Amended - Team Lead

Are you passionate about making a difference in communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe? Do you want to play a role in shaping the future of Ontario and inform land use decisions that will impact the quality of life for citizens for generations to come?

Consider this exciting Team Lead opportunity with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to be part of a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team of professionals implementing provincial land-use planning policies and programs and creating communities with increased access to places to live, work and play for all Ontarians.

As a member of our team, you will have the chance to lead and oversee projects that contribute to government decision-making on municipal office plans, address challenging local and regional planning issues, and collaborate with municipalities and other stakeholders. Be part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism while striving to create a better future for the people we serve.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and be part of shaping the future of Ontario, we invite you to take the leap and join our team at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Find us here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ONMunicipalAndHousing/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ontario-ministry-of-municipal-affairs-and-housing/

Notes:
This competition will be used to fill vacancies in two units.
• Central Municipal Services Office - Community Planning & Development (West) Unit (1 permanent)
• Central Municipal Services Office - Community Planning & Development (East) Unit (1 permanent)

What we offer:
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• Comprehensive health plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Competitive vacation package
• Comprehensive resources to support mental health and wellness
• Flexible work arrangements
• 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
• A convenient downtown location close to a range of services, amenities and frequent transit

Want to learn more? Let's have a chat.
Join the hiring managers on Monday, November 25 from 12:15 - 1:00 pm to find out more about the job, the teams and what it is like working at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Please click here to register for the session. You are welcome to participate anonymously. If you can't make it - no problem. Attendance at the session is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions.

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?Working on diverse and challenging land-use planning projects, you will:

• Supervise activities of assigned land use planning staff; provide direction, advice and leadership
• Lead the research and analysis of multiple land use planning approval applications, issues and projects, and ministry and corporate initiatives
• Represent the ministry and province as a land use planning lead and expert
• Provide professional planning advice to ensure that planning, development, municipal and policy proposals meet requirements of sound planning principles and provincial land use policy and interests
• Serve as an expert land planning witness to protect the interests/policies of the Provincial government, and attend OLT (and other such tribunal) hearings, on behalf of the province
• Apply dispute alternative dispute resolution techniques to negotiate /mediate the resolution of contentious planning operational and policy issue
• Administer and interpret, promote, and communicate provincial planning legislation, policies and procedures to staff and client groups
• Provide information, advice, analysis, and recommendations to senior management on contentious land planning issues, and to support decision-making and development/implementation of land use planning policy and programs.

Note: This position requires occasional travel within the region to conduct field work

How do I qualify?Team Leadership and Project Management Skills:• You can lead multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary teams in analyses of provincial land-use planning, and provide resolutions to land-use planning policy issues
• You can lead projects and teams involving multiple stakeholders to achieve goals within defined timelines
• You have strong leadership skills to influence others and resolve key stakeholder issues and to supervise activities of assigned staff including allocation of work and review for accuracy and consistency
• You can identify and provide for training needs and participate in recruitment and performance review functions

Communication Skills:• You can prepare briefing materials, correspondence and policy products with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• You can represent the government with stakeholders and as part of inter-ministerial committees and other bodies
• You can clearly explain complex land-use planning concepts to non-planners and brief senior management, the Minister and stakeholders, including preparation of reports, recommendations and lead briefings
•You use well-honed political acuity to provide advice and develop options for decision makers

Relationship Management Skills:• You manage and create effective working relationships with team members and others
• You exercise judgement to ensure your manager and senior leaders are aware of emerging issues and developments
• You build consensus to develop and foster effective relationships among diverse stakeholders

Specialized Knowledge:• You have expert knowledge of the Planning Act, planning system, related legislation, policies, and Ontario government priorities, policy development and decision making processes
• You have knowledge of planning theories, principles and practices, and standards and codes of professional conduct in undertaking land use planning projects to make recommendations/decisions under statutory authority, and to present expert testimony at tribunals or public hearings with credibility and professionalism
• You have proven ability to interpret and apply land-use planning legislation

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:• You can lead complex studies and analysis of important land-use planning matters
• You can effectively assess and evaluate the implications of proposed land-use planning policies and proposals, and develop timely advice using political acuity

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.
• T-MA-222772/24(2)

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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