Commissioner

Are you passionate about sports and dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety and excellence in combative sports?

The Ministry of Sport is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to fill the pivotal role of Commissioner. In this influential position, you will oversee both professional and amateur sports events, ensuring they adhere to rigorous safety standards while also driving the economic impact of professional sports in Ontario.

Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of combative sports in Ontario, fostering a safe, vibrant, and economically thriving sports community!

Please Note: This position requires frequent travel to ensure compliance with the Combative Sports Act, 2019 and its regulations and oversee operations.

About Us:

The Sport, Recreation, and Major Events Division, newly established within the Ministry of Sport, is dedicated to enhancing the regulation and promotion of combative sports in Ontario. Our mission is to ensure the highest safety standards and regulatory compliance for both professional and amateur sports. We collaborate with provincial sport organizations and stakeholders to uphold the regulatory framework, promote economic growth through major sporting events, and support the development of athletes.

Why Join Us:

•Impactful Work: Ensuring safety and integrity in amateur and professional combative sports.
•Economic Development: Boost local economies by bringing major sporting events to Ontario.
•Professional Growth: Engage with diverse stakeholders and develop expertise in sports governance and regulation.

OPS Commitment to 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 invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.

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, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.

What can I expect to do in this role?Create the Work Environment

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities

Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of its business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry.

In this role, you will:
• Lead and manage a high-performing team, providing guidance and support to ensure effective operations.
• Delegate powers and duties, if required
• Oversee the implementation and enforcement of the Combative Sports Act, ensuring alignment with the Ministry's goals and compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management strategies for sports events.
• Collaborate with provincial sport organizations and other stakeholders to promote safe and regulated sports activities.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for the effective regulation of combative sports.
• Drive strategic planning, budgeting, and policy development processes.
• Represent the Ministry at high-level events and meetings, advocating for the interests and integrity of the sports community.

How do I qualify?Leadership Experience:• You have a proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.
• You have experience leading complex projects and high-profile initiatives, effectively utilizing resources and prioritizing tasks to deliver results.
• You demonstrate positive and values-based leadership to build teams that are inclusive and engaged.

Technical Expertise and Operational Skills:• You have experience in regulatory compliance and developing and implementing standard operating procedures.
• You can conduct risk assessments and develop risk management strategies.
• You have in-depth knowledge of combative sports, including professional and amateur disciplines.
• You are familiar with government regulations and best practices in sports governance.
• You have experience in financial planning and budgeting.

Communication and Relationship Management Skills:• You have experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including government officials and sports organizations.
• You are a strong negotiator who can influence others to find collaborative solutions for complex issues
• You demonstrate clear communication skills in articulating strategy, direction, advice and recommendations.

Additional Information:

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. 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.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, January 3, 2025 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

Note: The only website where you can apply on-line for positions with the Ontario Public Service is http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca

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