Play a Central Role in Advancing French Language Services in Ontario's Justice SectorAre you passionate about strengthening access to French language services in Ontario's justice system? Do you thrive at the intersection of program management, financial stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and public service? The Justice Sector French Language Services office is looking for an experienced and inclusive professional to join our management team.
In this unique bilingual role, you will provide expert leadership and advice to justice ministries on policies, programs, and compliance related to French Language Services (FLS), ensuring programs meet legislative obligations under the French Language Services Act, Courts of Justice Act, and Criminal Code of Canada. You will manage multiple educational and training initiatives, including overseeing the French Language Institute of Professional Development (FLIPD), lead stakeholder consultations, and coordinate translation services.
You will also oversee federal funding agreements, manage financial transactions, procurement processes, and reporting, while leading research and analysis activities to inform strategic planning and continuous program.
If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your policy expertise, strategic planning, financial management, stakeholder engagement, and bilingual skills to advance French language services in Ontario's justice sector, we would love to hear from you!
About the job
At 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. As a leader, you'll be at the forefront of creating a dynamic work environment that sparks innovation, fosters collaboration, and champions inclusivity. We value a diverse, anti-racist, and accessible workplace where everyone feels safe and respected. By embracing these values, you'll help build a vibrant team culture where every individual can thrive. Your leadership will inspire and motivate your team to achieve their best, aligning their efforts with our strategic vision.
To succeed in this role, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of educational programs and curriculum for the justice sector, including the national French Language Institute for Professional Development (FLIPD), to promote access to justice in both official languages.
- Provide strategic advice, expert guidance, and oversight for the planning, delivery, and compliance of French Language Services policies and programs across justice ministries.
- Direct and manage translation services, public outreach initiatives, and stakeholder consultations with ministries, agencies, law societies, educational institutions, and community organizations.
- Conduct environmental scans, research, policy and program analyses, and prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior executives.
- Lead cross-jurisdictional committees, working groups, and partnerships to develop coordinated policy frameworks and strengthen access to French language services.
- Develop and implement communications, marketing, and outreach strategies for internal and external stakeholders, including senior government leadership.
- Lead procurement processes, manage service contracts, and oversee financial, human resource, and operational budgets.
- Manage and support a team of administrative, translation, and program delivery staff, fostering an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team culture.
Meet Your New Team You will be joining the
Justice Sector French Language Services office. The office monitors the delivery of French language services and supports ministry programs in fulfilling their legislative obligations. The office also coordinates translation services, complaint resolution, training, and stakeholder consultations to continuously strengthen access to justice in French across Ontario. Together, we foster an environment of inclusion, wellbeing, and engagement, valuing the important work we do to support equitable access to justice for French-speaking Ontarians.
In this role, you will report to and be supported by
Mirjeta Dhamo, Manager, French Language Services. You will oversee and support a committed team of five professionals, including experienced translation coordinators and policy advisors. We take pride in our supportive and collaborative team culture, built on inclusion, shared purpose, and engagement.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
- Superior oral and written proficiency in French.
Strategic Leadership and Team Management Skills
- Demonstrated leadership behaviours, attributes and mindsets for leaders, across the organization, to lead the OPS into the future and deliver our vision.
- Experience providing direction, coaching, and mentorship to staff.
- Ability to foster a positive, inclusive team culture focused on collaboration, learning, and service excellence.
- Proven ability to lead complex projects, navigate sensitive issues, and balance multiple priorities.
Technical and Program Expertise
- Knowledge of the French Language Services Act and related legislation affecting justice sector programs.
- Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies, and regulations within a complex program environment.
- Experience managing government funding agreements, financial processes, procurement, and reporting.
- Knowledge of education theory, principles, and practices to lead the development and implementation of curriculum and training in French language services.
Communication and Relationship Management Skills
- Skilled at building trusted relationships with stakeholders, community partners, and government officials.
- Strong written and oral communication skills to develop and deliver briefings, presentations, and advice to senior leaders.
- Ability to navigate sensitive discussions and collaborate on solutions that meet diverse interests and obligations.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: