and practices of a wide variety of environmental and land use planning legislation, regulations, and standards (e.g. Planning Act, Environmental Bill of Rights)
Project Management and Business Planning Skills
You have:
• Knowledge of project management principles to develop project plans and performance measures, and lead project teams
Consultation and Communication Skills
You can:
• Provide program guidance, explain recommendations, and propose resolutions to resourcing conflicts
• Discuss and explain requirements of legislation, regulations, and policy/programs, technical information and terminology
• Conduct meetings, prepare technical reports, briefing materials and correspondence
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
You can:
• Apply judgement, tact and discretion to respond to sensitive and political issues
• Acquire and apply knowledge of freedom of information principles and processes
• Analyze competing interests of stakeholders
• Identify policy gaps and issues, and provide program recommendations
• Assess the implications and impact of proposed program changes