LEAD, ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

The Ministry of the Attorney General, Civil Law Division, is seeking an experienced, client-focused human resources and organizational design and effectiveness professional with superior leadership, and relationship management skills; to lead the division’s workforce in HR strategy and operations, talent management and culture improvement programs.

About us:
The Talent and Organizational Development Unit provides leadership to the Strategic and Business Management branch, the Civil Law Division, and to the Senior Management team, with respect to a broad spectrum of HR related services, including, talent management programs, strategic and operational HR planning, culture improvement, engagement and inclusion programs, as well as strategic resource and workforce planning

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.
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role you will:

• oversee HR operations and strategy to meet business needs, including in key functions such as, talent and performance management, strategic workforce and resource planning, as well as engagement, inclusion and other culture improvement initiatives.
• design, develop and implement human resources plans by managing the assessment of the division’s human capital plan to meet business priorities and by working with divisional leadership.
• manage relationships with various divisional and ministry partners to ensure the alignment of human resource plans/processes to ministry and corporate business priorities.
• lead key divisional human resources initiatives and business process enhancements to promote standardization and efficiency across the division.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) defines what it means to be a leader through the following expected behaviours and attributes:

• We commit to the responsibilities of being a leader by demonstrating authenticity, accountability and courage.
• We lead for the future by embracing positive disruption, a future mindset and by developing each other, every day.
• We are people centered by leading with a common purpose, being inclusive and driving people centered outcomes.

How do I qualify?

Strategic Leadership and Project Management Skills:

• You are a dynamic, values-based, seasoned HR professional with a robust background delivering full range of HR services, including organizational design and effectiveness, talent management, culture improvement initiatives, engagement and inclusion.
• You demonstrate expertise in delivering innovative human capital programs through strong project management principles and methodologies to manage and sustain the delivery of program plans, initiatives and goals, on behalf of senior executives
• You have been successful in promoting equitable practices that value employee engagement, diversity and inclusion
• You have experience motivating and inspiring staff to achieve results in a rapidly changing environment
• You have the ability to work with senior executives and colleagues across the ministry and provide guidance and support to divisional management on operational priorities and strategic directions of the division

Technical Skills:

• You have demonstrated knowledge and expertise of principles, theories and practices of wide spectrum of human resource management including talent management, strategic/analytics-based workforce planning, culture improvement initiatives, succession planning, recognition programs, process improvements, performance management frameworks, labour relations and related human capital programs
• You are a critical thinker and can bring a strategic perspective to strategic human resources initiatives to advance divisional priorities and transformation agenda

Communication Skills:

• You have strong judgement and political acuity, excellent consultative and interpersonal skills that allow you to confidently provide advice, influence decisions about complex divisional HR matters
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills to brief senior management through presentations, reports, and business plans
• You have proven ability to work collaboratively and partner with others on multi-disciplinary projects and initiatives

Analytical Thinking, Research and Problem Solving Skills:

• You can assess and handle contentious, confidential and sensitive issues, identifying nature and complexity of issues
• You can identify, research, analyze and offer strategic solutions to HR operations, processes, and initiatives, working with stakeholders at the divisional, ministry and OPS level
• You are able to research, analyze and offer robust recommendations to a wide variety of divisional programs and service management issues including sensitive employee relations issues

Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism

The OPS is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.

The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity and inclusion.

Additional Information:Address:
2 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 720 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group: Management Compensation Plan

Understanding the job ad – definitions

Schedule: 6

Category: Human Resources

Posted on: Wednesday, June 9, 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.

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.