Are you a proven leader with experience in program oversight, data modelling and evaluation? Then consider this opportunity with the Analytics Unit at the Ministry of Infrastructure.
The Partnerships and Analytics Branch seeks a strategic and results-oriented manager with strong analytical skills to build and lead a team of specialists to create a system to track metrics, measure success of programs.
If you are passionate about your career, interested in getting involved in multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects and committed to excellence and quality service, consider joining our team!
The Transit Oriented Communities and Agency Oversight Division is responsible for the Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Programs and providing oversight and direction for the ministry's agencies.
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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.
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What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• lead and manage a team of specialists in the provision of research, analysis and program evaluation to support the development and delivery policy and program initiatives.
• provide strategic, evidence-based options and recommendations to senior executives.
• lead and manage the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic program frameworks
• prepares and delivers comprehensive data management, analysis and modelling and capacity building strategies and operational plans.
• oversees data management / analysis / modelling and the monitoring, analysis and research of trends and complex issues.
• lead business, financial, and strategic planning processes for Ministry analytics supporting programs/operations and services
• create and enable new data and analytic tools, techniques, and practices to build analytic capacity in the division and advance ministry strategic priorities.
• establish and maintain excellent collaboration and partnerships with key partners and stakeholders.
• oversee the preparation of submissions, research/evaluation reports and recommendations, decision notes, discussion papers and policy materials.
What can a career with the Ontario Public Service offer you?The Ontario Public Service is one of the largest employers in the province with a wide range of meaningful and rewarding career opportunities. No matter the position, we live the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness.
A career with the Ontario Public Service can offer you a competitive total compensation package, which includes an attractive salary and may include the following:
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Plans
• Life and Disability insurance
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Online and in-person workshops
• Opportunities for advancement
• Ergonomic assessments and accommodations based on need
How do I qualify?
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 can foster an inclusive team through employee engagement, communicating program deliverables, setting and evaluating performance standards.
• You have the ability to build high performing teams as well as lead and manage a variety of technical professionals to achieve results on high-profile initiatives.
Analytical, Problem-solving and Issues Management Skills
• You have in-depth knowledge of government strategic direction, program evaluation and government decision-making processes.
• You have the ability to analyze trends and emerging information and data issues to identify operational requirements, assess impacts on program delivery, and recommend options to mitigate risks.
• You have strong analytical and technical skills, and can lead and coach your teams to overcome challenges to deliver class leading solutions
• You have experience in project management methodologies, techniques and tools to provide leadership and direction to multi-discipline project teams to meet project goals, objectives and deliverables.
Communication and Relationship Management Skills
• You have the ability to establish and maintain credible relationships with senior management, clients, partners and stakeholders.
• You have excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving skills and exceptional judgement and business acumen.
• You are a skilled communicator and have the ability to provide briefings and strategic advice to executives on technical concepts, policy issues and strategic initiatives and priorities within a sensitive political environment.
• You are able to identify internal and external influences and issues and make strategic recommendations.
