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ODSP Manager - Designated Bilingual (English-French)

Organization:

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Division:

Social Assistance Operations Division

City:

Toronto

Language of Position(s):

Bilingual English/French

Job Term:

1 Temporary up to 12 months with the possibility of extension

Job Code:

M0912G - Social Services52

Salary:

$74,066.00 - $115,856.00 Per Year

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Posting Status:

Open

Job ID:

159228

About us
The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) provides income support and employment support to eligible adults with disabilities. The mandate of the Social Assistance Operations Division, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, is to design, deliver, support and oversee person-centred, responsive and accountable social assistance services in Ontario, focused on improved outcomes, service quality and sustainability. The division combines policy and delivery expertise with strong partnerships across the Ontario Public Service (OPS), municipal and First Nations Governments and beyond, to achieve its objectives.

We need YOU!
Are you looking to make an impact in the lives of Ontarians with disabilities and their families? Are you a strong leader with the ability to link program strategies to emerging government priorities? If so, bring your skills to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) management team to plan, implement and deliver an effective and comprehensive social assistance program for people with disabilities and their families.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As an ODSP Manager, you will:

• Provide leadership and direction in an assigned geographic area/functional process, for the establishment of a service delivery framework for programs and services.
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff within a unionized environment.
• Be a proactive and innovative leader, motivating your team and colleagues across government to deliver exceptional results in a changing environment.
• Lead the development of local strategies and activities that are aligned with emerging priorities and government directions, and compliant with relevant legislation and/or standards of performance, and ensure program integrity and client service.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, financial, collective agreements and ministry policy commitments.
• Develop and manage effective linkages with community and municipal partners to promote and market the community-based ODSP program.

Leadership in the OPS
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) defines what it means to be a leader by the following expected attributes and behavioural competencies:

• You are committed to the responsibilities of being a leader by demonstrating authenticity, accountability and courage.
• You are innovative by embracing positive disruption, maintaining a future mindset and leading with a common purpose.
• You are collaborative by driving people-centered outcomes, being inclusive and helping staff and colleagues grow, every day.

Visit the Leadership Talent Office on Yammer to learn more about the OPS Leadership Model and to view the application preparation guide for management competitions.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Proficiency in English and oral and written French at the advanced level.

Leadership and Change Management

• You demonstrate leadership skills and ability to develop, mentor, and empower staff to reach their full potential, as well as hold others accountable.
• You have strong change management skills to manage a team, provide direction to achieve operational goals, and implement and support service delivery changes and initiatives.
• You have knowledge of human resources management, labour relations and dispute resolution processes.

Technical Knowledge

• You demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and experience in existing government and/or non-government services for social assistance recipients and people with disabilities.
• You have the ability to develop knowledge and understanding of government/ ministry financial and administrative procedures.
• You have the ability to acquire knowledge of relevant legislation, acts, regulations, provincial strategic directions, policies, and procedures.

Communication and Stakeholder Relations

• You have excellent negotiation, consultation, communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with various groups/stakeholders, government organizations and agencies.
• You have strong communication skills to work with clients who often have significant barriers and many with mental health issues.

Project Management and Analytical Skills

• Excellent judgment, decision-making and analytical skills to review, analyze, make recommendations and resolve issues, often of a sensitive and political nature.
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies to manage the delivery of program plans, initiatives and goals.

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 375 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:

Management Compensation Plan

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Schedule:

Category:

Health and Social Services

Posted on:

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Note:

This ad is also available in French.
In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 26, 2021 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

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

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

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