Apply By: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 11:59 pm EST
Competition Status: Position Filled

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Senior Program Advisor

Job ID:
204474
Organization:
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Division:
Municipal Services
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
2 Permanent, 1 Temporary Assignment/Contract up to 12 months with possible extension
Job code:
6A008 - ProgPlanEval06
Salary:
$76,382.00 - $112,555.00 Per year

In accordance with the AMAPCEO Collective Agreement the following posting is restricted to AMAPCEO-represented employees who have received a notice of lay-off and eligible for a Targeted Direct Assignment in accordance with AMAPCEO Article 27.

This position is being posted in accordance with one of the following AMAPCEO Collective Agreement articles or appendices:

  • Article 18
  • Article 27.3.1
  • Article 27.8.1
  • Article 27.10
  • Article 27.11.2
  • Article FXT.7.2
  • Article FXT.7.4

For more information on the above, kindly review the AMAPCEO Collective Agreement.


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:
• Lead and support the collection and analysis municipal data and information critical to support the Municipal Service Division's evidence-based service delivery.
• Develop and conduct wide-ranging and sensitive surveys with stakeholders and external clients to assess and evaluate program implementation.
• Lead assigned projects including preliminary consultation, project design, project management and implementation.
• Interpret, promote, and communicate performance measures and recommend improvement strategies

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

You are an AMAPCEO represented employee who has received a notice of layoff and eligible for a Targeted Direct Assignment.

  • You have elected to remain available for possible targeted direct assignment;
  • You meet the entry level qualifications for this position;
  • Your current home position is in the same level or higher than the competition posted, or
  • You have been acting in a position for two (2) years or more at the same level or higher than the competition posted;
  • For temporary opportunities over nine (9) months: you are in the last two (2) months of your notice and meet the above outlined criteria.

Or as per Article 27.11.2, you are a person who has been laid off and are entitled to be assigned to a vacant position within twenty-four (24) months after your lay-off date provided that:

  • You did not refuse a targeted direct assignment pursuant to Article 27.8.6;
  • You are qualified to perform the required duties at entry-level; and
  • Meet the same criteria set out in Article 27.8.

Research and Analysis

• You have research skills and can identify and assess a range of data/ information in order to provide evidence-based advice and decision-making
• You can develop analytical solutions to support land use planning
• You can interpret and apply legislation and policies

Program Development

• You have experience in program planning, development and implementation
• You can develop and assess performance metrics in order to identify options, advice and recommendations for improvements

Communication

• You have oral and written communication skills to develop and present a range of projects, reports, briefings, and recommendations
• You are proficient with computer applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Teams) to prepare spreadsheets, presentations, graphic presentation of information and correspondence

Project Management

• You have project management experience to lead and participate in project planning and management, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
• You can foster an inclusive work environment and a culture where collaboration is valued and celebrated

Relationship Management

• You create effective working relationships by fostering inclusivity and a sense of belonging
• You are reliable, respectful and can build consensus among diverse stakeholders

Additional information:

Apply by:
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
  • 2 English Permanent, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months,
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Work hours:
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Friday, October 20, 2023

Note:

  • 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.


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.


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