MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Superior oral and written proficiency in French.

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND TEAM MANAGEMENT SKILLS

• Demonstrated leadership behaviours, attributes and mindsets for leaders, across the organization, to lead the OPS into the future and deliver our vision.
• Experience providing direction, coaching, and mentorship to staff.
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive team culture focused on collaboration, learning, and service excellence.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, navigate sensitive issues, and balance multiple priorities.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SKILLS

• Skilled at building trusted relationships with stakeholders, community partners, and government officials.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to develop and deliver briefings, presentations, and advice to senior leaders.
• Ability to navigate sensitive discussions and collaborate on solutions that meet diverse interests and obligations.

DON’T MEET EVERY QUALIFICATION?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

HOW TO APPLY:

• You must apply online.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the “position(s) language” section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

PLAY A CENTRAL ROLE IN ADVANCING FRENCH LANGUAGE SERVICES IN ONTARIO’S JUSTICE SECTOR

Are you passionate about strengthening access to French language services in Ontario’s justice system? Do you thrive at the intersection of program management, financial stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and public service? The Justice Sector French Language Services office is looking for an experienced and inclusive professional to join our management team.
In this unique bilingual role, you will provide expert leadership and advice to justice ministries on policies, programs, and compliance related to French Language Services (FLS), ensuring programs meet legislative obligations under the French Language Services Act, Courts of Justice Act, and Criminal Code of Canada. You will manage multiple educational and training initiatives, including overseeing the French Language Institute of Professional Development (FLIPD), lead stakeholder consultations, and coordinate translation services.
You will also oversee federal funding agreements, manage financial transactions, procurement processes, and reporting, while leading research and analysis activities to inform strategic planning and continuous program.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to apply your policy expertise, strategic planning, financial management, stakeholder engagement, and bilingual skills to advance French language services in Ontario’s justice sector, we would love to hear from you!

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of educational programs and curriculum for the justice sector, including the national French Language Institute for Professional Development (FLIPD), to promote access to justice in both official languages.
• Provide strategic advice, expert guidance, and oversight for the planning, delivery, and compliance of French Language Services policies and programs across justice ministries.
• Direct and manage translation services, public outreach initiatives, and stakeholder consultations with ministries, agencies, law societies, educational institutions, and community organizations.
• Conduct environmental scans, research, policy and program analyses, and prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior executives.
• Lead cross-jurisdictional committees, working groups, and partnerships to develop coordinated policy frameworks and strengthen access to French language services.
• Develop and implement communications, marketing, and outreach strategies for internal and external stakeholders, including senior government leadership.
• Lead procurement processes, manage service contracts, and oversee financial, human resource, and operational budgets.
• Manage and support a team of administrative, translation, and program delivery staff, fostering an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team culture