MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• For the Manager, Nancy Island Operations role, you must have a valid class “G” Driver’s Licence.

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire, engage, and mentor staff through ongoing change and transformation.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism principles across all aspects of management and team development.
• Strong judgment, political acuity, and organizational awareness in navigating complex issues and priorities.
• Embodies the leadership behaviours and mindset needed to guide the Ontario Public Service into the future and deliver on its strategic vision.
• Experience in hiring, staff development, and team management, with a focus on building inclusive and high-performing teams.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

• Knowledge of human resources practices, policies, and collective agreements, including recruitment, training, and labour relations.
• Expertise in project management, particularly in capital and infrastructure projects, with a focus on heritage and tourism operations.
• Familiarity with financial and administrative procedures to manage budgets, assets, and procurement processes.
• Understanding of strategic directions, service delivery models, and government systems.
• Experience in land and resource management, including capital development and ecological integrity within heritage or cultural settings.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

• Strong communication and consulting skills to build and maintain relationships with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders.
• Skilled in preparing briefing notes, correspondence, policies, and strategic documentation for senior leadership.
• Proven ability to engage diverse teams and stakeholders, including community outreach and program coordination.
• Comfortable working independently in geographically remote sites while maintaining strong organizational alignment.
• Open to candidates with emerging leadership experience, including those who have led projects or held supervisory roles.

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.

Please refer the Job description for details