SENIOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES LEAD

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Do you have experience in leading complex projects or initiatives? Do you have the ability to look at current trends or practices and develop innovative solutions that add value? If so, then consider an exciting and challenging opportunity with the Strategic Support Unit and take your career to a whole new level.

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About the job

You will:

• lead, coordinate and manage complex, strategic projects and initiatives related to the operation of the Mines & Minerals division
• design and implement new or modified programs, and participate in the development of regulations, business processes and operational policies
• evaluate pilot projects, programs, processes and structures, and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the division's operations
• develop business cases, status reports, and briefing materials, and make presentations to senior management with respect to specific projects or initiatives
• develop and manage Requests for Proposal and service agreements, and negotiate transfer payment agreements
• provide expert advice and recommendations to Manager, Directors and Assistant Deputy Minister regarding improvements to divisional programs and services, organizational structure, and strategic policy direction
• represent ministry and division at meetings and workshops or conferences involving other ministries or governments, industry or community stakeholders, and/or Aboriginal communities

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What you bring to the team

Specialized knowledge:

• experience in leading complex projects or initiatives, including the design, implementation and evaluation of new or modified programs or initiatives
• knowledge of program design and evaluation methodologies and of project management concepts and techniques

Communication and people skills:

• oral and written communication skills to prepare business cases, status reports, briefing materials and presentations for senior management approval, and to make presentations to Assistant Deputy Minister and senior management with respect to specific projects or initiatives
• leadership skills to lead project teams, build partnerships, anticipate issues and obstacles, and develop solutions while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Conceptual and problem-solving skills:

• conceptual and problem-solving skills to design initiatives and make recommendations that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of divisional programs, services, processes and structures

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Additional information:

Note:

• N-ND-55376/13
  
  As a result of the recently agreed to AMAPCEO collective agreement, a new job evaluation system will be implemented on October 1, 2013 and the job code identified in this posting is subject to revision. In the new job evaluation system, the classification level of this position has not yet been determined.

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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.