Apply By: Monday, April 15, 2024 11:59 pm EDT

Competition Status: Application Screening

Approximately 122 individuals applied for this opportunity.

We are screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date and rating them against the qualifications outlined in the job ad. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will be invited to continue in the hiring process.

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Program Analyst

Organization:

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Division:

Regional Service Delivery Division/Licensing Branch

City:

Kenora, Thunder Bay

Language of Position(s):

English

Job Term:

2 Temporary up to 18 months

Job Code:

4A008 - ProgPlanEval04

Salary:

$66,484.00 - $92,950.00 Per Year

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Posting Status:

Open

Job ID:

212715

Seize this opportunity to support the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) to plan, develop and analyze the social services systems as well as plan, lead and conduct annual reviews and inspections relating to any of the acts administered by MCCSS supporting Out of Home Care services.

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:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• We provide 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.

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:
• Plan, lead and conduct annual reviews and inspections relating to any of the acts administered by MCCSS supporting Out of Home Care services
• Provide research, analytical and consultation to support program management, development and implementation
• Evaluate house practices, organizational climate, patterns, behaviour, and performance against legislative requirements and ministry standards
• Combine information from a variety of sources and present findings to senior management
• Develop best practice approaches and protocols by identifying risks, gaps in services, and inconsistencies in practice.
• Collect, analyze and report information on potentially contentious/controversial circumstances/situations
• Support regional program planning and information management

Please note: These positions require supporting licensing work at 808 Robertson Street, Kenora and 435 James Street South, Thunder Bay as well as frequent travel in the Kenora and Thunder Bay area including Dryden and Sioux Lookout

Successful candidates will have an option to work at 808 Robertson Street, Kenora and 435 James Street South, Thunder Bay or hotelling locations in Dryden and Sioux Lookout

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge

You can:
• Apply knowledge of relevant ministry acts, regulations, programs, policy directives and legislation to provide information and advice
• Acquire and apply knowledge relating to social service needs and resources, social service agencies and program sectors

Problem Solving, Research and Analytical Skills

You have:
• Experience identifying problems and issues and developing options for resolution
• Experience ensuring compliance of agency and service systems with legislation, contract expectations, ministry policies, standards and guidelines
• Demonstrated researching, ensuring accuracy of data, reporting results and making recommendations
• Experience participating in approaches that identify shortfalls, and researching and exploring options to improve services

Communication and Consultation Skills

You have:
• Ability to develop written documentation and prepare statistical reports, correspondence and presentations, etc
• Experience preparing reports and plans using common office software (i.e. word processing, presentations and spreadsheets)
• Experience advising community agencies on policies, practices, program/ service delivery, negotiating administrative agreements with service providers
• Demonstrated experience representing the region/programs with community organizations, advocacy groups, and local officials

Additional Information:

Address:

2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 808 Robertson St, Kenora, North Region or 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

Compensation Group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

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Schedule:

Category:

Policy and Analysis

Posted on:

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Note:

In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
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.
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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 Monday, April 15, 2024 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.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .

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