Join the Ministry of Mines and be a part of cutting edge research at the Geoscience Laboratories! We are seeking an individual to join our dynamic team and provide leadership to scientific and technical staff and support the operations of the Geoscience Laboratories.
About us:The Mines and Minerals Division focuses on the provision of basic geological information gathering and interpretation in support of Ontario's exploration, mine development and mining sectors and the administration of Ontario's Mining Act in a fair and consistent fashion. The Division also works with the industry to stimulate job creation, eliminate barriers to growth in the mining sector and reduce the regulatory burden on the industry. This is carried out through the Ontario Geological Survey and the Mineral Development and Lands Branch.
The Ontario Geological Survey collects, distributes and applies geoscience data and information to attract and guide mineral investment and to help inform broad provincial land-use planning decisions related to the environment, ecology, climate change and public health and safety.
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We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
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What can I expect to do in this role?
• Lead, motivate and inspire staff in delivering high quality research and analysis.
• Be a proactive and innovative leader, motivating your team and colleagues to deliver exceptional results in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
• Empower your team of staff to grow and develop to their full potential, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and excellence.
• Manage and oversees research and development activities and programs while maintaining awareness of new techniques and equipment.
• Manage the development and implementation of the branch's health/wellness and safety/wellness program, and ensure compliance with Ministry and legislative requirements.
• Facilities management and equipment procurement and associated financial responsibilities.
• Direct performance measures, benchmarks and quality assurance standards for program development and implementation.
• Participate in health and safety committees to develop policies and procedures to improve work health and safety/wellness programs and initiatives.
How do I qualify?
Leadership Skills:
• You demonstrate the
leadership behaviours, attributes and mindsets to lead the OPS into the future.
• You have management, leadership and coaching skills to manage staff, set work priorities and standards, evaluate performance and manage employee relations issues.
• You have been successful in promoting equitable practices that value diversity and inclusion in your work environment and that support employee engagement.
• You have experience motivating and inspiring staff to achieve results in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• You have clear judgement and organizational skills to prioritize a high volume of tasks, manage conflicting priorities, and meet deadlines.
• You have knowledge of human resources theories, principles, policies and collective agreements to develop organizational capacity which includes succession planning, performance management, talent management, organization and job design and labour relations management.
• You have experience with legislation and oversight of operations pertaining to compliance in a laboratory workplace setting.
Relationship Management and Communication Skills:
• You have demonstrated superior written, oral and interpersonal skills and can influence and negotiate with partners and stakeholders to find collaborative solutions to complex issues.
• You can effectively manage expectations and anticipate and resolve major obstacles and conflicts.
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide sound direction and advice to a range of internal and external clients and to represent the ministry on various committees.
• You have the ability to build and maintain effective networks and teams within and across organizational units as well as with Indigenous communities, external stakeholders, and collaborators in order to gather input, build consensus and deliver on goals and priorities.
Technical Knowledge
• You have working knowledge of geoscience to provide advice, and direction to team of highly technical staff.
• You are aware of current and emerging developments in geoscience.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply legislation to identify and assess potential of ministry regulatory changes/strategic policy directions, and emerging issues.
• You have knowledge of laboratory practices including federal and provincial health and safety legislative requirements to plan and manage the health and safety programs.
• You have knowledge of the OPS Procurement Directive to coordinate large purchases related to equipment and supplies.
• You have an understanding of quality assurance and quality control in relation to a Geoanalytical facilities.
Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism
The OPS is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.
The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
