Chief Instructor

Are you an innovative leader with expertise in both training and policing? The Ontario Police College is an internationally recognized leader in police training, and we currently seek a new Chief Instructor to join our dynamic team of professionals.

We need confident leaders who embrace change and seek opportunities for innovation in our programs and services. Our Chief Instructors will build solid and trusted relationships with staff and stakeholders, and will provide guidance and direction to instructional staff, enabling the exceptional delivery and administration of training programs.

About the Ontario Police College:

The Ontario Police College advances the safety of Ontario's diverse communities by setting evidence-based standards for police training, education and assessment of learning. The College provides training at both the recruit and senior levels.

What can I expect to do in this role?

The roles:

The Chief Instructor- Basic Constable Training (BCT), will oversee practical and knowledge based training for the Basic Constable Training Program (BCT).

The Chief Instructor- Forensics and Traffic, will oversee practical and knowledge based training for forensic identification training, traffic reconstruction and speed training, for sworn and civilian members of police services.

In these positions, you will:
• work collaboratively with other Chief Instructors to manage the training and administration of the Basic Constable Training program or the Forensic, Specialized, and Traffic programs.
• manage and provide technical direction to instructors and support staff
• review and approve course materials, schedules and tests
• monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of courses
• lead change initiatives and new programing
• prepare detailed reports and responses to stakeholders
• engage staff and stakeholders to resolve complex issues
• represent the college on various committees.

The keys to leadership in the OPS
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) Leadership Behaviours defines what it means to be a leader through the following expected behaviours and attributes:

• We commit to the responsibilities of being a leader by demonstrating authenticity, accountability and courage.
• We lead for the future by embracing positive disruption, a future mindset and by developing each other, every day.
• We are people centred by leading with a common purpose, being inclusive and driving people centered outcomes.

How do I qualify?

Leadership Skills

• You have leadership skills to support, engage and develop staff in change.
• You have demonstrated you can manage high performing teams to promote and champion acceptance of new approaches to training and program delivery.
• You can lead program related continuous improvement initiatives, change processes and products.
• You will manage financial, material and human resources needs, and contribute to long term financial and resource planning.

Technical Knowledge

• You have knowledge of adult education theories and methodologies to co-ordinate and ensure the effective delivery of programs.
• You have extensive knowledge of police and/or law enforcement policies, procedures and practices.
• You have knowledge of existing, new and changing federal and provincial legislation, related case law decision and advancement in practices and technology affecting policing services.

Program Development and Design

• You have knowledge of program design, to oversee the development of programs in support of the training system.
• You have knowledge of performance measurement and evaluation methods to report on program effectiveness.
• You can evaluate courses, training policies and procedures to ensure that the organization is responsive to changing policing and legal issues.
• You have experience assessing trends and issues impacting training programs, strategies, standards, and delivery mechanisms.

Other essential skills

• You have advanced oral and written communication skills.
• You have exceptional collaboration and relationship building skills.
• You have financial skills to monitor and administer budgets, and procure goods and services.
• You have problem-solving, conflict resolution and mediation skills.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, April 23, 2020 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.