SENIOR FIELD MANAGER

ATTENTION COLLABORATIVE LEADERS!

Are you looking for an exciting, interesting challenge with an exceptional, high performing team? This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated professional who isn’t afraid to take on initiatives and truly own their work solving complex issues.

About us

The Emergency Health Program Management and Delivery Branch is responsible for ensuring there is strong operational alignment between all land and air service providers, healthcare service providers, municipal partners and First Nation communities.

The Emergency Health Services system in Ontario provides rapid response of pre-hospital and inter-facility care to 400+ municipalities and First Nations communities, operating 24/7/365 to address the needs of the sickest patients. Ontario’s EHS system serves as a key access point to the broader health care system. Our branch is responsible for the service-delivery of emergency communications services which receives approximately 2 million calls for service per year.

Why join the team?

We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We offer a collegial and professional work culture, the opportunity for career growth and development, and on-the-job training to help you succeed in your new role. If you are looking for a new challenge in your career as well as a way to make a difference in the lives of Ontarians, we want to hear from YOU!

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) Leadership Behaviours defines what it means to be a leader by the following expected attributes and behavioural competencies:

• We are responsible for being a leader by demonstrating authenticity, accountability and courage.
• We are innovative for the future by embracing positive disruption, a future mindset and by developing each other, every day.
• We are collaborative by leading with a common purpose, being inclusive and driving people centered outcomes.
• ONE POSITION ONLY WILL BE FILLED WITHIN EACH REGION as listed below
• Central East – includes: Georgian, Lindsay, Mississauga, Oshawa and Renfrew
• Southwest – includes: Niagara, Cambridge, Hamilton, London, Wallaceburg and Windsor

Please note: Due to COVID-19, remote work arrangements are currently in effect. The employer is willing to consider remote work arrangements beyond COVID-19, however, attendance at the office will be required as needed.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As the Senior Field Manager you will:

• Provide leadership and advice to external and internal health care stakeholders
• Coordinate and evaluating regional operations involving municipal and First Nations land ambulance systems
• Manage staff and operations of Central Ambulance Communication Centres and Communication Services
• Assist in the assessment, administration and control of a multi-million dollar budget of transfer payment agencies
• Direct operating expenses for Emergency Health Services related agencies in the region

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Applicants must demonstrate concrete examples of the following competencies within their cover letter and resume to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Leadership and Management Skills:

• You are a decisive leader with the ability to foster an inclusive and engaging work environment with employees and stakeholders.
• You have experience managing a large team of professional staff delivering results in a high pressure environment.
• You have experience with human resources practices, including labour relations and the grievance process.
• You are an adaptive leader with the ability to build on change initiatives and champion change within the organization.
• You have demonstrated skills in managing financial budgets.

Communication Skills and Stakeholder Relations:

• You have experience building and maintaining relationships across the organization as well as external partners to gather input, build consensus and deliver on priorities.
• You have good judgement and political acuity to deal with highly visible, complex and politically sensitive issues in a change environment.
• You have strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• You have written communication skills to preparing Cabinet submissions, briefing notes, and a variety of correspondence for senior management.

Change Management and Analytical Skills:

• You have expertise in managing multiple complex projects with a proven track record of successful completion.
• You have knowledge of change management theories and practices to lead initiatives, implement operational, policy and process changes to improve service delivery.

Technical Skills:

• You have knowledge and understanding of policy and program planning, analysis including development techniques and methods, key performance indicators.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply ministry policy, legislation, and branch procedures for internal and external health care providers.

Additional Information:Address:
1 Permanent, 75 Albert St, Ottawa, East Region, Criminal Record Check

1 Permanent, 119 King St W, Hamilton, West Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group: Management Compensation Plan

Understanding the job ad – definitions

Schedule: 6

Category: Management and General

Posted on: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) 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.

T-HL-163976/21(2)