Manager(S), Indigenous Education Branch - Toronto, Canada - Ministry of Colleges and Universities

Ministry of Colleges and Universities

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Bring your strategic policy, program, and relationship management expertise to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

We seek two highly motivated and collaborative leaders who have a firm commitment and desire to work with our partners to continue strengthening Indigenous postsecondary education and improving outcomes for Indigenous postsecondary learners in Ontario.

Consider these exciting strategic leadership opportunities to inspire teams to deliver on complex cross-cutting policy issues while promoting access, success and inclusion in postsecondary education for Indigenous learners.

We are hiring two (2) manager positions:

Manager, Policy and Programs unit (12 month with possible extension, temporary assignment)
Manager, Strategic Initiatives Unit (permanent)

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.

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?: Working in a dynamic environment, you will:

provide leadership and guidance to professional staff engaged in a high-profile, fast-paced work environment

- lead and manage the planning, development, research and evaluation of strategic frameworks, policies, programs and resources
- provide expertise and advice to ministry executives, senior management and staff on policy options
- lead business strategies for transfer payment management and oversight to support ministry programs that support the success of Indigenous learners across Ontario's postsecondary sector
- build and promote effective relationships with a variety of Indigenous postsecondary education partners and key stakeholders within Ontario

How do I qualify?:

Strategic Leadership Skills:

You demonstrate the
leadership behaviours, attributes and mindsets to lead the OPS into the future.
You have experience providing strategic direction, guidance and coaching to staff
You have experience fostering an environment of high performance, inclusion, learning, growth, and continuous improvement
You demonstrate the ability to lead largescale initiatives and highprofile projects to successful completion
You have experience leading professional staff to achieve results on highprofile initiatives
You have proven ability to establish priorities, identify critical issues, recommend options, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure on a consistent basis
You have demonstrated skills in building organizational capacity through strategic and operational planning and effective management of financial and human resources

Policy Knowledge and Technical Skills:

You have superior written, oral and interpersonal communication skills to effectively convey complex information, solicit input and provide sound advice
You have knowledge of and experience with public policy and programs from design and development to approvals and implementation, and a thorough understanding of the decisionmaking and approval processes
You have knowledge of project management principles to oversee and guide policy and program service delivery
You can lead transfer payment oversight including the negotiations, design and risk assessment to ensure policies adhere to ministry strategic objectives
You have demonstrated experience leading research work involving qualitative and quantitative analysis, costbenefit analysis and risk assessment
You have the ability to gain an understanding of Indigenous postsecondary education policy directions, issues and trends to provide authoritative policy advice and lead initiatives

Relationship Management Skills:

You have demonstrated ability to engage with Indigenous peoples and organizations to promote partnerships and respectful and inclusive relationships
You have indepth knowledge of the cultural and social trends and issues within the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities
You have political acuity to anticipate and respond to politically sensitive situations

Position Specific Skillset:

Manager, Policy and Program Unit

You have solid business knowledge of financial management and risk assessment to deliver transfer payment programs and manage the budget
You have proven experience leading business, financial, and resultsbased planning processes for Ministry programs/operations and services.
You have the ability to lead d