The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Career Development Bureau is seeking 3 qualified individuals to join our Talent Services & Workforce Analytics Unit. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will provide support to unit staff on a variety of staffing activities, programs and services related to selection processes, and staffing procedures, documentation and compensation.
Note: This competition will be used to create an eligibility list to fill upcoming opportunities. The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
These jobs require the candidate to report to OPP General Headquarters, 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia for a minimum of three (3) days per week in accordance with the OPS/OPP work policy. There will not be any reimbursement for relocation.
About Us:The
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,400 civilian employees and 830 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.
People Operations Section provides executive leadership and direction in human resources strategies and workforce development to meet the bureau business plan, and OPP strategic direction and goals. The People Operations section includes: Talent Services and Workforce Analytics, Abilities Management, Workplace Safety & Claims Administration, People and Business Strategy and Labour Relations.
Talent Services and Workforce Analytics (TSWA) Unit ensures fair, transparent and inclusive selection processes for uniform and civilian members within the OPP. The team provides strategic advice to managers throughout the hiring process. By applying modern and innovative approaches to talent, performance, and succession management we develop and sustain employee engagement to attract and retain those with the skills and competencies necessary for organizational growth and sustainability. The workforce analytics team implements collective agreement processes and programs utilizing HR systems to maintain and provide data to support operational processes. The team also drives people analytics to better inform organizational decisions around vacancies, position management, and assess as well as plan for future talent demands.
The OPP 's is committed to the following values:
• Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.
• Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
• Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY, and COURAGE.
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?
You will:
• Provide support to a team of program advisors on a variety of staffing activities and staffing procedures, documentation and compensation.
• Verify information relating to vacancies, promotions, duration complete status and maintain electronic files.
• Prepare offer letters and WIN Employee Action Requests (WEARs).
• Coordinate administrative requirements for civilian competitions by preparing documents for posting opportunities electronically on intranet, obtaining corporate clearance (if necessary), and submitting job ad information for posting on OPS Careers Website.
• Participate on special projects and corporate initiatives and provide administrative services.
Note: This is an operational position requiring a high level of engagement with senior leaders and stakeholders. The successful applicant will be required to report to the OPP's General Headquarters in Orillia to perform their duties in accordance with OPP/OPS workplace policies.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of human resources management programs to interpret, apply as well as provide assistance, support and advice to program advisors and clients on internal and external job postings, collective agreements, legislation, directives, and regulations, policies, and OPS processes.
• Knowledge and computer skills to independently utilize large, preprogrammed databases such a Workforce Information Network (WIN), internal online systems and software applications to create presentations, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Responsible for assisting in the delivery of a wide range of Human Resources services in supporting selection and staffing in compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and Collective Agreements such as the Employment Policy, Pay on Assignment Policy, Merit Directive, programs, processes, and strategies to assist clients. .
• Ability to prepare documents in an accurate and timely manner.
• Analytical thinking to resolve issues through analyzing and researching relevant legislation, directives, policies, and Collective Agreements. Ability to resolve issues/problems of data quality checks and obtain information using HR information/ database management systems to maintain compliance and accuracy.
• Ability to coordinate own work to meet established priorities and timelines for assigned files and the related administrative processes and document management requirements. Adjust timelines and arrange changes to deadlines when competing priorities arise.
• Ability to research issues, recommend best practices; set priorities; determine issues to be referred to Staffing/Program Advisor or manager; develop work plans to meet deadlines; determine sources for input; and ensure that advice is current and relevant.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to consult with staff to gather and exchange information and respond to questions regarding recruitment status, process, unit activities and products by provide clear, concise, and accurate information both verbally and written. Ability to write clear and concise procedures, prepare reports and correspondence, and develop communiques.
Additional Information:
Ensure that you read the job description to make sure you understand this job. Even if you don't meet every requirement in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Application Instructions:
Resume / cover letter must be no more than six (6) combined pages and received no later than October 26 at 11:59 pm on the closing date. Submit by emailing, with file #23-166 in the email subject line, to the care of Cathy Zimmer via Cathy.Zimmer@opp.ca. Please ensure inclusion of your WIN ID # (if applicable) and all qualifications, training and experience relate to the position.
Should you have any questions, you may contact the hiring manager directly: Linda LePage, Manager Workforce Analytics via Linda.LePage@opp.ca.
Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
Email: Cathy.Zimmer@opp.ca
The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.
