Are you seeking a rewarding leadership opportunity to manage the business and administrative services in support of one of Ontario's historical attractions? Do you want to provide operational leadership and direction to an assigned parks portfolio within a specific geographical region within the province? If so, we are seeking two organized and dynamic individuals to join our Huronia Historical Parks (HHP) team as
Manager, Corporate Services and
Manager, Discovery Harbour Operations!
About the Ontario Public Service (OPS): We are one of the largest employers in the province, employing more than 60,000 people. Every day we are modernizing government operations and improving public services. We have a wide range of meaningful and rewarding career opportunities in communities across Ontario. We welcome new ideas and new people, encourage learning and development, and reward achievement. No matter the position, we live the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness.
What a career in the OPS can offer: We are committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. In addition to flexible work arrangements, collegial and professional work culture, career growth and development and on-the-job training to help you succeed, we offer a competitive total compensation package, which includes an attractive salary, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health and dental plan and much more.
About Us: The Agency Relations and Accountability Division (ARAD) with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport has responsibility for agency relations, governance, appointments, operating and capital funding for agencies and attractions within the ministry's portfolio. Through the stewardship of its historical sites, heritage assets, and natural spaces, Huronia Historical Parks offers unique interactive interpretive experiences and educational programming that make history come to life. We promote a strong tourism sector and prosperity in the region by welcoming visitors from around the world and building partnerships that strengthen its cultural, social, and economic impact. Some of our programs and services including education programs, artisan workshops, conferences, banquets, festivals, a theatre, two public parks, trails, bridges and roadways. Read more about us
here!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
The OPS is an innovative, responsive, and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.
The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, 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.
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OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the
Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.
About the job
Create the Work EnvironmentIn the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.
Deliver on Business Goals and PrioritiesYour leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of its business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry.
As the Manager, Corporate Services you will:
• plan, direct, manage and evaluate all business operational support services, including strategic and operational planning, financial management, controllership, human resource management, communications, information technology and general administration services.
• participate in the development and implementation of strategic business and work plans and to provide expert and strategic advice on critical issues management.
• direct and manage related initiatives in support of program delivery objectives.
• develop and manage stakeholder relationships.
As the Manager, Discovery Harbour Operations you will:
• provide operational leadership and direction to attraction staff and provide advice/interpretation of legislation and policy matters.
• plan, implement and monitor capital program projects and provide capital development expertise to park leadership.
• coordinate budget submissions and alternate funding sources for various park improvement projects/upgrades of assets.
• maintain strong communication and linkages with other regional parks.
• provide operational and resource management advice to senior management, peers, field staff, partners and clients, on policy and program initiatives and issues.
• oversee the administration of the retail and food concession and partnership operations within the park programs, including licensing agreements and business partnerships.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• For the Manager, Discovery Harbour Operations role, you must have a valid class “G” Driver's Licence.
Strategic Leadership Skills:
• You have leadership experience and the ability to inspire, engage, motivate, develop and mentor staff to deliver on results during on-going change and transformation.
• You are a collaborative leader and have incorporated the principles of diversity, inclusion and anti-racism across all elements of your management style.
• You demonstrate good judgement, political acuity and organizational awareness in managing issues and priorities.
• You demonstrate the
leadership behaviours, attributes and mindset for leaders, across the organization, to lead the OPS into the future and deliver our vision.
Specialized Knowledge and Technical Expertise:
• You have knowledge of human resources practices, policies, directives and collective agreements in relation to recruitment, training and development and labour relations.
• You have expertise in project management principles and methodologies to manage the delivery of program plans, initiatives and goals.
• You have knowledge of financial and administrative procedures, to manage and control allocated financial and material resources.
• You have knowledge of organization strategic directions, policies, programs and service delivery models, to provide operational management of a program area, service or initiative.
• You are familiar with new and existing capital development programs, land management and resource management.
Communication and Relationship Management Skills:
• You demonstrate communication, consulting and business relationship skills to develop and maintain relationships with a range of internal and external contacts.
• You have written communication skills to prepare briefing notes, senior official correspondence, unit policies and procedures and documents.
• You are successful in motivating and building relationships with diverse teams of staff at all levels.