The Ministry of Education's Field Services Branch is seeking experienced education professionals and results-oriented leaders to implement ministry initiatives that have an impact on Ontario's students.
Consider this role if you have a passion for advancing student achievement, equity, well-being and public confidence in Ontario's education system. We aim to foster meaningful and engaging relationships with school boards, education partners and community stakeholders to support the delivery of critical education policies and programming.
We seek three collaborative leaders to join the regional team supporting English and French district school boards within the Central Region, the East Region and the Toronto Region.
Join the dynamic leadership team at the Ministry of Education!
About usThe Field Services Branch (FSB) operates through work units in Toronto and six Regional Offices located throughout Ontario. The branch provides operational policy leadership, monitors program implementation in the elementary/secondary education system; clarifies ministry policies and programs to the sector; and ensures field input in the development of ministry policies.
We are currently filling the following positions:Toronto - Permanent
Ottawa (bilingual English-French) - Temporary, up to 14 months (with possible extension)
Barrie - Temporary, up to 18 months (with possible extension)
OPS Commitment to 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, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable. Diversifying leadership teams is a top OPS priority with the goal to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most underrepresented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) in leadership positions.
To advance this goal, the OPS is collecting socio-demographic information that will help to address potential barriers and achieve equity in hiring. You are requested to complete the voluntary survey and contribute to building a more diverse, anti-racist, inclusive and accessible OPS.
The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply and encourages applications from Indigenous and racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities. Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
The OPS offers employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As a Regional Manager, you will:
• lead a team of professional and administrative staff in the implementation and monitoring of ministry initiatives from Early Years through secondary to adult education
• co-ordinate operational and professional learning activities within the region
• provide strategic advice to senior ministry management and influence cross-ministry policy and program development processes
• support local school boards by providing advice and information on ministry policies, legislative requirements and programs, and respond to inquiries from the public
• be appreciative of the rich diversity found in the Province of Ontario and actively promote strategies which enable all students to reach their potential
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You are proficient in verbal and written French at the Superior level (for Ottawa position only).
Leadership Skills:
• You demonstrate the
leadership behaviours, attributes and mindsets to lead the OPS into the future.
• You have leadership skills to motivate both professional and support staff to foster an environment that delivers results.
• You model commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism in all aspects of your leadership style.
• You can keep staff engaged and offer supportive leadership while providing opportunities for staff to grow and take ownership of their work.
Technical Knowledge:
• You have a strong knowledge and understanding of the Ontario educational system, education theory, methodology, standards and practices at the elementary and/or secondary school levels.
• You have knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Education Act, education-related policies and programs and school board operations to provide expertise to clients and manage the monitoring of program effectiveness, legislative compliance and policy application at the field level.
• You can develop thorough knowledge of regional education issues and concerns.
Analytical, Policy and Program Skills:
• You have analytical skills to evaluate program effectiveness and legislative compliance, analyze local education issues and identify/act on opportunities for change.
• You have demonstrated analytical skills to assess policy application at the field level, analyze unique issues, and contribute to strategic planning and the policy development process.
• You have demonstrated experience successfully managing highly visible, complex, and politically sensitive issues.
Communication and Relationship Management Skills:
• You have demonstrated stakeholder management skills to build effective relationships as the field ministry representative and liaison with senior school board officials.
• You have proven superior communication skills to prepare and present reports, briefing materials, presentations, issues sheets, policy recommendations and ministerial correspondence.
• You have superior oral communication skills to represent the ministry at the field level and collaborate with other ministry branches and colleagues.
