Senior Capital Advisor

The Capital Finance and Delivery Unit in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming seeks Senior Capital Advisors to oversee complex capital projects and infrastructure planning for the Ministry's tourism and culture agencies and attractions.

Do you have experience in program delivery and the ability to manage multiple high-profile projects? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can use your strong business acumen, strategic thinking and excellent problem-solving abilities? If so, consider this excellent opportunity to showcase your skills with the Capital Finance and Delivery Unit!

The Capital Finance and Delivery Unit oversees an annual capital funding program that provides its agencies and attractions with funding to support critical capital repair and rehabilitation needs.

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What can I expect to do in this role?In this role, you will:

- Advise on complex issues to support government decisions on infrastructure policy, planning, and funding.
- Oversee capital planning and approval processes for agency infrastructure projects.
- Coordinate with external partners to optimize public funds and manage project delivery from concept to completion.
- Ensure effective project management of capital projects, overseeing scope, costs, schedule, and issue resolution.
- Guide junior staff on the team in infrastructure planning, project management, and administration of funding programs.

How do I qualify?Project Management Skills:- You have demonstrated organizational and motivational abilities to lead projects/portfolio assignments, making optimal use of other professional resources and inputs within and outside the government.
- You have project management and leadership skills, as well as knowledge of planning tools and research/program evaluation techniques.

Technical Skills:- You have knowledge of capital investment and infrastructure planning methods, techniques and best practices, asset management, risk management and controllership principles, business and financial analysis and planning, and business case development methods.
- You have knowledge of/ability to gain knowledge of theories, principles and methodologies of the government approval process, capital planning, allocation and policy development processes, and public sector accounting, in a policy planning environment, to develop policy options, methodologies, and recommendations for management consideration.
- You have knowledge of/ability to gain knowledge of issues impacting provincial and ministry strategic directions, policy, legislation and programs, to ensure ministry and government objectives and directions are considered in the development of policy, and to provide information and advice to senior management, other governments, and private sector and non-government organizations.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:- You have analytical and problem-solving skills to develop creative solutions to complex and multi-faceted financial problems, using expert knowledge of capital planning, asset management, public accounting, and economic analysis methodologies.
- You are a strategic thinker and understand the relationship between policy, communications and program development.
- You have knowledge of strategic planning and analyses, problem-solving and issue management skills, to anticipate and evaluate issues, and provide accurate and efficient advice to senior executives.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:- You have demonstrated written, verbal, and presentation skills to convey complex information effectively.
- You have negotiation skills to address project scope, cost, and compliance issues with partners.
- You have demonstrated relationship management abilities to foster partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- You have advisory skills to guide senior management on project status and emerging issues.
- You have effective team-building and interpersonal skills for collaboration and cross-functional leadership.

Additional Information:

Note:

• 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.
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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, November 29, 2024 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.

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