Do you want to have an impact on building Ontario's strong communities? Then join our team of professionals and work along-side Ontario's municipal policy and legislative experts within a progressive collaborative culture at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Municipal Services Office.
Note:
• 1 Position is Bilingual (English and French)
• 1 Position is Unilingual (English)
Note: This position may require travel throughout the region in remote locations with limited access to public transportation
Effective January 1st, 2024 the salary range for this position is $1,470.23 to $1,849.34 per week in compliance with OPSEU Unified Bargaining Unit collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.
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
We are seeking individuals with the ability to:
• provide a full range of advisory/program management services related to municipal organization, and fiscal and administrative management
• provide advice to clients and make recommendations on a wide variety of issues, including policies and related legislation affecting local government and provincial interests
• coordinate service delivery and deliver education and training
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• Valid G class Driver's licence needed to travel to areas not served by public transit
• For the bilingual position, you must possess oral French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.
Knowledge:
• experience dealing with local government issues, including municipal finance, structure and administration related to provincial interests
• proven knowledge of/experience in community development, financial management and analysis
• ability to apply and interpret legislation related to municipal activities such as the Municipal Act and Municipal Elections Act
Communication Skills:
• written communication skills to prepare briefing material/correspondence
• oral communication skills to respond to inquiries and provide advice and/or best practices
• ability to build consensus, negotiate and resolve conflict
• presentation skills to deliver training sessions
Judgement, Research and Analytical Skills:
• analytical skills to undertake research and evaluate municipal governance programs and operational issues
• ability to use sound judgement to provide advice to clients and municipalities
Organizational Skills:
• demonstrated organizational skills and initiative to independently prioritize and complete assignments to deadline
• ability to manage competing demands and multi-task as well as coordinate workshops and training sessions
Other Skills:
• demonstrated ability to work successfully in team environments and fast-paced, cross-functional working groups
• proficiency using a computer and a variety of software packages such as word processing, spreadsheet and presentation