DISTRICT MANAGER

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Are you looking for a challenging leadership role? If so, join the dynamic work environment at the Ministry of Labour, where you can make a difference in leading the enforcement of safe and fair work practices and the protection of vulnerable workers.

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About the job

In this position you will:

• Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary staff within a team environment.
• Be accountable for a large program budget.
• Develop and implement strategic and operational plans.
• Provide leadership with the development of program deliveries and diverse activities.
• Represent the ministry with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with system and community partners to improve awareness and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Employment Standards Act.

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What you bring to the team

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

• You have demonstrated proven managerial and leadership skills.
• You have knowledge and experience with human resource management including recruitment, training, performance management and applying collective agreements.
• You have the ability to promote effective team dynamics.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

• You have demonstrated expertise/experience in program service delivery.
• You have skills/experience in investigation/enforcement techniques including dealing with compliance with legislation.
• You have knowledge of financial and administrative procedures, processes and systems.
• You have knowledge and understanding of the employment environment, the occupational health and safety environment and of current trends and issues.

COMMUNICATION AND PEOPLE SKILLS:

• You have proven communication skills to connect and inspire staff
• You have networking and consultation skills to build effective working relationships
• You have interpersonal skills

ANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:

• You have experience managing issues and crisis with ability to resolve problems and mediate disputes.
• You have proven planning and coordination skills to effectively manage district operations.
• You have demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Position requires frequent travel to remote work locations and a valid driver's licence is required for the position.

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Additional information:

Note:

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory criminal reference check prior to the commencement of employment.

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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.