Chief Instructor

**Posting timeline: The posting has been extended until June 7, 2023. No changes have been made to the initial posting advertisement. If you have previously submitted an application to this Job ID, there is no need to apply again**.

Are you interested in a unique opportunity to make an impact across the OPS?

Consider this exciting opportunity to play an instrumental role working with ministry partners across the OPS as the Change Management Consultant & Chief Instructor at the Regulatory Compliance Ontario Centre of Excellence. You will serve as chief instructor for enterprise regulatory compliance and enforcement programs across Ontario regulatory ministries and external enforcement agencies and regulators. You will promote high levels of proficiency, professionalism, and performance in accordance with the OPS Regulators' Code of Practice.

Check out the RCO website for more information.

Note: Flexible work arrangements may be considered.

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.

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?

Working across all regulatory ministries, you will:

• Serve as lead instructor for enterprise regulatory compliance and enforcement training programs for front-line managers and officers (e.g. inspectors, investigators, provincial offences officers and other regulators) across the Ontario Public Service.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities and gaps through feedback mechanisms (e.g., Responsive Feedback Mechanism, course evaluations).
• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic direction, guidance and advice in regulatory compliance and enforcement related subject areas.
• Set performance expectations for learners, trainers, staff, managers and senior executives across regulatory ministries, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Chair or represent Regulatory Compliance Ontario on executive and advisory committees, inter-ministerial working groups, meetings, and functions.
• Review, update and approve course training standards and instructional materials to ensure content is current, accurate and relevant.
• Connect and build partnerships with partner organizations (e.g., Ontario Police College, Community of Federal Regulators).

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of and experience in adult education and training methodologies, principles, and practices
• You have knowledge of and experience with the Regulators' Code of Practices and regulatory compliance and enforcement
• You have knowledge and experience interpreting Provincial and Federal legislation, and knowledge of various government regulatory compliance and enforcement mandates
• You have knowledge and ability to interpret human resources and labour relations practices, policies, directives, and collective agreements, with emphasis on recruitment, training, staff development and performance evaluation

Change Management Skills and Experience:

• You have knowledge of change management theory, principles, and methodologies to lead and manage the transition of change initiatives
• You have knowledge of business process improvement methodologies, re-engineering and level of service methodologies; measurement methods and systematic evaluation methods and continuous improvement theory

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You can build credible, professional partnerships with ministry executives, staff, and stakeholders
• You have consultation and interpersonal skills to advise and influence partners and senior executives on HR strategy

Analytical and Evaluation Skills:

• You have demonstrated experience in program review, evaluation, and design
• You have analytical skills to identify risk, determine needs, and develop solutions

Project Management and Strategic Planning Skills:

• You can effectively lead full program cycle of projects from conceptualization to development, implementation and evaluation
• You have strategic planning and issues management skills to provide strategic expertise and recommend mitigation strategies

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 Wednesday, June 7, 2023 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.