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SENIOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES LEAD
Organization:
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
Division:
Mines and Minerals Division
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
5A008 - ProgPlanEval05
Salary:
$64,605.00 - $90,300.00 Per Year
Do you have experience in leading complex projects or initiatives? Do you have the ability to look at current trends or practices and develop innovative solutions that add value? If so, then consider an exciting and challenging opportunity with the Strategic Support Unit and take your career to a whole new level.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• lead, coordinate and manage complex, strategic projects and initiatives related to the operation of the Mines & Minerals division
• design and implement new or modified programs, and participate in the development of regulations, business processes and operational policies
• evaluate pilot projects, programs, processes and structures, and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the division's operations
• develop business cases, status reports, and briefing materials, and make presentations to senior management with respect to specific projects or initiatives
• develop and manage Requests for Proposal and service agreements, and negotiate transfer payment agreements
• provide expert advice and recommendations to Manager, Directors and Assistant Deputy Minister regarding improvements to divisional programs and services, organizational structure, and strategic policy direction
• represent ministry and division at meetings and workshops or conferences involving other ministries or governments, industry or community stakeholders, and/or Aboriginal communities
How do I qualify?
Specialized knowledge:
• experience in leading complex projects or initiatives, including the design, implementation and evaluation of new or modified programs or initiatives
• knowledge of program design and evaluation methodologies and of project management concepts and techniques
Communication and people skills:
• oral and written communication skills to prepare business cases, status reports, briefing materials and presentations for senior management approval, and to make presentations to Assistant Deputy Minister and senior management with respect to specific projects or initiatives
• leadership skills to lead project teams, build partnerships, anticipate issues and obstacles, and develop solutions while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Conceptual and problem-solving skills:
• conceptual and problem-solving skills to design initiatives and make recommendations that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of divisional programs, services, processes and structures
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 933 Ramsay Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Policy and Analysis
Posted on:
Friday, July 12, 2013
Note:
- N-ND-55376/13
As a result of the recently agreed to AMAPCEO collective agreement, a new job evaluation system will be implemented on October 1, 2013 and the job code identified in this posting is subject to revision. In the new job evaluation system, the classification level of this position has not yet been determined.
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 Friday, August 2, 2013 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.
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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.
