Consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Youth Justice Division where you will provide leadership and policy/program design and implementation planning in the development and application of investigation and security strategies and processes.
About us: The Unit manages, coordinates and develops the implementation and communication of both dynamic and static preventive security policies and programs, including the ministry's field intelligence program, to ensure consistency in the delivery of field intelligence services across the ministry/ government. It also develops preventive security strategies, policies, procedures and standards in order to enhance safety for residents and staff of youth facilities. Additionally, the Unit manages and develops investigation policies and programs; conducts administrative investigations on behalf of the employer within the Youth Justice Division; and provides strategic advice to Senior Management on preventative security strategies policies, programs, and staff training initiatives. Additionally, the Unit manages the development of the Division's crisis management and intervention programs (i.e. Crisis Response Teams, Negotiators, etc.), as well as providing strategic advice/ subject matter expertise to ministry senior management on issues related to crisis intervention management, planning, implementation and delivery.
Why work for the Ontario Public Service?The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
· A defined benefit pension plan
· Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
· Comprehensive Health Plan
· Life and Disability insurance
· Flexible work arrangements
· Collegial and professional work culture
· Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
· On-the-job training to support your success in the role
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
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.
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.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will
• provide leadership in managing a diverse, multi-disciplined team located throughout the province, carrying out investigations and intelligence led activities.
• lead the development and implementation of emergency interventions and security policies/programs in youth custody facilities and services.
• coordinate involvement in major investigations by determining the direction of the investigation and assigning support.
• provide advice and guidance to other children/youth sectors and ministries on all aspects of investigations, security best practices and crisis response models.
• contribute to safety of youth, staff, and public by collaborating and coordinating information sharing with law enforcement agencies.
• lead planning and training in emergency interventions and crisis management.
Be sure to check out the Manager Recruitment Unit's,
Application Preparation Guide for Aspiring Managers for tips to help you prepare an impactful application!
Leadership in the OPSThe Ontario Public Service (OPS) Leadership Behaviours define what it means to be a leader through the following expected behaviours and attributes:
• 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.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• Valid Ontario class "G" driver's licence.
Strategic Leadership Skills:
• You have leadership experience and the ability to inspire, engage, motivate, develop and mentor staff to deliver on results during on-going change and transformation.
• You are a collaborative leader and have incorporated the principles of inclusion and diversity across all elements of your management style.
• You have demonstrated success in fostering an environment of continuous improvement, creativity and excellence.
• You can establish and maintain strong working relationships in key partners and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate information flow and identification of issues.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement:
• You are recognized for your ability to build collaborative relationships; engage, cultivate, and sustain effective horizontal working relationships; and influence decisions that impact a large internal and external stakeholder base.
• You are skilled at providing advice and briefings regarding issues to senior executives.
• You foster a collaborative work environment that promotes and facilitates transparency and accountability.
• You are a polished, seasoned communicator and negotiator, effective problem-solver and consensus builder.
Technical Skills:
• You demonstrate understanding of investigations procedures related to confidentiality and judicial procedures, and records document management.
• You have knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures to identify criminal human intervention in occurrences and ensure confidentiality and conformity to judicial and records document management procedures; knowledge of Youth Criminal Justice Act and Family Services Act, Criminal Code, Canada Evidence Act, Rules of Search and Seizure, and the issuance of warrants to ensure investigations are carried out in accordance with existing laws. Court protocols/procedures to prepare for and present a credible position when acting as an expert witness as to investigative practices.
Judgment, Tact and Political Acuity
• You have a high level of political acuity to anticipate and respond to politically sensitive situations.
• You have flexibility and are open to new ideas that adapt to a changing environment.
