I&IT Senior Strategy, Planning And Policy Lead | |
| Job ID | 88-7F-FC-27-B8-34 |
| Company | Ministry Of Government And Consumer Services |
| Location | Toronto |
| Province | Ontario |
| Date Posted | 2022-06-28 |
| Posted Until | 2022-07-28 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Information Technology |
| Description | |
| Are you interested in leading the development of business cases and related projects that will help to accelerate the digital transformation of programs and services across government? Are you looking to join a dynamic, passionate, and high-performing team of professionals leading impactful and challenging work that will make a real difference in the lives of Ontarians? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The Enterprise Technology Strategy Division within the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services is responsible for leading enterprise I&IT strategy, planning, and performance management functions, and works to ensure that I&IT investments deliver value and optimized citizen, business, and employee experiences. We are seeking a highly adaptable, knowledgeable, and well-rounded leader with expertise in I&IT planning, strategy, policy, stakeholder engagement, and change management to help lead and support our enterprise I&IT planning and performance management functions. Our ideal candidate is a dynamic communicator, and a resourceful team player who is able to concisely and effectively define and communicate the value and impact of enterprise-wide I&IT investments, and help lead and navigate divisional and corporate approvals processes. What can I expect to do in this role? In this role, you will: - Provide leadership, expert analysis and strategic advice to support effective planning strategy development, program delivery, planning/policy development and business operations that are consistent with strategic objectives, priorities and objectives. - Plan, coordinate, and consult with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including IT, policy, operations, corporate services, communications, legal, program delivery and business teams across the Ontario Public Service (OPS) on the planning, developing and implementing of strategic initiatives for I&IT. - Ensure product quality, timelines and effectiveness to facilitate sound and informed decision-making and high levels of trust and credibility with both internal and external stakeholders. - Manage urgent, complex, and contentious issues related to planning, policy and strategic communications product development and planning. - Conduct or oversee a variety of significant, complex or confidential assignments and projects, and manage urgent, high-priority issues, ensuring effective linkages and integration across the organization when formulating and implementing solutions. Location: Toronto How do I qualify? Strategy, Planning, and Policy Development - You have knowledge of government organizational structures, ministry and central agency strategic business and operational planning practices and systems, policy development principles/techniques and decision-making processes, and related administrative and financial policy and practices. - You can provide strategic advice to enable the achievement of government priorities and program directions, and understand the role and impact of strategy and policy in enabling effective program delivery. - You understand current and emerging I&IT trends, challenges, opportunities and broader strategic directions and their implications on the government's agenda, policies, priorities and programs. - You can provide strategic and technical advice, expertise, and support to senior management on a broad range of contentious issues and related organization impacts, and develop strategies and recommendations to support decision-making. - You have sound knowledge of, and the ability to navigate, the policy, financial, and legislative decision-making structures and processes of government and have experience resolving complex policy or program issues. - You can set priorities and recognize the importance of issues to determine policy or operational implications and take appropriate action. Stakeholder Management & Communications - You can plan and lead cross-ministry, multi-stakeholder engagements, provide leadership and influence agreements to resolve key stakeholder issues, while ensuring best interests are served. - You have strong facilitation, presentation and persuasion skills to present and recommend policy and strategy initiatives and proposals to senior management and partners, to influence decision-making and gain approval. - You can build consensus and foster collaborative partnerships with multi-disciplinary teams, demonstrating tact and diplomacy in how you represent the division. - You can proactively and strategically develop and maintain strong partnerships with OPS, inter-jurisdictional and external colleagues to share best practices and identify issues. - You possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and are highly skilled at managing strategic initiatives and strategic communications content deliverables. - You are able to tell stories visually, with photos, illustrations, animations or video, for the target audience. - You can ensure strategic priorities and key messages are reflected in communications and briefing content. - You can prepare and present a wide range of complex material, including Cabinet submissions, information notes, briefing decks, reports, policy papers and correspondence. Leadership & Program / Project Management - You have leadership skills to effectively lead and coordinate multiple files within the team, while providing guidance to other team members. - You have strong project management skills to achieve objectives within tight timelines with competing priorities. - You can synthesize complex issues and provide integrated advice to senior executives. - You exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality, and can anticipate, identify, analyze and evaluate the issues to recommend appropriate and timely resolutions and actions related to urgent matters. - You know techniques for managing issues and risks, and can use political acuity to ensure effective de-escalation and resolution of potentially critical and sensitive issues. - You can mentor and provide peer support to encourage the meaningful participation and contribution of more junior members of the strategy team. Research, Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills - You are able to identify and develop new/revised methods of analysis and information gathering that ensure the government benefits from innovative developments. - You have knowledge of planning and research techniques, including the ability to: conduct environmental and jurisdictional scans and surveys; analyze and evaluate research and data from various sources; apply visualization techniques to large datasets; produce meaningful presentations and reports; develop options and recommendations to address issues, and present and future opportunities. - You can identify and assess the organizational, technological and fiscal impacts that initiatives have on business transformation/modernization initiatives. 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 < https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-public-service-anti-racism-policy > and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint < https://www.ontario.ca/page/ops-inclusion-diversity-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 < http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/ontario-human-rights-code >. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation. Salary Range: $80,595 - $117,142 Per Year Additional information: - 1 Permanent, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region Note: - 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. www.ontario.ca/careers | |
| Salary | $80,595 - $117,142 Per Year |
| Languages | English |
| How To Apply | Click "Apply Now" Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 182969, by Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Please follow the instructions to submit your application. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario's Human Rights Code. |
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