BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE:
You can:
- interpret and apply legislation, regulations, and policies related to the Municipal Act 2001 and other relevant legislation.
- understand provincial/municipal structures, administration, and operations, including elections, accountability, and transparency.
- advise senior municipal staff and elected officials on implementing provincial policies and evaluating municipal submissions.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS:
You can:
- lead and coordinate concurrent projects with ministry staff, other governments, and stakeholders.
- analyze issues, guide Municipal Advisors, and set priorities to meet project timelines.
- provide technical expertise to intra-ministry committees on local government issues.
- lead discussions with senior municipal staff, elected officials, and ministry staff.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SKILLS:
You can:
- provide clear, strategic advice on legislation, programs, and standards.
- create and write proposals, briefing materials, and correspondence.
- deliver training and education to municipal stakeholders effectively.
- negotiate and persuade on sensitive municipal issues with political acumen.
- foster partnerships and networks with advisors, specialists, and stakeholders.
POLICY DEVELOPMENT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
You can:
- analyze operational issues through policy development and program analysis.
- develop and present policy and program proposals to senior management.
- review and evaluate municipal financial and administrative issues.
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.
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