Senior Consultant

Are you a dynamic and motivated individual, with exceptional leadership skills who thrives in an environment of change and interested to lead an ambitious program agenda? If so, join the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, where you will lead the design and delivery of the Emergency Management (EM), Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) and Physical Security Programs (PSP) and support a diverse portfolio of clients and partners.

Emergency Management & Security Coordination Office
The Emergency Management & Physical Security Coordination Office leads and coordinates the ministry's emergency management, continuity of operations, physical security and contingency planning programs.

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Flexible work arrangements including flexible hours
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role
• Optional enrolment in the Public Service Pension Plan
• Optional enrolment in health and dental plans

Join us for aVirtual Information Session for the Senior Consultant position at EMSCO and learn more about this exciting opportunity to work with our dynamic team. Our session will cover the OPS recruitment process, information regarding OPS resume/interview skills as well as information about the role's responsibilities. Participants will have the opportunity to meet and interact with the hiring manager and team lead to learn what it's like to work at EMSCO. Please submit any questions you may have prior to the info session to manisha.patel@ontario.ca. Don't miss out on this valuable insight into your potential future career!

Join us for an optional virtual information by registering via Microsoft Teams webinar.
• Date: Wednesday January 8, 2025
• Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
• Location: Virtual Event (pre-registration required)

Note: This position is located at 777 Bay Street, Toronto, however alternate work arrangements, may be available.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?In this role, you will:
• Lead the development of the business continuity and emergency management plan for the Ministry, including emergency response, business continuity, hazard identification, and risk management activities, providing direction and guidance to all Divisions.
• Lead the annual review of the Ministry and Divisional business continuity and emergency management plans including recovery plans to ensure the continuity of critical functions; design and maintain incident management and reporting protocols; and conduct program evaluations.
• Lead the development and facilitation of training and exercises for clients and internal teams.
• Plan, lead and conduct Building Physical Security Threat Risk Assessments (TRAs), develop a Building Physical Security Plan (BPSP) to address and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities, and provide risk mitigation advice.
• Lead consultations with the program areas and the internal executive committees, provide advice and recommendations on related initiatives and program changes.
• As an Alternate Ministry Emergency Management Coordinator (AMEMC) provide advice and support to the Ministry Action Group on the ministry's response during emergencies.
• Develop and maintain partnerships and act as a liaison with the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) and the Office of the Provincial Security Advisor (OPSA).
• Conduct research, prepare and present reports, briefings, and presentation materials for a variety of audience including senior leadership.

How do I qualify?Program Management, Research and Analytical skills• You have demonstrated ability to design and implement corporate and/or ministry programs effectively.
• You have strong project management and coordination skills to support emergency management and physical security program deliverables.
• You have strong research and analytical skills to develop options, recommend effective solutions and prepare various reports.
• You have strong ability to establish work priorities, anticipate issues and manage time to ensure production of high-quality results in face of competing priorities.
• You have strong innovation skills to leverage technology and other opportunities to achieve continuous improvement and excellence.

Business Knowledge• You have expert knowledge of the legislation, principles, policies, practices, and protocols related to emergency management and physical security programming.
• You have expert knowledge and demonstrated experience developing and maintaining effective business continuity plans and processes.

Advisory and Influencing Skills• You have excellent interpersonal, influencing, and relationship building skills to establish and maintain relationships/partnerships, both internal and external to the OPS.
• You can lead and facilitate consultations with diverse client groups.
• You have strong advisory and facilitation skills to work with program areas, other ministries, governments, and industry and establish effective partnerships.

Communication & Presentation Skills• You have excellent oral and written communication skills to prepare and deliver plans, briefing materials, reports, education and exercises, etc.
• You possess strong presentation skills to deliver adult education and training, present ideas on complex risk and prevention strategies.

Additional Information:

Note:

• W-MG-221304/24

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 Monday, January 13, 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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