Program Advisor

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Do you have knowledge and experience in program and policy development? Do you have strong communication skills and the ability to develop relationships? If so, the Ministry of the Attorney General, Indigenous Justice Division is seeking your expertise for the role of Program Advisor.

In this exciting and challenging role, you will manage, monitor and evaluate an assigned portfolio of Indigenous Justice Program and Indigenous Courtworker Program transfer payment agencies and foster linkages between Indigenous communities and organizations and other community agencies/supports to assist program clients.

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About the job

In this role, you will:
• Provide leadership and advice on Indigenous social issues arising in the context of community development activities to support Indigenous alternative justice projects
• Manage ministry responsibilities in relation to projects and programs for the development, promotion, administration and delivery of alternative justice to Indigenous people in a culturally sensitive manner
• Provide annual estimates, negotiate operational budgets and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Design/develop and conduct needs assessments and lead community capacity building training to ensure the interests of the province are met and that local community justice needs are considered
• Provide information regarding Indigenous and non-Indigenous justice concepts, and educate internal staff, crown counsel, support staff, prosecutors, case management coordinators, legal Aid and other appropriate external stakeholders

Positions are located at 720 Bay Street, Toronto and required report to the office a minimum of 3 days per week (subject to change). However, alternate work arrangements may be available.

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What you bring to the team

Knowledge and Skills

You have:
• Understanding of Indigenous culture, political developments, self-government objectives, justice approaches and social, historical and cultural history/issues
• Demonstrated community development skills as well as approaches to development, promotion and administration of justice programs for Indigenous people
• Knowledge of program and policy design/development techniques and decision-making processes to coordinate and monitor the development and implementation of operational policies, programs and standards to support a ministry program

Communication, Interpersonal and Influencing Skills

You have:
• Communication skills to respond to information requests, prepare option papers, submissions, briefing notes, house book notes, speaking notes and speeches
• Consultation, mediation, negotiation, facilitation and consensus building skills to develop relationships and promote understanding and cooperation among key public sector and Indigenous groups
• Advisory and presentation skills to provide technical knowledge and advice within the ministry and with other jurisdictions including federal, stakeholders and community groups on Indigenous alternatives to justice programs

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

You can:
• Identify program needs, develop initiatives and coordinate and evaluate programs to improve or strengthen access and delivery of justice services for Indigenous peoples
• Research and synthesize information, identify best practices and develop consistent operational procedures for program delivery throughout the ministry
• Develop educational materials to achieve understanding of Indigenous justice concepts for Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups within and outside of government

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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!

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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:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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Additional information:

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• 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.
• T-AG-232325/25(2)

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

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.